Results for: North Carolina

North Carolina State Senator Graig Meyer (D) has launched a groundbreaking campaign ad, ‘Two Stops,’ highlighting racial disparities in marijuana enforcement. Meyer aims to make cannabis legalization a central topic in upcoming state elections, alongside efforts to expunge records for low-level cannabis offenses and reinvest tax revenue in impacted communities. The ad has sparked widespread discussions about racial inequality in law enforcement, adding momentum to Meyer’s Senate Bill 346, which proposes cannabis legalization and taxation. This initiative aligns with the growing presence of cannabis in both national politics and the state’s landscape, as evidenced by the recent opening of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ medical cannabis dispensary, the first in North Carolina. However, significant legislative challenges remain, as North Carolina does not allow for ballot initiatives, requiring bipartisan consensus in a Republican-dominated General Assembly.

A federal judge has invalidated a North Carolina law criminalizing voting for individuals with felony convictions, ruling that the law was enacted with discriminatory intent and continues to disproportionately impact Black voters. This decision comes amidst concerns about voter suppression tactics targeting Black Americans ahead of the 2024 election.

FanDuel and DraftKings, leading sports betting companies, offer lucrative welcome bonuses in North Carolina. New customers can claim $350 or $400 in bonus bets with a $5 minimum wager requirement. FanDuel offers a $200 bonus specifically for North Carolina, while DraftKings includes Same Game Parlays for the NBA Playoffs. Both offers are easy to activate and provide a great way to enhance your betting experience.

Guaranteed Rate, the second largest retail mortgage lender in the United States, welcomes back Chris Hutchens to an expanded role as Producing Area Manager and SVP of Mortgage Lending in Wilmington, North Carolina. Hutchens will manage a top-ranked book of business and provide management and mentorship to other loan officers at Guaranteed Rate in Wilmington, the new Pinehurst office, and surrounding areas. Hutchens is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington’s Cameron School of Business and has been one of the leading loan originators in the region since 1997, with over $2 billion in originated loan volume. He has been recognized as NC’s #1 Mortgage Lender many times and ranks consistently among the top financing professionals in the nation.

The New England Patriots are expected to select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Maye, a two-year starter for the Tar Heels, has all the tools to be a franchise quarterback in the NFL. He has a strong arm, good mobility, and is a natural leader. Maye is considered to be the best quarterback prospect in this year’s draft, and many experts believe he would be a perfect fit for the Patriots.