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NC Attorney General settles with major landlord over AI-powered rent fixing

WPTF StaffApr 15, 2025
NC Attorney General settles with major landlord over AI-powered rent fixing

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced a settlement with a major landlord accused of illegally fixing rent prices using cutting edge technology. Landlords were using RealPage, a property management software…

North Carolina Supreme Court rules most challenged ballots must stay in election count

North Carolina Supreme Court rules most challenged ballots must stay in election count

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Supreme Court ruled on Friday that tens of thousands of cast ballots challenged by the trailing candidate in November’s unresolved election for a seat on…

Court directive to notify voters in close North Carolina election blocked for now

Court directive to notify voters in close North Carolina election blocked for now

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Supreme Court temporarily halted enforcement on Monday of an appeals court decision that favored a Republican candidate in a close and unresolved November election for a seat…

North Carolina judges side with Republican colleague in close Supreme Court race

North Carolina judges side with Republican colleague in close Supreme Court race

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court sided Friday with the trailing Republican candidate in an extremely close state Supreme Court election, a ruling that could flip…

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word…

North Carolina Senate Republicans pick Lee as next majority leader

North Carolina Senate Republicans pick Lee as next majority leader

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans chose a new majority leader on Tuesday, elevating a veteran lawmaker who has won close swing district races to a top…