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NC News Roundup: UNC Board of Governors and DEI; Amazon and VinFast jobs; election workers update
Published 2 years, 1 month ago
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On the North Carolina News Roundup… DEI and the BOG – a University of North Carolina Board of Governors committee votes to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at all 17 campuses. The head of the North Carolina State Board of Elections tells lawmakers that county boards need more help. And, big business in the Tar Heel state: updates on Amazon's facility in Johnston County, and VinFast's facility in Chatham County.
Later in the hour, a conversation about why and how medical marijuana will soon be sold on the land of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and why the effort has gained so much attention.