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September 10, 2024

As New Ballots Are Printed, Absentee Voting on Hold in North Carolina

County boards of elections in North Carolina are now working to design and print new ballots for the 2024 general election.

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September 09, 2024
First Measles Case in NC Since 2018; NCDHHS Urging Vaccinations
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September 02, 2024
September is National Preparedness Month in North Carolina
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