US Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact NC Case

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner believes the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision on Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on transgender teen treatments supports the state’s position on a longstanding case involving medical treatments for transgender patients.

The North Carolina case, Kadel v. Folwell, challenges the exclusion of transition-related medical procedures and medications from the State Health Plan. In 2016, the plan temporarily covered those treatments for one year before reinstating the longstanding exclusion. 

In April 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ordered the plan to resume coverage, affirming a 2022 lower court ruling. 

While the Supreme Court has not yet issued a decision in the North Carolina case, Briner’s office anticipates that the court’s ruling on the Tennessee case, United States v. Skrmetti, will lead to an order reversing the 4th Circuit’s decision mandating coverage.

Lawmakers Act to Back Camping World’s Flag

In a show of support for Camping World regarding recent flag size violations, North Carolina lawmakers revised House Bill 926 on Tuesday to limit city regulations on private property flag displays.

Prompted by the City of Greenville’s lawsuit against Camping World over a 3,200-square-foot American flag on a 130-foot pole, the revised bill prohibits cities from restricting U.S. or North Carolina flag sizes or flagpole heights without proof that the health and safety of the community are at risk.

The controversy began in October 2024 when Greenville cited Camping World for violating a city code that regulates flag size and began issuing $250 daily fines in January 2025. The city seeks an injunction and $21,700 in unpaid fines.

House Bill 926 authorizes NCDOT to determine if the flag or flagpole causes traffic-based concerns. If the bill passes, all citations, penalties, and lawsuits related to Camping World’s flag will be abated.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice Across NC

Looking for ways to celebrate the summer solstice? Here’s a list of Triangle summer solstice celebrations—from bull rides to hikes. Hillsborough’s summer solstice party at Eno River Farm is today, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., and Greensboro will host a summer solstice festival tomorrow, 2-10 p.m.

Charlotte celebrations include Krispy Kreme and IKEA solstice specials today and a Psychic Fair tomorrow, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Further west, RAD Brewing in Asheville’s River Arts District will host a celebration tomorrow, 2-7 p.m.

Head over to the Cape Fear River Rendezvous tomorrow for a family-friendly, 8-mile paddle trip in honor of the solstice that shoves off in Lillington.

Enjoy a more global experience by viewing a Facebook livestream of the solstice sunrise and sunset at Stonehenge in Salisbury, England. Sunset streaming starts at 3 p.m. EDT today, and sunrise streaming starts at 11 p.m. EDT tonight.

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➤ Statewide: The House approved an amended Senate Bill 254 on Wednesday, which proposes shifting charter school oversight of rules, policies, and operations from the State Board of Education and the state superintendent to the Charter School Review Board. (More)

➤ NC-Tennessee Border: A rockslide and flooding closed both directions of I-40 at mile marker 450 in Cocke County, Tennessee, on Wednesday. Transportation officials are assessing the damage and urge drivers to use alternate routes. (Watch Video)

➤ Carolinas: A 15-year-old has been arrested eight times since April and now faces over 275 charges tied to more than 100 vehicle break-ins across the Carolinas. At least eight law enforcement agencies are involved, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the teen twice cut off electronic monitoring after court-ordered release. (More)

➤ Holden Beach: A Nevada family traveled 4,000 miles across 16 states on horseback with plans to end their three-year journey at Holden Beach, but were blocked due to a horse ban, so they opted to end it at Sunset Beach instead. (See Details)

➤ Chatham County’s Animal Resources Center captured eight of 10 loose sheep near the Haw River this week, with two still at large near Chicken Bridge Road and Old Graham Road. Police aren’t sure how they got out and are searching for their owner. (Watch Report)

➤ Raleigh: Aurora Garcia-Moso was arrested for animal cruelty after running a suspected puppy mill involving over 100 dogs and 21 chickens that were neglected and underfed. The animals were surrendered to Raleigh Animal Control, with some being cared for by rescue organizations. (More)

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➤ The Carolina Hurricanes sold out every home game again this NHL season, pushing their sold-out streak to 117 consecutive games. Their last non-sellout was in February 2023. (More)

➤ UNC football coach Bill Belichick flipped an Oklahoma offensive line recruit to the Tar Heels, adding to an already strong month of recruiting. (More)

➤ Carolina Panthers legends Luke Kuechly, Christian McCaffrey, and Julius Peppers were all named to ESPN’s All Quarter Century team. (See Full List)

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Have you encountered a copperhead on your property?

1. Yes, at least one: 43%
2. Not yet: 39%
3. I don’t want to know: 18%

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