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The NC General Assembly long session came to a close just before 2 am Friday, with plans to return in August, September and November. Since this is the first session of the two-year biennium, the Legislature did not adjourn sine die as it does at...

Our Western North Carolina (Wenoca) Group, based in Asheville, has been approved by the national Sierra Club to start up an "Inspiring Connections Outdoors" (ICO) program, affectionately called "Kids to the Country." Wenoca chair Judy Mattox...

The Senate approved a rewritten House bill that would set moratoriums on solar and wind projects. The bill now goes back to the House for review.

House Bill 581 would have sacrificed trees and local government control at the behest of the billboard industry. But it was defeated on a 49-66 no vote.

The Legislature has accomplished the main goal of the long session - passing a budget - so the 2017 session should wrap up soon, Cassie Gavin writes. Legislative leaders hope to adjourn by July 4, which means a flurry of activity in these last days...

Sierra Club leaders from the Croatan, Cape Fear and Cypress groups joined some of our staff for a tour of the Amazon Wind Farm in Perquimans and Pasquotank counties. Have a look at the photos!

North Carolina's legislative leaders are saying that a state budget is expected to be voted on next week, so now is a hectic time behind the scenes. As the 2017 session draws to a close, we often see last-ditch efforts by legislators and lobbyists...

The provision would affect challenges to water, air, coastal development and interbasin transfer permits.

This week was a fast-paced one at the Legislature as the end of session seems to be nearing. Reports are that the state budget will be passed within a few weeks, and session rarely lasts long after that.