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Old North State Politics

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By Chris Cooper
| Old North State Politics
by Christopher Cooper and H. Gibbs Knotts Since South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death on June 11, 2026, much of the commentary has focused on hisevolution from Donald Trump critic to Trump ally. But focusing on that transformation misses the broader pattern that defined his political career. For more than three decades, Graham repeatedly positioned himself where Republican politics in the South were headed rather than where they had been.
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The NC Budget Will Make the Weakest Governor in America Even Weaker

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By Chris Cooper
| Substack
At long last, we have a budget in North Carolina. Well, we likely have a budget. It passed the NC House 88 to 21 (with 21 Democrats voting in support) and the Senate 35 to 10 (with 8 Democrats voting yes).1 Now, it’s to Governor Stein who seems likely to either sign it or let it become law without his signature.2 Either way it will be law.
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Logan County expands ambulance service in $530,500 Com-Care deal

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By Chris Cooper
| Franklin Favorite Verified
The Logan County Fiscal Court voted last week to renew its contract with its longtime ambulance provider, expanding local emergency coverage from two to three full-time rigs to address a rising volume of 911 calls. The court selected Com-Care Inc., which has provided emergency medical services to the county for the past 17 years. The new contract will cost $530,500, representing a $300,000 increase over the previous agreement to fund the additional vehicle.
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