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Purdue Pharma headquarters in Stamford, Conn., in 2019. Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family, have faced hundreds of lawsuits over the company's alleged role in the opioid epidemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans.

North Carolina will receive almost $150 million to address the opioid epidemic

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson said the funds are coming as part of a nationwide settlement between every attorney general, OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma, and previous owners the Sackler family.

State Auditor Dave Bolieck, a Republican, asked for the changes. It would let him fire or discipline any employees hired after July first at his discretion.

Bill that would give North Carolina’s auditor more power to hire and fire employees headed to rule committee

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State Auditor Dave Bolieck, a Republican, asked for the changes. It would let him fire or discipline any employees hired after July first at his discretion. That could include dozens of potential employees who would be part of a proposed state government efficiency effort.

North Carolina ferry passengers can now receive text or email alerts on schedule changes via the new Ferry FINS system.

OBX business owners worry about impact of proposed ferry tolls

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The ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke is one of four currently free routes that would be tolled under the North Carolina Senate’s budget proposal. A round trip would cost visitors $40.