As lawmakers debate whether to legalize more casinos in North Carolina, and as local officials lay groundwork with developers, a question remains: Who knew what, and when?
The City Council voted Monday to appropriate an additional $200,000 to help United Community Ministries, which seeks to bring hope to hungry and homeless people in the Twin Counties.
A behind-the-scenes battle is emerging as lawmakers quietly consider legalizing commercial casinos in North Carolina has emerged. As gaming companies hire big-name lobbyists and secure land, dark money and local groups are opposing the effort.
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