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The News & Observer reported on a North Carolina state budget breakthrough, fraud investigations and a major South Carolina court ruling on May 14, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a quick digest of the top stories.<\/p>\n

Teacher and state worker raises:<\/b> House Speaker Destin Hall and Senate leader Phil Berger announced a budget deal that would raise the starting teacher salary to $48,000 and give law enforcement officers a minimum 13% raise. We break down how much state workers and teachers could make.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/b> Police, teachers, state workers set to get raises in NC budget deal. When and how much<\/a><\/p>\n

$208 million for children\u2019s hospital:<\/b> Republican legislative leaders agreed to dedicate $208 million in the state budget to NC Children\u2019s, the planned pediatric hospital network led by Duke Health and UNC Health. The Apex-based facility is estimated to cost about $3 billion, with construction expected to begin in late 2027.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/b> NC budget breakthrough has over $200 million for Duke-UNC children\u2019s hospital<\/a><\/p>\n

$1 million in wedding photographer complaints:<\/b> Attorney General Jeff Jackson said complaints against Holly Christina Photography total around $1 million, with more than 200 customers affected. A Wake County judge issued a preliminary injunction freezing the company\u2019s assets and ordering all photos and videos be delivered to customers by June 11.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/b> Complaints against Wake wedding photographer reach $1M, NC AG Jeff Jackson says<\/a><\/p>\n

Fraud probe of homeless shelter operator:<\/b> Raleigh police are investigating The Bryant Center, a nonprofit that operated Wake County\u2019s Second Street Place shelter, for possible fraud. Wake County ended its contract with the nonprofit three months early in March, citing \u201cconcerning operational practices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/b> Police investigating former Wake County homeless shelter operator for possible fraud<\/a><\/p>\n

Read more GOP health leader targets NC\u2019s laws on pot, hemp and tobacco. Will it pass?<\/a><\/p>\n

ACC pushes for 24-team playoff:<\/b> ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said the league\u2019s coaches and athletic directors support expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams to give more national championship contenders a path to the postseason. Coaches also raised concerns about calendar conflicts with recruiting and the transfer portal.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/b> ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips touts \u2018access\u2019 to football playoffs at league meeting<\/a><\/p>\n

Raleigh Wide Open lineup unveiled:<\/b> More than 40 bands spanning bluegrass, folk, gospel, Latin and blues will perform at the free Raleigh Wide Open festival from Oct. 1-3. Last year\u2019s festival drew 155,000 people downtown and generated millions in economic impact.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/b> Full lineup of 40+ artists announced for music festival in downtown Raleigh<\/a><\/p>\n

Murdaugh murder convictions overturned:<\/b> The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh\u2019s 2023 double murder convictions, ruling that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill\u2019s jury tampering denied him a fair trial. Attorney General Alan Wilson said he will aggressively seek to retry Murdaugh for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son Paul.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/b> Murdaugh murder convictions overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court<\/a><\/p>\n

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.<\/i><\/p>\n

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