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Psychedelic drugs are generally thought of as illegal, recreational drugs, but physicians and scientists across the country are exploring their medical benefits.
New studies are underway at UNC Chapel Hill and now legislation in the North Carolina General Assembly is exploring the possibility of using psychedelic treatments for mental health across the state.
The process is already seeing results for patients in Charlotte.

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We will see some peeks of sunshine and warmer temperatures Wednesday. The low pressure along the coast will move north, dragging along the moisture that we've dealt with and allowing for a lull in the showers. However, late in the day an isolated shower or storm will be possible in the western half of the Piedmont.

A cold front will move in Thursday, bringing the threat of an isolated strong to severe storm and periods of heavy rainfall. Once the activity with that front wraps up late Friday, it sets the stage for a less active weekend, with only isolated rain chances Sunday.

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Around North Carolina

1. Justice Department accuses N.C. of failing to keep accurate election records

The Trump administration on Tuesday accused North Carolina's election board of violating federal law by failing to ensure voter registration records of some applicants contained identifying numbers. The Justice Department sued in federal court also asking a judge to force board officials to create a prompt method to obtain such numbers.

2. 'Essential step': Historically Black college in N.C. making strides toward accreditation

Barber-Scotia College is reaching milestones with its rebuilding efforts since losing accreditation in 2004. The college announced it's secured comprehensive liability insurance for the first time in years. Leaders say this represents a huge step toward sustainability and accreditation.

3. CMPD chief gets $300k settlement with retirement: read the full agreement

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings released the full text of his $300,000 settlement with the Charlotte City Council after he announced his retirement at the end of the year. The chief has been criticized over the settlement, and the Fraternal Order of Police is in the process of holding a no confidence vote on Jennings.

Around The Nation

1. Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

2. CDC no longer recommending COVID vaccine for healthy children and pregnant women

3. Russia seizes Ukrainian border villages as its massive bombing campaign slows

Wing and DoorDash have launched Charlotte’s first-ever drone food delivery program. DoorDash users who live within four miles of the Arboretum Shopping Center can utilize the service. Drone deliveries have also popped up in other parts of North Carolina.