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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.

Your Weather Planner

A few storms may develop Wednesday across southeast North Carolina that could produce locally heavy rain and strong wind gusts.

By the afternoon, an isolated storm chance will linger mainly for the northern half of the coastal plains and the Outer Banks.

Another round of scattered afternoon and evening storms is expected Thursday and Friday. Some of those, especially on Friday, could be strong. Much of the area should see 1.5 inches to 3 inches of rain through Friday.

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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. Iranian pleads guilty in N.C. court to ransomware attacks that affected Greenville, Baltimore

Sina Gholinejad, 37, pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in a ransomware and extortion operation that targeted cities, federal authorities say. Gholinejad and others attacked networks in Greenville, North Carolina, Baltimore and other cities, the U.S. Justice Department says. Sentencing for Gholinejad is set for August.

3. Insect-eating Venus flytraps thrive in the Carolinas as hikers peek into their native ecosystem

Some of the most unique living things in the world — plants that supplement the nutrients they get from sunlight by digesting ants, flies and spiders — are found only in a small part of North and South Carolina. A park ranger is showcasing Venus flytraps and other carnivorous plants with a weekly hike at Carolina Beach State Park on the southeast North Carolina coast.

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

Editor's Pick - Drone food delivery expanding in North Carolina

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.