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They’re the people behind the scenes at the General Assembly. It’s a critical role in government, interfacing with North Carolinians seeking help from legislators every day.
“Probably the average would be 20 to 30 people or maybe even more,” estimated legislative assistant Hope Turner.
Turner was born deaf and has focused much of her life on helping others like her. A longtime deaf advocate and teacher, she is studying for her doctorate in education.

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A few stray showers are possible early Thursday. Temperatures will climb back into the 80s again, ending up in the lower to middle 80s in the afternoon with highs in the 70s along the Outer Banks and the Crystal Coast.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon, and there's a marginal risk for severe weather through sunset.

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Around North Carolina

1. Leader of church group voices concerns about ICE activity near places of worship

The N.C. Council of Churches voices concerns about ICE activity at a Charlotte church last week. The council's executive director, Jennifer Copeland, said it happened during preschool pickup and ended in no detentions. Copeland said Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity on sacred grounds interferes with their mission.

2. Former FDA leader says decision-making on COVID vaccines should be clearer

Before U.S. Department of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would not recommend COVID-19 vaccines for healthy people, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said he does not take issue with the suggestions by current FDA leaders for who should receive those vaccines.

3. Tying it Together: North Carolina’s Innocence Inquiry Commission faces elimination, what it means

Since 2007, the Innocence Inquiry Commission has exonerated 16 people, many serving over 20 years in prison for crimes they did not commit. However, the state Senate wants to cut its funding. The commission’s leader, Laura Pierro, discusses why she thinks the state must continue funding it.

Around The Nation

1. Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

2. Musk says he is 'disappointed' House passed Trump agenda bill

3. Netanyahu says Israel killed senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar

Editor's Pick - 'The world said ‘enough is enough': George Floyd's family reflects on his death 5 years later

George Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020. He is a North Carolina native, born in Fayetteville in 1973. His family is keeping his legacy alive through avenues like the Floyd Family Center. George's words "I can't breathe" are engraved at the North Carolina Freedom Park in downtown Raleigh.