The billboard industry wants to be able to cut down more trees along North Carolina roads, including some trees that are protected under state law. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a similar bill in 2019, but GOP lawmakers are pushing it again now.
Will Doran is a reporter based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He writes for WRAL and WCNC Charlotte, covering local news and politics in the area. His work has also been featured in various publications, including The Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer, and the Greensboro News & Record.