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February 1, 2023

NC Republican lawmakers again propose bill to limit LGBTQ lessons in school

Senate Republicans introduced “Parents’ Bill of Rights” which would limit sexuality and gender identity lessons taught in North Carolina schools.

January 31, 2023

North Carolina Senate leader backs literacy test repeal

One of North Carolina's most important Senate leaders has supported the literacy test repeal. Senate leader Phil Berger said he believes such language should not be in the constitution.

January 31, 2023

North Carolina congressional candidate accused of campaign violation signs plea agreement

A North Carolina congressional candidate who was accused of committing a campaign violation has signed a plea agreement. Lynda Bennett accepted a loan on her campaign's behalf of $25K.

January 31, 2023

Advocacy group says NC petition to rehear redistricting lawsuits ‘frivolous’

Republicans requested a rehearing over North Carolina’s redistricting lines after the Supreme Court ruled there was partisan bias. An advocacy group said the petition was “frivolous.”

January 30, 2023

North Carolina reporter, spokesperson Dick Ellis dies at 78

A North Carolina reporter and spokesperson Dick Ellis died at age 78 from cancer on Saturday at the VA Medical Center in Durham. Ellis worked as a press secretary for state governors.

January 30, 2023

Mark Meadows-backed failed GOP House candidate to plead guilty to DOJ campaign finance allegations: reports

Lynda Bennett, backed by Mark Meadows to succeed him in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, allegedly illegally accepted a $25,000 campaign contribution from a family member.

January 30, 2023

Wilmington Police Department in NC adds jiu-jitsu to officers’ training

Each officer in Wilmington, North Carolina, is now receiving at least four hours of jiu-jitsu training as part of a method to instill control and composure among law enforcement.

January 30, 2023

NC shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

A shooting outside a building in North Carolina has left one person dead and two others critically injured. Preliminary investigation suggests an argument led to the shooting.

January 30, 2023

North Carolina boy, 14, dies in bull-riding rodeo competition tragedy: 'My lil cowboy'

14-year-old Denim Bradshaw died after he was bucked off a bull, stomped on and went into cardiac arrest at the Rafter K. Rodeo Winter Series event in Stokes County, North Carolina.

January 30, 2023

NC nightclub shooting leaves 1 dead, several injured

A shooting at an adult entertainment club in North Carolina left one person dead and several others wounded. The victims were taken to hospital with life-threatening conditions.