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June 30, 2023

North Carolina Republican bill limiting LGBTQ+ lessons in classrooms heads to Democratic governor

North Carolina legislation “Parents' Bill of Rights," which limits LGBTQ+ curriculum in schools, received final approval and is now heading to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

June 30, 2023

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signs into law Republican revisions to upcoming abortion restrictions

Despite opposing an upcoming abortion law set to begin in North Carolina this Saturday, Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law revisions sent by the Republican-controlled Legislature.

June 30, 2023

North Carolina school district installs AI-driven metal detectors: 'Proven to be very successful'

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina is one of many school districts across the country implementing AI-driven technology in buildings to prevent guns on campus.

June 29, 2023

Federal judge will not block parts of North Carolina abortion law set to begin Saturday

A U.S. judge has decided to not grant Planned Parenthood’s request to halt a newly revised abortion law set to begin this weekend in North Carolina.

June 28, 2023

North Carolina gives final approval to revisions over upcoming abortion restrictions

The North Carolina House has agreed to pass Senate-approved revisions to an abortion law scheduled to begin Saturday. The alterations could derail pending litigation targeting the law.

June 27, 2023

Leashed dog stabbed while owner plays pickleball in latest NC tourist town violence

James Wesley Henry, 43, was arrested Monday after allegedly "eviscerating" a woman's pet dog while she was playing pickleball at a park in north Asheville, North Carolina.

June 27, 2023

North Carolina school can’t require female students to wear skirts, according to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is agreeing with an appellate ruling to bar a North Carolina school from requiring female students to wear skirts instead of pants.

June 27, 2023

North Carolina Republicans approve revisions to tighten abortion restrictions

Late revisions to North Carolina’s new abortion restrictions have cleared the state Senate. The measure banning abortions past 12 weeks of pregnancy will begin Saturday.

June 27, 2023

North Carolina Gov. Cooper’s farm bill veto may soon be overridden by Republican lawmakers

Republicans in the North Carolina legislature has begun efforts to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto on a farm bill that could impact the state’s wetlands.

June 27, 2023

Small plane crashes into North Carolina home, killing pilot

A pilot of a small single-engine plane died after the aircraft crashed into a home in North Carolina. The three people inside the home were able to escape without injury.