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June 8, 2023

North Carolina approves legislation allowing American Indian students to wear cultural items at graduation

Legislation granting permission for American Indian students in North Carolina schools to wear culturally significant items during their graduation ceremonies has received final approval.

June 8, 2023

North Carolina Senate advances bill banning economically targeted investments

The North Carolina Senate has advanced legislation banning state agencies and pension plans from screening potential investments based on environmental and social standards.

June 8, 2023

NC Democratic bill targets party-switchers after Rep. Cotham changes allegiance to GOP

In response to Rep. Cotham changing parties, North Carolina Senate Democrats have filed a bill that could subject party-switchers to an early election if they want to keep the seat.

June 8, 2023

North Carolina man shocked 3 times with Taser, died from ‘sudden cardiac arrest’ during police confrontation

An autopsy report has ruled a North Carolina man’s death as a homicide after the 32-year-old was repeatedly stunned with a Taser during a confrontation with the Raleigh police.

June 7, 2023

North Carolina moves closer to legalizing sports gambling

Legalized sports gambling in North Carolina has overcome a major legislative hurdle as the House accepted revisions made by the Senate. The revised bill includes several new provisions.

June 7, 2023

These states are finding creative ways to support free speech on campus

A growing number of governors and state legislatures are funding new centers of teaching and learning on free-market economics and the American founding.

June 6, 2023

Charlotte 49ers men’s basketball coach Sanchez resigns after winning CBI title

The Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team is undergoing a change as Ron Sanchez has stepped down from his position as head coach after winning the CBI title.

June 6, 2023

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper launches safe firearm storage initiative

Following a mass shooting where a teenage boy killed five people in Raleigh, North Carolina, Gov. Cooper has launched a campaign to promote safe gun storage.

June 4, 2023

Veterans step in to stop alleged serial bank robber in car chase with police

Kelvin Wayne Simmons, 53, was arrested last week when three military veterans immobilized the alleged serial bank robber after he drove the wrong way down the interstate.

June 2, 2023

North Carolina Senate proposes controversial measure aimed at enhancing trust in elections

North Carolina Senate's GOP has proposed an election measure aimed at enhancing voter trust in election outcomes. Some included provisions have been previously vetoed by Gov. Cooper.