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North Carolina Senate approves GOP-backed changes to community college oversight

May 4, 2023

North Carolina Senate approves GOP-backed changes to community college oversight

The North Carolina Senate has passed legislation that would shift oversight powers of the state’s community college system from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to the GOP Legislature.

North Carolina House approves bill banning abortions after 1st trimester

May 4, 2023

North Carolina House approves bill banning abortions after 1st trimester

A Republican package of abortion restrictions was approved by the North Carolina House Wednesday. The package would ban abortions past 12 weeks of pregnancy instead of 20.

North Carolina House advances legislation banning gender surgeries for minors

May 3, 2023

North Carolina House advances legislation banning gender surgeries for minors

A North Carolina House committee has approved a measure that prohibits health care providers from performing gender surgeries on minors.

North Carolina Republicans back measure banning abortion after 1st trimester

May 3, 2023

North Carolina Republicans back measure banning abortion after 1st trimester

The GOP-dominated legislature in North Carolina is backing a measure that would restrict abortions to only pregnant women in their first trimester.

North Carolina House GOP aims to end restrictions on concealed handguns

May 2, 2023

North Carolina House GOP aims to end restrictions on concealed handguns

North Carolina GOP lawmakers are aiming to end the state's concealed handgun mandate where anyone who wants to carry a concealed handgun must get a permit from the local sheriff.

North Carolina AG urges public safety, law enforcement bills

May 2, 2023

North Carolina AG urges public safety, law enforcement bills

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein called for passage of a package of bills involving public safety and law enforcement. The bills would tackle gun violence and the opioid crisis.

North Carolina advances revised community college bill

May 2, 2023

North Carolina advances revised community college bill

An amended bill seeking to shift Gov. Roy Cooper’s powers of picking community college boards to the General Assembly is advancing again after action stalled last week.

North Carolina Senate unanimously approves obscenity bill, could raise punishments for drag show performers

May 2, 2023

North Carolina Senate unanimously approves obscenity bill, could raise punishments for drag show performers

The North Carolina Senate has approved a measure that would raise punishments for those who disseminate obscenity in front of children, which could restrict drag events in the state.

Man accused of killing wife in North Carolina reportedly left eerie note behind before being arrested in Ohio

May 2, 2023

Man accused of killing wife in North Carolina reportedly left eerie note behind before being arrested in Ohio

Jeffrey Myers Lacortiglia allegedly told police in Hamilton Township, Ohio, that he shot his wife, and her body was home in Harnett County, North Carolina.

North Carolina newlywed bride killed, groom injured as woman allegedly driving drunk slams into their golfcart

May 1, 2023

North Carolina newlywed bride killed, groom injured as woman allegedly driving drunk slams into their golfcart

A woman is charged with driving under the influence as she slammed into the golf cart of a newlywed couple, killing the bride and injuring the groom.