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North Carolina Supreme Court hands Republicans big win, giving them potential 2024 edge

April 30, 2023

North Carolina Supreme Court hands Republicans big win, giving them potential 2024 edge

The right-leaning North Carolina Supreme Court threw out a ruling against gerrymandered districts in the state and upheld a law requiring photo ID to vote.

Crime-troubled NC tourist town pays $75 an hour to county sheriff's deputies to help back up city cops

April 30, 2023

Crime-troubled NC tourist town pays $75 an hour to county sheriff's deputies to help back up city cops

Deputies with the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina are raking in $75 per hour in overtime to assist the Asheville Police Department in patrolling downtown.

From transgendered to 'transabled': Now people are 'choosing' to identify as handicapped

April 28, 2023

From transgendered to 'transabled': Now people are 'choosing' to identify as handicapped

Transableism is a newer term for those who identify as handicapped. These individuals wish to be blind, crippled or more. Medical experts weigh in on this troubling trend.

North Carolina Senate advances bill that may deter some drag shows

April 28, 2023

North Carolina Senate advances bill that may deter some drag shows

A bill that would deter drag shows from spreading obscenity in front of children has advanced in the North Carolina Senate. The measure would impose tougher punishments.

North Carolina House approves Blue Cross Blue Shield reorganization bill

April 28, 2023

North Carolina House approves Blue Cross Blue Shield reorganization bill

The North Carolina House has approved a Blue Cross Blue Shield restructuring bill with bipartisan support. The bill would allow the company to behave more like its for-profit rivals.

North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson launches gubernatorial run

April 28, 2023

North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson launches gubernatorial run

Lt. Gov Mark Robinson discusses his campaign to flip North Carolina red and his goal to empower the individual over government.

House bill bars foreign governments from buying North Carolina land

April 27, 2023

House bill bars foreign governments from buying North Carolina land

A House bill has barred foreign governments from buying North Carolina land or tracts near the state's military installations. The bill is now headed for the Senate.

North Carolina ex-trooper charged with trafficking, assaulting teen after meeting on Snapchat

April 27, 2023

North Carolina ex-trooper charged with trafficking, assaulting teen after meeting on Snapchat

David Hollars of South Carolina is charged with trafficking and assaulting a 15-year-old girl whom he met on Snapchat. He is apparently a former North Carolina trooper.

North Carolina 13-year-old girl arrested for allegedly attacking firefighter with a knife

April 27, 2023

North Carolina 13-year-old girl arrested for allegedly attacking firefighter with a knife

A firefighter in Gastonia, North Carolina, was allegedly assaulted by a 13-year-old girl armed with a knife. The teen is now facing aggravated assault and other charges.

Marine lance corporal reportedly killed by gun discharge in truck in California

April 26, 2023

Marine lance corporal reportedly killed by gun discharge in truck in California

The U.S. Marine Corps says Lance Cpl. Jackson J. Forringer died in a training exercise in Twentynine Palms, California, after a gun reportedly discharged in a truck filled with Marines.