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North Carolina college students leave campus after reported shooting

March 30, 2023

North Carolina college students leave campus after reported shooting

North Carolina college students leave campus after a reported shooting on Thursday afternoon. While the investigation is ongoing, the school released students, faculty and visitors.

US Marine vet dies in British Virgin Islands boating accident, leaving young daughter orphaned

March 30, 2023

US Marine vet dies in British Virgin Islands boating accident, leaving young daughter orphaned

A Marine from North Carolina has died in a boating accident in the British Virgin Islands, according to police – leaving his young daughter an orphan.

White House Easter Egg Roll 2023 brings pride to America’s farmers as Commemorative Egg is revealed

March 30, 2023

White House Easter Egg Roll 2023 brings pride to America’s farmers as Commemorative Egg is revealed

American Egg Board CEO Emily Metz shares details on this year's White House 'EGGucation' egg roll, including the 46th annual commemorative egg to be presented to First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

Residents in North Carolina no longer need permits to buy handguns

March 30, 2023

Residents in North Carolina no longer need permits to buy handguns

Gun buyers in North Carolina no longer need character evaluations and criminal history checks. The GOP-controlled legislature overrode the Democratic governor’s veto to pass the bill.

Former North Carolina Sen. David Hoyle dies at age 84

March 30, 2023

Former North Carolina Sen. David Hoyle dies at age 84

David Hoyle, a former North Carolina senator, died at 84 years old due to declining health. Hoyle was involved in most major finance and tax efforts in the state.

North Carolina's Outer Banks greeted by 13-foot great white shark named 'Breton'

March 29, 2023

North Carolina's Outer Banks greeted by 13-foot great white shark named 'Breton'

Researchers from the marine science non-profit OCEARCH are tracking a 13-foot great white shark named "Breton" off the coast of North Carolina this week.

Biden makes multiple Second Amendment claims in wake of Nashville shooting, but reality isn't so clear-cut

March 29, 2023

Biden makes multiple Second Amendment claims in wake of Nashville shooting, but reality isn't so clear-cut

President Biden addressed the Nashville, Tennessee, school shooting during a speech on Tuesday, omitting some nuance about the Second Amendment in the process.

NC public school says it’s looking to ‘revise campus policies’ after student straddled by drag queen

March 29, 2023

NC public school says it’s looking to ‘revise campus policies’ after student straddled by drag queen

A North Carolina public school says it's exploring ways to "revise campus policies" after a video showed a drag queen straddling a young girl during an LGBTQ Pride Festival at the school.

North Carolina state Senate votes to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto to loosen gun restrictions

March 29, 2023

North Carolina state Senate votes to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto to loosen gun restrictions

The state Senate in North Carolina overrides Gov. Roy Cooper's veto to loosen gun restrictions in the state. Republicans hold a supermajority in the North Carolina Senate.

North Carolina board removes 2 election officials who refused to certify their county's election results

March 29, 2023

North Carolina board removes 2 election officials who refused to certify their county's election results

Two North Carolina local election officials were removed from their positions by a state elections board for refusing to certify the 2022 election results.