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February 1, 2023

North Carolina police department employees charged with sex crimes in one month

Three Greensboro, North Carolina, Police Department employees have been charged with sexual assault crimes over the course of a month. The department has fired all three.

February 1, 2023

North Carolina charter boat captain fires shots at deputies before fleeing into woods: reports

A Wanchese, North Carolina fishing captain led Currituck County Sheriff's Office deputies on a nearly 20-mile pursuit before crashing and firing a rifle toward the officers.

February 1, 2023

NC Republican lawmakers again propose bill to limit LGBTQ lessons in school

Senate Republicans introduced “Parents’ Bill of Rights” which would limit sexuality and gender identity lessons taught in North Carolina schools.

January 31, 2023

North Carolina Senate leader backs literacy test repeal

One of North Carolina's most important Senate leaders has supported the literacy test repeal. Senate leader Phil Berger said he believes such language should not be in the constitution.

January 31, 2023

North Carolina congressional candidate accused of campaign violation signs plea agreement

A North Carolina congressional candidate who was accused of committing a campaign violation has signed a plea agreement. Lynda Bennett accepted a loan on her campaign's behalf of $25K.

January 31, 2023

Advocacy group says NC petition to rehear redistricting lawsuits ‘frivolous’

Republicans requested a rehearing over North Carolina’s redistricting lines after the Supreme Court ruled there was partisan bias. An advocacy group said the petition was “frivolous.”

January 30, 2023

North Carolina reporter, spokesperson Dick Ellis dies at 78

A North Carolina reporter and spokesperson Dick Ellis died at age 78 from cancer on Saturday at the VA Medical Center in Durham. Ellis worked as a press secretary for state governors.

January 30, 2023

Mark Meadows-backed failed GOP House candidate to plead guilty to DOJ campaign finance allegations: reports

Lynda Bennett, backed by Mark Meadows to succeed him in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, allegedly illegally accepted a $25,000 campaign contribution from a family member.

January 30, 2023

Wilmington Police Department in NC adds jiu-jitsu to officers’ training

Each officer in Wilmington, North Carolina, is now receiving at least four hours of jiu-jitsu training as part of a method to instill control and composure among law enforcement.

January 30, 2023

NC shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

A shooting outside a building in North Carolina has left one person dead and two others critically injured. Preliminary investigation suggests an argument led to the shooting.