N.C. has two conflicting laws on the books about whether convicted felons can be charged for voting before their rights are restored.
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N.C. Lawmakers Consider Bringing Back the Firing Squad
While North Carolina hasn’t executed anyone since 2006, the bill would legalize more methods for carrying out the death penalty.
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Why Hampton Dellinger Ended His Legal Battle Against President Trump
“I’m an optimist, but I’m also a realist,” the former head of the Office of Special Counsel said.
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Edenton’s Monument Wars Continue
A fight over the fate of a Confederate statue in Edenton has been going on since 2020. Now the lawsuit is going another round.
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Jefferson Griffin’s Gambit Scores a Win
The N.C. Court of Appeals gave Jefferson Griffin a victory in his quest for a state Supreme Court seat, but it’s not over yet.
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The Docket: Deadly Indifference?
A mother’s fight for justice. Plus, a programming update and the latest on the Griffin-Riggs race.
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The Docket: Supreme Court Races Gets Personal
Amid the ongoing legal battle over the N.C. Supreme Court race, both Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin say they have received violent threats.
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The Docket: The Moral of the Story
The N.C. Supreme Court is weighing the definition of “good moral character” as it relates to an officer fired for dishonesty and neglect of duty. The decision could upend occupational licensing in the state.
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The Docket: Briefs and Boxers
The state Supreme Court race moves into its fourth month. Plus, Hampton Dellinger survives the first round in court over Trump cuts.
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The Docket: As The Supreme Court Race Turns
The state Supreme Court race between Democrat Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin won’t be settled anytime soon, even as both parties seek to speed things up.Â