An executive order asking the Interior Department to find a path forward seems to have led to the same answer the tribe has gotten for years.
Sarah Nagem
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Columbus County Jail Beating Results in $975,000 Settlement
The 2022 assault raised concerns about safety and supervision under former Sheriff Jody Greene. But the jail has continued to have problems.
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Talking to North Carolina’s Latest Pulitzer Prize Winner
UNC-Chapel Hill historian Kathleen DuVal won a Pulitzer Prize for her book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.
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For the Tuscarora, Tradition and Politics Clash in Quest for State RecognitionÂ
The Tuscarora created a unified government. The only problem? Many longtime leaders aren’t on board with the plan.Â
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For the Lumbee, Full Federal Recognition Is Closer Than Ever
One of Trump’s earliest executive actions directed the Interior Department to find a path forward for the tribe, with a deadline of this week.
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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 Moral of the Story
The state Supreme Court is weighing the definition of “good moral character.” The decision could upend occupational licensing.
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U.S. Attorney Resigns, Leaving Columbus Corruption Probe in Limbo
Michael Easley Jr. announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of the Trump transition.
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What We’ve Learned About the Federal Probe in Columbus CountyÂ
Federal investigators have demanded extensive information about finances and use of force at the sheriff’s office.
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How Republicans Gained Ground in Rural North CarolinaÂ
Rural counties like the Border Belt shifted further to the right, despite Democrats’ efforts to re-engage working-class voters.Â