A Batson Rejection
The state Supreme Court declined to review claims of jury discrimination even though the prosecutor admitted to considering race.
New Flood Maps Could Prevent Disasters. Why Are They So Outdated?
Many of the maps that dictate the riskiest flood zones in Western N.C. and elsewhere haven’t been updated in years.
Democrats’ Dilemma on Trans Issues
A proposed nondiscrimination ordinance to protect transgender people in Huntersville has divided the Democratic-controlled town board.
After Trump Directive, Feds Send Lumbee Back to Congress for Recognition
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.
‘Compromised’ Video Got Him Life in Prison. He Wants a New Trial.Â
A prosecutor used low-quality video to convict a former pro-basketball player in a double murder. Now he’s getting another shot in court.
The Cattle Con
The recent sentencing of a Surry County man sheds light on how the shady world of fraudulent cattle traders operates.Â
An Extraordinary Exoneration
A judge overturned the convictions of four men accused as teens of murdering NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather.
More Politics Coverage
Rallying for the Rails
A project evaluating new intercity passenger rail lines across North Carolina is igniting new passion for an old form of transportation.
Stein Vetoes Bill Opting into Federal School Vouchers
The Democratic governor hopes to bend the program to benefit public schools over private ones.
The Rapid Rise and Fall of N.C.’s Proposed Shrimp Trawl Ban
A last-minute change to legislation prompted a swift rebuke from the state’s shrimpers and their allies. Will it make a comeback?
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.
Stuck in Byzantine Limbo
An attorney for the News & Record says a judge and court officials are blocking efforts to challenge her ruling.
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