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.
Naming the Bones
A forensic anthropologist and a volunteer sleuth are working to identify bodies from nearly 300 cold cases across the state.
An Inmate’s Unlikely Ally
Charles McNeair has been in prison for more than 45 years. He has a surprising new advocate for clemency: the police chief.
Immigration Agents Detain a Father-to-Be in Greensboro
Marlon Ivan Mendez’s fiancée fears he will be deported without due process.
Cherokee County Police Shooting Victims Win $10 Million Settlement
Jason Harley Kloepfer nearly died after officers shot him while he stood in the doorway of his home in December 2022.
Charlotte Police Chief To Retire With $305,000 Severance
Johnny Jennings will step down at the end of the year after former council member Tariq Bokhari threatened to wound him politically.
Judge Orders Columbus County Sheriff to Release Additional Records
The judge directed the county to grant access to public records about former sheriff Jody Greene.
More Law Enforcement Coverage
Wake Prosecutor Accused of Withholding Evidence–Again
A judge declared a mistrial after a prosecutor withheld incriminating information about a confidential informant.
A Fight Over a ‘Cop City’ in Matthews
A new lawsuit alleges that Central Piedmont Community College violated open meeting laws and shielded the public from information about a law enforcement training facility.
Amid An Unprecedented Immigration Crackdown, Durham Tries to Hold the Line
As Trump ramps up deportations, Durham is contending with the limits of its ability to protect immigrants.
Suit Alleges Deadly Indifference At Orange County Jail
Five years ago, Maurice King died while in custody on federal charges. His mother is fighting to make sure someone is held responsible.
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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