Bill would make some graffiti violations a felony
Another standout bill among the hundreds filed in the past week would make graffiti violations a Class 1 misdemeanor and would make multiple violations and those in which the damage exceeds $1,000 a...
View ArticleWatchdog group seeks criminal probe of McCrory, Tillis, Berger campaign...
A campaign watchdog group is urging federal and state investigations into campaign contributions from the sweepstakes gambling industry during the 2012 elections.
View ArticleGannon: N.C. legislature addresses ‘revenge porn’
If the myriad acts of violence against women wasn’t enough, the recent surge of “revenge porn” is just icing on top of the horrible, sexist cake. Patrick Gannon from the Wilkes Journal-Patriot delved...
View ArticleGrowing rift in Charlotte over shooting case
WRAL on the latest in Charlotte: Putney said his department has differing opinions as any family does. But he said like any professional organization, it can set the opinions aside and do the work the...
View ArticleWake Judge: Voter ID lawsuit will proceed
A lawsuit against North Carolina's Voter ID requirement will proceed in state court.
View ArticleNC sued for gay marriage law; Berger blasts ‘PC mob’
Three couples are suing NC over the law that allows officials to refuse to conduct gay weddings, on the basis of religious beliefs.
View ArticleNC agencies sued for not helping eligible voters register
Advocacy groups brought a lawsuit Tuesday against state agencies for lax practices in helping eligible voters get registered.
View ArticleNC’s new abortion rules take effect
Tightened rules regarding the operation of 16 remaining North Carolina clinics are now in effect.
View ArticleHB2 Roundup, April 11-17
The Merc's rolling roundup of news on House Bill 2 of the 2016 special session of the North Carolina General Assembly.
View ArticleMcCrory files action against DoJ over HB2
Via the governor’s office just now: Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has filed a declaratory judgment action asking the federal courts to clarify federal law. This action is a result of the Obama...
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