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Appeals Court Rules Father’s Parental Rights Can’t be Terminated Because of his Parole Conditions
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a ruling Tuesday that a man should not lose his parental rights because of strict parole conditions imposed by another state.
Opinion | The NC Legislature’s Irresponsibly Undisciplined Budgeting
Imagine yourself in the following situation: Your children lack decent clothing and shoes and depend on reduced-price school meals to meet their weekly nutrition requirements.
New Federal Law Will Help Military Personnel, Spouses Surmount NC Teacher Licensing Hurdles
If the new school year starts like the last, it will begin with a teacher shortage numbering in the thousands.
Opinion | “Look What WE Did:” National Extremists Score With NC Voter Suppression Bill
Last week, North Carolina Election Integrity Team (NCEIT) President and Lee County GOP Chair Jim Womack said the quiet part out loud when he told news reporters he would “fundamentally disagree” with the notion that more people voting helps conservatives.
Panel Discusses the Trauma of Prison, and the Challenges to Adjusting to Life Outside its Gates
Of all the things he hadn’t seen in the last 14 years, Tyrone Baker most wanted to see the night sky.
NC House Proposed Budget has Tax Cuts, Employee Raises, and is Stuffed With Policy Changes
The budget state House Republicans presented this week would increase teacher salaries an average of 10% over two years and give state employees 7.5% raises over the two-year budget cycle.
Dudley Railroad Tie Fire was Arson; DEQ Requiring Soil, Ash Sampling
Arson was the cause of a blaze that burned nearly 2 million creosote-treated railroad ties last month in Dudley, a fire that smoldered for nearly a week and spewed plumes of purple smoke several stories high.
Hours After Michigan Shooting, North Carolina Republicans Advance Bills to Loosen State Gun Laws
GOP lawmakers have passed similar legislation expanding gun access in past legislative sessions. This time, they might have the votes to override the governor’s veto.
Kids’ ‘COVID Cavities’ Lingering Effect of Pandemic
Young kids and teens have gotten out of regular teeth brushing and flossing, and dentists say “COVID cavities” are a lingering effect of the pandemic.