Courts
North Carolina Supreme Court To Examine Smithfield Payments
North Carolina's highest court will weigh in on whether money paid by the world's largest pork producer for environmental restoration projects should go to public schools instead.
NC Chief Justice's Departure Could Reshape State Politics
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin is stepping down midway through the term he won in 2014.
Rowan County Must Pay ACLU Legal Fees In Prayer Lawsuit
Rowan County has been ordered to pay almost $300,000 in legal fees in a lawsuit surrounding prayer at the start of public meetings.
Elon University, Driver Settle With Runner Hit By Car
A member of the Elon University cross country team who was seriously injured when she was struck by a car has settled with both the driver and the school.
Heading Into Third Year, Forsyth Veterans Court Seeks More Mentors
Only four North Carolina counties have a treatment court for veterans who have been charged with criminal offenses, and Forsyth is one of them.
Report Sheds Light On The Number Of People In 'Correctional Control'
A new report from a non-partisan advocacy group is comparing North Carolina's correctional system to others across the country.
North Carolina Joins Lawsuit Against Health Care Data Company
North Carolina's attorney general is joining a lawsuit against a health data company that allegedly lost private patient data to hackers.
Iranian Hackers Target North Carolina-Based Company In Ransomware Attack
A North Carolina-based medical company was targeted as part of an alleged nationwide cyber attack by Iranian hackers, according to an indictment released Wednesday by the U.S.