Former State Supreme Court Chief Justice Joins Law Firm
The first Black woman to serve as chief justice of North Carolina's Supreme Court has become a partner in the law firm McGuireWoods.
Courts
Alamance Judges Affirm Press Access To Hearings
Judges in North Carolina have announced new procedures for reporters to access hearings less than two weeks after a newspaper publisher was handcuffed and ordered out of a courtroom.
Evictions Continue Despite Moratorium, Court Closures
With North Carolina courts closed for in-person appearances through mid-January due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, eviction hearings are temporarily put on pause.
North Carolina Chief Justice Halts Courts For 30 Days
Non-essential in-person court proceedings in North Carolina will be halted starting Monday for 30 days due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, the chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court announ
NC Company Settles Age Discrimination Case Over Rest Area Jobs
A North Carolina company that maintains state-owned rest areas has settled a discrimination case with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Evictions Continue In Forsyth County Despite National Moratorium
Courts in Winston-Salem continue to move forward with evictions. This comes after a national moratorium was issued on evictions designed to halt them for reasons of non-payment.
Greensboro Man Pleads Guilty To COVID-Related Fraud Charges
A Greensboro man has been convicted in federal court of fraud connected to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Judge: State Prisons Out Of Compliance With COVID-19 Safety Mandate
A North Carolina judge says that state prisons have failed to comply with a court order mandating actions to be taken regarding COVID-19.
Advocates Launch Spanish-Language Eviction Hotline
A Spanish-language eviction hotline is now up and running to help immigrants navigate the state's legal system.
35 Years After Wrongful Conviction, Darryl Hunt’s Legacy Of Hope Remains
With thousands of young demonstrators marching in Winston-Salem to protest the police killing of George Floyd, an older generation in Winston-Salem is looking back.