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House Republicans in North Carolina voted Wednesday to toss out a longstanding requirement that handgun buyers first obtain a permit from their county sheriff, disregarding Democrats' concerns that

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office has announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information in connection with the killing of a 16-year-old in Clemmons.

A community forum meant to discuss police violence turned to concerns from Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough about legislative attempts to ease gun restrictions.

North Carolina officials say the state has experienced its highest number of overdoses ever in a single year.

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders asked on Tuesday to participate in litigation to defend state restrictions on dispensing abortion pills because Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein has made clear he won't.

Marijuana legalization in North Carolina for medical purposes is advancing again within the state Senate, less than a year after a very similar measure setting a structure for its sale and consumption passed the chamber by a wide margin.

Drug overdose deaths in North Carolina have increased 72% since 2019. State officials say that's largely due to illegally manufactured fentanyl.

Winston-Salem officials are ordering tenants at two city-owned buildings to leave their homes indefinitely so repairs can be made.

A North Carolina-based venture capital firm is allocating 100% of its investment to women and Black and brown-owned businesses.

Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S.