Morning News Briefs: Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Judge Delays Ruling On Transgender Bathroom Case
A federal judge in North Carolina has decided not to rule immediately on whether to block a portion of a state law governing the use of publ
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House Bill 2 Opponents Ask Judge To Block Bathroom Provision
Opponents of North Carolina's House Bill 2 asked a federal judge Monday to block a key provision of the law – the part that dictates which bathroom a transgender person must use.
Triad Police, Community Come Together For "National Night Out"
National Night Out started decades ago with neighbors simply turning on porch lights to recognize and stand against crime.
State Toxicologist Challenged Claims On Water Safety
Newly released emails are adding more fuel to a controversy over tainted water near Duke Energy coal ash pits.
Appalachian State University Team Races Solar Car Across The Country
A team of Appalachian State University students is currently racing across the country in the solar-powered car they built.
Morning Headlines: Monday, August 1, 2016
Judge To Hear Arguments On HB2
The fate of the North Carolina law limiting LGBT protections rests in the hands of a judge appointed by President George W.
Across the Blue Ridge #31 - Summer listening including early greats of country, old time and bluegrass music
This week's Across the Blue Ridge presents classic fiddle tunes from Chubby Wise and others; country music pioneers including Samantha Bumgarner, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline; and some great gospe
Federal Court Strikes Down North Carolina Voter ID Law
A federal appeals court has found that a North Carolina voter ID law was enacted "with discriminatory intent" and has been blocked.
Atomic Bombs Help Hawksbill Turtle Preservation
How can you tell the age of a turtle? This is an important question, especially when it concerns the critically endangered Hawaiian hawksbill turtle. The answer is the bomb!
Civil Rights Museum Officials Won't Meet With City About Debt
Officials with the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro say they won't meet with city council members next week to help determine how much the museum owes taxpayers.