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North Carolina Republicans complete a veto override of voucher, immigration bill

4:46pm November 20, 2024

The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature has completed its override of Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of legislation that addresses both private school scholarship grants and immigration. The Senate voted on Wednesday to enact the bill despite Cooper's objections, one day after the House conducted a similar vote.

Law Enforcement

Governor Cooper announces new funding efforts to reduce gun-related domestic violence

3:27pm October 18, 2024

by David Ford

North Carolina's Governor's Crime Commission announced new federal funds to limit gun-related domestic abuse. Meanwhile other federal funding sources are seeing a steep decline.

A photo of Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn.

Defamation lawsuit against Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn dismissed

3:40pm September 06, 2024

by DJ Simmons

A judge granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging Penn caused emotional distress and defamed a woman, writing that the filing did not properly substantiate the claims.

Winston-Salem police will not renew gunshot detection system

1:08pm August 06, 2024

by David Ford

ShotSpotter, a technology that detects gunshots and alerts law enforcement, was launched in Winston-Salem in August of 2021.

Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn sued for defamation and emotional distress

4:42pm August 02, 2024

by DJ Simmons

A woman alleges in a lawsuit she was pressured to have an abortion by Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn and threatened with criminal charges if she kept contacting him.

Greensboro parking lot where Nassanto Crenshaw was shot and killed by Greensboro police.

Law Enforcement

Appeals court reverses decision to dismiss a lawsuit over the killing of a teenager by Greensboro officer

8:52pm July 31, 2024

by David Ford

On Monday, relying on video, an appeals court reversed the dismissal of a lawsuit involving the police killing of an unarmed seventeen-year-old in Greensboro. Wake Forest University criminal law professor Ron Wright says the ruling sends all claims against the officer back to the district court to start the review process over again.

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The Quarry at Grant Park closed as search for missing person continues

3:52pm June 26, 2024

by David Ford

Investigators have expanded their search for 19-year-old Kaedian Allen at Winston-Salem's Quarry at Grant Park. On Wednesday, the park was closed to the public as officers conducted a thorough sweep of the area.

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Greensboro police officer fatally shoots man while on mental health crisis call

2:27pm June 26, 2024

by April Laissle

The officer involved in the shooting incident has been placed on administration duty. Greensboro Police Department says it will conduct an internal investigation to determine if policies were followed.

Winston-Salem Chief of Police William Penn, Jr. speaks at podium during press conference

Law enforcement to increase patrols in Winston-Salem due to uptick in violence

3:51pm June 24, 2024

by Amy Diaz

There were five gun-related homicides in Winston-Salem last week. And early Monday morning, there was a drive-by shooting into a house occupied by multiple children under the age of 10.

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North Carolina bill forcing sheriffs to aid immigration agents still under review in House

12:36pm May 16, 2024

by Associated Press

A North Carolina bill forcing sheriffs and jailers to comply with requests from federal immigration agents to detain inmates accused of serious crimes for up to 48 hours will be sent to a team of negotiators to discuss changes to the legislation.