The Explosive Growth Of The Fireworks Market
Over the last few decades, states and counties across America have liberalized the use of fireworks. It's just one reason why sales of fireworks have exploded.
Politics & Government
9 fun conversation starters for your Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a big day for fireworks, parades and neighborhood cookouts. Here are some Independence Day-themed facts to share with friends, family and neighbors at that BBQ.
The civil unrest in Senegal as protesters face force from militarized police
Senegal has seen months of unrest, fueled by political and economic insecurity. There, predominantly young protesters are being met with force by an increasingly militarized police.
Former North Carolina legislator, appeals court judge is next parole panel chairman
A former North Carolina legislative leader and appellate court judge has been named the next chairman of the state parole commission.
Greensboro reviews land development ordinance to increase housing options
Greensboro officials are looking to update the city's land development ordinance this year to increase
The NC Board of Elections asks for public comment on safeguarding voting system information
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is inviting the public to weigh in on new rules to protect sensitive voting system information.
VP Kamala Harris says the Supreme Court took rights from the people of America
Vice President Harris tells voters at Essence Fest to elect people to Congress who can address policy that cannot be done through executive action.
Attorneys: Lawsuit alleging North Carolina House speaker ruined a marriage has been resolved
Litigation filed by a North Carolina local elected official alleging House Speaker Tim Moore's ruined his marriage by having an affair with his wife is ending, attorneys said on Monday, two weeks a
Mail voting is still pretty popular, even without the pressure of the pandemic
After the 2020 election saw record levels of mail-in voting, election officials saw less mail ballots than at the height of the pandemic but the method is still much more widely used than before.
Critics slam DeSantis campaign for sharing an anti-Trump ad targeting LGBTQ rights
DeSantis' campaign shared a video that attacked Trump for his support of LGBTQ rights, prompting widespread backlash. Both candidates have rolled back protections for trans and gay people in office.