Judge Assigned To Greensboro Redistricting Lawsuit
A judge has been assigned in the federal lawsuit filed by Greensboro over the recent City Council redistricting. A hearing in the case could take place as early as next week.
Judge Catherine Eagles will hear the case in the U.S. District Court. Eagles was a lawyer in Greensboro prior to becoming a judge. According to the Greensboro News and Record, a hearing has not yet been set, but Eagles said she will be available to hear the case July 23.
NC Board Member Involved In Disputed Voting Plan
Emails reviewed by The Associated Press show that a Republican member of the North Carolina elections board was deeply involved with a plan to eliminate a heavily Democratic voting site. A judge ruled that the plan was intended to suppress voter turnout.
The emails show that Paul Foley worked behind the scenes with Watauga County GOP officials as they put together a plan to eliminate the site at Appalachian State University.
McCrory's Education Adviser Leaving To Join National Group
Gov. Pat McCrory's education adviser since 2013 is leaving the administration to join a national advocacy group focused on extending the influence of former Teach for America program members.
Eric Guckian leaves at the end of July to become a vice president at the Leadership for Educational Equity in Washington.
Changes To Treat Epilepsy Using Hemp Extract Go To McCrory
The North Carolina Legislature has removed some obstacles from a 2014 law designed for children with severe epilepsy to ingest an extract from a marijuana plant to treat their disease.
The House agreed overwhelmingly Tuesday for Senate changes to a bill adjusting last year's law signed by Gov. Pat McCrory. He'll be asked to sign this bill, too.
The new legislation removes requirements that a hemp oil mixture could only be dispensed for patients participating in pilot studies, which haven't materialized. The oil concentration also could be stronger.
High Point Confronts Drug Addiction
A town hall meeting in High Point Tuesday night focused on prescription drug use. This comes as the city has been dealing with a major heroin epidemic.
It's making progress. The number of heroin overdoses has dropped by about 50 percent compared to the same time last year. High Point Police chief Marty Sumner says tackling the prescription drugs problem will also help address heroin use.
NC Town Board Supports Removal Of Museum's ‘Confederate' Marker
The Hillsborough Town Board has voted to support removing the words "Confederate Memorial" from above the front door of the Orange County Historical Museum.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that Monday's decision goes to the Historic District Commission, which must approve any changes to property in the town's historic district.
The board plans to post a sign telling visitors about the building's history, which Mayor Tom Stevens says could take several months.
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