North Carolina Seeks Delay To Fix 2 Congressional Districts
North Carolina state attorneys have asked a federal court to delay its order directing legislators draw new congressional districts by the end of next week.
They are asking for the delay because the state's primaries are just five weeks away.
A three-judge panel found the 1st and 12th Districts unconstitutional because state lawmakers relied too much on race in drawing them in 2011. The judges said new boundaries were needed by Feb. 19 and without them no congressional elections could occur.
The state filed its motion on Monday asking the same court to delay that order because the March 15 primary is already under way and the legislature isn't currently in session. State lawyers say thousands of people already have requested mail-in absentee ballots and hundreds have been returned.
HPU Poll Favors Clinton And Trump
The latest High Point University poll shows North Carolina voters leaning toward Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for their party nominations.
Clinton leads Democratic rival Bernie Sanders by 26 points among voters in the Tarheel State.
In the crowded Republican race, Donald Trump nominally leads the survey with 26 percent of the vote, but he's only four points ahead of Ted Cruz, and Marco Rubio is close behind. Trump's lead is within the margin of error.
The poll also found state Republicans are favoring “new ideas” in a presidential candidate, while Democrats want a nominee with a “proven track record.”
Attorney General To Visit 6 Cities To Highlight Police Work
Attorney General Loretta Lynch is visiting six cities starting this week to highlight police departments that she says can serve as role models for law enforcement.
The nation's top law enforcement official, Lynch has already visited places whose police forces are considered to have troubled community relations.
Lynch said these upcoming sites were picked because they embody a particular successful quality of policing, such as effective use of data.
The first stop this week is Miami-Dade County in Florida.
Lynch will also visit Fayetteville in North Carolina. The other locations are Portland, Oregon; Indianapolis, Indiana; Phoenix, Arizona; and Los Angeles.
App State Chancellor: School Making Progress On Diversity
The chancellor of Appalachian State University says the school is moving in the right direction when it comes to diversifying its campus.
App State began implementing new measures aimed at reducing racial bias and promoting inclusiveness.
In 2014, Chancellor Sheri Everts asked a special commission to put together some recommendations on how to better serve underrepresented groups.
Six of those proposals are being rolled out this year. Among them: a bias incident response process, a new mentoring program, and more.
Everts says things are improving: 15 percent of the incoming class in 2015 were from “underrepresented” groups. That's a three percent jump.
Everts says a new diversity advisory group made up of students has also influenced the university's actions toward a more inclusive campus.
Up To Speed: Website To Help Expand NC High-Speed Internet
A new state website is designed to help expand high-speed internet access for underserved communities in North Carolina.
The state's Department of Information Technology's Broadband Infrastructure Office has announced the launch of the website at www.ncbroadband.gov.
The website includes a map that shows where high-speed internet is available in the state. It also provides information about resources available for businesses and communities in North Carolina to get access to high-speed internet.
Gov. Pat McCrory has set a goal of expanding high-speed internet access to underserved communities and extending Wi-Fi access to every classroom in North Carolina.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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