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Court: Fight Can Proceed Over 'Bathroom Bill' Replacement
A lawsuit challenging the replacement for North Carolina's "bathroom bill" is moving forward, with a judge finding evidence that transgender plaintiffs are harmed by a prohibition on new local anti-discrimination laws.
Federal Judge Thomas Schroeder, however, rejected another key argument, that uncertainty created by the current law effectively discriminates against transgender people.
The lawsuit was originally filed against the 2016 law HB2, which required transgender people to use restrooms in many public buildings matching their birth certificates.
The replacement, passed the following year, rescinded that requirement, but halted new local anti-discrimination ordinances until 2020.
North Carolina Lawmakers Take First Crack At Florence Recovery
The first of several anticipated attempts by legislators to address the damage and displacement Hurricane Florence caused in North Carolina begins two weeks after the storm's rains finally left the state.
The General Assembly is reconvening Tuesday for a special session called by Gov. Roy Cooper.
The legislature is expected to pass laws focusing on immediate needs of affected residents and school districts, some of which still haven't re-opened their doors. Republican legislators also want to set aside money to cover anticipated matching funds necessary to spend federal recovery dollars.
Legislator, State NAACP Propose Voting Changes Post-Florence
A civil rights group and key legislator are concerned enough about how residents displaced by Hurricane Florence will be able to vote that they're seeking action on ballot and registration access.
The state NAACP held a news conference Monday asking the state elections board to extend the traditional voter registration deadline from Oct. 12 to Oct. 17 in 29 eastern counties. State law gives the board's executive director power to act unilaterally in some situations.
NAACP leaders also want absentee ballot deadlines eased, options for more voting places and voter education efforts.
NC High Court To Decide If Lawmakers OK Governor's Top Aides
North Carolina's highest court will decide whether legislators can reject a governor's choices for important jobs like collecting taxes or registering automobiles.
The state Supreme Court hears oral arguments Tuesday into whether a law unconstitutionally limits which top aides carry out the governor's plans.
The Republican-led legislature passed the law in 2016, weeks after Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper defeated former GOP Gov. Pat McCrory.
Cooper's lawyers agree the General Assembly can shape state agencies Cooper oversees, but possibly vetoing his management choices interferes with how the governor carries out duties.
Republican Convention Set For August 2020 In Charlotte
The Republican National Convention will be held in North Carolina's largest city in August 2020 and party leaders say they'll gather with an eye on nominating President Donald Trump for a second term.
Party chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced at a news conference Monday that the convention will be held in Charlotte on Aug. 24-27.
US Flag Shredded By Florence Sells For $10,900 On eBay
The U.S. flag captured on a live camera as it was being torn to shreds by Hurricane Florence has brought $10,900 at auction.
Viewers watched the flag flying on the Frying Pan Tower get ripped apart as the storm reached the North Carolina coast last month.
eBay Inc. said 25 people bid 96 times for the flag. It's not known who made the winning bid.
Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross and its relief efforts.
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