Excessive Force Prevention Training Not Mandatory For Most Police
A new report shows that not all police are getting trained in how to minimize use of force.
North Carolina
Supreme Court Declines Republican Bid To Revive North Carolina Voter ID Law
The restrictive law was thrown out last year after a court ruled it was intentionally designed to discriminate against black people. State Republicans have tried several times to appeal.
Report: More Funding Needed For Road Repairs As NC Population Grows
A new report says North Carolina's population growth is taking a toll on the state's roads. Researchers say modernizing the state's transportation system will take a lot more money.
Gov. Cooper 'Shocked' Over Small Amount For Hurricane Matthew Aid
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is urging Congress and the Trump Administration to reconsider North Carolina's request for additional funding to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts.
New Threat Of Deportation Raises Fear In North Carolina Immigrant Communities
After witnessing a murder, Wendy Miranda-Fernandez fled her native country, El Salvador, and was given asylum in Durham, North Carolina.
Snake Bites In North Carolina On The Rise This Year
The number of North Carolina residents bitten by snakes in April increased nearly four-fold over the same period in 2016, and officials say mild winter weather may be to blame.
For Some Patients With Mental Illness, The Road To Recovery Begins With Peer Support
When it comes to treating mental illness, there's a clinical approach: getting a diagnosis, the right medication, and therapy.
Voting Rights Group Wants Investigation Of Voter Fraud Allegations
A voting rights group called Tuesday for state and local officials to investigate whether allies of North Carolina's former governor and the state Republican Party broke laws when hundreds of peopl
Voters Back Home Don't Mind If Mark Meadows Bucks Authority
Rather than resent Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C, for rebellious moves like torpedoing the GOP's replacement for Obamacare, voters outside Asheville are showing support for the legislator.
Where Corporal Punishment Is Still Used In Schools, Its Roots Run Deep
The use of corporal punishment is on the decline, but at one high school in N.C., the principal paddles his students himself.