Elected officials in North Carolina violated the Constitution by opening meetings with Christian prayers and inviting audience members to join, a federal appeals court ruled Friday in a closely wat
A federal appeals court is considering a controversial case Wednesday surrounding the use of prayer in government meetings.
Facebook posts caused the dismissal of a Rowan County elections official. The state Board of Elections voted Thursday to remove Mac Butner from the board by a 3 to 2 vote.
Rowan County commissioners want to continue opening their meetings with a prayer. They have decided to appeal a federal judges ruling telling them to stop.
Prayers will continue before Rowan County commission meetings, as officials contemplate the next step in a federal lawsuit relating to their prayer practices.
Rowan County Commissioners are meeting Monday to consider changes surrounding weapons on county property. The new state concealed carry permits conflict with the county's current rules.