Morning Headlines: Friday, July 10
Defense Chief Carter Visiting Fort Bragg As Troop Cuts Loom
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is visiting troops at Fort Bragg as the Army is downsizing.
same-sex marriage
Four Register Of Deeds Employees in Guilford Won't Perform Marriages
Four Guilford County register of deeds employees are among a small number of state workers who have opted out of performing marriages for religious reasons.
Several State Magistrates Choose Not To Perform Marriages
14 magistrates across North Carolina have opted out of performing marriages over religious objections.
Morning Headlines: Wednesday, July 8
14 NC Magistrates Use Recusal Law Focusing On Gay Marriage
For Same-Sex Marriage Opponents, The Fight Is Far From Over
Some opponents of same-sex marriage are vowing to fight on after Friday's Supreme Court ruling. The battles will likely take place in the lower courts and will involve religious liberty cases.
The Economic Reality Of The Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
From less-complicated tax filing to reducing uncertainty over medical decisions, the Supreme Court's ruling will have a wide impact on same-sex households. It will also affect corporate policies.
In Some States, Defiance Over Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
The court ruled last week that states cannot keep same-sex couples from marrying and must recognize their unions. The ruling was welcomed by many, but there was criticism, too.
Supreme Court's Decision On Same-Sex Marriage Expected To Boost Health Coverage
Many companies are expected to expand coverage to same-sex spouses if they already offer benefits to opposite-sex spouses. But the recent Supreme Court decision doesn't require them to do so.