North Carolina

Judge Blocks Provisions In North Carolina's New Abortion Law, Nearly All Restrictions Still Remain

A federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues.
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, AP

Tropical Storm Ophelia Intensifies Off The East Coast

The storm is expected to make landfall in North Carolina on Saturday.
By AP

All Clear Issued After Another Report Of Armed Person At University Of North Carolina

A faculty member was recently shot and killed on the same Chapel Hill campus.
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Duke QB Wins Epic Victory, But Still Can't Score Extension From His Professor

Riley Leonard ended Monday's game with 175 passing yards, 98 rushing yards and, apparently, a late assignment.
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Conservative PAC Urges GOP Voters To Dump Trump In Major Ad Blitz

Americans for Prosperity Action is targeting the former president in key Super Tuesday states.
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Woman Arrested After Allegedly Sending Fake Messages That She Was Murdered

Police in Franklin, North Carolina, said they dedicated 75 hours to investigating the reported death of Margaret Sweeney before she was found alive.
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The Unbelievably Bonkers Conspiracy Theorist Running For Governor Of North Carolina

GOP Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says that Beyoncé is "satanic," that the 1969 moon landing may have been fake and that there's a ruling class of secretive reptiles.
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Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Youth Becomes Law In NC After Veto Override

GOP supermajorities enacted — over Gov. Roy Cooper’s opposition — a bill barring gender affirming care for people under 18.
By Hannah Schoenbaum, AP

U.S. Commits To Releasing More Endangered Red Wolves Into The Wild

A new lawsuit settlement will help restore the red wolf to its "rightful place" as a "success story," an environmental attorney said.
By BEN FINLEY, AP

North Carolina Roller Coaster Reopens After A Large Crack Launched A State Investigation

Carowinds amusement park staff closed Fury 325 on June 30 after a visitor reported the crack.
By AP