North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The mother of a North Carolina college student who was killed while riding with a state trooper as part of an internship has filed a wrongful death claim against the N.C. State Highway Patrol, the state ...
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Primaries spotlight coming battles over state supreme courts 
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The headliners for North Carolina’s primary on Tuesday include Republicans challenging for an open U.S. Senate seat and candidates hoping to give the GOP a shot at veto-proof majorities in the Legislature. Getting less billing, but ...
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Read More »U.S. civil rights enforcers warn employers against biased AI
The federal government said Thursday that artificial intelligence technology to screen new job candidates or monitor worker productivity can unfairly discriminate against people with disabilities, sending a warning to employers that the commonly used hiring tools could violate civil rights ...
Tagged with: Artificial intelligence
Read More »Another NC mini-session begins, with no action expected
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly will bypass work this week during another reconvened session that had been previously announced to take up any unexpected business. The House and Senate gaveled in their floor meetings at midday ...
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Read More »North Carolina father accused in death of 3-month-old son
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man is facing murder and abuse charges after his 3-month-old son died this week. a sheriff’s office said. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said Andrew Chance Weckesser, 27, was charged on Wednesday with ...
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Read More »North Carolina woman charged in fatal hit-and-run
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Police say a North Carolina woman is accused of driving away after her car hit and injured a pedestrian last fall. The victim died this week. News outlets report Nyquasia Shybreal Rowell, 22, of High Point ...
Tagged with: hit-and-run
Read More »North Carolina sheriff’s office arrests man in 2012 murder
CLINTON, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with a murder case dating back to 2012, authorities said. News outlets reported the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on Wednesday that Glen Allen ...
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Read More »After leak, religious rift over legal abortion on display
By DEEPA BHARATH and LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press The leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could end or limit abortion access for millions has sent shockwaves through diverse faith communities. Opponents of abortion view it as morally wrong, ...
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Read More »US Rep. Butterfield tests positive for COVID-19
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield announced on Wednesday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19. Butterfield, a Democrat from Wilson who has represented northeastern North Carolina since 2004, said he’ll be working from home this week during an ...
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Read More »Rep. Cawthorn candidacy challenge gets appeals court hearing
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court is next up to weigh whether North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s candidacy this year can be challenged by voters based on a section of the Constitution addressing insurrection. A 4th U.S. Circuit ...
Tagged with: Madison Cawthorn
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