The Democratic bench

NC Appeals Court wrestles with vacated murder charges in 2002 case

The North Carolina Court of Appeals will decide in the months ahead whether a trial judge had the authority to vacate murder convictions and dismiss charges related to a 2002 killing in Winston-Salem.

I grew up with socialism in India. We don’t want it in NC.

My hope is that Americans never have to endure what Indians had to under socialism.

Stein, top lawmakers to get 2+ hours for disputes at top NC court

Lawyers for Gov. Josh Stein and state legislative leaders will spend 2 ½ hours in November arguing at the state’s highest court. They’re battling over state laws that limit Stein’s appointment authority.

Raleigh seeks clarity from NC courts about who can sue over zoning

A legal fight involving a proposed Rockingham County casino has attracted the capital city's attention.