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Gastonian police canine named ‘Hero Dog’ of the year

Bo, a Gastonia police dog, took home the coveted top prize, beating hundreds of courageous canines nationwide. Bo uses his super-powered nose to track down missing people, including children and seniors, and offers them comfort when they are found.

Katherine Zehnder

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Federal Appeals Court orders new sentencing for BTI Building bomber

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered a new sentencing hearing for the man convicted in the 1995 bombing of the Business Telecom Inc. building in north Raleigh. A unanimous appellate panel agreed that the trial judge failed to follow proper procedure when resentencing Stephen Bullis in 2023.

CJ Staff
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Elections board, DAs urge federal Appeals Court to uphold NC felon voting crime

The North Carolina State Board of Elections and elected district attorneys across the state are urging a federal Appeals Court to reverse a ruling throwing out the state’s crime for felon voting. A federal judge issued a decision in April supporting plaintiffs challenging the law.

CJ Staff