Opinion
Jaleeyah’s Law is only the 1st step in tackling NC gang violence
While Jaleeyah’s Law is a step in the right direction, it’s not the only place to which lawmakers need to turn their attention.
News
Appeals Court rules attempted armed bank robbery is violent crime
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals used a North Carolina case Monday to clarify that attempted armed bank robbery is a violent crime under federal law.
Opinion
When reform protects criminals, who protects the victims
When these repeat offenders are arrested over and over and released on to public streets, our confidence in the justice system begins to crumble.
Opinion
Was Zoe Welsh’s killing preventable?
When it comes to your civil rights, you must advocate for yourself. If your first call isn’t taken seriously, call again and again (making a note of every single one).
News
Lawmakers urge National Guard deployment in Charlotte
NC lawmakers urge Gov. Josh Stein to deploy the National Guard to Charlotte amid rising violent crime and officer shortages.
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NC General Assembly to weigh ‘Iryna’s Law’ and six veto overrides Monday
"Iryna's Law" is a sweeping criminal justice package to address what Republican leaders call "soft-on-crime" policies. Plus, six high-profile bills vetoed by Gov. Josh Stein are expected face override votes in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
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Feds charge 16 motorcycle gang members for violent crimes in Raleigh and Fayetteville
Following a criminal investigation known as Operation Broken Halo, a federal indictment has charged 16 members of the Hells Angels and Red Devils Motorcycle Clubs in North Carolina with violent crimes, including murder and assault.
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Violent crime up in NC, down nationwide
North Carolina has seen an uptick in violent crime; however, it's declining nationwide.
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Conservative think tank firebombed
Three conservative organizations were set ablaze last Sunday in what federal officials are investigating as a deliberate act of arson, and the Center of the American Experiment calls an act of political terrorism.
Opinion
Should today’s teens be optimistic?
The North Carolina of my childhood had an economy very different from that of the average state. Today our economy remains distinctive, though not by as much. When I started my first paid job in 1979 — teaching four-year-olds how to tap dance — manufacturing accounted for fully a third of North Carolina’s gross domestic...
Opinion
Surge in violence demands attention
While North Carolina continues to outperform the rest of the country on a range of economic and social indicators, its leaders can’t afford to overlook a flashing red light on the state’s dashboard: violent crime. According to the latest FBI data, our urban areas continue to experience rising rates. Comparing the first quarter of 2022...
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Gunshot-detection system targets spiraling gun violence in Durham
In 2021, Durham’s homicide rate jumped by 30%, reaching a record of 50 murders for the year. City leaders have been scrambling for solutions, and by a 4-3 vote, decided to adopt a pilot program for the gunshot-detection system ShotSpotter. ShotSpotter is used by 120 police departments across the country — including New York City,...
