Jennifer Shelton, widow of a slain Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer, explains why she’s speaking out against North Carolina’s Racial Justice Act. Shelton delivered these comments during a May 13, 2010, news conference at the state Legislative Building in Raleigh.
Jon Hardister to resign effective April 8
Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, announced Thursday that he will resign his position in the North Carolina House, telling Carolina Journal that he would not rule out a return to public service at some point in the future, but for now he will be working in the private sector.