As attorney general, Cooper oversaw 27 executions. But he’s been quiet about the issue in his two terms as governor.
Michael Hewlett
Michael Hewlett is a courts and law reporter for The Assembly. He was previously a legal affairs reporter at the Winston-Salem Journal and has won two Henry Lee Weathers Freedom of Information Awards.
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The Docket: ‘Too Close to the Line’
A federal lawsuit alleges the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office illegally seized thousands of legal hemp products.
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The Docket: The Never-Ending State Supreme Court Race
The latest on the state Supreme Court race. Plus, another fight over Confederate monuments and a somber anniversary.
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The Never-Ending Supreme Court Race
The state Supreme Court race is now in its fourth week, with no sign of wrapping up in the near future.Â
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The Docket: A Supremely Tight Race
The state Supreme Court race drags into its third week.
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What Is Going on With the State Supreme Court Race?
The race between Democrat Allison Riggs and Republican Jefferson Griffin drags into its third week, with the incumbent now up several dozen votes.
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The Docket: Michael Jordan’s NASCAR Suit
A federal judge rules against Michael Jordan’s NASCAR challenge. Plus, a new podcast on a well-known Winston-Salem murder case.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Supreme Court Race Likely to Head to Recount
The state’s highest court has become yet another political battleground over the last decade, and rulings have gotten more partisan.
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Jeff Jackson Maintains Democratic Hold on Attorney General’s Office
The race featured two well-known U.S. House members facing off to be the state’s top cop.
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The Docket: If the Lawsuit Fits
A bipartisan group of ex-governors weighs in on election board changes. Plus, yet another voter registration suit.
