Some law enforcement officials and district attorneys say the law has put strain on local jails without providing more resources.
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Posted inCourts & Justice
Possible Settlement in eCourts Lawsuit
People who said they were wrongfully detained due to problems with the digital records system filed a class-action lawsuit three years ago.
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A Diverse Energy Grid Can Power a Booming State While Boosting Local Economies
By investing in a diverse energy grid—one that supplements traditional resources like oil and gas with renewables like solar, wind, and battery—North Carolina can improve power reliability, save money, and generate tax revenue.
Posted inEnergy
Duke Energy Wants an 18% Rate Hike. Here’s What That Means.
The utility says it needs more money for grid upgrades and power plants. Thousands of customers have responded in opposition.
Posted inCourts & Justice
Prosecutors Say a N.C. Woman Poisoned Her Daughter at Thanksgiving. Even Before That, Her Life Was Hardly Ordinary.Â
Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel’s family says she’s being blamed for a terrible accident.
Posted inHigher Education
This App State Researcher is Taking Wasted Sweet Potatoes—And Turning Them Into Milk
Brett Taubman expects Rootsii’s milk to reach markets within the next two years.
Posted inThe Assembly
Five Years of Impact
Looking back and looking forward as we mark half a decade of compelling and nuanced journalism about North Carolina.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Can Michael Whatley Name a Hurricanes Player?
The U.S. Senate candidate posted AI-generated images of the Stanley Cup Finals team, then struggled to name his favorite player.
Posted inEnergy
New Bill Puts the Brakes on Data Centers, but Incentivizes Fossil Fuels
The price of fuel and the build-out of fossil fuel infrastructure are largely behind recent rate hikes in the state.
Posted inNews
Inside Outlanders, Raleigh’s Self-Governed Homeless Community
Outlanders has a mayor, a charter, and a tight-knit community. As Raleigh pushes to end unsheltered homelessness, the camp could serve as a model for helping people get back on their feet—or be cleared out.
