As illegal grow sites shut down, the land, agricultural equipment and dangerous chemicals are abandoned.
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Robberies and killings linked to black market marijuana transactions persisted after state voters approved legalizing cannabis.
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A 2016 review of research on juries found as many as 50% of jurors had trauma-related symptoms, which for some persisted for months.
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A new study led by Washington State University researchers suggests some of the body's stress response systems don't always respond how you might think.
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The dispute, waged in both state and federal courts, led to multiple conflicting court rulings.
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Former Stamford police officer Zachary Lockwood is charged with misconduct with a motor vehicle for an on-duty crash that left Rev. Tommie Jackson dead in July 2023.
Lawyers cited Trump’s references to demolishing the landmark after his name was blocked from being added to its facade.
The Oklahoman reporter Ben Fenwick explains how the state's medical marijuana industry, which grew exponentially in the beginning, has changed after several years.
The life of a famous musician comes with its highs and lows, and for some, that includes run-ins with the law. It might surprise you, but some of your most beloved artists have been caught in possession of drugs. In March, 1976, David Bowie was arrested for possession of marijuana alongside …
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Two lawsuits accuse President Donald Trump's administration of illegally weakening the federal Endangered Species Act.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to reinstate the GOP-drawn map, but a federal judge issued a temporary order requiring the state to use it.
Academic studies show that as many as half of all jurors experience trial stress, and states are examining programs in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as models for providing mental health support.
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has approved a rule that prohibits the feeding of black bears, as well as the placement of food that attracts bears, in Buncombe County.
Early voting begins on Oct. 15 and runs through 3 p.m. on Oct. 31.
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Police say the 31-year-old man may have used the SnapChat social media forum to reach his minor victims, according to a news release from the High Point Police Department.
“Chris brings 17 years of experience and a proven commitment to the Kannapolis community to his role within the police department."
Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry retired from the chief position on Sept. 29.
The man was an employee at Burke County Public Schools from August of 2023 to June of 2025.
“North Carolina families and farmers are feeling the impacts of rising fuel costs every day.”
State law enforcement agencies, like the State Highway Patrol, are now required to enter agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, allowing officers to carry out immigration enforcement.
Service awards are given out in five-year increments, and this year five employees reached their 30-year milestone, one celebrated 30-years of service, and another was recognized for 40-years of service.
"The volume is stabilizing, but the fact that we're still clearing the half-billion mark in a non-peak month proves that North Carolina has quickly become one of the heavy hitters in the national landscape," said Jim Tomlin, an analyst at BetCarolina.com.