As attorney general, Cooper oversaw 27 executions. But he’s been quiet about the issue in his two terms as governor.
Category: Courts
What We’ve Learned About the Federal Probe in Columbus County
Federal investigators have demanded extensive information about finances and use of force at the sheriff’s office.
My 50-Year Obsession with an Unsolved Mountain Murder
The rape and killing of a young woman in Madison County has captivated me for half a century. Now I know who did it.
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.
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.
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.
UNC-CH Professor Cut After Recording Controversy Files Suit
Larry Chavis, who taught at the business school since 2006, alleges retaliation for “challenging UNC’s lack of faculty diversity.”
Eyes On the Court of Appeals Races
Republicans have an 11-4 advantage on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Another three seats are up this year.
Why We’re Suing Columbus County
Columbus County’s handling of public records “evinces a pattern of ongoing and willful defiance of our state’s transparency laws.”
Dominoes on the Court
Republicans have a 5-2 majority on the state Supreme Court, and Democrats are fighting to hold onto Allison Riggs’ seat this year.