The state Supreme Court is weighing the definition of “good moral character.” The decision could upend occupational licensing.
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North Carolina Farmers Reel From Trump Administration Payment Delays
Farmers say they’re waiting for federal payments for conservation and climate change programs, as well as emergency loans.
U.S. Attorney Resigns, Leaving Columbus Corruption Probe in Limbo
Michael Easley Jr. announced his resignation on Wednesday as part of the Trump transition.
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.
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.”
The Abandoned Pools of Columbus County
Columbus County no longer has any public and community swimming pools—a reflection of racism, rural decay, and lost opportunity.
The Next Development Frontier
With 10,000 new homes expected over the next decade, once-rural southern Columbus County is experiencing some growing pains.
Clouds Over Columbus County
Dozens of people have been subpoenaed in a wide-ranging federal investigation into abuses of power at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
A Low Bar
North Carolina courts are working through a backlog of more than 800,000 criminal cases. But some counties are so short on lawyers that they’ve become “legal deserts” – and state officials have few plans to fill the void.