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Ex-Meta engineer says 'don't ask, don't tell' approach taken on kids

Aug 20

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DOJ to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies

Aug 17

What NC car owners and drivers need to know about registration changes

Big changes are coming to vehicle registrations in North Carolina, starting October 1, 2026.

Aug 20

Protesters at legislature call to keep ICE out of NC

Jul 22

Click It or Ticket: Memorial Day travelers reminded to buckle up

May 18

It's suddenly much easier for Americans to get Canadian citizenship

Apr 24

Nickel, running unopposed for Wake DA, talks plan for marijuana cases

Apr 23

Wake County Sheriff's Office will host career fair this Thursday

Apr 7

Attorney and friend of NCSHP trooper killed weighs in on NC's DWI laws

Mar 3

Latest Videos

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Holly Springs adopts Wake County non-discrimination ordinance law

Feb 18

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New NC law officially only recognizes male and female genders

Jan 2

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Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff on Iryna's Law affect

Dec 2, 2025

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NC law named for Iryna Zarutska goes into effect

Dec 2, 2025

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Iryna's Law goes into effect

Dec 2, 2025

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List: New North Carolina laws take effect December 1

Dec 1, 2025

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California's smoking age has been raised to 21

Oct 23, 2025

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Governor Josh Stein signs 'Iryna's Law'

Oct 3, 2025

Latest Stories

Holly Springs adopts Wake County's non-discrimination ordinance law

The Town of Holly Springs has officially adopted Wake County's non-discrimination ordinance.

Feb 18

New law in NC only recognizes male, female sexes as part of HB 805; other mandates in the bill

This change stems from House Bill 805, a comprehensive measure passed by the State Legislature last summer.

Jan 2

A look at some of NC new laws in effect as of New Year's Day 2026

The new year rings in several new laws across North Carolina.

Jan 1

U.S. lawmakers push for new federal laws to fight global online terror network 764

U.S. authorities have struggled to stop online extremist groups like 764 from pushing teens to livestream acts of violence or self-harm.

Dec 10, 2025

NC law named for woman killed on train goes into effect; NC sheriffs talk resources, impact

Iryna's Law eliminates cashless bail for certain offenses and creates a new category of "violent offenses."

Dec 3, 2025