Document dispute has DA demanding child abuse files from DSS
SBI opens obstruction probe into defense attorney in child abuse case who has filed a complaint against the assistant district attorney.…more
UPDATED: Henson reverses course day after guilty plea, resigns from NC legislature
Rep. Cody Henson resigns Wednesday after saying he would not do so a day earlier when he accepted a plea deal on a cyberstalking charge.…more
Time running out to pass NC sexual assault legislation this year
A bill closing a loophole on sexual assault passed the NC House with bipartisan support. But senators haven’t taken it up as they near adjournment.…more
How a public official suspended during an SBI investigation was rehired
Cherokee County DSS director Cindy Palmer faced a criminal probe as the DSS board suspended her in April 2018. Then she was rehired for another job.…more
After criminal case delayed, lawmaker skips vote on domestic violence bill
Lawyer said Rep. Cody Henson was “needed in Raleigh” when given continuance on domestic-violence-related charge Tuesday in Brevard.…more
