DEQ requires municipalities to test for chemicals in Cape Fear basin
Requirement to test for PFAs and 1,4 dioxane is intended to develop strategy for reducing compound levels to state stream standards.…more
Revocation of sexual consent bill dying in NC Senate
Reform could still be added to different legislation, but otherwise NC will remain only state where sex after consent is withdrawn isn’t considered rape.…more
Child porn arrest points to limited NC oversight of church day schools
Many churches are working on better policies to prevent and address abuse against children, but the state has minimal rules for private preschools.…more
Rural broadband in NC: A new season or more reruns?
Legislature prepares to download more broadband legislation with three different measures. Chamber of commerce among those leading opposition to change.…more
Attorney general gets continuance in cyberstalking case against lawmaker
Department of Justice wants more time to investigate for potential presentation to a grand jury. Rep. Henson’s attorney doesn’t object to continuance.…more