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NC Highway Patrol commander announces his retirement. Governor will pick new leader.

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NC Highway Patrol commander announces his retirement. Governor will pick new leader.

Glenn McNeill joined the Highway Patrol in 1993 and has led it since 2017. He pushed for raises and increased diversity among state troopers.

February 26, 2021, 1:20 PM

Would this new NC bill expose bad cops, or protect them?

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Would this new NC bill expose bad cops, or protect them?

Let paramedics carry concealed weapons in tactical emergencies, lawmakers say

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Let paramedics carry concealed weapons in tactical emergencies, lawmakers say

Delay this year’s local elections and NC’s 2022 primary, state official says

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Delay this year’s local elections and NC’s 2022 primary, state official says

New DNC chair promises greater midterm election involvement — to Democrats’ relief

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New DNC chair promises greater midterm election involvement — to Democrats’ relief

‘Clerical error:’ Questionable spending fills NC lieutenant governor’s campaign reports

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‘Clerical error:’ Questionable spending fills NC lieutenant governor’s campaign reports

GOP to open community centers to reach out to Black voters in battleground states

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GOP to open community centers to reach out to Black voters in battleground states

February 22, 2021, 1:13 PM

Get ready for more gerrymandering suits in NC, former Obama AG Holder says in UNC speech

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Get ready for more gerrymandering suits in NC, former Obama AG Holder says in UNC speech

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February 26, 2021, 8:19 AM

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NC Highway Patrol commander announces his retirement. Governor will pick new leader.

NC Highway Patrol commander announces his retirement. Governor will pick new leader.

February 26, 2021, 1:20 PM

Would this new NC bill expose bad cops, or protect them?

Let paramedics carry concealed weapons in tactical emergencies, lawmakers say

Delay this year’s local elections and NC’s 2022 primary, state official says

New DNC chair promises greater midterm election involvement — to Democrats’ relief

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