Proposed display prompts unexpected debate in law school
Third-year staff writer Eric Ditmore chronicles the discussions and decisions surrounding a forthcoming display in honor of African-Americans in the North Carolina Judiciary.
Deadly dreams: from sleepwalking to murder
A Raleigh man claims to have killed his wife in his sleep after taking too much cough medicine. If the case goes to trial, the defense can only hope to convince the jury of his innocence.
Business, Beyoncé, and boycotting: law enforcement fights back
Many law enforcement officers are beginning to use boycotts as a means to fight back against public criticism in an increasingly tense social and political climate.
Adult adoption: a public policy question
While there are many emotional and/or legal reasons for adult adoptions, there are also numerous accompanying public policy issues.
Traffic stops 101: could education prevent tragedies?
Staff writer Eric Ditmore recently interviewed Ronald Dowdy, a resident of Fayetteville, recounting Ronald’s experience during a recent traffic stop and explaining what North Carolina may be doing to help.
Mum’s the word: gag order shakes the Fayetteville community
After wealthy Fayetteville businessman Mike Lallier was charged with criminal sexual misconduct with a minor, a judge’s decision to issue a gag order about the matter provoked serious debate.
Rylan’s law: a silver lining in the darkest cloud
After a 23-month old child died after being found unresponsive in a pond by his house, the NC legislature proposed a bill to improve DSS observations and hopefully save lives.
Is the price of infidelity going down?
Over 200 alienation of affection lawsuits are filed in North Carolina every year, and each one provides the judiciary with an opportunity to decide the fate of the controversial tort.
Downtown Mad Max
The growing problem of inner city dirt bike gangs turns rural fun into metro trouble.