Lawsuits alleging negligence in last year's fertilizer plant fire have stalled
In the year since the Winston Weaver fertilizer plant fire, five lawsuits have been filed against the company alleging negligence.
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U.S. inmates condemned to die are spending more time on death row
Research shows the average time between sentencing and execution has increased by two-thirds in the past 20 years.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali is found not guilty of sexual misconduct
The decision follows a swift trial in which the celebrity chef waived his right to have a jury decide his fate.
39 more former students file lawsuit alleging sexual abuse at UNCSA
Thirty-nine former students have filed a lawsuit against the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, alleging they were sexually abused by members of the school's faculty and staff.
Northwest North Carolina Judge Suspended
A Northwest North Carolina district court judge has been suspended following a decision by the state Supreme Court.
Evictions Continue Despite Moratorium, Court Closures
With North Carolina courts closed for in-person appearances through mid-January due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, eviction hearings are temporarily put on pause.
North Carolina Chief Justice Halts Courts For 30 Days
Non-essential in-person court proceedings in North Carolina will be halted starting Monday for 30 days due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, the chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court announ
Lawsuit Aims To Hold Courts Accountable For Eviction Moratorium Violations
Legal Aid of North Carolina is suing some state and county court officials over uneven enforcement of a federal eviction moratorium by some counties.
Evictions Continue In Forsyth County Despite National Moratorium
Courts in Winston-Salem continue to move forward with evictions. This comes after a national moratorium was issued on evictions designed to halt them for reasons of non-payment.
Judge: State Prisons Out Of Compliance With COVID-19 Safety Mandate
A North Carolina judge says that state prisons have failed to comply with a court order mandating actions to be taken regarding COVID-19.