Crime & Safety
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North Carolina man sentenced to 6 years in prison for fixing college basketball games
The point-shaving scheme is said to have involved nearly 30 NCAA basketball games, and included schools like DePaul University, State University of New York at Buffalo and Tulane University, among others.
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Dragons, cobras, and tigers: What to know about the Asia expansion at the North Carolina Zoo
In today’s Good News Friday, we unpack the North Carolina Zoo’s long-awaited Asia expansion. Plus, Charlotte needs stuff for teens to do.
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What’s next for the $28 billion hemp THC industry fighting to save itself from a federal ban
America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products, including here in NC, faces elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in the federal law that has allowed it to flourish.
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Jamie Ager, Jennifer Balkcom offer competing NC ‘mountain values’ in unique ads
“These are two ads that only would have been run in NC-11.”
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Is kratom legal in North Carolina? What to know after Ole Miss deaths
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has listed kratom as a Drug and Chemical of Concern, and the FDA has warned consumers not to use kratom because of the risk of serious adverse effects. Here’s what the laws are in North Carolina.
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How Asheville’s ‘No Rent for Slumlords’ ordinance could help renters
A new ordinance in Asheville protects renters from paying for unsafe living conditions. Here’s how it works.
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Good News Friday: Forget Trump. Here’s what the crime stats actually say in NC
Despite Trump’s lies, there’s actually good news about crime in NC. That, plus a Native American fashion show to remember.
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Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at Michael Whatley rally
A registered sex offender kicked off a recent campaign stop for Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for Senate from North Carolina.
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Asheville City Council votes to end Flock camera contract ‘immediately’
After a marathon of over two dozen public commenters—nearly all of whom opposed the technology—Asheville City Council voted to end its Flock camera contract.
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This western NC family says they paid $16K to an immigration attorney accused of running a scam
A local family says they’re waiting in limbo after paying an immigration attorney roughly $16,000 as part of a nationwide scam in which she branded herself as a “miracle worker” to those seeking legal status in the U.S.
