Stories tagged: "domestic terrorism"

Commentary Supporters of those charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol pass a counter-protester with a 'LOSER' sign in Washington, DC. North Carolina was home to 18 of the insurrectionists. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Commentary How to Stop the Insurrectionist Next Door

Of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, 18 called North Carolina home. Here's how seemingly normal people become extremists, how to spot it and ways to stop it.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright January 6, 2022 6:41 pm EST
Safety People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Safety America’s Children Live in Fear of Mass Shooters. Will Congress Finally Address Guns?

School children across America have felt the fear that gripped Congress last week. That’s why this NC mom is calling for stronger gun laws.

Jessica Burroughs Jessica Burroughs January 14, 2021 2:07 pm EST
Breaking People pass signs of support near the US Capital in Washington, DC on January 10, 2021. - Donald Trump faced fresh calls Sunday from some members of his own party to resign over the violent incursion into the US Capitol, as the threat builds for a historic second impeachment effort in his final 10 days in the White House. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
Breaking READ: Articles of Impeachment Against Trump Charge ‘Incitement of Insurrection’

"He will remain a threat to national security, democracy, and the Constitution if allowed to remain in office."

Associated Press Associated Press January 11, 2021 11:25 am EST

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When Matt Oxendine threatened to kill himself, his family called deputies for help. But deputies ended up shooting him to death. Collage from L to R: (1) A text message from Matt's cousin to Robeson County deputies attempting to call law enforcement off shortly before the shooting. (2) Matt with his daughter, Madison. (3) A photo of Matt Oxendine. (4) The Oxendine brothers from L to R, Greg, Marcus, Chesly, Matt. (5) A photo of Matt's car after police shot him 30 times in January. (Collage made by Rebecca Russ) North Carolina A Police Killing, A Different Way of Looking at the Vaccine, and More Memorable NC Stories From 2021