State Law
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Why the small town of Ronda, North Carolina, appears headed for dissolution
The town of Ronda, North Carolina, is rich in history, just not much else.
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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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WNC Senator who drafted NC appraisal moratorium may be among those to benefit from it
Reporting shows that NC state Sen. Tim Moffitt will benefit from the NC appraisal moratorium he helped draft.
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Looming federal ban could ‘kill’ NC’s hemp farming, THC products
Starting in November 2026, hemp-derived THC products will again be considered a controlled substance, effectively shuttering a multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Is it legal to camp on the beach in North Carolina? Here’s what to know
It sounds great to pitch a tent, set up a bonfire, and camp on the beach. But you can’t just do it anywhere in North Carolina.
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Can I leave my kids home alone in North Carolina? Here are the laws
Now that June has begun, the end of the school year is approaching for many North Carolina families; is your child able to stay at home alone this summer?
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A package was accidentally delivered to my home. Can I keep it in North Carolina?
If you’re aware that a package has been delivered to your home incorrectly, you don’t want to hold onto it. Here’s why.
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How the fight to fund NC’s public schools became the 30-year Leandro struggle
In 1994, low-income school districts sued the NC legislature over paltry funding. The saga known as the Leandro case became a snarl of court rulings and legislative obstruction that is still unresolved.
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Reduced fine for NC farmworker’s death raises accountability questions
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, a massively reduced fine for poor conditions that led to a farmworker’s death is leading to questions about worker protections in North Carolina.
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‘They knew I wanted an abortion’: What she got instead at a ‘crisis pregnancy center’ in NC
North Carolina funnels millions into centers statewide that claim to offer unbiased care but often steer women away from abortion. A new bill aims to stop the deception.
