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When Gov. Roy Cooper ordered North Carolina bars across the state to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a major blow to businesses. It also violated the rights of business owners in North Carolina, according to the state Court of Appeals.
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Latest Headlines by Michael Praats
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It’s a lawsuit that captured the attention of groups like ‘Moms For Liberty’ and ‘Concerned Private School Parents Of Charlotte,’ who filed briefs in support of the lawsuit.
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Spring is here and summer is on the way, and for many people, that means it’s time for vacations. But like almost everything else, the cost of vacations are on the rise.
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North Carolina’s highest court ruled in favor of the City of Asheville in a lawsuit challenging the city’s removal of a Confederate monument in 2020.
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Human trafficking, specifically sex trafficking, isn’t always what people might think. Because of that, it’s a crime that is likely underreported and more prevalent than anyone knows.
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A prank call to the Mooresville Police Department led to a jogger getting swarmed by dozens of cops.
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A suspect who’s facing charges for possession of drugs and firearms claims that the Hickory Police Department made false statements to get a search warrant that led to the charges.
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Authorities are sounding the alarm in North Carolina, saying illegal marijuana products are being sold at gas stations and smoke shops across the state, and there’s little regulation in place to control where these products are ending up.
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MV Realty has been under scrutiny for roping homeowners into contracts that gave the company exclusive rights to sell their homes.
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Authorities say one company and property managers across the state created a cartel to get the most money possible out of people renting apartments.
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