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GOP is shocked from New Mexicos gun banning move and unlawful regulations

A large amount of House Republicans are torn by New Mexico's gun carrying ban, which they argue goes against the Second Amendment. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has implemented unlawful regulations that interfere with the constitutional right to bear arms of law-abiding citizens, according to Rep. Richard Hudson. In response to the governor's actions, Hudson tweeted, "I am proud to stand with my @HouseGOP colleagues to condemn these actions and protect #2A rights."

By EC North Carolina News | Sep 29, 2023

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Humphrey, GOP, use court ruling to attack North Carolina governor's reopening plan

Republican lawmakers are criticizing the governor after a judge ruled that bowling alleys can reopen despite an executive order requiring those businesses to remain closed at this time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Charmaine Little | Jul 24, 2020

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Poll: Before mandate, majority of North Carolinians supported wearing masks in public

By Matt Koehler | Jul 16, 2020

An Elon University representative survey showed that nearly 66% percent of North Carolina residents approved of Gov. Roy Cooper's measure to mandate masks ahead of an executive order on June 26, the university said on July 2.

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Crime rate decreases in Kinston

By Elle Johnson | May 2, 2020

Kinston started the year with two homicides and two attacks, but with the stay-at-home order in place, the crime rate has decreased.

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North Carolina Pesticide Board approves settlements

By Angela Watson | Feb 2, 2020

The North Carolina Pesticide Board recently announced several settlements in the region, including cases that involved applying pesticides without a license, improper buying and selling of pesticides, and instances of pesticide drift.

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Washington's bustling ecotourism relies on the rejuvenated Pamlico River

By John Breslin | Jan 5, 2020

The Beaufort County town of Washington is gaining recognition as a hot destination for ecotourism.

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New sexual assault protections take effect in North Carolina

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, marijuana legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.