North Carolina governor seeks to halt GOP's favored policies as legislature resumes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly returned Wednesday for its budget-adjustment session, receiving a spending plan from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that seeks to halt Republicans' premier policies in recent years on taxes and school choice — proposals that GOP lawmakers are...

Pesce's injury could mean a larger role for DeAngelo in the playoffs for the Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tony DeAngelo found himself playing a reduced role in his second stint with the Carolina Hurricanes amid a deep roster of defensemen. He could be headed for a larger role in the NHL playoffs with veteran Brett Pesce sidelined by injury. DeAngelo worked in a...

Arizona lands Oakland star forward Trey Townsend out of transfer portal

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Oakland forward Trey Townsend is transferring to Arizona following a breakout run in the NCAA Tournament. Townsend, who announced his decision Wednesday on Instagram, was named the Horizon League player of the year last season after averaging 17.3 points, 8.1...

Man charged after shooting at person on North Carolina university campus, police say

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An argument between two men on a North Carolina university campus led to shots being fired and one of the men's subsequent arrest on Tuesday, police said. A 74-year-old man was arrested and charged after he was accused of shooting at the man he was disagreeing...

Editorial Roundup: North Carolina - Advisory

Eds: The North Carolina editorial roundup will not move this week due to a lack of editorials of state-wide interest. We will resume the roundup at its normal time on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The AP

North Carolina legislature reconvenes to address budget, vouchers as big elections approach

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with a little extra money to spend and limited pressing issues to address before key elections this fall and longtime state government leaders depart. Following their landmark 2023...

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison. David Joseph Gietzen, 31, of Sanford, North Carolina, struck a police officer with a pole...

Man accused of firing a gun on a North Carolina university campus taken into custody

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man accused of firing a gun during an argument on a North Carolina university campus Tuesday has been taken in custody, police said. Officers received a call at 1:25 p.m. about a potential shooting near a student center at Shaw University in Raleigh, police...

Judge strikes down North Carolina law on prosecuting ex-felons who voted before 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has halted the enforcement of a North Carolina law that made it a serious crime for someone to vote while still on probation or parole for a felony conviction when they had simply violated the voting law by mistake. The ruling was celebrated by...

Hurricanes rely on veteran composure in the big rally for a 2-0 series lead on the Islanders

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The value from years of postseason lessons showed up in a desperate time for the Carolina Hurricanes as they turned a big deficit into a memorable comeback after long stretches of downright dominant play. It was a sign of how the Hurricanes' veteran experience...