Democrats propose sweeping police oversight overhaul in Capitol
Democrats unveil the Justice in Policing Act to limit police legal protections, create a national database of excessive force incidents, and ban choke holds. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for transformative structural change as lawmakers hold a moment of silence at Emancipation Hall, kneeling for 8 minutes 46 seconds to honor George Floyd and others killed by police.
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New Bern hosts its largest Black Lives Matter march yet
About 200 protesters gathered Sunday at the former Days Inn site on Broad Street, marching a mile to Union Point Park for a rally. Alderwoman Jameesha Harris thanked local police for protecting the marchers while stressing that not all officers are bad, as signs and a small band added energy to the event.
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Rip currents rise as storms brush North Carolina coast
Surf City reports a sharp rise in water rescues due to rip currents along its six mile beach strand after tropical storms Arthur and Bertha. Fire Chief Allen Wilson cites 51 rescues in two weeks, with no drownings, and emphasizes public education on recognizing and escaping rip currents as swells alter sand bars and water flow.
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