North Carolina abortion ban ruled unconstitutional by federal judge
U S District Judge William Osteen in Greensboro struck down NC restrictions on abortions after 20 weeks except in emergencies. He gave lawmakers 60 days to amend or appeal. The ruling cites medical expert testimony that viability generally occurs around week 22. The 2016 changes added reporting, facility coverage, doctor restrictions, and longer consent periods. ABORTION, A6
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Raleigh
North Carolina
U.S
William Osteen
Greensboro
U.S. Supreme Court
Osteen
Thomas leaves GTP to run for 3rd District seat
Allen Thomas, longtime executive director of the GlobalTrans Park and former Greenville mayor, steps down to seek the U.S. House seat in North Carolina's 3rd District. The race adds to a field of 26 candidates. Rick Barkes becomes interim executive director, returning to the post he held for 18 months. Barkes brings 30 years of DOT and aviation experience.
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GlobalTrans Park
Greenville
GTP
U.S. House of Representatives
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Walter B. Jones Jr
Lenoir County
North Carolina
Amanda Conner
Rick Barkes
Barkes
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Pamlico Community College welcomes McCotter to board
Pamlico Community College adds John L. McCotter of Arapahoe to its Board of Trustees after his appointment by the Pamlico County Board of Education. McCotter, a Township 5 representative on the county school board, will be sworn in at the March 26 quarterly meeting, replacing Karl Forrest Hammond.
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Pamlico County
Pamlico Community College Board of Trustees
John L. McCotter
Arapahoe
Bob Lyon
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Supreme Court weighs limits on partisan gerrymandering
The Supreme Court's conservative majority questions whether federal judges should police partisan redistricting. Arguments center on North Carolina and Maryland maps as justices consider if unelected courts may curb district design aimed at partisan gain. The outcome could limit or preclude federal involvement in such cases.
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Supreme Court
North Carolina
Maryland
Gorsuch
Brett Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh
High Court
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