Gun zoning limits reach only basic controls in bill
Raleigh brief outlines a House approved bill allowing cities and counties to keep gun shops out of residential neighborhoods but restricting broader firearm controls. The compromise preserves neighborhood zoning, with debates over implications for local autonomy and NRA input. Congressional lawmakers discuss enforcement and penalties amid political pressure.
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Billy Creech
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Leo Daughtry
Dune fight to keep Jockey's Ridge in place near Nags Head
North Carolina officials seek a long term plan to preserve Jockeys Ridge, the East Coasts tallest natural sand dune. The 87 foot tall, 1.5 mile long dune has shifted southwest and swallowed property, prompting state funding and public input. Options include stabilization, sand removal strategy, or doing nothing while private land is acquired.
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