North Carolina weighs school uniforms proposal
House Bill 487 would let up to five districts test uniforms after guidelines are set. Supporters say uniforms curb fights and costs while leveling fashion gaps. skeptics cite past failures and PE wear issues. Districts would involve families, with aid from private groups for those unable to pay.
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Suspect deemed competent to stand trial in Chapel Hill shooting
In Orange County a judge ruled Wendell Williamson competent to stand trial for a January downtown Chapel Hill shooting spree that killed a UNC Chapel Hill lacrosse player and a local restaurant worker. Williamson faces two counts of first degree murder and 13 further counts and has pleaded guilty by reason of insanity.
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Senate OKs pledge of allegiance bill
The North Carolina Senate approved a revised pledge of allegiance bill that encourages local schools to display the flag and set aside time for the daily pledge. Senator Clark Plexico noted that mandatory pledges could face constitutional issues and create unfunded mandates on local governments.
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