New abortion and gun laws take effect with new fiscal year
Across about twenty percent of states new laws bar abortion later in pregnancy, restrict fetal tissue use, and block funding to Planned Parenthood while California tightens vaccine exemptions and Vermont requires GMO labeling. Idaho and Tennessee expand concealed carry. Legal challenges loom as Mississippi faces religious liberty and Indiana fights a race or disability based abortion ban. California aims to curb philosophical exemptions citing public health gains after a measles outbreak.
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Innocence evidence duty debated by North Carolina panel
A North Carolina State Bar ethics subcommittee voted 3-2 in Greensboro to back the principle that prosecutors must disclose innocence evidence after conviction. Supporters cited past considerations and ABA guidance while differing on wording and who must be notified in such cases.
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Summitt’s legacy at Tennessee cited as record-setting coach
The piece recalls Pat Summitt’s 38-year tenure at Tennessee, where she became the winningest coach in Division I women’s basketball, guiding the Lady Vols to six titles and 18 Final Fours with a 1098-208 career record. It also notes plans for Summitt’s funeral procession by Littlejohn and North Carolina players, and features a segment on Operation Destiny camp emphasizing character and math growth for rising students.
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Students explore future careers during Gaston County program
In its first week ending June 17 students attended daily breakfasts then joined activities at sites including CaroMont Regional Medical Center Gaston County Courthouse and Police Department. Students visited energy and pollution sites like Allen Steam Station and North Carolina Research Campus Kannapolis.
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Moped Insurance Rules Tighten Registration Prep
Mopeds now require insurance and plate registration under new rules. Drivers with licenses face higher rates based on history. unlicensed riders pay similarly to clean records. Agents report steady demand, with insurers cautious about coverage for licenseless operators.
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Police Crime Log Highlights Steals and Violent Incidents
From Gaston and surrounding areas police report include Grigg Jr James Benjamin 40 of 1938 W Poplar St Gastonia theft at 2305 S York Rd Sitton Jaray Raheem 17 of 906 E Tenth Ave Gastonia arrested for resist arrest narcotics theft and traffic offenses at 7th St Riverside Dr Johnny Clinton Collins 53 of 1608 Charleston Place Charlotte paroled violated at 425 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way Tristen Moore Moore 17 Mount Holly assault and larceny at 425 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way andere entries note larceny damage to property and vandalism across multiple addresses.
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