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North Carolina governor vetoes bill that would mandate more youths getting tried in adult court
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a measure that would have ensured more young people accused of serious crimes be automatically tried in adult court. The bill aimed to adjust juvenile justice reforms from recent years involving 16- and 17-year-old defendants called “Raise the Age." …
Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refuses to prosecute
Merrick Garland is the third attorney general to be held in contempt of Congress. The Justice Department, which Garland oversees, said Friday it will not prosecute him.
Retrofitted shipping containers offer a blueprint for tackling homelessness
In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home. The gated micro-community known as “The Melody” hardly looks like a parking lot anymore. Artificial turf i…
The RNC is launching a massive effort to monitor voting. Critics say it threatens to undermine trust
The Republican National Committee is launching a battleground state initiative to mobilize thousands of polling place monitors, poll workers and attorneys to serve as “election integrity” watchdogs in November. The effort, announced Friday in Michigan, immediately drew concerns that it would…
G7 leaders tackle migration, AI and economic security on second and final day of summit in Italy
The Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on Friday.
Demolition begins at Parkland school building where 17 were killed in 2018 shooting
Victims' relatives led tours of the building to demonstrate how improved safety measures could have saved lives.
Winston-Salem speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 14, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Winston-Salem Journal.
What's up with that salamander on your new North Carolina driver's license?
Not only will the cards look different from years past, but they will feel different, too.
2008 killings at Grassy Creek to be featured on Oxygen True Crime
On Sunday, the true crime series "Sins of the South" will look at the case of Freddie Hammer, who was convicted and sentenced to multiple life sentences in 2009 for the slaying of three men at a Christmas-tree farm in Grayson County, Va., in 2008. Hammer was later sentenced to another life term for the Ashe County slaying of his nephew, Jimmy Blevins.
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment
The princess said she will attend Saturday’s parade for King Charles' birthday, Kate’s first public appearance since her diagnosis.
Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs
Cicada chaos is flourishing and flying in the American Midwest. Trillions of once hidden baby bugs are in the air, on the trees and perching upon people’s shirts, hats and even faces.
Winston-Salem man who lost consciousness during arrest dies. Yerkoy Rayshun Shuler suffered 'medical episode,' police said
A 42-year-old man who was in critical condition after being stopped by Winston-Salem police officers has died.
Loan originations drop to 23-year low in Winston-Salem metro
The volume of loan originations in the Winston-Salem metro area reached a roughly 23-year low during the first quarter,according to research firm Attom Data Solutions.
Reaction after demolition of Parkland classroom building begins
Early Friday, the long-awaited demolition project got underway; a large excavator stretched to the top floor of the three-story classroom building where 17 people died in the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Winston-Salem speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 14, 2024
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Winston-Salem Journal.
Historical homes you can own in the Winston-Salem area
Here are some Winston-Salem homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
Ask Sam: Are the people collecting donations for the ASPCA legitimate?
Q: I’ve seen people in downtown Winston-Salem and Greensboro who say they are collecting donations for the ASPCA. A friend in Greensboro said they are there also. Are they legitimate? — B.Y.
Winston-Salem neighbors: Obituaries for June 14
Read through the obituaries published today in Winston-Salem Journal.
What's up with that salamander on your new North Carolina driver's license?
Not only will the cards look different from years past, but they will feel different, too.
Don't throw out that mail: many NC families set to receive 'SUN Bucks' to help feed children this summer
Many families in North Carolina will receive $120 in benefits to help pay for groceries to feed their school-age children this summer, with some benefits arriving as soon as Friday.
Air surveillance systems maker expanding Elizabeth City plant
TCOM, a manufacturer of air surveillance systems, announced Thursday it will add 25 new jobs at its Elizabeth City operations as part of a $763,000 capital investment.
Tyson Foods suspends family scion as chief financial officer after DWI arrest
The sudden departure of Tyson Foods chief financial officer John R. Tyson, the son of chairman John H. Tyson, may serve to upend the food manufacturer’s executive succession plans, according to an industry analyst.
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Crime
2008 killings at Grassy Creek to be featured on Oxygen True Crime
On Sunday, the true crime series "Sins of the South" will look at the case of Freddie Hammer, who was convicted and sentenced to multiple life sentences in 2009 for the slaying of three men at a Christmas-tree farm in Grayson County, Va., in 2008. Hammer was later sentenced to another life term for the Ashe County slaying of his nephew, Jimmy Blevins.
Winston-Salem man who lost consciousness during arrest dies. Yerkoy Rayshun Shuler suffered 'medical episode,' police said
A 42-year-old man who was in critical condition after being stopped by Winston-Salem police officers has died.
Black and women lawyers' group to keep appointments to Indigent Defense Services Commission. Autopsy records to remain public
The N.C. Senate has cleared a revamped House Bill 250 giving Republican legislative leaders the majority of appointments to the Indigent Defense Services Commission.
Winston-Salem man convicted of molesting two young girls gets suspended sentence
A Winston-Salem man will spend no time in prison after being convicted last week of 10 counts of taking indecent liberties with a child.
Politics
What's up with that salamander on your new North Carolina driver's license?
Not only will the cards look different from years past, but they will feel different, too.
Don't throw out that mail: many NC families set to receive 'SUN Bucks' to help feed children this summer
Many families in North Carolina will receive $120 in benefits to help pay for groceries to feed their school-age children this summer, with some benefits arriving as soon as Friday.
PHOTOS: Forsyth County Commissioners vote on budget
Forsyth commissioners OK new budget in split vote; school request not fully funded
Forsyth County commissioners voted 4-3 to approve a new budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year Thursday afternoon that adds about $8.3 million in funding to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools over last year’s budget, millions less than the $20 million the district had asked for.
