Chapel Hillians Among 49 Protest Arrests
It’s the third consecutive week of NAACP protests and now, close to 100 people have been arrested.
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NAACP To Protest Monday Night, Following 30 Arrests Last Week
Posted by Staff | May 13, 2013 | State Government
RALEIGH – After nearly 50 arrests so far— the North Carolina NAACP plans to risk it again Monday evening at the General Assembly with its third consecutive week of protests. Members of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP,...
Read MoreNC Democrats Face Intraparty Dispute With Voller
Posted by Associated Press | May 10, 2013 | State Government
Mayor Coller has taken over as interim executive director, which members of the party say is exceeding his authority.
Read MoreRaleigh Wants Video Records Of Closed-Door Meetings
Posted by Associated Press | May 10, 2013 | State Government
The state House wants North Carolina governmental bodies to record many meetings they hold behind closed doors.
Read MoreOne Year Since NC’s Passing of Amendment 1
Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | State Government
CHAPEL HILL — It’s been one year since North Carolina approved Amendment 1—the law that defined marriage solely as a union between a man and a woman. Out of more than 2 million votes counted from the May 8, 2012 referendum,...
Read MoreChapel Hill Activists Rally In Raleigh
Posted by Staff | May 8, 2013 | State Government
More than 50 people have been arrested during NAACP protests so far— and more may follow.
Read MoreNAACP Protests Cont., “Not Just A Black Issue”
Posted by Staff | May 6, 2013 | State Government
More than two dozen people were arrested Monday night–one week after 17 people were arrested for the same civil disobedience in Raleigh.
Read MoreHagan Sees Uptick In Popularity After Vote For Background Checks In Gun Sales
Posted by Staff | May 4, 2013 | State Government
CHAPEL HILL-Senator Kay Hagan’s recent vote in support of background checks for gun sales might help her as she seeks re-election. Public Policy Polling Tom Jensen says according to the company’s newest round of surveys, 52...
Read MoreLocal NAACP Member Says Protest Arrest Was Worth It
Posted by Staff | Apr 30, 2013 | State Government
CHAPEL HILL – Bishop Larry Reid, pastor at the Cathedral of Hope Church in Carrboro, was arrested Monday during the NAACP’s protests of Republican legislation in Raleigh. He says it was worth going to jail for what he...
Read MoreNAACP Protest At NC Legislature Ends In Arrests
Posted by Associated Press | Apr 30, 2013 | State Government
Seventeen people were arrested Monday by the North Carolina General Assembly police for a protest outside the Senate chambers.
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