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North Carolina’s newly passed budget includes money for eight new public defense districts, including one in the southeastern region. Read more Continue reading What a public defender’s office will mean for 3 rural counties in southeastern NC
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Bladen, Columbus, Scotland and Robeson counties have seen drops in court case backlogs since the height of COVID. Read more Continue reading How NC’s Border Belt counties reduced court backlogs caused by pandemic
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James Conley, who is being held at Tabor Correctional Institution, says he has not had access to traditional practices since 2020. Read more Continue reading Native American says North Carolina prison has denied his right to religious practices
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The NC Innocence Inquiry Commission voted to refer a 2017 Robeson County murder conviction to a three-judge panel. Read more Continue reading Innocence commission refers 2017 Robeson County murder conviction to 3-judge panel
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Legal Aid of North Carolina now offers record expunction services for free to qualifying residents in Bladen County. Read more Continue reading New program will help Bladen County residents with criminal records get a clean slate
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The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has hired a former Bladen County deputy who resigned last year after he was accused of beating a suspect with a flashlight following a high-speed chase. Read more Continue reading NC sheriff’s office already facing calls for change hired deputy accused of assault
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The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office now has a “soft” for crime victims and survivors of abuse. Other agencies can use the space, too. Read more Continue reading Bladen County Sheriff’s Office creates a ‘softer’ space for crime victims
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Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended Columbus County sheriff in NC be reelected?Read more Continue reading Jody Greene will remain on the ballot. But can the suspended NC sheriff be reelected?
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Jon David, the local prosecutor, filed a court petition Tuesday asking for Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene to be suspended. Read more Continue reading Judge suspends North Carolina sheriff who made racist comments
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Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene said he will not resign after he was heard making racist comments. But could he be forced out? Read more Continue reading Could North Carolina sheriff who made racist comments be forced out of office?
