A new lawsuit claims Spruce Pine Police didn’t maintain adequate policies for the use of Tasers. Other agencies have faced similar claims.
Assembly Staff
Exonerated But Still Behind Bars
A judge said two men incarcerated for 23 years didn’t kill the grandfather of NBA star Chris Paul. So why are they still in prison?
More than Coverage: What It Takes to Be a True Community Partner
We stand with our members and the communities we serve. We advocate for their needs. We demonstrate this commitment not just in the products we sell or through the services we provide to our customers. This commitment is visible in the thousands of volunteer hours our employees contribute each year and in our three statewide initiatives focused on youth mental health, food is medicine, and rural access to care.
Be Fir Real
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Discord on the Massage Board
Critics have raised concerns about the state massage board’s unique legal arrangement.
On the Hunt for N.C.’s Biggest Trees
Two arborists’ uncommon hobby takes them deep into the woods to look for the state’s leafy giants. Plus a lot of other news.
The Lawyers Who Kept Screwing Up
A section of the NCDOJ repeatedly erred and antagonized federal judges–even in cases they were all but guaranteed to win.
More Diagnoses, More Demand
As demand for autism services soars, state health officials are trying to contain Medicaid costs.
December Edition: From Crisis to Opportunity
The best of The Assembly’s work from the last month, including tracking spending to address opioid abuse and CPB in Charlotte.
The Fault in Our Czars
President Trump tapped Michael Whatley to oversee Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Will it come back to haunt him?



