News from the South - North Carolina News Feed
New animal shelter to house three to four times more pets
SUMMARY: The growing demand for animal shelter resources in rural North Carolina is being addressed with the construction of a new 12,000-13,000 square foot shelter in Edgecomb County. The new facility will replace the current 2,500 square foot shelter, allowing it to house three to four times more animals. The shelter, which has been in planning for decades, will help meet the increased need due to the county’s growth and serve as a backup during natural disasters. The $4.9 million project has been supported by community fundraising and county contributions, with a ribbon-cutting planned for next year.
It’s been a community effort to raise funds for the shelter, and with some help from the county, the now $4.9 million dollar project is underway.
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Forensic evidence in grocery store stabbing
SUMMARY: Day four of Tazir Zara’s trial continues in Raleigh, where he faces charges for the stabbing death of a customer, Mark G, who allegedly attempted to steal a Gatorade. The state is examining evidence, including graphic forensic photos of the victim’s blood-soaked clothing and the crime scene inside Zara’s supermarket. A Raleigh police detective is presenting a video interview with Zara from April 2023, while jurors view images of the knife used in the attack and Zara’s blood-stained clothing. Zara claims self-defense; he is charged with second-degree murder, facing a potential 20-year prison sentence.
It is day 4 in the trial of Tasieer Zarka, a downtown Raleigh supermarket owner charged with killing a customer who was attempting to steal a Gatorade.
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House overrides veto, passes law that strips power from incoming Democrats
SUMMARY: Senate Bill 382 is now law following the State House’s override of the governor’s veto. This legislation aims to provide aid for flood victims while shifting power from State Democrats to Republicans, affecting public schools and elections. Critics, including Governor Roy Cooper, call the law unconstitutional and insufficient for aid, particularly for Western North Carolina. Protests erupted at the Capitol, resulting in one arrest among nearly 300 demonstrators. Opponents argue that Republicans exploited the victims’ needs for political gain. Legal challenges to the law may follow as the political landscape shifts before next year’s elections.
Senate Bill 382 is now law. The state House completed the necessary vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto. The law provides relief to Helene victims, while also stripping power away from state Democrats and giving Republicans a greater say in public schools and elections.
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Helene: Aid package of $227M goes through on veto override | North Carolina
SUMMARY: The North Carolina House has successfully overridden a Senate bill, providing an additional $227 million in disaster assistance for recovery from Hurricane Helene. The House voted 72-46 in favor of the override, while the Senate completed its part with a 30-19 vote. Governor Roy Cooper’s administration is nearing 104 vetoes, with a perfect override rate by Republicans, who hold majorities in both chambers. The bill, which addresses various law changes alongside disaster relief, comes as recovery efforts from Helene, which struck in late September, continue. Litigation may ensue, reflecting the ongoing tensions between Cooper and the Legislature.
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