There’s no guarantee that the products sold by North Carolina retailers are what they say they are. Our investigation reveals many don’t have the THC levels they claim—but they do contain bacteria and other contaminants.
Jeffrey Billman
Posted inCulture
Q&A: Adrian Larrea, The HAZE Company
For Raleigh-based HAZE, declining alcohol sales created an opportunity in THC drinks. Now that business may be in jeopardy.
Posted inNews
Q&A: Garrett Perdue, Naternal
The Morrisville-based hemp company made waves last fall with an ad featuring the CEO’s mother—who just happens to be a former North Carolina governor.
Posted inFood & Drink
Q&A: Les Stewart, Trophy Brewing
With federal law changing in November, Trophy expects to shut down production of its THC seltzers in the coming months.
Posted inImmigration
Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say
‘It is the city of Raleigh’s understanding that the Border Patrol and ICE are already in Raleigh and that they will be active’ said Mayor Janet Cowell.
Posted inNews
UPDATED: Raleigh Cops Tell Judge that Allowing the Public to See Footage of a Botched Raid Would be “Dangerous”
A Raleigh family (and news outlets including the INDY) are suing the city of Raleigh to have body-cam footage documenting a raid on the family’s home released publicly.
Posted inNews
Custody Decision Delayed in Durham Father’s Case
Garnell Hill has never been accused of abusing or neglecting his son, but has spent years trying to get custody. On Thursday, a Durham judge punted an adoption decision til next year.
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A Father Relocated to NC to Care For His Son Who Has been with Foster Families for Five Years. Now Durham County Wants to Put the Boy Up for Adoption.
Garnell Hill has never been accused of abuse or neglect. After two years of fighting, he’s still trying to bring his son home.
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A Mother Lost Both Her Children to Durham’s Department of Social Services. She Didn’t Stand a Chance Against NC’s Child Welfare System.
Jatoia Potts lost both her children because she couldn’t explain her baby’s injuries. She’s still fighting to get them back with her family.
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When a Durham Mother Fled an Abusive Partner, the County Took Her Children Away—And She Almost Lost Them Forever
This is the first of a three-part series from The Assembly and WBTV investigating a state child welfare system that wields enormous power with little accountability.
