On the morning of June 14, US Capitol Police Special Agents David Bailey and Crystal Griner, rushed into the line of fire when an angry gunman, armed with an automatic weapon and reportedly searching for Republicans to kill, began firing his weapon ...

With a small, but dedicated, staff of four full-time and seven part-time employees, serving over 70,000 visitors from around the world annually, Swaine says, given all of the obstacles the ICRCM has faced, it is committed, in the spirit of the movement, to “overcome.” ...

Cooper beat McCrory by over 10,000 votes, thus staving off a statewide recount or any interference from the GOP-led legislature. Top Democrats were delighted. ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced H.R. 3034, a bill to direct the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of George Henry White, the last African American to serve in Congress until 1929. “George Henry White was a persistent and thoughtful advocate for his constituents and all African Americans,” said Congressman Butterfield. “He relent ...

NC NAACP ASK FEDERAL INVESTIGATION OF LENNON LACY DEATH From Staff Reports Raleigh The NC NAACP held a Press Conference Tuesday at Pullen Memorial Church to express concerns over the suspected hanging death of 17-year old Lennon Lacy. The initial investigation by the organization reportedly raised many questions leading them to believe that the case was more involved that being labeled a suicide resulting f ...

Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced legislation to name the U.S. Post Office in Rich Square the “Chief Joseph E. White, Jr. Post Office Building.” ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released a letter to North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary John Skvarla expressing grave concern over the Dan River coal ash spill in Rockingham County, North Carolina and seeking clarification on the potential threat of other coal ash ponds located near communities throughout the state. In his letter Butterfield ...