Justice Allison Riggs has been officially sworn in for a new term on the North Carolina Supreme Court. Meanwhile, state judges ruled in favor of GOP legislative leaders over Governor Stein in a dispute regarding the Highway Patrol commander. A Democratic lawmaker has apologized after sharing a protest image that appeared to depict a beheaded President Trump. Also, North Carolina fishermen are pushing back against a Senate proposal to restrict shrimp trawling, arguing it threatens their livelihoods.

<p>Justice Allison Riggs has been officially sworn in for a new term on the North Carolina Supreme Court. Meanwhile, state judges ruled in favor of GOP legislative leaders over Governor Stein in a dispute regarding the Highway Patrol commander. A Democratic lawmaker has apologized after sharing a protest image that appeared to depict a beheaded President Trump. Also, North Carolina fishermen are pushing back against a Senate proposal to restrict shrimp trawling, arguing it threatens their livelihoods.</p>

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<p>The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.</p>