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Supreme CourtGay marriage arguments at Supreme Court spark debate in WilmingtonSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 3:29pm.READ MORE: 
Should gay couples be allowed to marry and and be afforded the same benefits as a man and a woman? Some of our country's brightest legal minds are left to answer that question as the battle hit the United States Supreme Court this afternoon.
Full story...NC rallies put local face on gay marriage pushSubmitted by Allyson Lorick on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 8:57am.READ MORE: Convicted murderer to get new sentencing hearingSubmitted by StarNewsOnline.com on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 4:04pm.READ MORE: A Wilmington woman sentenced to life without parole for the 2006 ambush killing of a 26-year-old man will appear in New Hanover County Superior Court Friday morning for a new sentencing hearing.
Full story...Successful Roe v. Wade attorney speaks at UNCWSubmitted by Jayne Dees on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 12:05am.READ MORE:
It was a case that made history in our nation, Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court's decision legalized abortion 40 years ago and remains the law of the land. The powerhouse attorney who won that case spoke at UNCW Tuesday.
Full story...NC high court decision on sweepstakes takes effectSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 3:04pm.READ MORE:
A North Carolina Supreme Court decision upholding a ban on video sweepstakes machines is going into effect.
Full story...NC Supreme Court says no to sweepstakes hallsSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 2:08pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina's video sweepstakes halls could be closed soon after the state's highest court refused a request from industry officials to delay those closings while they appeal to the US Supreme Court.
Full story...NC House to take up law for minors who murderSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:42am.READ MORE: Young adults react to health care law taxSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 10:37pm.READ MORE:
One of the more popular parts of President Obama's health care law upheld by the Supreme Court Thursday is the measure allowing adults up until the age of 25 coverage under their parents plan. However, once they turn 26, young adults will be forced to buy their own insurance or be hit with a potentially big new tax.
Full story...State leaders react to Supreme Court health care law decisionSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 5:44pm.READ MORE: Wilmington veteran disappointed, not surprised Stolen Valor Act struck downSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 5:15pm.READ MORE:
Congress passed the Stolen Valor Act in 2006 to protect the reputation and meaning of military honors. The Supreme Court, though, said the First Amendment defends a person's right to lie, even if they are lying about awards won through military service.
Full story...Local Republicans, Democrats have different view of health care rulingSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 4:09pm.READ MORE:
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutionality of health care reform law has triggered plenty of opinions here in Wilmington. Democrats view it as a victory, while Republicans don't quite see it that way.
Full story...NC lawmakers won't act on part of US health reformSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 1:27pm.READ MORE: NC legislators seek to comply with federal rulingSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 1:20pm.READ MORE: Supreme Court upholds individual mandate in health care lawSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 10:32am.READ MORE:
The individual mandate survives.
The Supreme Court has upheld the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul -- ruling in favor of the requirement that most Americans can be required to have health insurance, or else pay a penalty.
Full story...Locals react to Supreme Court ruling on Arizona immigration lawSubmitted by Asha Dave on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 5:04pm.READ MORE:
While throwing out a number of key provisions, the high court left in place the provision that requires police to check the immigration status of suspects stopped for other violations.
We wanted to know what the local implications of the Supreme Court decision are.
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