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House Approves Allowing Concealed Guns In Bars

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People with concealed weapon permits could soon be able to carry their guns into South Carolina’s restaurants and bars. The 100-12 vote in the House on Tuesday would allow the measure […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/06/05

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Concealed Weapon Bill Ready For NC House Floor

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some North Carolina lawmakers want to give concealed weapon permit holders more places to carry or store their pistols. The House scheduled debate Monday on a Republican-backed measure that’s endorsed by […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/05/06

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Senate Showdown Vote On Gun Curbs Set For Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s top Democrat has set Congress’ first showdown vote for Thursday on President Barack Obama’s gun control drive as a small but mounting number of Republicans appear willing to buck a […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/04/10

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Panel Advances Bill To Keep Guns From Mentally Ill

A House panel has advanced a bill designed to prevent people who have been declared mentally ill from buying guns.

2013/03/21

A Durham billboard advises people not to use guns during the holiday season. (credit: YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

North Carolina Bills Allow Concealed Guns At Private Schools

Some lawmakers want to give North Carolina private and parochial schools the right for certain employees or school volunteers to carry concealed weapons on school grounds to provide safety.

2013/02/28

Isn't this monkey adorable? Would you like to own an exotic pet? Before an exotic pet can reside with you, most states require that you apply for a license (which will arrive in the mail) and pay a fee. (Photo by VOLKER HARTMANN/AFP/Getty Images)

10 Non-Deadly Things Harder To Obtain Than A Gun

(CBS Charlotte) — In most states in the U.S., buying a gun is like buying a pack of cigarettes — it’s incredibly easy as long as the purchaser has a Driver’s License. In fact, in […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/02/06

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5 Hurt In Shootings At Gun Shows In Ohio, Ind., NC

MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — Accidental shootings at gun shows in North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio left five people Saturday, the same day that thousands of gun advocates gathered peacefully at state capitals around the U.S. […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/01/22

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Bill Would Exempt SC Made Guns From Federal Rules

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Weapons made in South Carolina will be exempt from federal regulations if a proposed piece of legislation becomes law. The Firearms Freedom Act, pre-filed earlier this month by state Sen. Lee […]

CBS Charlotte–2012/12/28

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S.C. Encouraging Hunting By Making It Free

State officials are trying to encourage more hunting in South Carolina by making it free.

2012/12/23

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Mother Charged After Toddler Shoots Self In Hand

A 24-year-old mother is charged with aggravated child abuse after her 1-year-old child shot himself in the hand.

2012/09/23

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