Guilford County

A Guilford County woman is facing multiple child abuse charges, including three counts of felony child abuse with serious injury, three counts of assault by strangulation, and one count of communicating threats. A neighbor rescued the children involved in the case.

A North Carolina bill to modify the list of counties under a property tax revaluation freeze (Senate Bill 474) stalled in the Senate due to constitutional concerns, despite Governor Josh Stein's support. The bill aims to remove Buncombe, Harnett, and Scotland counties from the freeze while adding Chowan and Pamlico, but faced opposition from Republican Sen. Steve Jarvis, who cited constitutional issues with a section of the bill.

During Gun Violence Awareness Month, North Carolina's NC S.A.F.E. initiative promotes safe firearm storage to reduce gun violence. The initiative, launched by former Governor Roy Cooper, has distributed over 175,000 gun locks and vaults and generated 85 million public safety impressions. Unsecured firearms contribute to incidents like the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old in Guilford County and rising school-based firearm offenses, while North Carolina ranks 10th in firearm thefts nationally.

North Carolina's House passed Senate Bill 889 to block some local governments from using new property tax revaluations in 2026, with a largely party-line vote. The bill faces concerns over reduced funding for schools and public services in affected counties, and a companion bill (SB 474) remains pending. The legislation aims to address rising property taxes but has sparked debate over financial impacts on counties.

North Carolina's House approved Senate Bill 889 to block some local governments from using new property tax revaluations in 2026, with Republicans supporting and most Democrats opposing. Critics argue it would harm county services and schools, citing a potential $58 million loss for Guilford County Schools, while supporters claim it protects tax-burdened residents.