Editorial Roundup: North Carolina
Recent editorials from North Carolina newspapers:
The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer on the Derek Chauvin trial:
After all the vivid and searing images connected to the killing of George Floyd, Tuesday brought us another: The eyes of Derek Chauvin, wide and darting above his Covid mask, as the hard verdicts reached by a group of Black, white and multiracial jurors rained down upon him.
Guilty, guilty, guilty.
For many, the cause of Chauvin’s distress was their cause for relief. This former police officer, unlike so many others before him, would not avoid justice for his vicious abuse of power. In American cities and towns and in places around the world, many felt a sense of grateful wonder after a year of bitter anger. Equality under the law was honored. The system worked. Justice prevailed.
Editorial Roundup: North Carolina
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Asheboro s Downtown Streatery took place on March 20, inviting residents to live music and socially distanced activities in response to the pandemic. However, what was meant to rejuvenate the local economy resulted in a negative impact for some, as certain businesses struggled due to the temporary closure blocking customers from their services on Sunset Avenue and Fayetteville Street.
The Exchange, a banquet and meeting facility, had a few issues surrounding the event. Owner Emma Cheek is not against the streatery and its mission, but was surprised by what happened after the event s announcement.
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