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22-07-2025
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Can workplaces keep employees from bringing a gun to work in North Carolina? What the law says
North Carolina residents 18 and older are allowed to open carry in the state, but do those same laws apply in the workplace? The state does have some restrictions and locations where handguns are prohibited. Some locations where weapons are prohibited include schools, law enforcement and correctional facilities, state and federal courthouses, and areas of assembly. Any place of business can ban firearms and post a sign banning them from their premises. Can your employer prevent you from bringing your gun to work in North Carolina? In North Carolina, private businesses can prohibit firearms in their buildings and grounds, regardless of whether they are concealed or openly carried. Employers can post a sign or verbally notify employees of the ban on guns. More: What does North Carolina state law say about recording my neighbor on his property? Can I leave my gun in my car in the work parking lot? Businesses in North Carolina have the right to restrict firearms on their property, including buildings and parking lots. North Carolina law does allow individuals to store firearms in their vehicles as long as they are out of sight within a trunk, glove compartment or other enclosed area. What about police officers? The Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, established in 2004, allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in most locations across the country, with the exception of restrictions set by owners of private property and government installations. To qualify, a retired law enforcement officer has to have served an aggregate of 10 years and have photo identification issued by the agency from which they retired, among other requirements. On-duty officers have the right to carry weapons while performing official duties. Officers may be subject to specific regulations depending on the business or event. Off-duty officers can carry firearms unless a business has a policy restricting concealed carry. Private businesses with posted signs prohibiting weapons apply to both off-duty officers and civilians. Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at jpierre@ This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: North Carolina gun laws: Can you carry at your job? Solve the daily Crossword
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08-04-2025
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'Suspect' detained in fatal shooting of woman on Gillespie Street in Fayetteville
A woman was shot and killed early Tuesday morning on Gillespie Street and police say a "suspect" is detained. "This was not a random incident. The decedent and suspect were known to each other prior to the shooting," according to a news release from the Fayetteville Police Department. The shooting was reported around 3:15 a.m. in the 2800 block of Gillespie Street, the release said. The woman, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the individual detained was also not released. More: Fayetteville man may have info in Cumberland County fatal shooting last month Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective A. Wolford at 910-705-2141, or Crimestoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically by visiting or by downloading the free P3 Tips app available for mobile devices. Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at jpierre@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Woman killed in shooting on Gillespie Street in Fayetteville
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08-03-2025
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Driver injured after exchanging gunfire with Fayetteville police officers
A driver was shot late Friday night after exchanging gunfire with a Fayetteville police officer off Skibo Road, a news release said. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, at about 11 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle that was traveling more than 100 mph in a 55-mph zone on the All-American Freeway. The vehicle pulled over along a service road adjacent to Skibo Road near the Lake Valley Road intersection, police said. Officers attempted to arrest the driver for driving violations, and the driver resisted arrest and discharged a firearm in his possession, the release said. One officer discharged his duty weapon and struck the shooter, according to the release. More: Update: Fayetteville teen ID'd as victim of fatal shooting outside Skibo Road restaurant Police said officers on-scene rendered first aid until medical personnel arrived, and the driver was taken to a local hospital to receive medical treatment. The State Bureau of Investigation will assume the investigation into the shooting, and the officer involved will be placed on administrative leave pending an internal review, the release said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 910-483-8477, by visiting and completing the anonymous online tip sheet, or by downloading the FREE 'P3 Tips' app available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and available for Android devices in Google Play. Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at jpierre@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Skibo Road traffic stop leads to police and suspect exchanging gunfire
