Proponents of the bill say the measure will stop the abortions conducted because the child would be a boy or a girl. Opponents say the measure is meant to scare doctors.

House GOP leaders are backing a bill to ban sex-selective abortions. Critics say it's addressing a problem that doesn't exist in NC, and encourages racial bias.

A proposal to allow the city of Charlotte to redirect local tax revenue to upgrade the Panthers' stadium cruised through the House Wednesday with little debate.

Changes made by a House Finance subcommittee would allow Charlotte to pay for traffic control around the Carolina Panthers' stadium with two local tourism taxes.