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North Carolina Bans Public Camping | Wilmington News
North Carolina is set to ban unauthorized public camping statewide, with the bill now heading to the House after Senate approval. Designed to curb homeless encampments and boost public safety, the law also creates “drug-free homeless service zones” where possession of certain drugs becomes a felony within 100 feet of shelters. Supporters say it protects vulnerable populations from exploitation, while critics warn it criminalizes homelessness without solving underlying issues. A compromise allows local governments to designate temporary camping zones with sanitation services if shelter beds…
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