RALEIGH — Rep. Garland Pierce says he has attended too many funerals in Scotland County. Four teenagers in his district died from gun violence during the 2024-2025 school year. More disturbing for the pastor is the apparent sense of resignation. “The young people, I don’t want to say they get immune to it,” Pierce told NC Insider/State Affairs. “The church is jam packed with young people who… Source
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