MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — State lawmakers may enhance background checks in response to a controversy in Mecklenburg County.
Gaston County Representative Donnie Loftis’ bill would require cities and counties to conduct criminal history background checks for any position that works with children.
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Representative Loftis said the bill comes after Mecklenburg County hired a man previously convicted of felony drug charges for a position with DSS.
Channel 9 has reached out to Mecklenburg County for a comment but has not heard back.
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