State leaders say volatile mix of groups could challenge law enforcement Tim Craig, Holly Bailey and Matthew D. LaPlante, The Washington Post Jan. 15, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail A barricade surrounds the perimeter of the North Carolina State Capitol as a pedestrian walks past on Jan. 15, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C.Washington Post photo by Joshua Lott Governors and other local officials are worried that while high-profile groups like the Proud Boys are encouraging their members to stay away from protests this weekend, other heavily armed and politically motivated extremists could gather in state capitals, leading to violent clashes and creating anxiety for law enforcement trying to prepare, several top-ranking state officials said Friday.