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Two-thirds of marriage applications in Buncombe county last year were filed by non-residents seeking to marry an underage person, an official said
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was...
Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
Proposed legislation would raise the state's minimum marriage age from 14 to 16 and limit the age difference between a 16-year-old and their spouse.