North Carolina cities saw a weekend of George Floyd protests. Here’s what to know

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police arrested 45 people over the weekend as protests turned violent and businesses were damaged.

“One of the protesters (was) arrested for hitting an officer in the face with a rock,” police said on TwitProtesters and police clash in Raleigh on second day of George Floyd protests

Peaceful and occasionally violent protests were held in cities across North Carolina over the weekend following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while being pinned by a Minneapolis police officer.

The protests in North Carolina mirrored those across the country, with people calling for an end to police brutality.

Check back for updates on what’s happening in North Carolina.ter..