For Republicans to override Stein's veto, they would need to have the support of at least one Democrat - or exploit the absence of a Democratic lawmaker.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and make state agencies and local sheriffs more active in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

NC Governor Josh Stein took action on four bills - vetoing three on immigration and concealed carry. The vetoed bills are Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 153 and House Bill 318. NORTH CAROLINA JUDGES SIDE WITH GOP LAWMAKERS FOR WHO GETS SAY ON HIGHWAY PATROL COMMANDER Senate Bill 153 would require more state agencies to work with the U.