VALENTINE, Justice.
A witness for the State was asked if he knew the general character and reputation of the defendant. He replied: "It is good with the exception of dealing in whiskey."
It is well settled in this jurisdiction that a witness, who is questioned only as to a defendant's general character, may qualify and explain his answer. State v. McLawhorn, 195 N.C. 327, 141 S.E. 883; State v. Saleeby, 183 N.C. 740, 110 S.E. 844; State v. Mills, 184 N.C....
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