8 NC counties are under alert, including Wayne, Nash, Wilson, Halifax, and Edgecombe counties.

The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it is sending a new package of more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition to Israel, three congressional aides said Tuesday. It's the first arms shipment to Israel to be announced by the administration since it put another arms transfer — consisting of 3,500 bombs — on hold earlier in the month. The administration has said it paused that earlier transfer to keep Israel from using the bombs in its growing offensive in the crowded southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Biden administration giving $1 billion in weapons and ammo for Israel, congressional aides say

Early voting results showed UNC Board of Trustees member Dave Boliek with a lead over accountant Jack Clark in the Republican primary runoff for State Auditor.

Boliek, Clark locked in tight GOP runoff for state auditor

Political strategist Hal Weatherman topped Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O’Neill in the second Republican primary. He’ll face Democrat Rachel Hunt in the November contest to replace Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. 

Hal Weatherman wins Republican runoff for NC lieutenant governor

Early voting results showed political strategist Hal Weatherman leading Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill in the Republican primary for state auditor.

Weatherman leads O’Neill in GOP runoff for NC lieutenant governor

It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Inside the juvenile justice system

An employee of a Southern Pines daycare center was arrested Wednesday after a 10-month-old had to be taken to a nearby hospital with a head injury, police said.

Wendi Jean Hargrove, 35, of Aberdeen, was charged with felony child abuse inflicting serious injury. She was being held in the Moore County jail under a $75,000 bond.

Police said the child was hurt at Humpty Dumpty Nursery, at 1725 Richard St., and was treated at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

No other details of the case were released.

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Southern Pines daycare worker charged with injuring toddler

Wendi Hargrove. Southern Pines daycare assault

Storms moving through central North Carolina caused flash floods and severe weather as they continued moving east.

Severe weather moves out as storms continue moving east

Tuesday evening planner

Voters cast ballots for candidates seeking the GOP nominations for lieutenant governor, state auditor and a Triangle-area congressional district.

2024 May second primary election results

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Republican Brad Knott won the Republican in the 13th Congressional District seat, a victory that comes less than two weeks after being endorsed by competitor Kelly Daughtry, who suspended her campaign this month. The redrawn district heavily favors the GOP in November.

Knott wins GOP nomination in Triangle congressional runoff

Kelly Daughtry (left) and Brad Knott (right)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it is sending a new package of more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition to Israel, three congressional aides said Tuesday.

Biden administration is giving $1 billion in new weapons and ammo to Israel, congressional aides say

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Rough, bumpy or uneven: It doesn't matter what adjective you give this stretch of I-40. It's simply not a smooth ride.

Bumpy ride: When will delayed construction project on I-40 finally be completed?

Hot NC temps have been delaying construction project on I-40

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A look at downtown Clinton as the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Sampson County, including Clinton, on Tuesday evening.

Tornado warning issued for Sampson County

A look at downtown Fayetteville as the National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Cumberland County, including Fayetteville, on Tuesday evening.

Tornado warning issued for Cumberland County

Consumer Reports has suggestions for the best products and tools to help your home be spotless this spring cleaning season.

Spring cleaning tips for easier dusting

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees also set a $134.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.

UNC trustees critical of Cunningham, to review athletic department amid budget concerns

Cormac Ryan and his UNC teammates

NC State will follow up its Final Four run with a trip to Hawaii. The Wolfpack has been invited to the 2025 Maui Invitational to be played at the historic Lahaina Civic Center Nov. 24-26.

Off Final Four berth, NC State earns first invite to Maui Invitational

Final Four 2024

NEW YORK (AP) -- Trailing by a goal with 20 minutes to go and their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes weren't discouraged. They knew they could turn the game around.

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination

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The Hurricanes used a huge third period surge to take Game 5 on Monday. Can they make history? Plus, unpredictability in the NBA, college football (video game) talk and more!

Canes stay alive, Duke softball keeps rolling and an NHL mascot vote in the sports moments of the week

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- Caitlin Clark's much anticipated WNBA debut is set for Tuesday night in Connecticut.