33 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Chatham, and Sampson counties.

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

Siren will officially begin her career as a therapy dog at the Durham Police Department on Friday. 

Durham Police Department welcomes new therapy dog Siren

Durham Police Department therapy dog Siren

Town commissioners fired Warrenton Police Chief John Younts late Friday, Mayor Walter Gardner said Monday.

<b>WARRENTON, N.C.</b> — Town commissioners fired Warrenton Police Chief John Younts late Friday, Mayor Walter Gardner said Monday.

Younts was suspended earlier Friday, and the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in an emergency meeting to terminate his employment, Gardner said.

The mayor declined to elaborate on the reason for the dismissal.

Younts had been Warrenton's police chief since spring 2007.

Sgt. Goble Lane was named interim police chief.

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A town of Cary employee was charged with statutory sexual offense with a child and indecent liberties with a child.



Town of Cary employee charged with child sex crimes 

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House Speaker Tim Moore says lower revenue projections are prompting House budget writers to look for other ways to add money to the state's private school voucher program. He also hinted that tax rebates and legalized video gambling may not advance this session.


Smaller surplus could lead to funding change for school vouchers, Moore says. Rebates and video gambling uncertain 

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NCInnovation leaders say they want to target the so-called "valley of death" between proving a concept in a laboratory and maturing it to attract investors and licensing deals.

Facing scrutiny, taxpayer-backed NCInnovation debates first round of grants

RESTRICTED -- 3 Laser Fusion Research Hubs Picked by Energy Department

Dennis Williams Jr., a Raleigh police informant, pleaded guilty to five felony counts of obstructing justice for his role in fake drug arrests and wrongful raids of homes. He could serve up to 3.75 years in prison, with sentencing set for June 3.

Raleigh police informant faces prison time linked to fake drug arrests, wrongful raids

Dennis Williams, Raleigh police informant accused of using fake drugs in arrests

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President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.

Biden delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

Biden delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

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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

When NC State and Virginia play each other in 2025 and 2026, the ACC opponents won't be playing ACC games.

NC State schedules non-conference games with ACC opponent for 2025, 2026

Dave Doeren and NC State take the field

The Carolina Hurricanes have squeezed the New York Rangers' advantage from 3-0 to 3-2 after a crucial win Monday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal.

Canes hope momentous third period serves as turning point

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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

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Some parents and legislators are pushing the state to ban what some people call "explicit" books in schools.