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Gov. McCrory signs repeal of Racial Justice Act

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Gov Pat McCrory has signed into law a repeal the Racial Justice Act which allowed convicted murderers in North Carolina to reduce sentences to life in prison if they could prove racial bias. More>>

75 mph speed limit for NC highways hits road block Video included

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A vote in the House was set to happen Wednesday but spirited debate is now pushing it to Thursday. More>>

Franklin Co. residents clean up damage left behind by tornado Video included

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Residents in Franklin County are working to clean up the aftermath of an EF0 tornado that touched down southwest of Louisburg Tuesday afternoon. More>>

Shooting near NC elementary school after undercover drug bust Video included

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A shooting at a North Carolina elementary school turns out to be part of an undercover drug operation. It happened near Hidden Valley Elementary School in Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.   Police Chief More>>

Governor McCrory announces "small business week"

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Welcome to small business week. Governor Pat McCrory has designated the week of June 17-21, 2013 as North Carolina Small Business Week. He hopes the focus will help people understand the importance of More>>

Former Raleigh teacher accused of killing husband goes to court

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The woman accused of killing her husband and dumping his body near Falls Lake over the weekend made her first court appearance Monday.  Joanna Madonna is charged with murdering her husband, 64-year-old More>>

80 more arrests at Moral Monday protest in Raleigh

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More than 80 people have new arrests on their record after the 7th week of the NAACP-led Moral Monday protests in Raleigh Monday night. What started with 17 people in handcuffs and... More>>

All-American cities

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Three cities in North Carolina are "All-American" according to the National Civic League. Dunn, Thomasville, and Garner made the top ten list of the 2013 All-American City Awards. This year's awards More>>

Former NC Gov. Holshouser dies at 78

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Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Holshouser has died at age 78.His personal secretary of 35 years, Leslie Watts, told the Associated Press he died Monday morning.Holshouser was the first Republican elected More>>

Two men shot and seven deputies on leave after DWI checkpoint shooting

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Something went wrong at a North Carolina traffic checkpoint, leaving two motorists recovering from gunshot wounds and seven deputies on paid leave until investigators get answers.    Four sheriff's deputies More>>

Four-year-old shot by child

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Police are investigating Friday's accidental shooting of a 4-year-old. When they responded to the call, they found the child with a shoulder gunshot wound. They say a 5-year-old is responsible. The More>>

10 defendants sentenced for illegal hunting activities

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U.S. District Courts sentenced eight North Carolina men this week for illegally hunting black bears and other wildlife in western parts of the state and Georgia. A multi-agency initiative called "Operation More>>

NC colleges examine admission of more out-of-state students

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Universities in the North Carolina system may soon have to admit more out-of-state students. The News and Observer reported university system board members are looking into ways to bring in more students from More>>

Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina names new president, CEO

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Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) announced its Board of Directors unanimously selected Bud Lavery as the next President and CEO. Lavery currently serves as executive director of Communities in More>>

DHHS Secretary visits Wilson Department of Social Services

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North Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos visited with staff at the Wilson County Department of Social Services Wednesday. She toured the facility, met with staff and commended More>>

Two local highway patrol employees receive promotions

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The North Carolina Highway Patrol promoted 32 employees today. A ceremony took place in Raleigh. Of the 32, two are from eastern North Carolina. From the east, Lt. H. S. Collins, serving the Greenville More>>

NC clear of dry conditions for first time in 3 years

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North Carolina is not experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions for the first time in three years. Rainfall from Tropical Storm Andrea and other storm systems helped eliminate lingering dry conditions More>>

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