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

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

Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

Savor the flavor: Raleigh's 20 best brunch spots revealed

Rosewater Kitchen & Bar

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. 

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