Child abuse Coverage

Holly Springs mom charged with felony child abuse

A Holly Springs woman was arrested Monday and charged with felony child abuse.

Roanoke Rapids woman charged with stabbing mother several times in front of her child

Roanoke Rapids police arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing a mother several times in the chest in front of her child.

Child abuse oversight bill derailed in NC legislature

The bill would have given the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services more oversight over county agencies in child welfare cases. Opponents felt the bill is too broad.

State takes over Nash County DSS after WRAL Investigation into deaths of two children under agency's care

Less than two months after a WRAL investigation into the death of a second child in the care of Nash County's Department of Social Services, the state is taking over the agency's troubled child welfare section.

WRAL Investigates

Orange County foster parent arrested for giving baby alcohol

An Orange County foster parent is facing child abuse charges after giving a baby a dangerous amount of alcohol.

Nash County announces new DSS partnerships after investigation

Nash County DSS is getting outside help to address the multiple violations uncovered in a state investigation.

Nash County announces new DSS partnerships

Nash County DSS is getting outside help to address the multiple violations uncovered in a state investigation.

Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter

Family sues Greensboro apartment manager charged with assaulting children

WXII reports Kimberly Jennings, 62, was arrested and charged with two counts of simple assault on a child under 12.

Raleigh mom charged with felony child abuse after toddler ingests cocaine, fentanyl

A Raleigh woman was charged with felony child abuse after her 15-month-old child overdosed, according to an arrest warrant.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter

Burlington man arrested for indecent liberties with a child

The Alamance County Sheriff's Office has charged a male caregiver with indecent liberties with a child.

Caregiver charged with indecent liberties with a child

The Alamance County Sheriff's Office has charged a male caregiver with indecent liberties with a child.

Woman found in car with fentanyl in child's drinking cup, sheriff says

A woman was arrested after deputies say she was found unconscious in her car with her infant and drugs present.

WCNC Charlotte

Months after Christal Lane's death, another child's death is linked to Nash County DSS

Months after Christal Lane's death, a WRAL investigation uncovered a shockingly similar tragedy - another child's death is linked to the Nash County Department of Social Services. The disturbing details revealed by multiple former employees, law enforcement and court records - why they say the deaths were preventable.

Authorities: Kinston man arrested, charged with child abuse after child dies

Authorities also removed two children from the home and took them to UNC Lenoir Health Care for evaluation and treatment.

Siler City parents charged after baby saved at hospital from drug overdose

Two Siler City parents were charged in connection with an 11-month-old infant's drug overdose.

Fayetteville woman charged with murder in 1-year-old's death

A Fayetteville woman has been charged in connection with the death of a 1-year-old child in January.

NC mom charged after child was found walking alone in rain, deputies say

A Rutherford County woman was charged after authorities say her 6-year-old was found walking alone in the rain.

WYFF staff

Missing Leland man charged after deputies find children living in abandoned car

A man is charged with two counts of misdemeanor child abuse after he was reported missing.

WECT staff

Teacher accused of choking 6-year-old, putting him in closet

An Albany teacher has been arrested after allegedly choking a six year-old then putting him in a closet. The child's family is suing the teacher and the school as well.

Autopsy reveals murdered 15-month-old boy suffered internal bleeding, 3 broken ribs prior to death

An autopsy report revealed the extensive injuries that a 15-month-old boy endured prior to his death in October of 2022.

WRAL Staff

Warrants: NC teacher assistant injured child with special needs, which principal failed to report

A teacher's assistant at Salemburg Elementary School is facing charges after law enforcement said she injured a child, and the school's principal and assistant principal were charged as well.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Clayton woman charged in son's 2017 death found guilty of boyfriend's stabbing, murder

A Clayton woman convicted of stabbing her boyfriend to death will spend the rest of her life behind bars.

Assistant teacher at Holly Springs day care charged with child sex crimes

A man arrested Wednesday for sex exploitation of a minor was employed at a Holly Springs day care center, police confirm.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Man arrested in Knightdale for child sex crimes, held on $3.5 million bond

A Virginia man was arrested by Knightdale police for child sex crimes and is being held on a $3.5 million bond.

Changes for NC's child welfare system possible under bill

A bill in the NC Senate would give families more rights in the state's welfare system.