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An 11-year-old student has been charged with making a bomb threat against Rockfish Elementary School in Raeford last week, authorities said Monday.

<b>RAEFORD, N.C.</b> — An 11-year-old student has been charged with making a bomb threat against Rockfish Elementary School in Raeford last week, authorities said Monday.

The student was arrested at school last Wednesday, two days after someone called the Rockfish Elementary office and stated, "There's a bomb. Let the kids go," authorities said.

Students were taken out of school, and Hoke County deputies searched the building but found no bomb, authorities said.

A juvenile petition was filed, charging the student with making a false bomb report. The student was released into the custody of his mother.

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House Bill 98, which would prevent COVID-19 vaccine requirements, was one of several bills up for discussion Tuesday at the General Assembly.



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A multi-vehicle crash involving tractor trailers closed the two right lanes of Interstate 40 West on Tuesday, creating delays up to an hour between Garner and Raleigh.



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Today, we will learn about the innovative work being done on college campuses across the state to address mental health. President of the UNC System, Peter Hans, will speak about mental health issues with hundreds of campus leaders Tuesday.

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Today, Wake County Schools could approve bonuses for bus drivers to help resolve an ongoing shortage.

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Quay Miller had 17 points and 14 rebounds, helping No. 6 seed Colorado beat third-seeded Duke 61-53 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Jaylyn Sherrod had 14 points as the 25-8 Buffaloes advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 20 years.

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Nash County leaders are responding to a critical state report into the Nash County Department of Social Services. 

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 -- Legislation to appease big campaign donors shouldn't come at the cost of North Carolinians' safety.  It is no affront to true gun rights to make sure firearms don't end up in the hands of those who are adjudicated as a danger to their communities or themselves.