A Wake County man was sentenced on Tuesday to four years in jail for trying to kill a woman by setting her on fire. 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A Wake County man was sentenced on Tuesday to four years in jail for trying to kill a woman by setting her on fire.

Roderick Sanders, 24, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to assault and arson charges, authorities said.

Police said Sanders set Shyona Perry on fire on Sept. 11. The two have a a daughter together.

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To those who've known State Auditor Beth Wood, her hit-and-run charge -- and slow response -- stands in contrast to the reputation she's built as one of North Carolina's most respected politicians.

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On Friday, the NC Alcoholic Law Enforcement (ALE) coordinated a joint operation to address criminal activity in and around ABC-permitted establishments in Johnston County, resulting in 31 arrests.

ALE joint operation leads to 31 arrests in Johnston County

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The search continued Saturday in the North Myrtle Beach area for a boater not seen in over two days.

Search continues for missing boater in North Myrtle Beach area

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Greensboro police have identified one of the victims from a shooting at a nightclub overnight.

Man killed in a nightclub shooting, several others injured in Greensboro

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Dean Baldwin is a passionate music fan and enjoys styles ranging from classical to classic rock. He and his wife, Marie, played in a cover band in the Triangle area after moving here in 1999.

Zebulon man's love for music, career pivot leads to SiriusXM gig

Dean Baldwin

The number of people interested in self-defense classes caused the Garner Police Department to add more classes to help meet the community's demand.

Garner Police Department offers self-defense classes

Bowie is a lab mix, just under 2 years old. He is already house trained and gets along with other dogs. He loves car rides and gives the best cuddles and kisses. To learn more about adopting Bowie, visit pawsforlifenc.org.

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Trent Lott Academy in Jackson County has a new friend prancing the halls -- and he has four legs. Ansley Brent went to Pascagoula to meet the certified good boy, Zeke.

Therapy dog helps elementary school kids

Therapy dog helps kids at Mississippi elementary school

Kansas City fans are making their pride permanent with tattoos hoping they act as a good luck charm.

Chiefs fans get tattoos ahead of playoff game

Woman recounts how she rode out Tuesday's tornado in her SUV in Pasadena, Texas.

Grandmother rides out tornado in SUV

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ESPN's college basketball version of its popular traveling College GameDay program returns to the Duke University campus this Saturday.

College GameDay returns to Duke for record 12th time

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DJ Burns scored a career-high 31 points to lead NC State to a 79-77 win at Wake Forest on Saturday.

DJ Burns leads NC State to comeback win at Wake Forest

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Nearly 30,000 gallons of hog waste was released from a lagoon in Bladen County.

Nearly 30,000 gallons of animal waste from farm released into creek in Bladen County

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

Terquavion Smith has made his love for NC State clear.  From passing on the NBA draft for another year at school to playing just days after his scary fall at UNC.  He's elevated the whole program.  To understand how and why you just need to take a walk in his shoes.  

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