NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former student shot through the doors of a Christian elementary school Monday and killed three children and three adults after elaborately planning the massacre by drawing out a detailed map and conducting surveillance of the building, police said.

Nashville shooter who killed 6 drew maps, surveilled school

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Deputies found Bernard Williams on Sunday morning in a ditch on Landfill Road.

Wilson County deputies find 14-year-old boy dead in ditch, man arrested for murder

First responders begin their investigation after a teenager's body was found Sunday on Landfill Road outside Wilson. Drew C. Wilson   Times

Republican lawmakers hope to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto and scrap a system that lets sheriffs block handgun purchases. Former Republican Gov. Pat McCrory says they shouldn't.

McCrory: Keep NC's pistol permit system

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One witness said they heard what sounded like fireworks as people inside a Food Lion ran towards the back of the store as a bullet came through the window

Three injured in shooting at Raleigh shopping center Monday night

Large police presence at Food Lion near Glasscock Road

Durham city council member Monique Holsey-Hyman has been accused of supporting developers in exchange for campaign donations.

City attorney: Durham councilwoman could face extortion charge if claims are true

Durham city council member under criminal investigation

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(CNN Español) - El opositor venezolano Leopoldo López fue puesto en prisión domiciliaria. El Tribunal Supremo de Justicia de Venezuela confirmó que otorgó casa por cárcel por "problemas de salud".

Opositor venezolano Leopoldo López pasa a prisión domiciliaria

Minuto a minuto: Leopoldo López, a prisión domiciliaria

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Medicaid expansion was agreed upon earlier this month, and Governor Roy Cooper signed the legislation Monday.

Roy Cooper signs Medicad expansion

WSMV in Nashville is covering reports of a shooting at Covenant School.

Live coverage from Nashville: Shooting at Covenant School; 6 victims, shooter dead

Nashville police: Shooter dead after attack on school

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North Carolina guard Caleb Love will continue his college career at another school, he announced Monday.

UNC guard Caleb Love to enter the transfer portal

UNC takes down GA tech, 75-59

As North Carolina lawmakers prepare to vote to legalize mobile sports betting, critics point to a raft of problems they say the state is inviting with legalization.

'A disaster': Opponents push to stop North Carolina's sports betting bill

Some fear legalizing sports betting at Cherokee casinos will spread it across NC

North Carolina's top health insurer wants state lawmakers to allow it to reorganize and create a parent holding company. Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina says the change is needed to help it compete with other big insurers. But critics say it could lead to higher rates and less coverage.  

NC's top insurer seeks lawmakers' permission to restructure  

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Three different girls found the back of the net as Apex girls soccer won its fifth straight match with a 3-0 victory on the road at Green Level on Monday Mar. 27, 2023