31 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Chatham, and Sampson counties.

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. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Inside the juvenile justice system

This grew under my bird feeder in my backyard in Chatham County. About 5 sunflowers bloomed thanks to the birds dropping their seeds.	

Sunflower 2