The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

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<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A Durham County probation officer was recognized Tuesday for his work with young gang members. <br />

Joseph Liberatos was named one of eight probation/parole officers of the year. Liberatos, a probation officer since 2001, serves as a mentor to new probation officers and is a longtime volunteer for the Special Olympics.

Durham probation officer named one of state's best

Joseph Liberatos, Durham County probation officer 

John Rumpel, who runs Encore Motors of Melbourne, a Florida-based company that owns the aircraft, said in a telephone interview Monday that his daughter, Adina Azarian, his 2-year old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were on the plane and did not survive.

Family spent time in NC mountains before plane crash that claimed four lives

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Chapel Hill police said the ATV riders were a part of several dozen ATV and dirtbike riders driving through Chapel Hill recklessly.

Six charged with recklessly driving ATVs and dirt bikes on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard Sunday

Drivers recklessly driving into Chapel HIll

Gregg Gidding hired a tax preparation company to file his 2018 taxes. Years later, he received a letter from the North Carolina Department of Revenue explaining an error in the filing. Because of the mistake, Gidding owed thousands of dollars in back taxes.

Veteran receives $2,419 from H&R Block after calling 5 On Your Side

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The wildfires in Canada have caused a spike in air pollution that's now affecting North Carolinians.

Canadian wildfires pollute air in NC; Code Orange in effect Wednesday

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Six earthquakes have hit the same area of western North Carolina within the past two weeks -- all within a mile of each other.

Six earthquakes in two weeks. Should western NC be worried?

Six earthquakes hit western NC in two weeks

A new study that tracked kids from infancy to high school found there's a connection between breastfeeding and test scores.

How long you breastfeed may impact your kids test scores

We're working to learn more about a crime scene that had police surround a Fayetteville apartment complex overnight.

Police surround Fayetteville apartment complex on Tatum Dr.

The wildfires in Canada have caused a spike in air pollution that's now affecting North Carolinians. That's prompting air quality alerts. Dangerous air quality can impact people who have breathing issues.

Smoke from Canada wildfires prompting air quality alerts in NC

A crash Monday evening in Durham knocked out power for several Durham residents. Power has been restored, but North Duke Street remains closed.

Crews working to move fiber lines after serious crash in Durham

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Martin County Schools will consolidate the athletic programs at Riverside and South Creek high schools, effective this fall. The school board passed the motion unanimously on Monday night.

Martin County to combine athletic programs of Riverside and South Creek

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According to the state Highway Patrol, Brenda Gregory was driving on U.S. Highway 15 near Munns Road when a vehicle crossed the center line and hit her car. She died on impact.

Durham woman killed in head-on crash

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Miracle Jeffers was supposed to walk across the stage at E.E. Jeffers High School Monday. But after having her car t-boned Friday night, her grandfather stepped in to accept her diploma.

Grandfather accepts high school diploma for granddaughter injured in car accident

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a case in which a man tried to trademark a phrase mocking former President Donald Trump as “too small.”