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<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — Former broadcaster and convicted child sex offender Ethan Hess will stay in jail.

The state Court of Appeals denied Hess's appeal for release Tuesday.

In April, a Fayetteville jury found him guilty on sexual abuse charges in one hour. Prosecutors claimed he had sex with three sisters repeatedly over two years.

Hess is serving a minimum 105-year sentence.

Former Radio Broadcaster Convicted For Sex Crimes To Remain In Jail

Ethan Hess

Monday is the first official day of spring, but the winter chill will hang on for at least one more night.


Another freeze warning coming tonight; 80s on tap later this week 

Freeze warning Tuesday morning

A Durham County restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of one of his underage employees.

Rougemont restaurant owner a 'monster' says mother of teen employee he raped

Tamer El-Tanany

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

'At least they are being given an option.' Nash County commissioner calls for resignation of Nash DSS leadership after scathing report

State to investigate how Nash County Social Services handled abuse case of 8-year-old girl

Cary police are investigating two crime scenes on a single property that raised plenty of questions Monday - for neighbors and for law enforcement officers.

No IDs at disturbing double crime scene in Cary; body in fire pit, man who shot himself

Cary fire fighters find person shot while responding to trash fire

With over 37,000 children in Wake County struggling with food insecurity, Wake County Commissioners voted unanimously to add millions to various strategies to help 

Wake County Commissioners approve updated Food Security Plan

Wake County Justice Center

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"This is a stain on Nash County," said commissioner Glen Wilkins, who confirmed that a fired Nash DSS employee was involved in handling Christal Lane's case.

Nash County leaders meet after explosive state report comes out

Tamer El-Tanany, owner of Roma Pizza in Rougemont, will spend at least 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to numerous charges that changed the course of one girl's life in March 2022.

Durham County restaurant owner pleads guilty to 2022 rape of teen employee

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The cyclists rode from West Morgan Street to city hall in Durham to advocate change in programs meant to keep cyclists safe on the road.

Bikers ride to city hall in Durham to demand safer roadways for cyclists

Durham cyclists bike to city hall to demand change

Through a brutal mix of traditional and cyber-crime, a Raleigh woman lost every penny in her bank account. When she went to her bank for help, she says she was met with resistance until she contacted WRAL 5 On Your Side.

Stymied by bank customer service, woman turns to 5 On Your Side to get money back after ID theft

On WRAL at 6: Raleigh woman has bank accounts drained after car break-in

5 On Your Side will host a phone bank with our Tax Pros on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.