According to Greensboro Police, Deon Monk, 23, of Dunn, was charged with multiple crimes, including murder after he shot two people, killing one of them, and kidnapped his 9-month-old son, Kayson.

Greensboro PD: Father who kidnapped 9-month-old charged with murder, other crimes

An Amber Alert was canceled Friday for 9-month-old Kayson Osiah Monk, who was found safe at a home in Harnett County sleeping on an air mattress with his father.

Greensboro PD: Father of kidnapped 9-month-old charged with murder

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An Asheville photographer captured an incredibly rare event Thursday night: The Northern Lights, typically not visible this far south, dazzling in the starry, purple North Carolina skies.

Incredibly rare: Northern Lights dazzle in North Carolina overnight

Northern Lights seen as far south as Asheville, NC, an incredibly rare event. Photo credit: Asheville Pictures

A deputy on Friday shot and killed a suspect, according to the Hoke County Sheriff's Office. 



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Friday will feature near-record heat, with the high temperature forecast to reach 87 degrees in Raleigh.



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President Joe Biden on Tuesday will travel to Durham as part of his Investing in America tour. 



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<b>HARNETT COUNTY, N.C.</b> — A Harnett County deputy was involved in a car accident Friday.

The accident happened on Highway 42 near the Harnett/Wake County line.

The deputy, who has not been identified, was the only person involved in the accident.

Authorities say the deputy was not injured, but his car was damaged.

Harnett Deputy Involved In Car Accident

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A Durham City Council member has been accused of supporting developers in exchange for donations, according to a statement read by Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal in a council work session on Thursday. 

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Disclaimer: Language. Listen at your own risk. City council members in explosive argument after Monique Holsey-Hyman was accused of offering her support to a developer in exchange for campaign donations.

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Guard RJ Davis is returning to North Carolina for his fourth season with the Tar Heels. He joins Armando Bacot as starters back for UNC.

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UNC's Kennedy Todd-Williams and NC State's Camille Hobby announced they would look to transfer to other schools Thursday.

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Notre Dame's president and athletic director are asking for congressional help in managing the future of college athletics, particularly as it relates to name, image and likeness and athletes as employees.

Notre Dame president, AD call for congressional help in solving NCAA problems

Duke beats UNC 62-57

The Garner Trojans remain undefeated after defeating the Fuquay-Varina Bengals 18-10. Courtney Maddox, and Kendall Smith each hit a home run for the Bengals. Garners Raleigh Stewart and Lily Keefer jumped started the rally to close the game out for the Trojans. 