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Bond is set at $3 million for a former UNC lecturer who turned into an international fugitive.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Bond was reduced, then raised back for a former instructor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who turned into an international fugitive.

John Dye fled his home in Durham for the Dominican Republic earlier this year.  According to warrants, Dye fled after learning he was wanted on several counts of sexual abuse in October.

Authorities returned him to Durham Tuesday.  Dye was initially held in lieu of a $3 million bond. The bond was reduced to $300,000, but then raised back to $3 million.

Police say they uncovered more than 450 sexually explicit images showing Dye having sex with a girl between the ages of 15 and 16.

Bond Reduced, Then Raised for Former UNC Lecturer Accused of Sex Crimes

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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

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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 

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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

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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

The latest United Nations report finds the world is on the brink of catastrophic warming, but there's still a chance to change course if the planet's biggest polluters can take swift action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


How domestic and local efforts measure up to landmark UN climate report

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew beginning Sunday night during spring break after two fatal shootings and rowdy, chaotic crowds that police have had difficulty controlling.

Miami Beach sets spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings

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The fact that it took 30 years to arrest someone for the rape of a 73-year-old woman is another example, Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman says, that test delays for rape kits are "unacceptable."