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<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — Police said three teens were shot in Durham early Saturday morning.

at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, police said.

All three were transported to the emergency room at an area hospital. None of the injuries was life threatening, police said.

The shootings remain under investigation.

Three Teens Shot In Durham

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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Behind 12 strikeouts from Macie Crutchfield, Southwestern Randolph softball battled back from an early deficit to defeat Eastern Randolph 7-3 on Monday Mar. 20, 2023 

Top-ranked Southwestern Randolph battles back to defeat Eastern Randolph

Softball: Eastern Randolph vs Southwestern Randolph (Mar. 20, 2023)

A junior quarterback from Union County has pledged to attend and play football at the United States Air Force Academy. Evan Medders, a 6-foot, 195-pound dual threat quarterback made his big announcement on Sunday.

Marvin Ridge junior QB Evan Medders commits to Air Force

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A homicide case that Fayetteville investigators had looked into for more than a decade reached some closure on Monday.

Fayetteville police announce former Fort Bragg soldier charged in 2010 murder

Joshua Aaron Richardson

Two lucky Food Lion employees won a $1 million prize. 

