4 NC counties are under alert.

The chances for severe weather are dwindling after some in the viewing area saw hail during the afternoon.


Thunderstorms loom overnight after severe weather risk Sunday

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Three people who were shot were taken to the hospital, where one person died on arrival.

Fayetteville Police: 1 person dead, 2 people injured in shooting Sunday

Police car crime scene night

The storms that ran through the south claimed the lives of dozens of people in Mississippi, but locals in the area are joining the efforts to help the state get back on their feet.

Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse aiding victims of Mississippi storms

Storm damage in Mississippi

Three men were arrested on Saturday in Nash County when deputies uncovered a cock fighting operation.

Fowl play: Deputies bust cock fighting operation in Nash County, 3 men arrested

3 arrested in cock fighting ring

First Citizens Bank of Raleigh could be in the final hours of negotiating the acquisition of failed Silicon Valley Bank, according to media reports.

First Citizens reportedly is close to deal to acquire Silicon Valley Bank

Report: First Citizens still hopes to acquire Silicon Valley Bank

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New London Police arrested a man and seized over 20lbs of marijuana and paraphernalia from a home on Friday afternoon.

<b>NEW LONDON, CT</b> — New London Police arrested a man and seized over 20lbs of marijuana and paraphernalia from a home on Friday afternoon.

Police arrested 29-year-old New London resident, Matthew Pemberton on charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana with intent to sell, and Operating a Drug Factory.

During the investigation, police found 20lbs of marijuana, digital scales, a money counting machine, cell phones, two handguns, ammunition, a 2014 Mercedes E550, and $5,800.

It is unknown when Pemberton will appear in court.

Police are encouraging those with information of drug or narcotic activity in New London to contact the New London Police Department at 860-447-5269.

PD: 20lbs of marijuana seized in New London arrest

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One little girl and the swift actions of a group with a shared goal helped to save a giant pacific octopus in Washington state.

On cam: Little girl rescues giant Pacific octopus 

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A man is dead after an altercation with Lenoir County Sheriff deputies during the early hours of Saturday morning.

Suspect shot, killed in Kinston after aiming rifle at deputies 

Once part of North Carolina's Medicaid expansion debate, the SAVE Act has lost steam. Nurses say doctors want to protect fees that current laws let them charge specialized nurses. Doctors say it's about patient safety.

Intense lobbying, broad support, no votes: NC nursing bill in limbo

Triangle hospitals experiencing nurse shortage as COVID hospitalizations rise 

ROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Help began pouring into one of the poorest regions of the U.S. after a deadly tornado tore a path of destruction for more than an hour across a long swath of Mississippi, even as furious new storms Sunday struck across the Deep South.

Daunting recovery underway in tornado-devastated Mississippi

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A shooting in Roxboro on the 200 block of West Morehead Street Friday afternoon has led to two deaths and one other serious injury.