A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

In the wake of tragic and traumatic events, feelings like stress, anxiety, grief and depression are natural. Here is a list of crisis counseling and county-by-county resources in North Carolina, as well as nationally. These resources are available for you -- just call. 

Get Help: County-by-county guide to mental health and crisis resources in NC

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Police are investigating a shooting in the 700 block of River Road in Selma on Monday night. 

<b>SELMA, N.C.</b> — Police are investigating a shooting in the 700 block of River Road in Selma on Monday night.

The shooting happened just before 11 p.m., police said.

It is unclear how many people were injured and the extent of those injuries.

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Selma police investigate shooting 

MIAMI (AP) — Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. Trump faces the possibility of prison if convicted.

Trump indictment unsealed in documents case: Live updates

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are visiting North Carolina on Friday and announcing a new executive order that Dr. Jill Biden says is a 'matter of national security' due to its impact on military families.

Biden to visit Fort Liberty to announce executive order to assist military families

President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden tour Nash Community College

Some areas in NC will still be under a Code Orange alert - including Wake County, which was shifted into a Code Orange as of Friday morning.



Code Orange: Smoky haze brings poor air quality to Triangle area

Air Quality Alert for Wake County

Raleigh police said a car hit the person, who had minor injuries.

Pedestrian injured in north Raleigh crash

Raleigh police responded Friday to a pedestrian crash on Jean Drive near Lynn Road in north Raleigh.

The North Carolina GOP's annual convention in Greensboro aims to offer conservative voters and political observers the chance to see speeches by Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump and Mike Pence as they vie to take on Democratic President Joe Biden in 2024. The event comes amid news of Trump's indictment.

With indictment hanging over Trump, NC GOP convention kicks off

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Special Counsel Jack Smith is making a statement about Donald Trump's indictment. He will not take questions

Tap to watch: Special Counsel Jack Smith makes statement about Donald Trump's indictment

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Raleigh police responded Friday to a pedestrian crash on Jean Drive near Lynn Road in north Raleigh. The sound is muted in this video.

Sky 5 flies over pedestrian crash on Jean Drive in Raleigh

A busy Minnesota interstate is closed through the early afternoon after a semi rollover sent pigs wandering onto the roadway Friday.

Pigs wander onto interstate after truck rolls over

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Marcus Paige played professional basketball for seven years. He will serve on head coach Hubert Davis' staff for the 2023-24 season.

Marcus Paige named to UNC men's basketball coaching staff

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East Columbus senior Karli Godwin has been named the Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year in softball.

East Columbus state record holder Karli Godwin named Gatorade NC Softball Player of the Year

Softball: South Columbus vs. East Columbus (Apr. 27, 2023)

Ivan Lopez will make the jump from Lumberton Junior High School to professional soccer this summer. 

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and other college athletics leaders lobbied members of Congress for federal legislation and participated in a summit on the future of college athletics.

SEC commissioner on realignment: 'I hope everybody stays where they are'

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Porter Ridge High School rising senior linebacker Harrison Johnson announced his commitment to play at The College of William & Mary on Friday afternoon.