76 NC counties are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, and Orange counties.

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Cary police investigated a wreck on Southeast Maynard Road early Friday. 

<b>CARY, N.C.</b> — Cary police investigated a wreck on Southeast Maynard Road early Friday.

Investigators say a pickup truck driver was speeding, ran off the road and clipped a utility pole. The truck hit a mailbox and then a tree.

The two people in the truck were taken to WakeMed for treatment. Their names and conditions were not released.

Maynard Road was blocked at Tanglewood for a few hours while crews cleared the scene.

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Truck hits mailbox, tree in Cary

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

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

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

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

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 

Spring-like days coming

"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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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

Fayetteville police announce details about a break in a years-long cold case from a 2010 murder in the community.

Break in 2010 Fayetteville cold case

Arrest made in 2010 Fayetteville cold case

Videos

Jacy Sheldon made a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 1.8 seconds left to lift No. 3 Ohio State to a 71-69 win over No. 6 seed North Carolina and help the Buckeyes advance to the Sweet 16 for the second straight season. 

 No. 6 UNC falls in final seconds to No. 3 Ohio St, 71-69, ending season

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We know you're upset. Underdogs have blown up every bracket in the country.

The maddest March ever? Underdogs head to the Sweet 16

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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

The N.C. Basketball Coaches Association released the boys and girls all-state teams on Monday, which includes naming the players and coaches of the year.