14 NC counties are under alert, including Johnston, Wayne, Nash, Wilson, and Franklin counties.

Republican Brad Knott won the Republican in the 13th Congressional District seat, a victory that comes less than two weeks after being endorsed by competitor Kelly Daughtry, who suspended her campaign this month. The redrawn district heavily favors the GOP in November.

Brad Knott wins GOP nomination in Triangle congressional runoff

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As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Inside the juvenile justice system

Siren will officially begin her career as a therapy dog at the Durham Police Department on Friday. 

Damage in Wrightsville Beach