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Top Raleigh news: 30-year-old grandma charged with drug trafficking; trooper accepts deal; more

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Published on January 14, 2020
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30-year-old grandmother charged with trafficking cocaine in Raleigh, warrants say

A 30-year-old Raleigh grandmother is accused of having her grandchild in her vehicle as she trafficked cocaine, warrants say. 

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Trooper fired after beating of Kyron Hinton during Raleigh arrest accepts plea deal

The fired state trooper indicted for assault stemming from an arrest he made in Raleigh in April 2018 is now pleading guilty.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Car hydroplanes, crashes into utility pole on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh

A car was badly damaged when it struck a pole on New Bern Avenue near Trawick Road early Monday morning.

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New poll shows majority of North Carolinians support second chances for criminals

A new poll released by Conservatives for Criminal Justice Reform shows similarly overwhelming support for the legislation among voters in North Carolina. 

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Berger, NC Senate Republicans looking for Democrat to override budget veto

North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh today, but a brief legislative session may not bring an end to the months-long impasse over the state budget.

Read the full story on WNCN.


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