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An 18-year-old Enloe student was arrested after a peeping incident reported to staff on Monday. School officials say the district is cooperating with police as the investigation continues.
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NCDOT awarded a $25.7M contract to widen a mile of U.S. 401 in Garner to six lanes, add medians, signal changes and sidewalks. Construction runs into 2029.
Camden County deputies say a cross‑state probe led to three arrests in Charleston. The suspects are in local custody and are awaiting extradition to North Carolina.
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A federal database cross‑check flagged roughly 34,000 deceased names on North Carolina's voter rolls. State officials say county boards will verify records and provide due process before any removals.
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Human bones found eroding from a New Hanover County shoreline were recovered by Wilmington police and transferred to the Office of State Archaeology for study.
An 18‑year‑old has been arrested and charged with 14 felony secret‑peeping counts after court paperwork alleges he used a phone to secretly record teachers at Wakefield High.
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Dosirak Outpost will open in late June at Downtown Durham Inc.'s incubator on Main Street, offering triangle kimbap, cup‑ramen and Korean groceries in a tiny storefront.
A driver was charged with DWI after a crash at Fayetteville and East Hargett in downtown Raleigh that injured two pedestrians, police say.
An early‑morning crash on Glenwood Avenue killed a woman Sunday; part of the roadway was shut while investigators processed the scene. Authorities say the investigation is active.
A motorcyclist died Friday night after a collision with another vehicle at NC Highway 55 and Edgemore Avenue in Cary. Police say the other driver stayed and is cooperating as the crash is investigated.
Wake Forest police warn callers are impersonating officers and demanding payment via apps, gift cards or cash. Verify suspicious calls by calling 919‑554‑6150.
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Sunny and unusually warm this afternoon with highs near 89. Rain moves in late Saturday into Sunday, bringing a cooler Sunday but only limited drought relief.
Richard Kee Jr. of Roanoke Rapids was publicly named as the holder of a $209.3M Powerball ticket; he took a lump‑sum payout that leaves him with roughly $68.6M after taxes.
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