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August 25, 2018

Seven arrests as protesters clash at UNC over toppled 'Silent Sam' statue

Seven arrests were reported as opposing groups clashed at the University of North Carolina Saturday over a century-old Confederate statue that was torn down earlier this week.

August 24, 2018

3 charged with toppling of UNC's 'Silent Sam' statue

North Caroline Police filed charges Friday against three people they say played some part in tearing down a century-old Confederate statue during a protest this week.

August 24, 2018

Former inmate blinded in prison settles for $2.6M plus cash for house

A former inmate who claims he went blind after receiving negligent medical care in a North Carolina prison has settled his lawsuit for $2.6 million plus $300,000 toward a home, a report said Thursday.

August 21, 2018

UNC calls out protesters' 'unlawful and dangerous' actions after Silent Sam statue taken down

The destruction of a Confederate statue in the heart of North Carolina’s flagship university by hundreds of protesters on Monday night was “unlawful and dangerous,” university leaders said.

August 21, 2018

North Carolina teacher reportedly suspended after pole-dancing video surfaces

A North Carolina teacher was reportedly suspended after a video surfaced of working her part-time job as a pole dance instructor.

August 20, 2018

Paralyzed veteran on 1,500-mile handcycling journey to raise awareness on mental health

Army National Guard veteran Ricky Raley understands the struggles faced by injured soldiers returning from war.

August 20, 2018

Teen attacked by shark off North Carolina coast, report says

A 14-year-old was attacked by a shark off North Carolina on Sunday at Atlantic Beach and suffered an injury to his right leg.

August 17, 2018

North Carolina couple spot massive megalodon shark tooth on beach

A North Carolina couple taking a walk on Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina on Tuesday came across a rare, prehistoric find: a megalodon tooth.

August 16, 2018

Duke University to leave empty space where Robert E. Lee statue stood

The space where a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee once stood outside Duke University's famous chapel will remain permanently empty, the university's president announced Thursday.

August 16, 2018

North Carolina kids fatally shoot man abusing their mother, police say

Two North Carolina children got ahold of a gun and fatally shot a man police said was assaulting and strangling their mother.