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March 10, 2023

Students across the United States are struggling in school, but only a fraction have access to tutors

Students across the country are struggling in school as coronavirus precautions continue to be lifted, but many don't have access to tutors.

March 10, 2023

North Carolina bill in favor of tougher riot punishments awaits governor's signature

A North Carolina bill approving more severe punishments for rioters heads to the desk of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who vetoed a similar measure in 2021 after deeming it "unnecessary."

March 9, 2023

North Carolina man crashes compact car through airport doors and windows

A man in North Carolina is in police custody after he drove his compact car through the glass doors and windows at the Wilmington International Airport.

March 9, 2023

North Carolina House calls for a meeting to propose changes to the US Constitution

The North Carolina House is supporting a U.S. constitutional convention, where officials may consider altering the federal government’s term limits, finances, and powers.

March 9, 2023

Missing North Carolina girl's mother wanted to smuggle 11-year-old from home: warrant

Missing child Madalina Cojocari's mother asked a distant relative to help with "smuggling" her and her daughter from their North Carolina home before the 11-year-old disappeared.

March 8, 2023

Former North Carolina congressional candidate pleads guilty to campaign finance violation

A former North Carolina congressional candidate pleaded guilty to a federal campaign finance violation. The ex-candidate accepted a loan that prosecutors said was falsely recorded in reports.

March 8, 2023

NC legislation to help hotels remove long-term guests violating rules approved, heads to Gov. Cooper

A North Carolina legislation designed to help hotels evict longer-term guests violating establishment rules have been approved. The bill will now head to Gov. Roy Cooper.

March 8, 2023

North Carolina man slapped with 37 years in prison after beating woman for 11 hours: DA

Joseph Timothy O'Buckley of North Carolina was sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison after being convicted on multiple counts related to torturing a woman for nearly half a day.

March 7, 2023

Wake County, NC commissioners reach compromise on election bill

The Wake County commissioners have reached a compromise regarding an elections bill. This bill would change the way commissioners are elected in the state’s most populous county.

March 7, 2023

Liquid asphalt tank on fire at facility in NC, evacuation order in place

Firefighters in Madison, Wisconsin, were trying to determine whether an explosion was possible after a fire broke out inside a tank holding 11,500 gallons of liquid asphalt.