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October 23, 2016

Civil rights hero from 60s takes criticism as Trump backer

Clarence Henderson was hailed as a hero nearly 60 years ago when as a young black man he participated in a sit-in at a segregated North Carolina lunch counter.

October 23, 2016

Judge convicted of bribing federal officer with Bud Light

Federal prosecutors say a North Carolina judge has been convicted of bribery after he offered Bud Light and cash to an officer in exchange for text messages from his wife's cellphone because he suspected she was cheating on him.

October 21, 2016

2 suspects in Nashville tourist's death arrested in NC

Police in North Carolina have arrested two suspects wanted in the killing of a California tourist in Nashville, Tennessee.

October 21, 2016

Prosecutors: Judge convicted of bribing officer with beer

Federal prosecutors say a North Carolina judge has been convicted of bribery after he offered beer and money to an officer in exchange for text messages from his wife's cellphone because he suspected she was cheating on him.

October 17, 2016

Hurricane Matthew estimated to have caused more than $1B in damages in North Carolina

Authorities in North Carolina have estimated that Hurricane Matthew has caused $1.5 billion in damage to more than 100,000 homes, businesses and government buildings in the state.

October 16, 2016

Wife of missing North Carolina man found dead in creek

The case of a North Carolina man who failed to show up for a 2015 divorce hearing and has been missing ever since has taken a dramatic turn with the discovery of his wife’s body floating in a creek.

October 14, 2016

An anxious journey to check on a flooded home, then relief

Like many of his neighbors, Elmer McDonald was eager to get back to his home to see what was left after Hurricane Matthew.

October 14, 2016

The Latest: North Carolina shelter helps with storm dogs

The Latest on the recovery from Hurricane Matthew (all times local): 7 a.m.

October 14, 2016

17 years after devastation, historic town floods again

Amanda Brown clutched a green folder with personal documents while she waited to speak to a FEMA representative along the banks of the river threatening to inundate her town.

October 13, 2016

The Latest: Section of road to Outer Banks reopening

The Latest on Hurricane Matthew (all times local): 7 a.m.