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January 21

Teen mass killer pleads guilty to NC rampage that left five dead, including brother, police officer

Eighteen-year-old Austin Thompson pleaded guilty to the 2022 Raleigh mass shooting that killed five, including his brother and a police officer. Sentencing is in February.

January 21

Illegal immigrant accused in deaths of college soccer player, girlfriend had prior DWI dismissed: records

Illegal immigrant accused in fatal DUI crash that killed college soccer player had prior DWI charge dismissed, fueling immigration enforcement debate.

January 20

American chess prodigy had multiple drugs in system when found dead amid cheating controversy: report

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky was found dead with multiple drugs in his system after being accused of cheating, a toxicology report reveals.

January 20

Illegal immigrant accused in DUI crash that killed college soccer player, girlfriend: report

Immigration detainer issued for suspect accused of fatal DUI crash that killed two young people, including college student-athlete in North Carolina.

January 14

ICE detainer issued for El Salvadoran national charged with killing two North Carolina teens

North Carolina sanctuary policies face renewed criticism after an illegal alien was charged in the murders of two teenagers, ages 16 and 18, in Charlotte.

January 14

Late NASCAR star Greg Biffle's home burglarized weeks after plane crash, $30,000 taken: officials

Officials said they were investigating a theft that allegedly occurred at a home owned by late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle weeks after he died in a plane crash.

January 14

Violent repeat offender accused of killing teacher as 911 call revealed her final moments: report

North Carolina teacher Zoe Welsh's final 911 call captured her alleged murder by repeat offender Ryan Camacho, who is accused of breaking into her Raleigh home.

January 8

Duffy exposes 54% of North Carolina truck licenses issued illegally to 'dangerous drivers'

A federal audit revealed 54% of North Carolina's non-domiciled CDLs reviewed by federal officials were issued illegally, prompting a threat to withhold $50 million.

January 6

'Ding-dong ditch' prank erupts in gunfire, leaving juvenile shot and homeowner under arrest: police

North Carolina man Craig Steven Mason allegedly fired multiple rounds at vehicle carrying juveniles playing 'ding-dong ditch,' striking one in leg, police say.

January 5

Republicans take voter registration lead from Democrats in crucial swing state for the first time

Republicans surpass Democrats in North Carolina voter registration for the first time in state history, marking a dramatic shift in the battleground.