As a result of WNCN's investigation "Poison in the Water," Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill into law to prevent North Carolinians from drinking toxic chemicals. More>>
Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison says the school system should consider creating their own police department.
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With 150,000 students and growing, does Wake County Schools now need its own police department? One law enforcement official says yes. Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison told the school board TuesdayMore>>
Severe storms and a tornado moved through central North Carolina Tuesday night, but cooler and drier weather are set to move in for the end of the work week.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:45:01 GMT
Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison says the school system should consider creating their own police department.
With 150,000 students and growing, does Wake County Schools now need its own police department? One law enforcement official says yes. Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison told the school board Tuesday
With 150,000 students and growing, does Wake County Schools now need its own police department? One law enforcement official says yes. Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison told the school board Tuesday
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:27:38 GMT
As a result of WNCN's investigation "Poison in the Water," Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill into law to prevent North Carolinians from drinking toxic chemicals.
As a result of WNCN's investigation "Poison in the Water," Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill into law to prevent North Carolinians from drinking toxic chemicals.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-06-19 09:47:58 GMT
Utilities regulators are holding hearings across central and western North Carolina to let consumers share their thoughts about plans by Duke Energy Carolinas to raise electricity rates by $235 million a year.
Utilities regulators are holding hearings across central and western North Carolina to let consumers share their thoughts about plans by Duke Energy Carolinas to raise electricity rates by $235 million a year.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:59:28 GMT
A North Carolina environmental group is offering a $1,500 reward to find the thief who stole more than 1,000 Venus flytraps from a city garden in Wilmington.
A North Carolina environmental group is offering a $1,500 reward to find the thief who stole more than 1,000 Venus flytraps from a city garden in Wilmington.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:38 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:38:07 GMT
Gov Pat McCrory has signed into law a repeal of a landmark act that allowed convicted murderers in North Carolina to reduce sentences to life in prison if they could prove racial bias.
Gov Pat McCrory has signed into law a repeal of a landmark act that allowed convicted murderers in North Carolina to reduce sentences to life in prison if they could prove racial bias.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:35:52 GMT
North Carolina first lady Ann McCrory is making a rare foray into politics by urging the state Senate to take action on a bill aimed at preventing animal cruelty by large dog breeders.
North Carolina first lady Ann McCrory is making a rare foray into politics by urging the state Senate to take action on a bill aimed at preventing animal cruelty by large dog breeders.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:58:54 GMT
A bill that lays the groundwork for a private nonprofit corporation to take over many economic development duties of North Carolina's Commerce Department has cleared a hurdle at the legislature.
A bill that lays the groundwork for a private nonprofit corporation to take over many economic development duties of North Carolina's Commerce Department has cleared a hurdle at the legislature.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:44:36 GMT
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series.
Brian Holberton homered, Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series.
Sunday, June 16 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-06-16 22:44:38 GMT
North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings to continue his mastery of North Carolina, and the Wolfpack knocked out Kent Emanuel early in an 8-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday.
North Carolina State's Carlos Rodon pitched eight shutout innings to continue his mastery of North Carolina, and the Wolfpack knocked out ACC pitcher of the year Kent Emanuel early in an 8-1 victory at the College World Series on Sunday.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:19:57 GMT
Ireland Nugent took her first steps in her new prosthetic legs and feet that will allow the 2-year-old to take them home from a rebound from an accident that nearly took her life.
Ireland Nugent took her first steps in her new prosthetic legs and feet that will allow the 2-year-old to take them home from a rebound from an accident that nearly took her life.
Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of...
After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to toughen the border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers a path to...
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions in the West made it easy for fires to start and spread.
A wooden beam that has long been the focus of the search for a 17th century shipwreck in northern Lake Michigan was not attached to a buried vessel as searchers had suspected, but still may have come from the elusive...
A wooden beam that has long been the focus of the search for a 17th century shipwreck in northern Lake Michigan was not attached to a buried vessel as searchers had suspected, but still may have come from the elusive Griffin...
FBI Director Robert Mueller (MULL-er) says the law enforcement agency uses drones for surveillance but does so rarely.
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate," FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday.
By The Associated Press The death in Italy of James Gandolfini, who played Mafia boss Tony Soprano on the popular HBO show "The Sopranos," was part of an unusual convergence of mob-related news...
By The Associated Press The death in Italy of James Gandolfini, who played Mafia boss Tony Soprano on the popular HBO show "The Sopranos," was part of an unusual convergence of mob-related news making...
A Pennsylvania woman and her two daughters were charged Wednesday with murder in the death of their 32-year-old son and brother, who had Down syndrome, after officials said he was severely neglected and underfed.
A Pennsylvania woman and her two daughters were charged Wednesday with murder in the death of their 32-year-old son and brother, who had Down syndrome, after officials said he was severely neglected and underfed, weighing...
Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison says the school system should consider creating their own police department.
