RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY)- The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is excited to announce that applications for their 62nd Basic Academy Accelerated Program will be open September 1-15, 2026. This program is designed for current NC Law Enforcement who are ready to advance their careers and serve their communities in conservation law enforcement. Applicants must hold a [...]
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem teenager has been indicted for multiple counts of murder after allegedly participating in the livestream of a terrorist attack. Three people were killed in the mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026. District Attorney Jim O'Neill announced on Monday that Sarah Santiago, 17, [...]
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A South Mills family living on a fixed income faces an uncertain future after a fire destroyed their home of over 50 years on August 27.
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A second suspect, 23-year-old Dre'quan Demonte Robinson, was taken into custody in connection with the August 22 shooting in the Lewiston-Woodville area of Bertie County, North Carolina, which injured four people.
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Naegleria fowleri, the microscopic organism responsible for the infection, is primarily found in warm freshwater and soil, but also hot springs, improperly chlorinated pool water, improperly treated tap water, and, in lower concentrations, even cooler freshwaters.
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CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) -- A Chesapeake man has been arrested on drug and firearm charges following a June traffic stop in Currituck County, according to authorities. On June 26, Currituck County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the stop, deputies located a concealed firearm. A [...]
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Gov. Josh Stein is asking for three new state election rules to be delayed pending review by the General Assembly, just days before they could take effect and absentee ballots start going out for the November midterm election. In a letter sent Wednesday to the Rules Review Commission, Stein formally objected [...]
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Two Gates County residents pled guilty to cruelty to animals Monday after PETA fieldworkers discovered two severely underweight and starving dogs outside of their home.
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BUXTON, N.C. (WAVY) — A sea turtle nest excavation drew a crowd at Buxton Beach Tuesday morning. Cape Hatteras National Park Service sent out a word inviting visitors and locals to watch as park rangers and National Seashore scientists carefully moved a nest of about 100 sea turtle eggs to a safer site. The mother [...]
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DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) - Due to the uptick in interest concerning FLOCK Safety Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), Police Chief Perry Hale will provide information and answer questions about how these cameras are used in Nags Head. The chief will present at the Wednesday, Sept. 2 meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The meeting [...]
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HATTERAS ISLAND, N.C. (WAVY) — Staying connected is more than just not missing your favorite streaming show, or scrolling on social media. It can be a lifeline during emergencies, such as calling 911. Hatteras Island has depended on a single fiber connection — until now. In July, a fiber optic cable serving Hatteras Island was [...]
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One person was injured during a fight Wednesday at an Ocracoke bar.
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