Proposal allows NC sheriffs to put deputies to work before training, but with limits
North Carolina sheriffs seek to return to the rule that allows deputies to serve a year without law enforcement training.
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where ...
At least 11 homes destroyed in North Carolina wildfires, officials say
Three stubborn North Carolina wildfires burning for nearly a week in the same county continue to give firefighters a tough ...
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‘Not A Time For Political Hobby-ism’: Orange County’s NC Senator Urges Action Amid Authoritarian Shift
North Carolina Senator Graig Meyer, who represents Orange County, offered advice to his constituents who feel disheartened or ...
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Severe air quality alerts issued for western North Carolina amid fires
An air quality alert was put into place on Wednesday for parts of western North Carolina as wildfires continued to burn ...
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Orange County Sheriff Blackwood Appointed to Chair of North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission
After nearly eight years on the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission, Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood will now ...
Dad wins $2,000 in NC lottery game and buys another ticket. He hits much bigger prize
A dad excited about his $2,000 lottery prize told his son he had a big win coming and bought another ticket for the game in North Carolina. Then he hit a prize with more zeroes. Terry McCall of Orange ...
Code Red air quality alert expanded to more counties as North Carolina wildfires grow
The Code Red Air Quality alert has expanded as wildfires in western North Carolina continue to burn. The North Carolina ...