Army Captain Charged in Two Sexual Assault Cases Involving NC State Students
An active-duty Army captain faces charges in two sexual assault cases involving reports from NC State. The allegations remain subject to court proceedings.
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Army Captain Charged in Two Sexual Assault Cases Involving NC State Students
An active-duty Army captain faces charges in two sexual assault cases involving reports from NC State. The allegations remain subject to court proceedings.
- Photo by Wilmer Olano on Unsplash · Stock photo RALEIGH, N.C.
North Carolina Democrats Flip State House as Republicans Retain Senate Majority
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Democrats Take Control of North Carolina House for First Time in 16 Years
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Education
NC State Sigma Nu Hazing Investigation: Search Warrants Reveal Disturbing Allegations
Search warrants detail allegations in the NC State Sigma Nu hazing investigation. The chapter is suspended while criminal and university inquiries continue.
- Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash · Stock photo RALEIGH, N.C.
North Carolina Schools Face Nearly $18 Billion in Construction and Renovation Needs
- Photo by Dominic Kurniawan Suryaputra on Unsplash · Stock photo RALEIGH, N.C.
Wake County Voters Approve $680 Million School Construction Bond
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Frontier Airlines Warns Customers About Phishing Emails Seeking Payment Information
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North Carolina Ferry Toll Changes Approved for 2027: Routes and Prices Explained
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