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CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - An Ayden man will spend at least five years in prison for killing two people in a vehicle crash just over a year ago. Steven Shelton pleaded guilty to two counts of felony death by motor vehicle and driving while impaired before a Carteret County judge today.

Extreme heat is forecast for the Triangle this weekend, with humidity bringing triple-digit heat indices . Temperatures in the area are expected to be in the high 90s Friday, July 25, and they’ll ramp up from there, according to Nick Luchetti, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in...

In a recent courtroom proceeding, Charles L. Gross, Jr., a 65-year-old former assisted living businessman, entered a guilty plea to a series of state tax charges brought against him by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. The hearing, which took place on Monday, concluded with Gross admitting to nine counts of...

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Jury selection for the murder trial of John Robert Goins is set to begin on Thursday, July 24. The District Attorney’s Office told WECT they plan to start the trial of Goins after selection is over. Goins was arrested in Raleigh after Kenneth Ross...

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The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

Stories tracking St. Aug's accreditation fight and financial woes since 2023 Stories by News & Observer journalists, with AI summarization The articles collectively reveal that St. Augustine's University faces a complex struggle with accreditation due to financial and governance issues. This reflects broader...

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The state of North Carolina has agreed to a $750,000 settlement to a wrongful death claim filed by the wife and children of a UNC-Chapel Hill physics professor who was murdered in his office in 2023. The complaint said UNC bore some responsibility for Zijie Yan’s death, alleging he “was killed by a UNC Student who...

Tucked along Knightdale Boulevard, just east of Raleigh, Samooni Italian Restaurant offers more than just a place to eat—it offers a place to feel at home. From the moment guests step inside, they’re greeted not only by the aroma of wood-fired pizza and homemade pasta, but by an atmosphere that’s as inviting as a...