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A two-day "Jeopardy" champion from Raleigh was arrested Monday on two felony charges in Currituck County, a warrant shows.

CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — The Wake County Board of Education has put in a revised policy to keep students focused in school. The board said the new cell phone policy balances digital access with learning and students’ well-being. The statewide guideline is shifting away from students having their...

A Johnston County woman is facing multiple charges after police say she fled the scene of a fatal crash last week. Magda Stephanie Galicia, 33, of Clayton was arrested Saturday on a charge of felony hit-and-run involving a death. She was also cited for having no liability insurance and driving with a revoked license...

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — A tough-on-crime bill will go into action Monday in the State of North Carolina. House Bill 307, also referred to as Iryna’s Law, was signed by Gov. Josh Stein in October. The bill was created to keep people with lengthy violent criminal backgrounds off the street. The bill is named […]

To a stranger, it’s a worn, teddy bear with a missing ear. To Riley Heitz, it’s a protector, and a tangible link to a childhood marked by medical challenges. Pinky is a 14-inch Ty Beanie Baby with a rattle. Riley Heitz was a baby when she met Pinky for the first time, making him the oldest friend she had. Now, this...

The Enloe Charity Ball is one of the Triangle’s most impactful student-run philanthropic traditions. Founded in 2004 by Rachel Escobar and paused only once, during the COVID year of 2020, the organization has become a defining feature of Enloe High School’s culture. Each year, the event is planned, executed, and led...

If you're the proud owner of a Takeda chef's knife, you know that it's a special tool that requires special care. When it comes to sharpening such a high-quality knife, you might be at a loss for where to go. The good news is that there are several options available, as discussed by a group of knife enthusiasts on...

GARNER, N.C. — Cyber Monday sales are putting one of North Carolina’s busiest fulfillment centers to the test, buzzing with activity as thousands of workers and robots work to keep up with the holiday rush. Amazon welcomed Spectrum News 1 inside the center to get a close look...

NORTH CAROLINA — Students at Carroll Middle School in Raleigh began classes later than usual on Tuesday after a power outage left the campus without electricity and temporarily closed the building. The outage delayed the start of school by about an hour. Administrators advised students not to come onto campus or...

GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A memorial ride was held in Garner on Sunday for WakeMed Police Officer Roger Smith. North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers escorted around 300 civilians and those from law enforcement agencies throughout the state on Sunday morning at exactly 10:42. 10-42 is the sign-off call for law...