Matthew Burns
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Parole pulled for man who helped to kill Michael Jordan's father
One of the two men convicted in the murder of Michael Jordan's father almost 30 years ago will get out of prison in three years. → Read More
Appeals court: Rev. Barber removed from General Assembly in 2017 for his volume, not words
The court of appeals for North Carolina has determined former state NAACP leader Rev. William Barber was given a fair trial in 2019, ruling Tuesday that his conviction will stand. → Read More
Halo tournament brings thousands to Raleigh, while millions more watch online
People from around the world are descending on Raleigh this weekend for a major esports tournament. → Read More
Son's irreverent obituary for former Fayetteville woman goes viral
Renay Mandel Corren lived a full, rather unorthodox life, and her son wanted her obituary to reflect that. → Read More
Father: Girl wounded in Durham shooting must learn how to walk again
A search of the SUV in which six young people were shot in Durham early Monday turned up a rifle, according to a police report. → Read More
Manhunt closes north Raleigh roads
Wake County deputies were searching a wooded area in north Raleigh on Friday for a man who ran from a crash nearby. → Read More
Search for shooting suspect puts 4 north Raleigh schools on lockdown
Wake County deputies were searching a wooded area in north Raleigh on Friday for a man who ran from a crash nearby. → Read More
Jackson exit offers clarity, unity for Democrats in fight for US Senate
Jeff Jackson's exit from North Carolina's U.S. Senate race preserves resources for a Democratic Party that has little room for error as it seeks to win Richard Burr's seat. → Read More
NC launches $500M program to help small businesses recover from pandemic
North Carolina launched a $500 million program Thursday to help restaurants and other small businesses recover from pandemic-related losses. → Read More
State, Selma shutter nuisance strip club
A Selma strip club that has been in trouble with the law for years has agreed to close its doors, state officials said Thursday. → Read More
Billionaire's donation helps Durham nonprofit expand services and maybe its building, too
A year after Meals on Wheels of Durham received the largest donation in its history, the nonprofit is looking to expand - both its services and to a larger building. → Read More
In addition to 7 teens, SUV targeted in Durham shooting had rifle inside
A search of the SUV in which six young people were shot in Durham early Monday turned up a rifle, according to a police report. → Read More
Human remains identified as Fayetteville woman missing since January
A Cumberland County woman with medical issues has been missing for more than three weeks, but her family isn't giving up hope that she will be found alive. → Read More
High-rises planned for fringe of Dix Park
Developers from Raleigh and New York have teamed up on a project that will bring two high-rise, mixed-use buildings to the edge of the planned Dix Park, south of downtown Raleigh. → Read More
Changes in store for site of former Cary mall as Epic plans new HQ
The developer of the popular Fortnite video game has started to reveal its plans for its new headquarters on the site of the former Cary Towne Center mall. → Read More
Second omicron case confirmed in NC
A second case of the coronavirus' omicron variant has been confirmed in North Carolina, a researcher said Wednesday. → Read More
US marshals surround Durham home looking for fugitive who hadn't lived there in years
A Durham couple was alarmed Monday when their home security cameras showed U.S. marshals approach their front door with a plastic shield and guns drawn. → Read More
UNC-Chapel Hill board takes a redo on provost vote
With the legality of last week's secret vote in question, the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted again on a new provost. → Read More
Police: Seventh teen in stolen SUV unhurt in Durham shooting that killed 2, wounded 4
A seventh teen was in an SUV that was the target of a Monday morning shooting that left two young people dead and four others wounded, Durham police said Tuesday. → Read More
Police: Seventh teen in targeted SUV unhurt in Durham shooting that killed 2, wounded 4
A seventh teen was in an SUV that was the target of a Monday morning shooting that left two young people dead and four others wounded, Durham police said Tuesday. → Read More