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Mary Taylor/Pexels.comLast year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children logged more than a half million reports of online enticement, manipulation and sextortion of children. This school year, districts are helping students spot this dangerous trend. We hear from a survivor of online grooming and those working to prevent it. -
A conversation with Seth Harp, author of "The Fort Bragg Cartel," about his new book. It covers drug trafficking, murder, and a cover up involving members of the U.S. military.
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Piedmont Land Conservancy Executive Director Kevin Redding shares a few highlights from the nonprofit's 2025 preservation efforts. -
Issues with ineligible voters who voted and eligible voters turned away from polls force redo elections in Harrellsville, Morehead City. -
After years of planning, the state has launched a specialized plan to reduce strain on families and county agencies working in child welfare. -
Cabarrus Co. will better train commissioners as part of settlement. A commissioner had speaker removed for criticizing DSS staff by name. -
Window for candidates closes in NC. With everyone filed, primary and general election contests for federal, state, local offices take shape. -
Sheriffs say stricter pretrial release rules could test capacity, staffing and county budgets.
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DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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A statewide effort to elect teachers to the N.C. General Assembly has all eyes on the Republican primaries. Friends and family of former N.C. Gov. Jim Hunt paid their final respects. The City of Charlotte will begin collecting Christmas trees on Jan. 5. The Panthers can win the NFC South with a victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday.
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