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3+ hour, 43+ min ago (135+ words) COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) " The search for a girl with autism who went missing in North Carolina has been called off after she was found safe Wednesday. According to the Columbus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), 15-year-old Jettie Edwards went missing after last being seen around 9 p.m. on Dec. 16. Officials said she was last seen wearing a pink sweatshirt, blue jeans and no shoes. Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers said crews searched for Edwards, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has joined.. The area she was believed to have gone missing in was searched on Wednesday with utility task vehicles, drones, helicopters and K-9s. Rogers said Edwards was eventually found hiding underneath a hay bale less than a mile from her home....

5+ hour, 55+ min ago (167+ words) DURHAM, N.C. (AP) " Jae Slack scored 32 points as North Carolina Central beat Mid-Atlantic Christian 96-62 on Wednesday night. Slack added 11 rebounds for the Eagles (4-9). Gage Lattimore added 18 ... Jae Slack scores 32, North Carolina Central beats Mid-Atlantic Christian 96-62 Slack added 11 rebounds for the Eagles (4-9). Gage Lattimore added 18 pointsand three steals. Khouri Carvey scored 13. Andre Bowles finished with 16 points to lead the Mustangs. Jayden Skinner and Elijah Dias both scored eight. Men's CBK AP Top 25: Arizona Still No. 1, Nebraska Ranked Highest Since 1991 College Basketball Rankings: Casey Jacobsen Has Michigan on Top, Iowa Out AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Jayhawks' Council, Longhorns' Booker Top 25 college athletes with highest NIL valuations Last Night in College Basketball: Winning Isn't Always Enough For Bubble Teams Final Four predictions: Keys for each team to win, players to watch, more Last Night in College Basketball: Upsets, Overtimes and a…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago (370+ words) When Bill Belichick wrapped up a miserable 4-8 debut in Chapel Hill, he didn't pretend it was anything else. The North Carolina football team has a ton of work to do, and fast. The offseason was already going to be about rebuilding credibility and talent, but the portal just took a real bite out of that plan. Hayes Fawcett reported that UNC EDGE Tyler Thompson plans to enter the transfer portal, per his agent via On3Sports. Thompson wasn't just another name on the depth chart. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound defender put up 26 tackles, seven sacks, eight tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles this season. He also earned an 85.0 PFF grade, the highest on the team, and finished fourth in the ACC in sacks. For a roster that struggled to stack positives, losing a player with that kind of production and grading is…...

19+ hour, 6+ min ago (103+ words) Raleigh police recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a suspect on New Bern Avenue early Wednesday morning. Raleigh police recovered a stolen car and arrested the person driving it on New Bern Avenue ... Raleigh police recover stolen car, arrest suspect on New Bern Avenue Raleigh police recovered a stolen car and arrested the person driving it on New Bern Avenue Wednesday morning. Raleigh police said the black sedan was stolen. Officers arrested the person driving it who is suspected of stealing the car. WRAL News is working to find out where the car was stolen from and what charges the suspect is facing....

20+ hour, 26+ min ago (50+ words) Health leaders say a child in western North Carolina died due to complications from the flu. The flu is severe this year. Here's how you can stay safe. Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is ... Health leaders say a child in western North Carolina died due to complications from the flu....

23+ hour, 4+ min ago (280+ words) Bill Belichick led the North Carolina Tar Heels to a 4-8 record, 2-6 in the ACC, in his first season as the head coach. It's a major disappointment, given that the Tar Heels were predicted to finish eighth in the conference by the ACC football media poll. Instead, they're one of just six ACC teams that failed to reach bowl eligibility. However, Belichick now enters a pivotal offseason that has brought several changes. That includes the firing of offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. The roster is another area in which North Carolina has seen movement. Eighteen Tar Heels players have already made plans to enter the transfer portal when it officially opens on Jan 2. The latest in that group came on Wednesday. Rivals' Hayes Fawcett reported that EDGE Tyler Thompson is set to enter the transfer portal. Out of high school in 2023, Thompson…...

1+ day, 13+ min ago (142+ words) An early morning fire in southeast Raleigh left four people unharmed but caused damage to their garage. WRAL News is working to find out what caused the fire. Fire destroys garage at southeast Raleigh home Crews battled a fire at a house on Shepherd Valley Street in southeast Raleigh early Wednesday morning. The Raleigh Fire division chief on the scene told WRAL News crews responded to a two-story house fire on Shepherd Valley Street around 1:10 a.m. Wednesday. Two children and two adults were inside. He said they were able to get out without any injuries. The division chief told WRAL News the fire damaged the garage. It did not damage the rest of the home. The American Red Cross is helping them. Raleigh Fire said the freezing temperatures did not impact their ability to put out the fire....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (896+ words) With the city's'population recently surpassing 500,000, there is a growing demand for social spots, and Raleigh delivers with a wide variety of bars, clubs and entertainment options. From energetic dance floors to laid-back pubs, the city caters to every taste and style. If'you're looking for craft cocktails, live music or themed nights, there are numerous venues to explore. The mix of historic neighborhoods and modern developments means that Raleigh nightclubs and bars are never far apart, making it easy to plan a full evening out. This guide will highlight the top destinations and experiences, giving you a clear picture of the best spots to enjoy'nightlife Raleigh. Raleigh offers a'lively and diverse nightlife'that suits many tastes. From energetic dance clubs to relaxed lounges, the city provides options for both casual nights out and full evening experiences. With a growing population and vibrant…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (399+ words) North Carolina's fast start to the 2025 college basketball season has quietly shifted expectations in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels are 10-1 through their first 11 games, a stretch that includes quality wins and steady growth, all while playing without one of their most trusted perimeter defenders. That absence could soon be ending. Momentum continues to build around Seth Trimble's potential return as early as Saturday's neutral-site matchup against Ohio State in Atlanta. National college basketball insider Jeff Goodman added fuel to the speculation while discussing UNC's situation. "All signs point to Seth Trimble playing this Saturday against Ohio State. Everything is trending towards that way," Goodman said on his The Field of 68 podcast. Trimble has been sidelined since early November after suffering a broken left forearm in a weight-room accident shortly after North Carolina's statement win over then-No. 19 Kansas. Despite missing nine…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (235+ words) A federal judge sentenced a Raleigh man to 50 years in federal prison for leading a large-scale drug trafficking organization. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina said Akeem Evans led the organization responsible for distributing cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl and other drugs throughout the Raleigh area. Earlier this year, a federal jury convicted Evans, 36, of multiple counts of conspiracy, possession and intent to distribute illegal drugs. "The sentencing of Akeem Evans brings closure to a deeply disturbing case," Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce said. "We are pleased that justice has been served and that those who distribute deadly substances into our community are being held accountable." The U.S. Attorney's Office said Evans exploited personal relationships to help sell drugs. The office said he convinced his former childhood football coach to transport kilogram quantities of cocaine into the Raleigh…...