The Wake County District Attorney Monday said police were justified in their use of force in an arrest that sent one man to the hospital. Officer M.L. Berg fired 18 rounds at about 10:50 p.m. on Feb. 10 while officers were responding to a call of shots fired in the 300 block of Rock Quarry Road near Vardaman Street, according to a five-day report of the incident. The report states Berg shot a man named Ranses Vargas, who investigators said shot and injured two women in an apparent domestic dispute before police arrived.

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North Carolina drivers who forget to pay their toll-road bills could soon see heftier late fees, and officials want access to more driver information to hunt down those in arrears. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is asking state lawmakers for several legal changes this year as the 2024 legislative session kicks off, including a 50% increase in processing fees that get tacked onto unpaid toll bills

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The Raleigh City Council has launched a $5 million pilot program to move people out of camps and into permanent housing.

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The beloved free sugar cookies available for children at Harris Teeter are making a return.



Do you remember getting free sugar cookies at Harris Teeter as a child? I do!

The cookies disappeared for years, but Harris Teeter just announced the beloved free sugar cookies are making a return. They can be found in clear boxes at displays near the bakery and deli area of all Harris Teeter stores.

A Harris Teeter spokesperson said the cookies were removed from grocery stores out of caution during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We are so excited to bring them back for children and children at heart to enjoy for years to come," the spokesperson said.

In a news release Harris Teeter's mascot, Harry the Happy Dragon, made the announcement official.

"I’ve been reading your letters asking me to bring back my favorite cookies,” said Harry the Happy Dragon. “Well, I’ve heard you! After making more than a little mess in my kitchen, I’m thrilled to introduce a whole new group of shoppers in training to these sweet treats. I hope to see you at a Harris Teeter store soon!”

Free sugar cookies return to Harris Teeter stores 

I remember shyly grabbing a cookie with my younger sister when I was a teenager, wondering if I was too old, but that's the last time I had one. Now I have a daughter of my own who can try a cookie!

I look forward to taking a bite -- and unless the recipe has changed, I am hoping the taste will deliver a dose of nostalgia!

Jessica Patrick

Dose of nostalgia: Free sugar cookies for kids return to Harris Teeter stores 

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The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to move $2.3 million from diversity and inclusion programs to public safety.

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The Carolina Hurricanes are ready to bring the fight in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Rangers.

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation is asking state lawmakers for a number of legal changes, including access to drivers' phone numbers and a 50% increase to processing fees on unpaid toll bills.

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NBA teams were told Monday that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.