North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

Hurricane Season in NC

According to a recent Edmunds used vehicle report, demand for used cars is dropping and so are their values as the new-car market rebounds from pandemic-induced shortages. T 

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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A Wadesboro man is facing human trafficking and child sex crime charges.

<b>CHARLOTTE, N.C.</b> — A Wadesboro man is facing human trafficking and child sex crime charges.

The Anson County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that 30-year-old Jamoszio Burch was arrested on Thursday, March 14. He was charged with one count of human trafficking a child and two counts of taking indecent liberties with children.

Burch was booked into the jail under a $250,000 secured bond.

The sheriff's office said it is working jointly with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and that the case is still being investigated. Additional charges are anticipated.

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Ex-basketball coach accused of child trafficking, sex crimes, Anson County deputies say

Ex-basketball coach accused of child trafficking 

"How could you just abandon somebody like that knowing good and well that I was not in the right spot?" Kamille Richardson asked.

Blind woman stranded in Raleigh after Uber driver drops her off at wrong location

Uber driver leaves blind passenger abandoned more than a mile away from destination

According to Highway Patrol, the crash was the result of a chase that started in Harnett County and ended on North Bragg Boulevard and Mckenzie Road in Spring Lake.

Troopers: 150-mph chase caused crash in Cumberland County, driver at large

Crash scene in Cumberland County

Showers will be likely throughout the day Tuesday with a few thunderstorms mixed in.

Tuesday brings off-and-on showers all day, Level 1 risk for severe storms south of Triangle⛈️

Unsettled weather returns, Tuesday, May 14, through Wednesday, May 15

According to the Danville Police Department, officers received a tip of prior animal abuse at a pet grooming store on Hairston Street in Danville. In the complaint, a video showed the employee, identified as 22-year-old Cassidy Gill, striking a dog in January and February. The video in the complaint was shared with other social media accounts, including PETA.

Roxboro woman filmed hitting dogs arrested, charged with animal cruelty in Virginia

Photo of woman accused of animal cruelty at pet grooming salon

NEW YORK (AP) -- Trailing by a goal with 20 minutes to go and their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes weren't discouraged. They knew they could turn the game around.

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination

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Durham County commissioners are presenting their proposed budget for the county for the 2025 fiscal year.

Durham County commissioners present budget proposal for 2025 fiscal year

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees also set a $134.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.

UNC trustees critical of Cunningham, to review athletic department amid budget concerns

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DENVER (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored twice on the eve of his 21st birthday as the Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination Monday night with a 5-1 win in Game 4 that came hours after Avalanche standout Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months.

Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4

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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.