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ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina have arrested a woman who they say vandalized a cemetery.

MACON COUNTY, NC - Macon County Public Health officials confirmed an outbreak of meningitis after two people died in the last three weeks.

Tuesday the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department announced at a press conference they will not honor ICE detainees.

NC (NPR) North Carolina's 9th Congressional District will have a new election. Through the testimony I've listened to over the past three days I believe a new election should be called. It's become clear to me that the public's confidence in the 9th District seat general election has been undermined to an extent that a new election is warranted," said Harris.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina health officials say 13 people died from the flu in the state last week, raising the death toll for the season to 68. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services also reported Thursday that three additional deaths in previous weeks have been attributed to the flu.

Hickory Police reached out to the public via Face Book to identify the suspects posted in a security camera video.

Raleigh -- Feb 15, 2019 Press Release NCDPS : The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named LaDonna Browning as the new Region Director for the Western Region with an office in Valdese.

CONCORD, N.C.- Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the death of NASCAR artist Sam Bass: “Renee and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend and legendary artist,

The mayor of Asheville along with six other North Carolina maors signed a statement against ICE raids. During the past week, more than 230 people have been arrested across North Carolina during surprise raids by

Asheville -- (Feb 5, 2019) Visitor Restrictions Now in Place. There has been an increase in reported influenza-like illnesses throughout North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Public Health Division,

Hoke County Animal Shelter -- In Need of Foster Care and Adoptions. MASS SURRENDER! We need rescue help! They are also up for adoption. Please come in During business hours to do a walk-through and meet

Blowing Rock, NC --  A charlotte man was hiking on Saturday and reproted missing after not returning home. He was rescued Sunday. Details below are from the Watauga County Rescue Squad Facebook.

Canton, NC -- Canton Middle School Bomb Threat was not a credible threat. Below was posted on Haywood County Schools website.

Canton, NC -- Canton Middle School was evacutated this morning after there was a bomb threat.