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North Carolina’s backlogged autopsies delaying justice, prosecutors say

April 14, 2026 // by Sarah Olson

North Carolina’s backlogged autopsies delaying justice, prosecutors sayRead More

North Carolina hemp users face challenges as federal ban is set to limit THC products

November 15, 2025 // by Sarah Olson

North Carolina hemp users face challenges as federal ban is set to limit THC productsRead More

‘Knife, rope and the intent to kill:’ Wake County woman sues Verizon for giving contact information to alleged stalker

August 22, 2024 // by Sarah Olson

‘Knife, rope and the intent to kill:’ Wake County woman sues Verizon for giving contact information to alleged stalkerRead More

Hasson Bacote trial continues Tuesday, experts testify that race played a role in his conviction

March 5, 2024 // by Sarah Olson

Hasson Bacote trial continues Tuesday, experts testify that race played a role in his convictionRead More

Wake County judge blocks Flock safety from installing more license plate readers

November 9, 2023 // by Sarah Olson

Wake County judge blocks Flock safety from installing more license plate readersRead More

Myrtle Beach police first in country to receive contactless fingerprint system

June 19, 2023 // by Sarah Olson

Myrtle Beach police first in country to receive contactless fingerprint systemRead More

NC bill would allow police to track phones without warrant

April 26, 2023 // by Sarah Olson

NC bill would allow police to track phones without warrantRead More

Renovation at State Crime Lab in Raleigh expected to bring courts more efficient results

April 19, 2023 // by Sarah Olson

Renovation at State Crime Lab in Raleigh expected to bring courts more efficient resultsRead More

License plate reading cameras help Raleigh police make 41 arrests in 6 months

February 3, 2023 // by Sarah Olson

License plate reading cameras help Raleigh police make 41 arrests in 6 monthsRead More

‘Saving lives:’ Wake secures $1.5 million to build new DNA lab, emergency operations center

March 22, 2022 // by Sarah Olson

‘Saving lives:’ Wake secures $1.5 million to build new DNA lab, emergency operations centerRead More

License plate cameras help Garner police solve crimes

March 7, 2022 // by Sarah Olson

License plate cameras help Garner police solve crimesRead More

Wrongfully convicted Wilson man dies months after receiving pardon of innocence

January 26, 2022 // by Sarah Olson

Wrongfully convicted Wilson man dies months after receiving pardon of innocenceRead More

Autopsy: Severe brain trauma in ex-NFL player who shot 6

December 14, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Autopsy: Severe brain trauma in ex-NFL player who shot 6Read More

NC man was exonerated of one murder, but court says DNA evidence can be used against him in second one

April 20, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

NC man was exonerated of one murder, but court says DNA evidence can be used against him in second oneRead More

Durham police make arrests on years-long cold cases by working through backlog of rape kits

April 13, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Durham police make arrests on years-long cold cases by working through backlog of rape kitsRead More