Pastor William Barber and two other people were arrested by Capitol Police on Tuesday.

The state fell 5 places in the latest annual report from the National Education Association.

State Auditor Dave Bolieck, a Republican, asked for the changes. It would let him fire or discipline any employees hired after July first at his discretion. That could include dozens of potential employees who would be part of a proposed state government efficiency effort.

North Carolina hasn't had any executions since 2006 due to legal challenges, and lethal injection is the only legal method here.

The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act would require sheriffs to keep undocumented inmates 48 hours past their release date and notify ICE two hours before an inmate is released.

Rip currents have caused nearly 200 deaths along the Carolina coast since 2000, and they are the number one cause of weather-related deaths in eastern North Carolina.

The major dispute has arisen over a document that the Department of Justice claims is privileged.

County officials said ATF assistance is standard protocol for fires involving churches or religious-affiliated facilities.

I-40 East is closed to all traffic near Exit 355. Officials with the North Carolina Department of Transportation said the tanker fire damaged the asphalt, and a crew is expected to begin repairs Wednesday morning.

The Black Swamp Fire is 40 percent contained. It remains completely within National Forest System land, and officials said the cause is still under investigation.