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A foster care success story: How a loving support system rescued a young girl

One recent high school graduate has navigated the uncertainty of life with grace, going from foster care child to adopted daughter. “I am actually the first one to go into college,” Brielle Jno-Baptiste said. She entered the foster care system at the age of 10 after she and her two siblings were legally separated from their biological mother. Crystal Jno-Baptiste welcomed them into her life with open arms. 

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Around North Carolina

1. Report says Alamance-Burlington schools may have broken state law during mold cleanup

The Alamance-Burlington School System may have violated its own policies when entering a no-bid contract with a restoration company, according to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.

2. Students raise money to prevent veteran suicides

A group of high school boys ran 48 miles in 48 hours in an endeavour called the Goggins challenge to raise awareness of veterans' mental health. 

3. Cooper vetoes bill that would mandate more youths be tried in adult court

The measure, which cleared the state House and Senate with bipartisan support, would have ensured more young people accused of serious crimes be automatically tried in adult court, rather than the potential for some to remain in juvenile proceedings.

Around The Nation

1. 78 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace

2. An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening

3. U.K. royals unite on palace balcony, with Kate back at her first public event since cancer diagnosis

Editor's Pick - 'He's my everything': Dad gets a second chance after health scare

State Trooper Ethan Bradshaw always wanted to be a dad, but he almost missed the chance to see the birth of his son due to a medical scare. Now he urges all men to go to the doctor regularly and make appointments if something feels off. “It doesn't define us, but we have to stay on top of it so we're here for our loved ones and I can be the best father, the best husband, the best trooper, the best friend that I can be,” he said.