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The National Conference of State Legislatures says 1 in every 3 American adults has a criminal record, making it difficult to obtain jobs, housing and at times higher education opportunities. But a North Carolina school is helping individuals who were involved in the justice system get a fresh start. 

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Expect another unseasonably warm afternoon today, with many areas seeing highs in the mid- to upper 80s.

Rain chances will be with us Friday and through the weekend as a cold front moves in and stalls. The front will keep the moisture locked in and provide the necessary lift for showers and thunderstorms each day.

A cooler, more seasonal air mass settles in by Sunday and sticks around early next week.

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Around North Carolina

1. After deadly Elizabeth City State shooting, students want better security

Anxiety is still high for students on campus in eastern North Carolina, says freshman Samiyah Woods, who was inside her dorm early Sunday when a shooting erupted that left one man dead.

2. New rule may let deputies hit the streets sooner, but under guidelines

The North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission voted to modify a rule that would allow deputies to start their duties for a yearlong probationary period before finishing basic training. If the change is approved, it would take effect this year.

2. First responders practice for train emergency

Norfolk Southern’s Safety Train rolled into Charlotte in April, providing classroom and field learning for firefighters and other responders.

Around The Nation

1. A closer look at Trump's FEMA Review Council

2. Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing manic moves through historic April

3. U.S., Ukraine sign economic deal after Trump presses Kyiv to pay for help repelling Russia

Editor's Pick - Preparing your vehicle for summer travel amid tariffs

With impending tariffs on imported auto parts, a North Carolina mechanic says you may want to get your car checked, or fixed, sooner rather than later.