FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — A new multi-million dollar information system is connecting child welfare agencies across all of North Carolina. State and local leaders say it's transforming the way ...

At what age can a child be left home alone in North Carolina? The only state law that addresses how old a child must be to stay home alone in North Carolina has to do with fire safety.

North Carolina has few rules on leaving kids home alone, but experts stress the importance of making sure your child is truly ready and knows how to stay safe. Here’s what to know North Carolina ...