A Catawba College-YouGov survey of 1,000 North Carolinians showed a broad bipartisan consensus for celebrating the Declaration of Independence. Differences emerged over the question of how closely the U.S. is living up to the principles expressed in the nation's founding document.

Forecasters say highs could top 100 degrees starting Wednesday and may reach 105 on July 4 — a record for the Greensboro area.

Forsyth County Department of Social Services officials say there's a shortage of licensed foster homes. They've had to rely heavily on private agencies, often placing children outside of the county.

Inmates seized control of parts of a regional jail in eastern North Carolina on Monday after overpowering correctional staff, authorities said.