Columbia Public Schools' elementary counselors are hosting forums this month to allow parents to preview sexual abuse prevention materials that will be shown to children this school year. The viewings, for parents only, will be held at 6:30 p.m.

By Anne Blythe, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Feb. 23--DURHAM -- As part of a plan to stop Durham County jail doors from revolving as quickly for violent-crime suspects, court officials will make it more costly for them to get out from behind bars while awaiting trial on some offenses.

By Michael A. Bell, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss. Oct. 20--GULFPORT -- The candidates for Harrison County attorney and district attorney presented their platforms at a luncheon Friday at the Great Southern Club.

The former Duke University men's lacrosse coach who resigned earlier this year amid allegations that three of his players raped a stripper has sued the university.

Three former Duke lacrosse players falsely accused of rape filed a federal lawsuit Friday against disgraced prosecutor Mike Nifong, the city of Durham and the police detectives who handled the investigation.