London Powers’ mother said she was experiencing domestic violence. So Powers, a rising senior at N.C. Central University, sought to leave her relationship, a time that experts say can be the most ...

Do you have a partner who gives just enough to get by? A therapist dishes on the signs, if the relationship can survive, and knowing when to leave.

Domestic violence homicide rates in NC rose to 90 cases in 2024, highest in a six-year period. The most dangerous period in an abusive relationship is when a survivor tires to leave. Advocates urge ...