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Suspect driver charged in connection of hit-and-run school bus crash in Johnston County

A Johnston County school bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol.

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Trespasser shot, killed after encounter with homeowner in Moore County, officials say

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MICHAEL GRYNBAUM: Hope Hicks reluctantly confronts man she 'totally understands' in court

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Israel briefs US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation

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Tropical forecast, 2024 hurricane season

How many hurricanes in 2024? La Niña could mean active season in the Atlantic

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Two years after 20-year-old Michael Jordan was killed by a stray bullet, no one has been found responsible.

20-year-old killed by stray bullet at Raleigh hotel: up to $5,000 reward offered

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Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details

Education

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

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They ran, walked, cried and celebrated Saturday at the annual Race for the Cure.

Race for the Cure is annual community celebration of advances in breast cancer detection, care

Komen for the Cure

Cameron Barnstormer Murals: Antique tobacco barns in rural NC with murals from decades ago.

Down the Carolina backroads: Abandoned tobacco barns hold secrets from decades ago

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From Category 1 to hurricane Category 5 - Here's what you need to know about the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale

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Weekend best bets: Star Wars, Ham & Yam Festival and strawberries

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May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

Walmart ground beef recall: Ground beef and patties may contain E. coli

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Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal

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Person dead after shots fired in Fayetteville

Cumberland County motorcycle accident leaves rider seriously injured

Fuquay-Varina Police Officer delivers doordash order after arrest

Multiple cars broken into at three parks in Orange County

Gold Star marker at Freedom Memorial Park honors families of fallen heroes

Nation/World

President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michelle Yeoh, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2024. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Biden Honors Prominent Democrats With Presidential Medal of Freedom

Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and evacuation orders

I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says

Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student

US employers scaled back hiring in April. How that could let the Fed cut interest rates

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pictured here on August 16, said on Tuesday said the newly named interim speaker, GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry, has ordered her to vacate her office in the Capitol building. (Evan Vucci/AP)

Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

NC Capitol

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 2

NC lawmakers consider bill targeting antisemitism

As NC lawmakers consider antisemitism bill, critics worry about free speech

North Carolina Senate OKs $500 million for private school vouchers, student accounts

NC legislature to keep itself exempt from public records laws, top Senators indicate

Explore on the water: How, where to kayak in Raleigh

Calling all unicorn fans! Get ready for a magical escape to Unicorn World, an event galloping to the Raleigh Convention Center on May 4th and 5th. (Handout photo)

Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

Foodie News: Berkeley Cafe and La Terrazza open in downtown Raleigh

Bicentennial Plaza in Downtown Raleigh is home to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and the NC Museum of History;
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Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

75+ things to do in May

Dueling Dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum

Education

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

'Not proud of UNC:' Protesters march through campus, stopping traffic and interrupting student activities

Pro-Palestinian protesters march around UNC on Friday

Wake Forest University police investigating vandalism after antisemitic language found spray painted on sidewalks

Another possible protest Friday, barricades installed on UNC campus

Barricades installed, campus Y closed at UNC

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In Depth with Dan: Examining the American flag's role in Tuesday's pro-Palestinian protest at UNC

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

How marijuana reclassification could affect North Carolinians

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

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Carolina Hurricanes' Dmitry Orlov (7) is congratulated for his goal against the New York Islanders during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Canes, Rangers start 2nd round series Sunday at 4 in NYC

Courage look to bounce back with game in NJ Saturday

Extra Effort: Green Level's Kat Geiser always "right there" for her teammates

NC lawmakers seek to force UNC, NC State to play football, basketball vs. in-state schools

Gerber: History says lower your expectations for this Panthers draft class

HighSchoolOT

Eight runs in the seventh inning helped Alexander Central come from behind and hand South Caldwell its first loss on May 3, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)

No. 14 Alexander Central softball stuns No. 1 South Caldwell to claim conference tournament title

Butler hires former Chambers state champion coach Glenwood Ferebee

Girls Lacrosse: Playoff predictions, top players, team favorites, upset alerts

Boys Lacrosse: Playoff predictions, top players, team favorites, upset alerts

Hillside LB Isaiah Deloatch is the 5th Rutgers commit from N.C. in 11 months

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Millions of American in recovery from substance use disorder, data shows

Kara Hume survived breast cancer but needs regular MRI exams. (Family photo)

Advocates call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass bill to ease financial burden of cancer imaging tests

2012 document shows call for testing inside NC State's Poe Hall

NC immigrant groups rally against ICE bill

Families who lost loved ones to opioids gathered Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to urge North Carolina lawmakers to require all schools to carry naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

Families of fentanyl victims push NC lawmakers for change

Gov. Roy Cooper vistis Wake STEM Early College High School to discuss careers in offshore wind

Family

A pregnant goat named Beverly at the Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary has taken social media by storm with her heartwarming journey to motherhood.

TikTok goes Ga-Ga for Fuquay-Varina mom-to-be goat Beverly

NC toddler greets Target customers

The Cod-tastrophe forces a mom to step up

Lena's son will be a big brother

Marbles Kids Museum reopens On the Farm exhibit

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National Nurses Week 2024 restaurant deals and freebies

Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 deals & freebies

List of top grocery deals valid May 1-7

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Brielle Kearney's first passion was gymnastics, but she broke both wrists in a fall, causing her to choose another path.

11-year-old piano prodigy will play at Carnegie Hall

Good news: Police answer 911 call with birthday surprise

9-year-old saves parents from Oklahoma tornado

ENC bird park founder receives the highest honor UK can give

11-year-old hosts 2nd annual youth mental health rally as NC's top health official speaks

Offbeat

This photo provided by Transportation Security Administration shows a bag detected by TSA agents that contained snakes hidden in a passenger’s pants at a checkpoint at the Miami International Airport on Friday, April 26, 2024. TSA said the snakes were turned over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (Transportation Security Administration via AP)

Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants

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Massachusetts woman wins $1 million lottery twice in 10 weeks

A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say

Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing

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Walmart ground beef recall: Ground beef and patties may contain E. coli

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to recalled walnuts

Investigations

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal

Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

WRAL TechWire

North Carolina's capital city is the fifth best job market in the United States, a new national study shows, and a lot more growth could be coming its way based on what leaders at Wake County Economic Development are seeing. Triangle thought leaders and economists weigh in on the study's findings and possible impact on recruiting efforts.

Steve Rao: Triangle innovators make ours smart cities, let's expand that vision to state

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Durham-based tech entrepreneur Austin Armstrong on AI for business and raising seed funds

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David Gardner: The right partner can be key to startup success

Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

Business

Triad commercial real estate: by the numbers

Can 'not Charlotte' recipe revive Triad economy?

Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached

Stocks close higher after softer-than-expected jobs report fuels hopes of an earlier rate cut

Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback news

Tar Heel Traveler

The Ham and Yam Festival is this weekend in Smithfield, and the Carolina Packers plan to be there. The company, founded in the 1930s, is known for its red Bright Leaf hot dogs.

Tar Heel Traveler: Carolina Packers gear up for The Ham and Yam Festival

Tar Heel Traveler: May Day

Tar Heel Traveler: Mountains to Sea Trail

Tar Heel Traveler: Wake Forest Garden Club celebrates its 100th anniversary

Hometown Carolina

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds

Plans take shape for 23 new park projects in the city of Raleigh

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single

Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

CBC Opinion

JOHN RAILEY: Murder in Manteo - seeking justice for Stacey Stanton

Editorial: Profiles in capitulation

Editorial: Legislators - Take care of business and pass Gov. Cooper's budget

Editorial: How steep a toll will Ukraine pay for needless delay in U.S. aid?

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