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Johnston County deputies said a man shot and killed his wife at their home on Monday.

'I just shot my wife': 81-year-old man charged with murder called 911 from Johnston County home

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81-year-old man charged with wife's murder in Johnston County

Warrant: 'Wicked' street gang is responsible for firing hundreds of shots into Raleigh homes

Shadow Glen Drive home riddled with bullet holes

North Carolina men's basketball coach Hubert Davis signs extension

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Spring fever and 70s: A taste of spring arrives less than a week after a snowstorm

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Wake County deputy turns two chairs on NBC's 'The Voice' Monday night

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Lawmakers to discuss new policy banning cellphones in NC schools Tuesday

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WASHINGTON (AP) â More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to âdismantle critical public services.â

Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

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House Bill 11 would exempt all tips or overtime from state income taxes. It would also exempt bonuses from being taxed, up to a maximum of $2,500.

NC lawmakers push to copy Trump's 'no tax on tips' proposal, with details still unclear

Donald Trump to speak at Asheville rally

As egg prices continue to soar, several restaurants and chains have started implementing surcharges for eggs. Biscuitville is the latest to hop on board.

Biscuitville joins list of chains adding surcharge for eggs

Eggs, egg prices, bird flu, inflation, grocery prices, groceries

Jim Tanner, a 1990 graduate of UNC, founded Tandem Sports + Entertainment. He has represented a host of NBA players.

UNC hires alum, NBA agent as first men's basketball general manager

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50-year-old Clinton "Clint" Bonnell was last seen in the Gray's Creek area on Monday, Jan. 27, at 5:45 p.m., according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.

Family offers $25,000 reward for help finding Fayetteville Green Beret missing for nearly a month

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According to Novant Health, three team members were on the helicopter at the time of the crash and are being transported to the hospital for evaluation.

Medical helicopter crashes near Wilmington, three people sent to the hospital

Medical helicopter crashes near Wilmington

Eight months after a devastating sewage flood, 81-year-old Katherine Little remains unable to return to her home, facing over $63,000 in damages. The flood, attributed to a sewer backup, has sparked a blame game between Little and the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA).


Soaked with sewage: Homeowner left with big bill after sewer backup into home

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Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 --I cannot recall a moment in which a president broke free of the bounds of law and morality so quickly and comprehensively. Trump has endorsed Russian propaganda, switched sides in the Ukraine war, threatened our closest allies, attacked the constitutional order and begun imposing a two-tiered system of justice.

DAVID FRENCH: Trump has one idea

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Three American women were found dead over the weekend in a beach resort in Belize, police said Monday, and officials were investigating the deaths as possible drug overdoses.

3 American women found dead in a Belize hotel may have overdosed on drugs, police say

Belize Turns to Its Coral Reef to Escape Debt Trap

Funding cuts threaten scientific progress, warns UNC biologist Catherine Lohmann. Her research on sea turtles' magnetic navigation highlights the urgent need for continued investment in science.


Funding cuts threaten scientific innovation: 'We may never recover'

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Discover over 70 exciting events happening in the Raleigh area this March, from film festivals and comedy shows to cultural celebrations and family-friendly activities.


70+ events to check out this March in NC

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A Vance County deputy fatally shot Johnny Mayfield after Mayfield repeatedly threatened the deputy with a broken glass bottle and lunged at him, according to Sheriff Curtis Brame. Mayfield had outstanding warrants and a history of violent offenses.

'I'm going to kill you': Man lunged at NC deputy with bottle before deadly shooting, sheriff says

A Vance County deputy shot and killed a man Saturday in Henderson.

This week, get news on a new diner coming to the Smoky Hollow development in downtown Raleigh, a new restaurant inside Morgan Street Food Hall and more!


Foodie News: New diner opens in downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow

Midwood Smokehouse near downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow development

The Scotland Neck Police Department is warning people about a pack of dogs that has been on the loose and terrorizing people and pets in town for several weeks.


Keep an eye out: Pack of wild dogs terrorizing pets in Scotland Neck

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In a heartfelt interview with NBC News, the parents of professional golfer and Raleigh native Grayson Murray, who tragically took his life at the age of 30, share their son's struggles with mental health and addiction.

Raleigh golfer Grayson Murray's parents share his mental health struggles

Grayson Murray's parents share his mental health struggles

The bill would direct members of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's cabinet -- including the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and the Secretary of the Department of Adult Correction -- to enter cooperation agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency by Aug. 1.

NC Republicans want to require agencies under Stein to work with immigration officials

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Robert Hunter, a deputy with the Wake County Sheriff's Office, talks with WRAL reporter Brett Knese about his performance on NBC's "The Voice."

'Flood of gratitude': Wake deputy shines on 'The Voice' 

Robert Hunter, a deputy with the Wake County Sheriff's Office

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Backyard chicken businesses surge amid egg shortage 

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TikTok helps diagnose rickets disease in child

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Fort Bragg conducting 'prescribed burn' in Hoke, Harnett counties Tuesday

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Ask the Meteorologist: Was our recent stretch of cold, snow due to the "polar vortex?"

Car crashes off of bridge in Raleigh

NC State graduate one of many scientists hit by federal workforce cuts

Aging infrastructure, PFAS contamination drive $265 million in NC water projects

Delta flight returns to Atlanta airport because of possible smoke in the cockpit

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Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk's DOGE are expected to produce no savings

Trump says Canada and Mexico tariffs are 'going forward' with more import taxes to come

Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction and death sentence

Weekend best bets: Mardi Gras, Bull City Food and Beer Experience

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Raleigh skyline from Boylan Street. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Martin Short & Steve Martin's sold-out Saturday show in Durham rescheduled for October

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Fact check: Mace says people 'either have XX or XY chromosomes'

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Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?

NC State grad one of many scientists hit by federal workforce cuts

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Former U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn is more than 6 months late on fine payment, FEC says

NC lawmakers advancing bill to raise unemployment benefits an extra $100 per week

Statewide wins, Harris' loss, and getting off the mat: NC Dem chair talks first term, new priorities

Wake school board to discuss remote learning policy Tuesday

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Wake County school board to discuss remote learning policies

Thoughts on NC schools? Superintendent schedules public forums across the state

Wake school board to discuss remote learning policies after third winter storm of the season

Durham County delays: Large employers haven't had fire inspections in years

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Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide

Raleigh woman discovers grandmother was a slave, wants to clear inaccuracies with her story

DOT prioritizes key routes as 400 trucks tackle winter road conditions across multiple counties

Snow days or remote learning? Parents see benefits, shortcomings of both

WRAL to air two Hurricanes games in final stretch of season

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RJ Davis, Seth Trimble lead North Carolina to 96-85 victory over Florida State

NC State football player, seeking to play another year, sues NCAA in latest eligibility challenge

Men's basketball: Duke moves to No. 2 behind Auburn; preseason No. 1 Kansas out of Top 25

Women's basketball: UNC up to No. 8, NC State climbs to No. 9 after dramatic win against Notre Dame

Antonio Watson returns to Knightdale High, leads alma mater back to glory days 

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T.C. Roberson starts the year off No. 1 in HSOT statewide baseball rankings

South Caldwell leads HSOT statewide preseason softball rankings

Surprise! Davie County repeats 4A wrestling tournament championship in unlikely fashion

A simple, noninvasive calcium score test can help detect heart disease early, especially for those without symptoms.


CT for calcium another way to understand cardiac risk

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North Carolina faces mounting expenses from a third winter storm. It comes as state lawmakers debate how much to allocate to Hurricane Helene recovery.

Winter storm costs pile up as NC grapples with Helene recovery

Before 2025, North Carolina's last snow accumulation came on Jan. 29, 2022. 

Expensive, busy year for NC weather response efforts

Raleigh's winters are warming, with snowfall down 36% in 30 years. Despite recent storms, fewer cold nights and more mixed precipitation signal a shift toward shorter, milder winters.

Raleigh's winters are warming: How climate change is altering NC's winter storms

More mixed mess, less snow: How climate change is altering NC's winter storms

The Triangle's last measurable snowfall was on Jan. 29, 2022.

When 5 On Your Side asked how much an Avery County couple got from their home insurance provider, they answered, "Zero. They hadn't looked at the property, nothing, they just made that decision."

Insurance denials complicate western NC recovery after Helene

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5 On Your Side investigates the cost of flood insurance

Restaurant Ratings: Wang's Kitchen, KFC and Ruby Tuesday

Flood insurance not an option for many homeowners left paying for Helene damage

Scammers exploiting chaos caused by Helene

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Durham County years behind in fire inspections of large employers

After WRAL documentary exposes failures in foster care, NC lawmakers promise change

North Carolina lawmakers push for child welfare reform after WRAL documentary 

'Happens in seconds:' FBI warns of rise in 'sextortion' targeting kids as young as seven

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Donald Thompson: Five red flags that your workplace lacks psychological safety

Grace Ueng: Six strategies to take back your time

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone

Microsoft says it has created a new state of matter to power quantum computers

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Denny's reportedly adds egg surcharge amid rising prices and bird flu shortages

Fabric and craft retailer Joann to go out of business and close all of its stores

Elizabeth Holmes fails to overturn her Theranos fraud conviction

New round of Apple expansion investments could put RTP site back in play

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