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A tractor-trailer fire on Monday closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 87 for several hours in Wake County.



I-87 reopens in Wake County after tractor-trailer fire, thick smoke stops drivers

THE CAMPAIGN RUNS THROUGH SUNDAY. NOW BACK TO THE BREAKING NEWS OFF THE TOP. I 7 WAS A MESS THIS MORNING. YOU COULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT IN AND POSSIBLY TODAY A CRASH INVOLVING 2 TRACTOR TRAILERS. DESTINY PATTERSON IS THERE ON THAT SCENE. THE CLEANUP EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY. THE ROAD JUST REOPENED MINUTES AGO. DESTINY. TELL US WHAT HAPPENED THERE. >> WELL, AS YOU JUST MENTIONED, FOR THE LAST SEVERAL HOURS, THIS STRETCH OF I-87 SOUTH WAS SHUT DOWN AND FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE'RE NOW STARTING TO SEE THAT TRAFFIC. WELL, VERY NICELY THROUGH THIS AREA. IF YOU TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO THAT WE SHOT HERE ON THE GROUND, YOU CAN SEE HOW THE FRONT OF THAT TRACTOR TRAILER WAS COMPLETELY CHARRED AND IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS ALMOST GONE FROM THAT CRASH. STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TELLS US THAT THAT CRASH HAPPENED AT ABOUT 7.30, THIS MORNING WHEN ONE OF THOSE TRACTOR TRAILERS FAILED TO REDUCE SPEED. IN OTHER WORDS, HE DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. IT'S NOT CLEAR WHY HE NEEDED TO DO SO, THOUGH. WE'RE STILL WORKING TO GET THOSE SPECIFICS AROUND THAT CRASH. ONE WOMAN SAYS THAT SHE WAS DRIVING BY THE AREA AND DURING THAT CRASH AND THERE WAS ACTUALLY A FIRE, A FIERY CRASH IN SEE COULD SEE THE SMOKE FROM MILES AWAY >> SMOKE WAS SO SICK. >> YOU COULDN'T YOU SEE IN FRONT OF YOU AT ALL. IT WAS JUST FILL IN THE CARS UP AND IT WAS A GREASY KIND OF A THICK SMOKE IN THE AIR AND THERE WAS NO VISIBILITY ON EITHER SIDE, THE RIGHT ON TIME. >> NOW, AS WE TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO, YOU CAN SEE THE DAMAGE TO THAT TRACTOR TRAILER UP CLOSE. AND THEN YOU CAN SEE HOW HARD IT WAS. THE WOMAN THAT I WAS SPEAKING TO USE SAID THAT SHE STILL TRYING TO GET THAT SMOKE SMELL OUT OF HER CAR, EVEN AT THIS HOUR. AND NOW WE ARE WORKING WITH STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TO FIGURE OUT WHAT KIND OF LOW THAT TRACTOR TRAILER WAS CARRYING. BUT AGAIN, THIS IS GOOD. WELCOME NEWS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE TRAVELING THROUGH THIS AREA. THIS STRETCH IS NOW REOPENED AND THERE WERE NO SERIOUS INJURIES IN THIS CRASH. THAT IS ANOTHER BIT OF GOOD NEWS. THE DRIVER OF THAT TRACTOR TRAILER IS OUT OF THE

Fiery crash blocks I-87 in Wake County for hours

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A South Carolina town's entire police force has resigned

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NC State possibly renaming Carter-Finley Stadium

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte's airport, one of the nation's busiest, went on strike Monday during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to demand higher wages.

Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week

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Fans without cable or streaming services can watch the Carolina Hurricanes play the Dallas Stars for free, over the air Monday night.



Hockey for the Holidays: Canes and Dallas Stars matchup airing on FOX 50

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Four central North Carolina organizations will perform in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

NC performers ready to shine at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC

Four central North Carolina organizations will perform in Thursday's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

A record-breaking number of more than two million North Carolinians are expected to travel this Thanksgiving, as reported by AAA.

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Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 -- If you want to see women flying high, dominating the landscape and unmasking a fake wizard, see "Wicked."

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It's recently become a weather buzzword, but is there any validity to the term, 'bomb cyclone?'

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A white Florida woman who fatally shot a Black neighbor through her front door during an ongoing dispute over the neighbor's boisterous children faces sentencing Monday for her manslaughter conviction.

Woman who fatally shot Black neighbor through door faces manslaughter sentence in Florida

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Ten yards into a scramble, Patrick Mahomes could have easily slid for a first down or simply ducked out of bounds and moved on to the next play.

Instead, the three-time Super Bowl MVP cut back inside and raced another 23 yards up the field, helping to set up Spencer Schrader's 31-yard field goal as time expired as the Chiefs held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on Sunday.

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goal

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After more than a decade of court battles and legislative jousting over voting rules, North Carolina this month held its first general election under its new voter ID law.

The surprising impact of North Carolina's new voter ID law

The Surprising Impact of North Carolina's New Voter ID Law

The proposed $1-billion development around Raleigh's Lenovo Center and other public and private investments may finally make good on the surrounding area's potential.

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Carolina Hurricanes left wing Juha Jaaska (54) celebrates his goal during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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The games on Monday and Friday will be simulcast on broadcast television.

Carolina Hurricanes games during Thanksgiving week to air on FOX 50, WRAL

Two Carolina Hurricanes games will - Tuesday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 29 - will be simulcast on broadcast television.

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving? Check out the list of store hours updated for 2024 in case you need to do some last minute shopping.



What's open and closed on Thanksgiving? Grocery and retail hours for 2024

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Discover over 75 exciting events happening across North Carolina this December, perfect for family outings and holiday cheer.


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From "It's a Wonderful Life" to the Grinch, we have your list of when to catch your holiday favorites on TV!


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Wild weather from coast to coast is causing headaches for travelers ahead of the busiest travel week of the year


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Truck crashes as Florida police make chaotic arrest

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Hardimont Road in Raleigh closed Monday for sewer repairs

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No cable, no problem: Carolina Hurricanes game to air on FOX 50 Monday

Man dies after being hit by car on Parkton Road in Hope Mills, authorities say

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An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, the UN says

Israeli cabinet sanctions country's oldest newspaper over critical coverage and publisher's comments

Egyptian officials say 17 people are missing after a tourist yacht sank in high waves on Red Sea

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Lucky Tree is opening a second location in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square and more news for local foodies!


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CNN wants the North Carolina lieutenant governor's defamation lawsuit against it thrown out

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Former Saint Augustine's track coach, alumni group hold event raising money for university

Durham Public Schools to begin rotational bus services

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After a fraudulent deed was filed on a $4 million home, 5 On Your Side's exclusive interview revealed holes in state law that make it possible. Plus, the surprise caught on surveillance cameras.


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President-elect Donald Trump has signaled a shift toward deregulation in climate and environmental policy, nominating former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. Critics warn this approach could hinder efforts to address intensifying climate challenges and extreme weather events.

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Laura Hogshead is no longer employed by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. She had held her role as the head of ReBuild NC since late 2018.

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Walmart Black Friday is LIVE NOW for Walmart+ members and at 5 pm ET for everyone: See the list of top deals

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