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Matt Calabria is stepping down as chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners. He is taking a job within Gov. Josh Stein's administration.

Wake County board chair to step down, will take job in governor's office

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Ripken, beloved dog to NC State and Durham Bulls fans, dies on New Year's Day

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Las Vegas Cybertruck, New Orleans drivers were both at Fort Liberty, deployed to Afghanistan 

Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar (left) and Matthew Livelsberger (right)

Brr! Cold front will deliver chilly days beginning this weekend 

Wind chill forecast for Saturday, Jan. 4

Durham police warn against storing guns in cars after hundreds of thefts

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119th Congress Latest: Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker

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Mother of man accused of burning Harnett County woman charged as accessory

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The city of Durham has decided to demolish an abandoned home at 109 Old Fox Trail in the Woodcroft neighborhood. It comes after neighbors tried for more than a decade to get it torn down.

Abandoned Durham home will be demolished after neighbors' decade-long fight

'CONDEMNED' sign on the door of 109 Old Fox Trail in Durham

Former Knightdale police officer Isaac Holliday is under investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Wake County District Attorney's Office for possibly contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Knightdale police officer investigated over alleged contact with teen

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden will visit New Orleans next week, with the city still reeling from the deadly New Year's rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers.

Biden will visit New Orleans on Monday in the wake of the deadly Bourbon Street attack

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Bourbon Street reopened Thursday and college football fans gathered to watch the Allstate Sugar Bowl one day after a man killed 14 people in what officials called a terrorist atack.

Raleigh man describes scenes from Superdome one day after deadly New Orleans truck attack

Could Better Security Have Stopped the New Orleans Attack?

Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said Friday.

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Cary's Blue Moon Bakery & Cafe will move down the street from their current location into the former Ashworth Drugs space in the middle of downtown Cary.


Foodie News: Cary's Blue Moon Bakery moving to larger Ashworth Drugs space

Ashworth's reopens temporarily, hundreds line up for one last hot dog 

In a salute to former Durham Mayor William Bell, a busy city street was named after him on Friday to thank him for decades of service to the city and Durham County.

Longtime Durham mayor honored with street dedication

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What do you know about how to prepare your home for winter weather? You can read about insulating pipes, cleaning your gutters and more.

How to prepare your home for winter weather

How to prepare your home for winter weather, snow on house, frost, cold

2024 brought record heat, deadly storms and extreme weather to North Carolina, with nearly 100 deaths from Tropical Storm Helene and thousands of heat-related illnesses. Experts link these impacts to climate change, urging action to protect communities and build resilience for the future.

2024: A year of record-breaking climate impacts felt across NC

A loving father of two, a former college football player, and a student from the University of Alabama were among the 14 people killed when a rented pickup truck plowed into a crowd celebrating the New Year in New Orleans during Wednesday's early hours.

Victims of New Orleans Bourbon Street attack include student, former college football player and loving father

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Whether you're in the mood for music, shopping, food, camping, fitness or arts and crafts, festivals in NC offer something for all ages and interests.

2025 North Carolina Festivals guide: State Fair, BBQ and lots of music ahead this year

2024 North Carolina Festivals guide

Prepare for a laughter-filled 2025 as an impressive lineup of top comedians is set to hit the stages in North Carolina.


Get ready to laugh: List of comedians coming to NC in 2025

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New York (CNN) -- What is Turo, the car rental company linked to both the New Orleans attack and the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion?

What to know about Turo, the app both trucks used in New Orleans and Las Vegas incidents came from

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It has been more than 60 years since someone crowned as Miss North Carolina has won Miss America. An NC Central student is hoping to change that.

'I'm ready, y'all': Carrie Everett aims to become first Miss America from NC since 1962

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

Grocery tracker

It's going to be a front-loaded, exciting year for all things celestial, lunar and planetary. Space lovers are going to take another solar plunge for what will be another eventful stretch for our solar system.

2025 guide to stargazing: Supermoons, meteor showers, eclipses and more

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A viewer sent the following video of snow at Linville Gap, which is near Banner Elk.

Linville Gap sees snow on Friday

Pet of the Day for Jan. 3, 2025

Award-winning actor Sharon Lawrence talks new show in Chapel Hill

Neighbor talks about New Orleans suspect, who spent time in NC

Bourbon Street reopens, loved ones mourn victims in New Orleans attack

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Man searches for family sending messages in a bottle

Man hoping to find writers of messages

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Man charged with attempted murder of 61-year-old in Rocky Mount

NC Gov. Josh Stein signs 5 new Helene relief orders. New state auditor says he has questions.

Veteran says illegal fireworks ignite New Year's Eve fire, destroying vehicles and damaging home

Biden blocks Japanâs Nippon from taking over US Steel

Nation/World

After deadly New Orleans attack, police ramp up security and somber crowd pays respects

Israeli airstrike hits a Gaza humanitarian zone as Netanyahu OKs a delegation to talks in Qatar

A deadly accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows

2 dead and 19 injured in Southern California plane crash

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Costume contest at Animate! Des Moines

5 concert festivals to check out in NC in 2025

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WRAL First Night Raleigh: Thousands gather for acorn drop, fireworks to ring in 2025

Acorn drops in Raleigh

Animate! Raleigh celebrates animation during annual convention this weekend

Top concerts coming to NC in 2025

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Misinformation trends of 2024: PolitiFact's month-by-month review

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Fact check: Did new Senate leader announce plans to cut Social Security?

Fact check: Would Trump's immigration plan affect his own children?

Cooper, Helene responders and immigrants: PolitiFact's top NC fact-checks of 2024

Fact-checking claims about Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and new Tesla products

Gov. Josh Stein signs five Helene recovery executive orders

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2025 brings another state income tax cut. Is it too much?

2025 brings another NC income tax cut. Some say it's too much. 

North Carolina's latest Democratic governor is sworn in

FEMA expands footprint in NC

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Brain Game: Rocky Mount High School vs. Pinecrest High School 

The Wake school board is looking for a new member

Brain Game: Research Triangle High School vs Middle College High School

How changes to school bus systems will impact Durham families

Former employee: Red flags raised prior to fight at children's hospital

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Raleigh housing market faces uncertainty, Trump's immigration policy threatens construction workers

Before your holiday gifts arrive, federal officers inspect them at this massive Atlanta facility

Why Greenland? Trump wants to deal for mineral-rich country

Inside Poe Hall: The chemicals and where they were found

Ole Miss overwhelms Duke in Gator Bowl, 52-20

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Jaccob Slavin's go-ahead goal in the third helps lift Hurricanes 3-1 over Panthers

CFP semifinals by the numbers: All four teams are members of the exclusive 900-win club

Jackson, Mair and Richardson score 14 each, No. 14 Duke women beat Boston College 86-59

Georgia's Kirby Smart defends aggressive but ill-fated play calls in CFP loss to Notre Dame

Boys basketball playoff projections for the 2024-25 postseason

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The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Soccer Team

Jariel Cobb of Reidsville commits to UNC shortly after offer from Belichick

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Volleyball Team

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Tennis Team

A Raleigh man visiting New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl said he was about 50 feet away from the deadly truck attack along Bourbon Street.

Raleigh man shares how things have changed in New Orleans since the New Year's Day attack

Noah Preston was a block away from a deadly truck attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans.

A former employee of Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh claimed that the facility was routinely understaffed and that leadership had ignored her concerns about the safety of staff and patients.

Former employee raised red flags before fight at children's hospital

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is increasing its footprint in the Triangle in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, leasing a 117,000-square-foot office building in Durham.

FEMA leases Durham building for Helene recovery operations

FEMA has leased a 117,000-square-foot office building in Research Triangle Park.

One of Gov. Roy Cooper's final actions in office was to commute the death penalty sentences of 15 men on death row in North Carolina state prison. They will now serve a life sentence instead.

Cooper commutes 15 death row inmates' sentences on last day as governor

New North Carolina laws targeting Ticketmaster fees, home construction regulations, auto insurance rules, toll road fees and the power of the governor are slated to go into effect at the start of the new year.

Several new NC laws take effect in 2025

New NC laws raising costs for drivers, protecting people who buy tickets online, going into effect in 2025

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From the location to the motivation: Duke, UNC professors explore recent terrorist attacks

The evolving approach to PCBs at UNC System schools

Most UNC System schools show no records for PCB testing before NC State closed Poe Hall

Explore Poe Hall: The cases, the building, the aftermath

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Mike Walden: Will the DOGE succeed?

Donald Thompson: Gain a competitive edge â Adapt a growth mindset for the new year

David Gardner: Tech vs. truth

Tom Snyder: AI is unavoidable and other top tech stories of 2024

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Tips for smooth travel: Check passport validity and new requirements for Europe trips

New Year, New Pet: Wake County Animal Center slashes adoption fees to kick off 2025

A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often

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Top hikes for kids, families in Raleigh, Durham, Triangle

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Edgecombe County elementary school mourns loss of 22-year-old teacher 

NC State Fair announces 2025 dates

Go Ask Dad: Would you rather?

19 family-friendly events to check out in NC in 2025

Amazon Winter Sale: Hanes men's clothing up to 63% off, Echo Show 5 Smart Display only $44.99 (50% off),  Apple devices 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Station only $13.49 (50% off)

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Top grocery deals valid Jan 1-7

Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for January

Walmart End of Year clearance event: Up to 75% off toys, clothing, kitchen, vacuums, electronics

BJ's Wholesale Club one year membership only $15 (73% off)

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