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Two people were killed Friday when a small plane crashed near the Siler City Municipal Airport, according to the State Highway Patrol.


2 killed in plane crash near Siler City Municipal Airport

2024 U.S. Open: Live second-round coverage on WRAL; Tiger Woods on the course

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Hurricane season 2024: High rip current risk in place at some NC beaches

Tropical outlook for Friday, June 14

Woman dies after being hit by police truck at Myrtle Beach

College World Series Updates: Virginia ties UNC, 1-1 in the third inning

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US Open in the oven: Heatwave bakes Pinehurst through the weekend

Five-day highs, from Friday, June 14, through Tuesday, June 18

Editorial: NC legislators must address the childcare crisis as a top priority

Hundreds of child care providers rally in Raleigh

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Some people are getting notices from the IRS that they owe money, but they don't.

IRS says glitch caused some taxpayers to receive false notice saying they owe money

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Two men were seriously burned Friday in a raging fire at an auto shop in Johnston County.


Men badly burned in fire at auto shop in Willow Springs

Sam Highfill jogged out of the right-field bullpen at the end of North Carolina State's practice Thursday, stopped to sign a few autographs for kids along the railing and finished his trek to the dugout to grab a drink and yuk it up with teammates.

NC State wants to make happier memories in return to CWS after COVID-19 brought abrupt end in 2021

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The United States Golf Association selected 24 college students for the Pathways Internship at the 2024 U.S. Open.

USGA internship provides college students with U.S. Open insights

The USGA selected 24 college students for the Pathways Internship at the 2024 U.S. Open. It includes Jessica McEachin (right), a rising senior at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

A Virginia mom was given a miracle when she gave birth at Taco Bell after being unaware that she was pregnant.


Woman who gave birth at Taco Bell didn't know she was pregnant. She lost her son months earlier

Mom gives birth in Taco Bell, didn't know she was pregnant

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Italian small plate concept opening in Raleigh

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, the rapid-fire gun accessories used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, in a ruling that threw firearms back into the nation's political spotlight.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on rapid-fire rifle bump stocks, reopening political fight

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This massive yard sale spans across more than 100 miles along U.S. 301. The event is designed to promote economic activity and tourism here in North Carolina.

'Endless Yard Sale' spanning 100 miles of US 301 kicks off Friday in North Carolina

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A Lee County man and woman were arrested Tuesday after Narcotic Agents found cocaine hidden in a cheeseburger. 

Cocaine hidden in cheeseburger; drugs and firearms discovered in Lee County traffic stop

Drugs and firearms discovered in Lee County traffic stop; Cocaine hidden in cheeseburger

People at the U.S. Open in Pinehurst keep asking about large, odd-looking squirrels they see along the course.



Odd-looking squirrels seen at the U.S. Open in Pinehurst are fox squirrels

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Celebrate the dads and father figures in your life on Sunday, June 16 with these Father's Day deals including gift card bonus offers, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Father's Day Deals 2024: Restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers

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Enjoy the outdoors and live music with family and friends this summer at these special concert series.

Where to find outdoor music in the Triangle this summer

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

Christopher Weeks, the agent responsible for booking the headliner for the 2024 BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival, has signed a legal agreement to repay the city $37,000 for his failure to book singer Monica for the event last month. 

BimbÃ© booking agent to repay $37K to city of Durham 

Headliner of BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival unable to attend due to booking error

The last day of operation will be June 19. 

After 14 years in business, Beyu Caffe to close downtown Durham location

Support local restaurants during Black Business Week 

It's good sense to drink enough water at any point in your life regardless of the elements. But during the summer months, staying hydrated is not just a matter of someone's health, but their safety as well.

The summer heat is here: How much water should you drink?

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Give dad the gift of good health this father's day with these tips!


Top 5 health tips for Dad on Father's Day

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Baby formula shortage: Audit reveals failures in FDA response

âA Never-Ending Battleâ: Parents of Premature Babies Struggle Amid Formula Shortage

Minnesota could ban some drive-thrus at new developments 

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TJ Maxx and big stores using body cameras

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Man found razor in his burrito, restaurant closed for months

Man found razor in his burrito

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USGA internship provides college students real-world experience at 2024 U.S. Open

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NC man charged with raping child, multiple other sex offenses

Mebane assistant teacher, principal charged in reported abuse of middle school student 

Sampson County man sentenced to life in prison for 2018 murder of 20-year-old

Vape shop vandalized near Ten-Ten Road 

Illinois is hit with cicada chaos. This is what it's like to see, hear and feel billions of bugs

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Justice Department won't prosecute Garland for contempt, says refusal to provide audio wasn't crime

Bird flu is highly lethal to some animals, but not to others. Scientists want to know why

High orange juice prices may be on the table for a while due to disease and extreme weather

Jailed US reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges, officials say

This weekend is filled with live music, a variety of Juneteenth events and festivals! Plus, it's Father's Day on Sunday.

Weekend best bets: Juneteenth Celebrations, Tattoo and margarita festivals

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Free (or cheap) things to do in the Raleigh area this summer with your children

Fuquay-Varina's new splash pad

The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + Maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

Out & About

Fact check: Trump says Biden wants to 'quadruple your taxes'

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Fact check: Does Trump want to repeal the ACA, as Biden says?

Fact check: Trump denies calling for Clinton to be locked up

Fact check: Biden says violent crime 'is near a record 50-year low'

Fact check: Is Chief Justice Newby removing judges who were elected to their positions?

Debate continues over mask law as some feel it leaves health, well-being at risk

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Voters have no right to fair elections, NC lawmakers say as they seek to dismiss gerrymandering suit

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

State budget 'Plan B' announced as negotiations break down between House, Senate

Archaeological find raises questions about NC development

NC State asks NC Supreme Court to block Poe Hall access, preventing independent testing of building

Education

High school students should have to pass US citizen test, group says

Conservative group wants high school graduates to pass US citizenship test

Teacher of the Week: Chris Lappa

Advocates for the poor rally for child care funding in Raleigh

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

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'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

WRAL Documentary Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

Gigantic parks in the Triangle: Tour 3 playgrounds in Cary, Apex and Wake Forest 

25 years ago: Payne Stewart sinks iconic putt to clinch U.S. Open at Pinehurst

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First item on Duke golfer's summer to-do list: Play in U.S. Open

Bulls walk it off in the 10th, 4-3 over Charlotte 

Tiger Woods returns to the US Open, shoots an inconsistent opening-round 74 at Pinehurst No. 2

Family members remember the late Willie McRae, who caddied for nearly 75 years at Pinehurst

Stevens: Anti-NIL policy leaves NC public school athletes behind

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West Cabarrus senior Drew Waller is Gatorade NC Boys Soccer Player of the Year

Metrolina Christian takes No. 1 in final baseball rankings for 2024; Ashley and Greene Central among area code leaders

UNC offers Southern Durham rising soph. WR Jonathan Dillon

State Board of Education bans athletes at public NC high schools from profiting off NIL

CrimeStoppers receive thousands of tips every year for crimes varying from burglaries to homicides. 

Raleigh, Durham solving fewer violent crimes

A bill on Gov. Roy Cooper's desk limits mask use during protests and would loosen state campaign finance laws.

Inside the bill that oculd change the future of campaign finance, NC politics

The agent responsible for booking the headliner for the 2024 BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival has signed a legal agreement to repay the city $37,000 for his failure to book singer Monica for the event last month, the city announced Wednesday.

Dozens of homes are already nestled along the intercoastal waterway in Carteret County's Cedar Point, between Jacksonville and Emerald Isle. After the developers dug up bones, the multi-million dollar project to continue building was halted. 

NC residents question housing developers' plans after unearthing major archeological find

Thousands of dollars left on the table as Durham crimes go unsolved, tip rewards go unclaimed

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The state's chief archeologist says the Native American site in Carteret County's Cedar Point is the most significant find he's seen in 30 years. 

Multi-million-dollar housing development could be built on ancient Native American village

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Keeping ticks out of your yard

5 On Your Side: Prep your yard for a tick-free summer

How to chose safer cookware

5 On Your Side: How to choose healthier cookware

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NC lawmakers take step to crack down on towing companies

Predatory towing: WRAL Investigates the changes that could protect you and your wallet

Concerns grows about high-speed pursuits after five chases in seven days

WRAL employee, parent goes over letter alleging teacher abused child

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Grace Ueng: My 100th column and AI experiment

Donald Thompson: How effective leaders can build relationships and achieve outsized success

What happened to the likes? X is now hiding which posts you like from other users

Proposed plant could mean another 815 jobs for Cumberland County

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Tesla driver tells police he was using 'self-drive' system when his car hit a parked police vehicle

FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planes

With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees

Fired SpaceX employees sue the company for wrongfully terminating critics of CEO Elon Musk

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Family

Hundreds of child care centers could shut down by end of the month

Gifts from the heart: Father's Day 'gift' guide

Beach safety tips: 5 ways to protect your kids

Staying healthy year-round: Essential annual wellness exam checklist

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