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Emergency crews responded to a small plane crash in Franklin County Saturday afternoon. 

80-year-old pilot hospitalized after Franklin County plane crash

SAT ONLY TO FIND NO ONE. THERE. HOW THE COLLEGE BOARD IS RESPONDING TONIGHT. WE'RE GETTING AND THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I'M JULIAN GRACE. WE ARE STAYING ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS THIS EVENING RIGHT HERE. THIS WAS THE AFTERMATH OF A SMALL PLANE CRASH THAT HAPPENED TODAY. THE 80 YEAR-OLD PILOT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MODERATE INJURIES. >> IT HAPPENED HERE IN THE FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD. AND THIS IS WHAT ELSE WE KNOW. THANKFULLY, NO HOMES WERE HIT AND NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED. WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES IS LIVE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW WITH MORE ON WHAT INVESTIGATORS ARE LEARNING. CARLY. >> JULIAN, IT'S NOT EVERY DAY YOU SEE SOMETHING LIKE THIS IN YOUR BACKYARD. BUT THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT NEIGHBORS STEPPED OUT TO DISCOVER. EARLIER TODAY FIRST RESPONDERS TELL US IT TOOK THEM ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO PULL THE PILOT FROM THAT CRUNCHED COCKPIT. PIECES OF A WING, A TAIL AND WINDOWS LITTER. THIS FRANKLIN COUNTY FIELD AFTER THIS PLANE WENT DOWN SATURDAY AFTERNOON. THE ZONE HAPPEN ALL THE TIME HERE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY. IT IS A COMMUNITY THAT LOVES ITS AVIATION ACTIVITIES. WE MET WITH NICHOLAS STORE, THE DIRECTOR OF FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SHORTLY AFTER THE CRASH. HE SAYS THIS DEVITT IS WHERE THE NOSE OF THE PLANE HIT THE GROUND AIRPLANE AS A TOW PLANE FOR THE LIGHTERS HAD JUST FINISHED A TOWING, A GLIDER INTO THE AIR. >> WHEN THE PILOT REPORTED ENGINE TROUBLES, A TOW ROPE STILL STRETCHES FROM THE DEBRIS. THE 80 YEAR-OLD PILOT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MODERATE INJURIES. FAA RECORDS CONFIRMED THAT THE NORTH CAROLINA SOARING ASSOCIATION OWNS THIS PLANE ACCORDING TO THEIR WEBSITE, THE CLUB OFFERS FREE FLYING LESSONS TO ITS MEMBERS, OPERATING OUT OF CROOKED CREEK AIRPORT. THIS COMES LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER 3 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN A PLANE CRASH IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. THEM. BIG MESSAGE SHARES CONTINUE TO CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT AND AND MAKE SURE READY TO GO WHEN YOU GO OUT AND FLY. WE DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THOSE ENGINE PROBLEMS WERE. WE DID SEE THE FAA TAKING PICTURES OUT HERE TODAY. >> FOR AN NTSB INVESTIGATION,

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Second person shot in three days at Raleigh gun range; third shooting since last year

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Proposal to revamp special education funding heads to NC lawmakers

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Thousands protest in Israel, putting pressure on Israeli leaders to accept cease-fire

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Friends, fans invited to honor Grayson Murray at 'tee-time' today during UNC Health Championship

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Fencing was removed from Polk Place on UNC Chapel Hill's campus about a month after it was put up due to pro-Palestinian protests.

Fencing put up around Polk Place due to pro-Palestinian protests at UNC has been removed 

Fencing removed from Polk Place on UNC campus

(CNN) -- Hunter Biden is set to stand trial Monday on felony gun charges in a historic case that could impact President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.

What to know about the federal gun trial Hunter Biden faces this week

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Authorities on Sunday said a woman was killed the night before in a hit-and-run in Fayetteville.

Woman killed while crossing street Saturday night in Fayetteville

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As hurricane season's official start looms, there are no tropical systems in the Atlantic.

Hurricane season 2024: North Carolina tropical storm and hurricane updates 

Hurricane season starts Saturday, June 1

DALLAS (AP) â Six planets will link up before dawn on June 3 in whatâs known as a planetary parade. But the spectacle wonât be as eye-catching as expected: Only two planets will be visible to the naked eye.

What you will and won't see from June's planetary parade

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Dozens gathered at White Deer Park in Garner to honor the Campbell family, who tragically died in a car accident on Memorial Day.

'You wish this wouldn't happen' Community gathers to honor Campbell family killed in Memorial Day crash

Couple killed in Garner crash, 8-year-old son injured

A family expressed their frustration after arriving at Saint Augustine's University on Saturday for their child's SAT test, only to find the testing center closed.

Family frustrated after SAT testing site at Saint Augustine's University found closed 

Durham's Mayor, Leonardo Williams, joined other city leaders on Saturday to discuss conflict resolution and address the city's recent surge in violence.

Breaking the cycle: Durham seeks solutions to youth violence with Mayor and community leaders

Community leaders share goals for ending youth violence at Durham event

JERUSALEM â A day after President Joe Biden called on Israel and Hamas to reach a truce, declaring that it was âtime for this war to end,â Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated that Israel would not agree to a permanent cease-fire in the Gaza Strip as long as Hamas still retains governing and military power.

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Graduation weekend is coming up for high school seniors in Wake County.

2024 Wake County schools graduation schedule with dates, times and livestreams

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Here's a look at everything you need to know for graduation ceremonies for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Cumberland County Schools, Durham Public Schools and Johnston County Public Schools.

Graduation times, dates for Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Cumberland, Durham and Johnston County schools

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

Foodie News: Tacos, mac and cheese and more

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

St. Augustine's University asked students to move out by April 3, 2024, and switched to remote learning. That is the latest attempt to save money in an ongoing financial crisis at the school.

St. Augustine's in crisis: A timeline to its loss of accreditation and financial struggles

Saint Augustine's University filing lawsuit after accreditation terminated

"The reports show that Charlotte has developed a rare reproductive disease that has negatively impacted her reproductive system," Team ECCO said on Facebook. "The findings are truly a sad and unexpected medical development."

Charlotte the stingray has 'rare reproductive disease,' team says

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Saving Grace Animals for Adoption, a non-profit dog rescue organization, rescued a mother dog and her five puppies after they were found abandoned in a zipped-up suitcase last week outside the Cleveland Fire Department.

Puppies found in suitcase in Johnston County now safe with foster family

Mother, 5 puppies rescued after being abandoned in suitcase outside fire department

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Family says schedules SAT testing Saturday at Saint Augustine's University was not open 

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Republicans join Trump's attacks on justice system and campaign of vengeance after guilty verdict

Chad Daybell sentenced to death for killing wife and girlfriendâs 2 children in jury decision

Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden's Gaza proposal

UVA to pay $9 million related to shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 students

Here are some ideas for a fun-filled day trip to Southern Pines, whether you're with friends, family, or flying solo.

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NC State gets $30 million for research toward environmentally friendly protein

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NC State re-requested investigation of Poe Hall hours after vote of no confidence against chancellor

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Raleigh Regional: NC State tops South Carolina to stay unbeaten

Garner sweeps Weddington to win 4A softball state championship

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Seaforth beats Pine Lake Prep 6-5 in PKs to claim 2A girls soccer state title

Jacksonville takes 3A girls soccer title over South Point in PKs

T.C. Roberson wins back-to-back 4A baseball titles, sweeps Ashley

East Rowan wins 3A baseball state championship after 11-3 win over South Central

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Caudill Labs are receiving thousands of street drug samples, running them through a machine to get a real-time look at what's in them.

UNC lab analyzing, identifying what's in street drugs

Since 2021, the lab has tested about 5,600 samples, identifying more than 270 different substances. 

UNC lab analyzing, identifying substances in street drugs

Since 2021, the lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has tested about 5,600 samples, identifying more than 270 different substances. 

The city's pedestrian and bike program manager, Barbara Goodwin, leads the Raleigh Downtown Mobility Study, a 20-question survey focusing on downtown Raleigh and how people get around the city.

Raleigh launches survey to improve mobility in downtown area

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Pfizer's Paxlovid has become a go-to treatment for cases of COVID-19 in adults. But a federal program that covers the prescription's costs expired at the end of 2024.

Free COVID medication set to become unaffordable for many by end of 2024

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Educators say they're fed up with low pay, increasing workloads and political scrutiny. Pay alone won't keep them in the classroom, education experts say.

NC teacher turnover is rising. Why experts say pay alone isn't the solution

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Implementing AI in healthcare in its many forms will require strict and clear guidelines for both companies that create the technology and the hospitals which use them.

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NC State says Poe Hall PCB testing results coming in next few weeks 

Fort Liberty soldier charged for death of his infant daughter

ALE hopes for more resources after deadly crashes involving underage drinking

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Live Nation reveals data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary

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