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A husband and wife were killed and their son is in critical condition after a driver ran a red light at a Garner intersection Monday afternoon.



Parents killed, 8-year-old in critical condition after driver runs red light at Garner intersection

Tyler and Susan Campbell and their son, Miles

Parents killed, son injured in Garner crash; driver charged with DWI

Another beach house collapses in Rodanthe in the Outer Banks

'Free Palestine:' NC State Belltower memorial for fallen WWI soldiers, vandalized on Memorial Day weekend

NC State Belltower vandalized.

Audit: Fayetteville State University employees misused credit cards

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Here's how new AI tech could change the iPhone

Some iPhone Customers Could Get Up to $349 in an Apple Settlement

Rick Moore, Kings Mountain councilman and father of NC House speaker, dies

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Western NC high school cheerleader dies when tree falls on trailer during storms

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida on Tuesday denied prosecutors' request to bar the former president from making public statements that could endanger law enforcement agents participating in the prosecution.

Judge denies request to restrict Trump statements about law enforcement in classified records case

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Tuesday will be a hot and humid day, with highs climbing into the upper 80s by the early afternoon.

Highs drop to low 80s this week, less humidity and cool, dry air

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Durham police are investigating their third fatal hit-and-run crash in the past month. 

Durham police investigating 3 fatal hit-and-run crashes in past month

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The retailer plans to develop a 1.7 million -square-foot distribution center in the city of Randleman.

Ross Stores unit to add 850 jobs and build $450 million distribution center in Randolph County

Near the start of the spring semester, members of the College of Education at North Carolina State University made an unprecedented move: they passed a vote of no confidence against a sitting chancellor. While the vote was purely symbolic, records now show the university re-requested an independent health investigation just hours after the vote.

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

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The Wilmington Ten were 10 activists who were imprisoned for almost 10 years after being falsely convicted of firebombing a store and shooting at firefighters in Wilmington in 1971, per The National Registry of Exonerations.

Willie Earl Vereen, member of the Wilmington Ten, dies

Wilmington 10 member Willie Earl Vereen

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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Grayson Murray's death has hit the golf community hard, especially since many know of the growth Murray had shown in recent years.

Grayson Murray's death a tragic end to complex struggle with past demons

Pro golfer, longtime friend remembers Grayson Murray as true to himself

Contractors plan to close the Hillsborough on-ramp to Interstate 440 East for three months as part of the I-440 improvement project. 

Part of I-440 in Raleigh to close for 3 months starting Tuesday

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In the wake of tragic and traumatic events, feelings like stress, anxiety, grief and depression are natural. Here is a list of crisis counseling and county-by-county resources in North Carolina, as well as nationally. These resources are available for you -- just call. 

Get Help: County-by-county guide to mental health and crisis resources in NC

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Kevin McCallister's childhood home has hit the market for $5.25 million.

House from 'Home Alone' hits the market for $5.25 million

House from âHome Aloneâ hits the market for $5.25 million

Michelle Rosoff's 17-year-old daughter, Rachel, died in 2016 while working as a lifeguard at a local pool.



WRAL Investigates: Mother says missed pool inspection cost her daughter's life

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What are the most in-demand jobs that don't require a degree? If you're looking for the best jobs without a degree, be sure to read through this list.

Career success: The best jobs without a degree

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Plan ahead with simple steps to protect your home and your family, and you won't get flooded with worry the next time a hurricane is headed for the Carolina coast.

2024 hurricane season: What to do when a hurricane is coming

Prepare for hurricane season before winds blow, water rises

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Our Pet of the Day is an energetic guy from Triangle Beagle Rescue. Conrad is looking for a home to call his own. He loves going on hikes and adventures, followed by snuggling with his human wrapped in a cozy blanket. If you are interested in adopting Conrad please visit tribeagles.org.

Pet of the Day for May 28, 2024

'Free Palestine' graffiti cleaned off NC State Belltower

Man falls down 400-foot canyon, survives

Boeing CEO steps down amid rise in turbulence, in-flight incidents

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French bulldog stolen on walk, couple says

Woman victim of 'Geek Squad' phone and email scam

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'Land of Oz' to return to Beech Mountain this fall, tickets to go on sale in June

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Bridge construction to close part of Wade Avenue in Raleigh Tuesday, Wednesday

Son accused of shooting mother in the head and killing dog in NC

Part of I-885 in Durham to close for months for road resurfacing

Wrong-way driver flips car on I-440 West near Capital Boulevard

Aid deliveries suspended after rough seas damage US-built temporary pier in Gaza, US officials say

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Virginia-based tech firm settles allegations over whites-only job listing

Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens

Pope apologizes after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men in talk about ban on gay priests

Key witness lied on stand, Trump lawyer tells jurors during closing arguments in hush money trial

Preeti Waas' journey from stay-at-home mom to James Beard-nominated chef started with a simple desire - to feed people. 

'I'm not questioning whether I belong:' James Beard-nominated chef is owning her recognition

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Swimming pools in North Carolina: Search for your favorite public pool

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Foodie News: Scott Crawford's new restaurant has opening date

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Heather O'Reilly returns to Triangle for The Soccer Tournament in 2024

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Durham paid agent $37,000 to book singer Monica at BimbÃ© festival. She never performed

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

Fuquay-Varina social district opens 

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Fact check: Biden says inflation 'was 9% when I came to office'

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Fact check: Speaker Johnson says paroled immigrants can register to vote at the DMV

Fact check: Does NC mask bill have 'specific carve outs' for the KKK?

Fact check: Trump says Biden wants to stop 'all aid' to Israel

Fact check: Biden says China has more retirees than workers

As state government vacancies remain high, NC lawmakers look for solutions

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Mark Robinson lays out conservative agenda, citing NC governor's power to shape state government

On the Record: How will UNC system's DEI repeal impact jobs, programs?

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 23

Lara Trump touts RNC changes and a 2024 presidential victory for Trump in North Carolina

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Combing through solutions to the teacher pay problem in North Carolina

Harnett County high schooler awarded more than $3 million in scholarships

A Missouri fifth grader raised enough money to pay off his entire school's meal debt

'Our school is a love letter to public education': New NC Principal of the Year wants to celebrate her community

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Cary teen adopted an orphaned oil well. The goal: Shut it down.

In one North Carolina county, it's 'growth, growth, growth.' But will Biden reap the benefit?

Hurricane season 2024: North Carolina tropical storm and hurricane updates 

Should NC's retired K-9s get health benefits? Police, animal rights groups say yes

Opponents, game times announced for UNC, NC State & Duke ahead of NCAA Baseball regionals

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Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71

Analysis: All we know about Rafael Nadal's future is that we really know nothing at all

Rinaldi, Bryan, Rydberg and Devorss will coach U.S. tennis teams at the Olympics and Paralympics

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals

Three-time all-state PG Kate Sears commits to Virginia Tech

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Start times for Tuesday's NCHSAA girls soccer regional finals

These NCHSAA football teams won the most one-score games in 2023

NCHSAA releases schedule for baseball, softball state championship series

Burns scores 8 unanswered runs to beat East Rutherford, return to state championship series

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.

Local health leaders discuss making trustworthy AI a reality

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Xylazine, Benzatropine, a hallucinogen and another kind of designer chemical among drugs detected in sample linked to dozens of eastern North Carolina overdoses.

Deadly mix: UNC scientists identify eight drugs in NC overdose spike

Drugs sold as fentanyl in Goldsboro, Edgecombe County contained eight different substances, testing shows

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leading a weeklong state trade mission to Europe. The trip starts Friday.

Gov. Cooper recruits business in Europe

Drugs sold as fentanyl in Goldsboro, Edgecombe overdoses contained 8 different substances

Drugs sold in Goldsboro and Edgecombe County contained eight different substances, testing showed.

Email exchanges between a North Carolina lawmaker and people with concerns over a proposal to repeal the law allowing people to wear masks in public for health reasons could point to a broader political miscalculation in an election year. The GOP-led state House rejected the proposal Wednesday.

NC bill to outlaw masks in public places will not move forward

Starting in 2025, North Carolina will have the strictest minimum liability coverage requirements in the country. The law change will allow victims of crashes to collect much more money from at-fault parties.

NC will soon have the most expensive basic auto insurance requirements in the US

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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

WRAL Investigates: Stopping underage drinking & driving by finding the source

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Triangle marketing leaders on AI: A once-in-a-generation opportunity

OpenAI forms safety committee as it starts training latest artificial intelligence model

T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt

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If AI can do your job, maybe it can also replace your CEO

Japan's Toyota shows 'an engine born' with green fuel despite global push for battery electric cars

Ransomware Group Claims Responsibility for Christie's Hack

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5-year-old with special medical needs has dream wish come true 

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