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The U.S. Open brought some well-known faces to Pinehurst, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. More than 200,000 visitors are expected to come to the Sandhills for the much-anticipated event.

Golfers, fans pack Pinehurst for 2024 U.S. Open: Cantlay, McIlroy  lead going into day 2

<p>NUMBER ONE PLACE TO BE TONIGHT. &gt;&gt; IT REALLY IS LEAN. AND, YOU KNOW, THIS IS THE NUMBER ONE TEST IN GOLF AND IT'S PROVEN ITSELF TIME AND TIME AGAIN. THE WORLD IS WATCHING AS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. TRY AND SLEIGH. THIS BEAST. AND THAT IS NUMBER 2. I WANT TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE FANS HEADING OUT HERE. SUN-DRENCHED, TIRED, SWEATING YOU KNOW, I'M REALLY CONCERNED ABOUT TOMORROW WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE GOING TO BE AROUND. 94. 95 DEGREES. IT WAS BLISTERING OUT HERE TODAY AND IT DIDN'T EVEN HIT 90. BUT THEY'RE HERE TO WATCH THE BEST. THIS IS A RICH HISTORY HERE IN PINEHURST IS WHAT DRAWS ALL THESE PEOPLE TO WATCH. NEW PAGES OF HISTORY WRITTEN TODAY'S BEEN A ROLLER COASTER OF EMOTION FOR THE PLAYERS AS THEY TRY TO NAVIGATE THE GREENS FOR ALL OF YOU AT HOME THE GULF AND OR NOT, YOU HAVE TO RESPECT THE COMPLICATED NATURE OF THIS COURSE. AND IN THE HOT WEATHER WITH VERY LITTLE BREEZE, ONLY A HANDFUL OF PLAYERS MANAGED TO SCORE UNDER PAR TODAY THAT LIST DID NOT INCLUDE TIGER WOODS. HE BIRDIED THE FIRST HOLE AND THEN WITH 5 OVER FOR THE REST OF HIS ROUTE. THAT PUTS HIM WAY BACK BEHIND PATRICK CANTLAY WHO IS IN THE CLUBHOUSE AT 5 UNDER PAR &gt;&gt; THIS GOLF COURSE IS ALL ABOUT THE THE COMPLEX IS THEY'RE JUST SO DIFFICULT AND SO SEVERE. IT'S HARD TO GET THE BALL CLOSE WITH THE WEATHER AND IT BEING WARM. I IMAGINE THEY GET THE GOLF COURSE IS DIFFICULT AS THEY WANT. BUT THE BERMUDA GREENS AND NO RAIN IN THE FORECAST, THE GOLF COURSE. I EXPECT TO PLAY FAIR, DIFFICULT EXPERIENCE. &gt;&gt; THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE MAKING THEIR WAY BY TRAIN FROM THE TRIANGLE. THIS IS THE ROUTE THAT WILL RUN THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND, WELCOMING PEOPLE TO THIS INCREDIBLE GOLF MECCA FOR</p>

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Fans track Tiger Woods, golfers with NC ties at 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2

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Aberdeen soldier dies in off-duty parachuting accident 

Dominic Perry spent 20-plus years in the U.S. Army and four-plus years with the Golden Knights parachute team. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Golden Knights.

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

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Hurricane season 2024: High rip current risk at some NC beaches this weekend

Tropical outlook for Friday, June 14

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

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

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It's been 25 years since Payne Stewart's par putt on the 18th hole of Pinehurst No. 2 won him his second U.S. Open.

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

Payne Stewart's putt wins the 1999 US Open

The Republican-led state House passed a bill Tuesday that would adjust exceptions to the state law governing masks. The bill is awaiting a decision by Gov. Roy Cooper.

'Scared to put on my mask': Cancer patient says she was intentionally coughed on in spat over mask

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Durham police data from the last nine weeks shows the city is averaging more than one person shot every day.

Durham averages one person shot per day in the last two months

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Caddying and golf runs in the McRae family. Willie McRae's son and grandson also have ties to the game.

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

The legend of Willie McRae lives on in Pinehurst after his death on Oct. 28, 2018. He was the nation's longest-working caddy.

The mayor of a small town in Nash County is worried people may not have access to an ambulance in an emergency.

Lack of ambulances a concern for Nash County town with aging population

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Health leaders from across North Carolina gathered Thursday to discuss how to curb the concerning trend during the first statewide Suicide Prevention Summit.

NC suicide rate highest ever recorded; statewide effort underway to help

Research on how to fight suicide in North Carolina

Air travelers are still facing delays and cancellations across the U.S. in the wake of severe weather that hammered South Florida this week. 

Flooding in South Florida grounds flights, strands Saint Augustine student and others

Severe weather in South Florida impacting flights in and out of RDU 

Surf City police officers returned a missing monkey to its owner.

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Surf City police officers returned a missing monkey to its owner. Photo courtesy of the Surf City Police Department.

The battle to prevent independent testing of N.C. State's Poe Hall continues. Documents filed earlier this week reveal that attorneys for the university are petitioning the state's highest court to reverse a court order that would allow outside access to the building.

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

NC State Poe Hall contamination

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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.

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Pinehurst No. 2 is set to host the 2024 U.S. Open from June 13-16.

2024 U.S. Open guide: How to watch, get tickets and where to park

Pinehurst gets ready to host 2024 US Open

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. 

NC builders unearth major archeological find. Lawmakers want to help them build over it

North Carolina flag flies over state capitol

Here are some interesting facts and figures about the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

A look at the 2024 U.S. Open by the numbers, facts and figures

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Two bills have been filed in North Carolina to address predatory towing, which includes establishing a towing commission and giving the attorney general the power to set the towing rules.

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

WRAL News Investigates aggresive towing

This isn't your typical "gift guide" because these gifts are more about making memories rather than buying something he'll forget about five years from now.

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

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NC deputies rescue lost hiker in Brunswick County

Average of one person shot per day in Durham over past two months 

NC State asks NC Supreme Court to block Poe Hall access

Poe Hall at NC State University 

Golden Knights member dies in non-duty parachute accident

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 Second suspect arrested in January shooting of 17-year-old

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

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

President Biden says he won't offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence

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Biden and Zelenskyy sign security deal as Ukraine's leader questions how long the unity will last

Tropical rainstorms in South Florida lead to flight delays and streets jammed with stalled cars

Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly

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

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

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

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

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

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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?

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

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Archaeological find raises questions about NC development

NC lawmakers take step to crack down on towing companies

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

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

Conservative group wants high school graduates to pass US citizenship test

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Teacher of the Week: Chris Lappa

Advocates for the poor rally for child care funding in Raleigh

Political group pushing to require high schoolers to pass citizenship exam

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

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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 

McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay

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

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

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

Celtics land the biggest punches again, top Mavericks to move 1 win from NBA title

UNC offers Southern Durham rising soph. WR Jonathan Dillon

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

Garner takes No. 1 in final softball rankings for 2024; South Brunswick and Weddington among area code leaders

Vote Now: HSOT Honors spring sports awards

Providence Day takes No. 1 in final girls soccer rankings for 2024; Asheville and Jacksonville among area code leaders

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.

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

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

The North Carolina House Environment Committee voted in support of a bill that would put the responsibility of cleanup costs for drinking water on PFAS manufacturers.

NC bill would make companies responsible for costs of forever chemicals cleanup

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

Mortgage rates ease for second straight week, leaving average rate on a 30-year home loan at 6.95%

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