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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Faculty Executive Committee held an emergency meeting Wednesday to "discuss events related to the protests on campus," according to the university's website.

'It was not a good look': UNC committee discusses interim chancellor's actions during pro-Palestinian protests

<p>TONE. THE CROWD. BACK TO YOU, AARON THOMAS LIVE IN DURHAM, THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPORTING. UNC FACULTY SAY THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN REAL TIME ON THEIR OWN CAMPUS AS CHAOTIC SCENES LIKE THESE. &gt;&gt; PLAYED OUT THERE WHEN PROTESTERS AND POLICE WERE CLASHING YESTERDAY. THEY TOLD UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS THEY WANT BETTER COMMUNICATION DURING AN EMERGENCY MEETING THIS AFTERNOON. WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES IS LIVE NEAR THE QUAD WHERE SOME NEW BARRICADES WE ARE GOING UP BEHIND THE BIG ONES. &gt;&gt; YEAH. HERE AT THE QUAD WHERE THERE WERE TENSE, THERE ARE NOW THOSE BIG LIKE BARRICADES ARE GOING UP AS WE SPEAK RIGHT NOW, A JUSTICE STARTED PUTTING THEM UP OVER THE PAST FEW HOURS. WE DID SEE SOME BARRICADES OVER BY THE FLAG POLE. THERE LOOKS LIKE THEY'VE REMOVED THAT. HAS THESE ONES HAVE COME UP. THE CAMPUS FEELS QUIET. THIS COMMUNITY STILL, THOUGH, FEELING THE LASTING IMPACTS OF YESTERDAY AT THIS EMERGENCY MEETING THAT HAPPENED EARLIER IN THE AFTERNOON. THE FACULTY MEMBERS AT A GRAD STUDENT WAS BANNED FROM CAMPUS FOR 2 YEARS THAT THE PROFESSOR HAD A SHOULDER DISLOCATED AND STUDENTS HAD BACKPACKS CONFISCATED WITH IMPORTANT MEDICATION FOLLOWING THAT POLICE CONFRONTATION. THEY WANT TO KNOW WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE STUDENTS AND THIS COMMITTEE ALSO WANTS UNC TO TAP INTO MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND TWICE THIS YEAR AND CHANCELLOR TO EXPLAIN HIS DECISIONS YESTERDAY. &gt;&gt; I THINK PROBABLY MOST PRODUCTIVE THING WE CAN DO IS COME UP WITH WHAT QUESTIONS DO WE HAVE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED? GETTING ANSWERS FROM THOSE WHO ARE INVOLVED AND WHO MADE THOSE DECISIONS AND WHY THEY MADE THOSE DECISIONS &gt;&gt; MEANWHILE, STUDENTS ARE ENTERING EXAM WEEK. COMMITTEE MEMBERS DISCUSSED THE NEED TO HANDLE TESTING FOR STUDENTS MAY FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE BEING ON CAMPUS GRADUATION A WEEK FROM SUNDAY FACULTY SAYS FAMILIES WANT REASSURANCE THAT CAMPUS IS IN FACT SAFE AND THEY WANT THAT REASSURANCE TO COME FROM UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION. BACK TO YOU ON THE REASSURANCE RIGHT NOW. BUT &gt;&gt; HE'S LOOKING LIKE A BARRICADE IN THE BACKGROUND.</p>

UNC Campus Police clear protesters out of Polk Place

UNC faculty request better communication from school

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

NC State University's Poe Hall

Thieves use forklift to steal pistols, long guns from Youngsville Gun Club

Security footage showed three people using a forklift to break into a Youngsville gun range, stealing multiple guns.

90-degree heat on tap Thursday ahead of weekend storms 

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UNC Business School professor upset over secret recordings in class

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Employer of visiting nurse who was killed didn't protect her and should be fined, safety agency says

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Window manufacturer plans to add 500 jobs in Johnston County

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The Associated Press reports that the DEA will move to reclassify the drug to Schedule III - alongside Ketamine and Tylenol with codeine, which the DEA considers as drugs with a lower risk of abuse.

How marijuana reclassification could affect North Carolinians 

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Hundreds of people on Wednesday rallied and marched in Durham, calling for higher pay for city employees on International Workers Day. The demonstrators say they are frustrated with the current state of affairs for employees in the city.

'People are struggling': Durham workers hold rally, march for better pay on International Workers Day

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President Joe Biden will visit Charlotte on Thursday to meet the families of four officers shot and killed earlier in the week.



Four officers killed in Charlotte had 8 children, 'loved their work'

Officers killed in Charlotte shooting

The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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LOS ANGELES (AP) â Former Nickelodeon producer and writer Dan Schneider sued the makers of âQuiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TVâ on Wednesday, alleging the makers of the documentary series wrongly implied that he sexually abused the child actors he worked with.

Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

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Several local hospitals, including Duke's University, Regional and Raleigh hospitals, UNC's Rex and Holly Springs hospitals and WakeMed in Raleigh and in Cary got A grades in an independent hospital ranking report.

Duke, UNC Rex and WakeMed get A grades from hospital ranking service 

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Wilkes County woman is facing several charges after a stabbing in April.

Wilkes County woman charged with attempted murder, child abuse after stabbing

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Families who lost loved ones to opioids are urging North Carolina lawmakers to require all schools to carry naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

Families push NC leaders for naloxone in all schools

Helping Drug Users Survive, Not Abstain: âHarm Reductionâ Gains Federal Support

A 17-year-old boy died Tuesday night in a shooting in Durham, one of several people shot in a span of only a few hours.

17-year-old killed in Durham shooting, 1 of 5 people shot in span of hours

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Person County Sheriff Jason Wilborn discussed his deputies' previous encounters with Charlotte shooting suspect Terry Clark Hughes Jr.

Charlotte shooting hits home: Person County sheriff reflects on suspect's past encounters

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Lena Tillett and her husband are expecting a second child, a boy, in October 2024.

Lena's son will be a big brother

Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

Jellyfish clouds: Have you ever seen clouds in the sky with swooping "tails" that look like jellyfish? We asked WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth.



Ask the meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish? 

Ask a meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish? 

Two Metro Division powerhouses will faceoff when the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers play in the second round. 

Hurricanes' D'Angelo, Pesce expected to be healthy for series with Rangers

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Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Billie Eilish is hitting the road.

Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

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May 1st is May Day which is widely celebrated in Europe as the return of spring. The Tar Heel Traveler team captures spring closer to home, in colorful vibrant Raleigh.  

Tar Heel Traveler: May Day

Hundreds march through Durham after May Day rally

Canes smoke machines interrupt Kacy Hintz and Pat Welter

Triangle hospitals among best in US, new report says

UNC professor says he's shaken after school records his classes without his knowledge

How marijuana reclassification could affect people in NC

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Man arrested after police chase ends in crash on NC 24 in Sampson County

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Put down the phone: More crashes along I-440 widening project in Raleigh, data shows 

Biden to travel to North Carolina to meet with families of officers killed in deadly shooting

Military branches dealing with lows in recruitment, challenges in attracting young people

Fewer flu shots: Duke researchers working toward a vaccine that could last for years

Police begin removing barricades at a pro-Palestinian demonstrators' encampment at UCLA

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Arizona will repeal its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump

Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations

Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions in hush money trial as key witness resumes testimony

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum

Dueling Dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

Mami Nora's in Raleigh has been sold again

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Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

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Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

NC immigrant groups rally against ICE bill

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Families of fentanyl victims push NC lawmakers for change

NC lawmakers advance hundreds of millions of dollars for school vouchers

$248M more for private school vouchers? Committee favors funding final 54,000 applicants left out

Cooper calls for change to tax law around gambling winnings

A day after police confront protesters, UNC examines best practices for tense situations on campus

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NC lawmakers debate whether to increase funding for private school vouchers

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

Families of victims of fentanyl overdoses rally for education, Naloxone in schools

Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah. And why so many oppose it

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Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

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'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

UNC's RJ Davis, ACC player of the year, returning for fifth season with Tar Heels

Four nightcap homeruns lead Bulls to split in Gwinnett

NCHSAA basketball 'Final Four' format will return to Winston-Salem in 2025

No. 5 Greene Central baseball run rules Croatan to complete perfect regular season

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J.H. Rose girls soccer takes down No. 2 Manteo

NCHSAA increases pay for many officials, increases number of umpires for baseball & softball playoffs

Playoff preview: Title favorites, upset watch, and predictions for boys tennis dual-team playoffs

NCHSAA holds press conference following spring board meeting

Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vistied Wake STEM Early College High School in Cary to discuss careers in offshore wind.

Gov. Roy Cooper vistis Wake STEM Early College High School to discuss careers in offshore wind

The conservative group that hosted a bourbon tasting tour for North Carolina lawmakers and lobbyists says a complaint about their behavior at one Kentucky distillery is greatly exaggerated.

Organizers say complaints about NC lawmakers' behavior during bourbon tour is 'overblown'

The conservative group that hosted a bourbon tasting tour for North Carolina lawmakers and lobbyists says a complaint about their behavior at one Kentucky distillery is greatly exaggerated.



Bourbon tour scandal overblown, says conservative group that sponsored trip

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A post on Reddit accused unnamed North Carolina lawmakers of drunk and disorderly behavior -- including vomiting in a sink -- at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky. 



Frat house or state house? Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

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A social media post on Reddit accused unnamed North Carolina lawmakers of drunk and disorderly behavior at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky.

Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

Researchers have created a new blood test that could lead to earlier intervention for those with osteoarthritis.

Blood test detects signs of osteoarthritis 8 years before X-ray

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CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to recalled walnuts

5 On Your Side's April recall report

Ordering tiny home kits not as simple as it sounds

The truth behind the tiny homes some major retailers are offering

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Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

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Grace Ueng: Fireside chat with entrepreneur, investor Joe Colopy

Federal funds fuels semiconductor manufacturing research at NC State

NCBiotech program wins federal grant to expand biopharma job opportunities for NCâs military community

Asheville solar company gets $650 million investment

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In Latest Stunt, Airbnb Lists the 'Up' House. It Floats.

US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years

Dave and Buster's is getting into the betting business

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

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Marbles Kids Museum reopens On the Farm exhibit 

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Prenatal nutrition: What to eat when you're pregnant 

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