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Authorities on Sunday identified the victims of a plane crash on Friday that killed two people. The plane crashed at 12:50 p.m. on Friday near the airport at 80 Aviation Drive, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Victims of Friday plane crash in Chatham County identified

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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.

Man drowns in Jordan Lake after wading into the darkness Saturday night

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Domino's delivery driver shot during robbery in Clayton neighborhood

Surf boards v. school boards: NC's school-calendar battle is being waged in court 

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Smith's Farm Market in Benson suffers heavy damage from major fire

Crews battle fire in Benson overnight

Shooting at 15-year-old's birthday party in Selma leaves 1 injured 

Person injured in shooting at birthday party in Selma

Raleigh celebrates Juneteenth at Dix Park, marking freedom and remembering the past

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Authorities are investigating a house fire Sunday in Cary. According to the Cary Fire Department, firefighters received a call regarding a fire around 12:50 p.m. at a home on the 100 block of Turk House Lane.

House fire breaks out in Cary, no one injured

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Sunday, June 16, 2024 -- In 2017, when Donald Trump was frustrated Attorney General Jeff Sessions wasn't protecting him from the investigation into his Russia ties, he exclaimed, "Where's my Roy Cohn?" The uncertain fate of "The Apprentice" demonstrates that he no longer needs to replace the man, because he's got a whole movement instead.

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BOSTON (AP) -- Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum spent part of his Father's Day thinking about how his son made him a better person -- and probably a better basketball player, too.

Celtics star, former Blue Devil Jayson Tatum reflects on Father's Day on how being a dad changed his life and career

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Durham police are investigating a murder after a body was found on the side of the road by a driver.



Driver finds body with gunshot wounds on the side of the road in Durham

Police investigating a murder after body found alongside Durham roadway

A crash in Raleigh caused downed power lines on Saturday morning. 

Woman involved in Raleigh crash electrocuted by downed power line

Power outages in Raleigh after crash downs power lines

Father's Day looks like a sunny day for outdoor activities like breakfast on a patio or a round of golf. 

Father's Day warm-up: Expect sunny skies and highs near 91 degrees

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Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free

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The driver of a stolen ambulance intentionally crashed into an occupied Goldsboro Police Department patrol vehicle on Saturday night.

Driver crashes stolen ambulance into police vehicle near Goldsboro hospital

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A person is dead after crashing a vehicle into a pole in Fayetteville early Sunday morning.

Car catches fire after driver crashes into a pole in Fayetteville

Person dies in crash after hitting pole, car catching fire

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) â Nine people were injured, including two young children and their mother, after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families gathered to escape the summer heat Saturday. Police tracked the shooter to a home, where the man apparently shot himself to death, authorities said.

Shooting in Detroit suburb injures 9, leaving an 8-year-old in critical condition

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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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Here's where to go in the Triangle if you're looking for a place to hit some golf balls before playing 18 holes.

Best driving ranges for golf in the Triangle and Raleigh area

Golfers practice their swings at the Hedingham Golf Club's driving range.

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 

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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A Domino's delivery driver was shot and robbed while trying to deliver pizza to a Clayton neighborhood.

Domino's driver robbed and shot while delivering pizza 

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DeChambeau a one-man show at Pinehurst No. 2 and leads US Open by 3

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NC State loses to Kentucky on walk-off home run in 10th inning, Wolfpack to losers bracket of CWS

Pinehurst roars as thousands witness U.S. Open contenders battle on day 3

Apex fire displaces family, destroys home for Veteran in need

Special Investigation Unit arrests seven men in undercover operation in Cumberland County

Missouri man drives stolen truck onto a runway behind plane that had just landed in St. Louis

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On Father's Day, this LGBTQ+ couple celebrates the friend who helped make their family dream reality

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

Alex Jonesâ personal assets to be sold to pay $1.5B Sandy Hook debt. Company bankruptcy is dismissed

Princess of Wales says she's making âgood progressâ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event

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

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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

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

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Fact check: Democrat says Biden's tariffs on China will 'hit every family'

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

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'

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Japanese pharma company to invest up to $530M in Sanford 

Pfizer eyeing hundreds of layoffs in Sanford after failed clinical trial, sources say

Amid IVF opposition, Raleigh doctor says restricting access would be 'devastating'

North Carolina governor vetoes bill that would mandate more youths getting tried in adult court

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

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

Conservative group wants high school graduates to pass US citizenship test

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 

Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials

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Courage battle to scoreless draw versus the undefeated Orlando Pride 

Oilers rout the Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 to avoid being swept in the Stanley Cup Final

Big fourth inning pushes Knights past Bulls 6-4 at DBAP

Olympic spots are on the line for Patrick Cantlay and Corey Conners at the US Open

Blane McElroy named NC Soccer Coaches' POTY; 3 make All-American, 12 make all-Mid-Atlantic

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Meet 12 players from Southern Durham, the 2024 Beast of the East 7-on-7 champ

ECU offers Millbrook rising soph. LB Quinton Cypher at Beast of the East tournament

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

Some are concerned that proposed mask restrictions could impact those who wear masks for medical reasons or infringe on law-abiding protestors' right to privacy.

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

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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. 

Archaeological find raises questions about NC development

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

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5 On Your Side's restaurant ratings: Back Then Bar and Grill, The Goad on Primary Drive & Wang's Garden

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

Keeping ticks out of your yard

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

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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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Charlotteâs Joules Accelerator eyes energy tech startups

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

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An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: 'Inside Out 2' scores massive $155 million opening

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging federal rules to accommodate abortions for workers

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

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

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