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A husband, wife and child all died in a crash on Memorial Day in Garner. Friends say their light shines on through the kindness and compassion they showed the people around them.

Family of 3 killed in Garner crash remembered as generous, compassionate stewards for community

NO ONE WAS IN IT. THE WOMAN IS EXPECTED TO BE OKAY. >> A HEARTBREAKING UPDATE TO A GARNER CRASH THAT KILLED 2 YOUNG PARENTS ON MEMORIAL DAY. WE NOW KNOW THEIR 8 YEAR-OLD SON ALSO DID NOT SURVIVE. THE MAYOR IS LAURA LEVINE JOINS US LIVE RIGHT NOW IN GARNER FROM THAT SCENE. WE KNOW THE BOY WILL BECOME AN ORGAN DONOR LAW. >> YES, WE'RE BACK AT THE SCENE THIS MORNING. WE WERE HERE YESTERDAY WHEN HE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL IN SERIOUS CONDITION. >> THE FAMILY OF MILES, CAMPBELL NOW TELLING US THAT HE WAS DECLARED BRAIN DEAD A LITTLE AFTER 6 O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT AND HE WILL BECOME AN ORGAN DONOR SAVING MORE LIVES. THEY ARE CONFIDENT THAT THIS IS WHAT HIS PARENTS WOULD HAVE WON IT. I WANT TO TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THIS VIDEO NOW WHERE YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THE SUPPORT HERE IN GARNER. THIS IS GARNER BASEBALL INCORPORATED, THE LITTLE LEAGUE THAT MILES WAS A PART OF THEY HELD A VIGIL AT LIONS FIELD WHERE GAMES WERE DELAYED TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY. >> THEN THERE WAS A SECOND VIGIL AT SNAP KICKED MARTIAL ARTS. THIS IS WHERE MILES SPENT A LOT OF HIS TIME TAKING THOSE MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES. >> THE FAMILY OF THE CAMPBELLS A SHARED THIS STATEMENT ONLINE, FAMILY AND FRIENDS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE FAMILY WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR PRAYERS, THOUGHTS AND TEARS THROUGH THIS TRAUMATIC TIME. TYLER, SUSIE AND MILES WERE LOVED BEYOND WHAT CAN BE EXPRESSED IN WORDS AND THEY WILL BE MISSED TREMENDOUSLY. >> GARNER POLICE SAY THE IMPAIRED DRIVER IN THIS CASE, JORDAN PORTER IS EXPECTED TO FACE MORE CHARGES. WE'LL UPDATE YOU WHEN WE GET MORE INFORMATION ON THAT. LAURA

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8-year-old did not survive crash that killed parents in Garner

Cumberland Sheriff won't provide school resource officers, crossing guards to several schools starting July 1

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Ohio man gets probation after pleading guilty to threatening North Carolina legislator

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Jurors in Trump hush money trial end 1st day of deliberations after asking to rehear testimony

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'I was shocked': The Big Easy owner responds to 2 employees charged in downtown Raleigh drug bust

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Man charged with DWI in deadly Garner crash has lengthy history of traffic offenses 

Crash along US 70 in Garner

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News agency Reuters reports a VinFast factory planned for North Carolina in Moncure in Chatham County could be delayed further.



Report: VinFast EV plant delayed further in Chatham County 

'Reviews were wrong:' Early adopters pleased with VinFast vehicles

Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in storm drain for three days

Kitten rescued by firefighters

The Town of Fuquay-Varina announced Brandon Medina retired from his role as police chief on Wednesday.

Fuquay-Varina police chief retires, town names acting chief

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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 end of 2024

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The new Crown Event Center will be built in the parking lot across from the Courthouse and Law Enforcement Center. Cumberland County leaders said it was important to build it in downtown Fayetteville.


New vision for Fayetteville's Crown Event Center includes boost for downtown area

New design for Crown Event Center in Fayetteville

Hall of Fame college basketball coach Roy Williams says the NCAA is simply reacting rather than having a plan to address last week's settlement with players that opens the door for athletes to be paid.

NCAA athletes' pay deal: Roy Williams says colleges are reacting rather than having a plan

Many in College Sports Are Feeling Unsettled About NCAAâs Pay Plan

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

The intersection of Morgan Street and Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh. 

Weil remembers Goldsboro's Union Station as a bustling hub of activity, a testament to the city's vibrant past. Today, it sits empty, a reminder of its former glory.

Committee renews effort to restore Goldsboro's Historic Union Station

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Funding to create a new "office of survivor care" is part of Durham City Council's proposed budget. 



Durham wants to fund 'office of survivor care' for victims of violence, shootings

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Daniel Lee Mclaughlin, 70, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Annie Andaluz.

Man charged in Fayetteville homicide from September

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St. Vincent, Faye Webster, Waxahatchee and The Jesus Lizard are among this year's headliners for the Hopscotch Music Fest in downtown Raleigh.

St. Vincent, Faye Webster among Hopscotch Festival headliners

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The rules of a no-buy challenge are self-imposed and simple: Make a list of the non-essential items you won't spend money on for a set period of time and stick to it. Easier said than done.

Tempted to try a no-buy year? Here are tips from people doing it

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There's a lot to do in June, including big concerts like Bob Dylan, Tim McGraw, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, plus Raleigh's International Food Festival, Juneteenth and Pride events and much, much more.

70+ things to do in June

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

Hurricane season 2024: Tropical system has 10% chance of developing near Cuba

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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

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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It's a busy time for this printing press in Raleigh which uses vintage machinery to crank out elegant announcements.

Tar Heel Traveler: Decree Printing

Consumer Reports investigates PFAs in milk

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Durham considers funding office of survivor care

Free COVID-19 medication, Paxlovid, set to cost more than $1,600 after December

Consumer Reports top rated bug sprays for the summer

Renewed effort to restore Union Station in Goldsboro

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Golf fans can take Amtrak to the U.S. Open in Pinehurst

'My face took a lot of hits down the hill': NC State grad Abby Lampe explains how to win renowned cheese-rolling competition

Duke Energy using smart technology to improve power restoration times

Two people hospitalized after cars overturn on US 70 in Clayton

ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal as energy prices rise

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An Iceland volcano starts erupting again, spewing lava into the sky

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

Israel says it's taken control of key area of Gaza's border with Egypt awash in smuggling tunnels

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in election framed as its most important since apartheid

Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will bring her farewell tour, Ellen's Last Stand... Up, to Durham in August. 

Ellen DeGeneres to bring farewell tour to Durham

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

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

Preeti Waas in Durham

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

Land of Oz opens ticket sales for 'Wizard of Oz Festival' in September 

Out & About

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

New Ross distribution center could bring 1,400 jobs to Randolph County 

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

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

NC teacher's assistant accused of biting student with autism

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

Combing through solutions to the teacher pay problem in North Carolina

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

How many hurricanes in 2024? Why La NiÃ±a could mean active season in the Atlantic

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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?

Charges against world's top golfer Scottie Scheffler dropped after arrest outside PGA Championship

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What to know ahead of the UNC Health Championship in Raleigh

Myers Park 4-star PF Sadiq White commits to Syracuse

Gymnastics star Gabby Douglas pulls out of US Championships, ending her bid for a third Olympics

MLB adds Negro Leagues stats to record book; Josh Gibson becomes career and season batting leader

Girls soccer rosters released for NCCA East-West All-Star Game

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Bounce-back season? These NCHSAA football teams lost the most one-score games in 2023

NCHSAA releases schedule for girls soccer state championships at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex

Jacksonville ends Western Alamance's undefeated season in PKs, advances to 3A title

Ashley takes down rival Hoggard to advance to second straight 4A state championship

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.

Under a North Carolina bill, the state would offer up to $1,500 a year for veterinary care for retired state service animals.

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

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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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Mike Walden: NCSU Index predicts slow, steady economic growth for North Carolina

Prisoners are using VR to prepare them for life after release

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Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflators

Stock market today: Wall Street wilts to trim its May gains as Dow drops 400 points

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Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume	Change (%)
Feb 28, 2011	12130	12235	12130	12226	199,562,192	+95.80(+0.79%)
Feb 25, 2011	12061	12151	12061	12130	147,539,888	+62.00(+0.51%)
Feb 24, 2011	12105	12130	11983	12068	190,863,184	-37.30(-0.31%)
Feb 23, 2011	12212	12221	12063	12106	213,485,040	-107.00(-0.88%)
Feb 22, 2011	12390	12390	12176	12213	201,862,704	-178.40(-1.44%)
Feb 18, 2011	12319	12391	12391	12391	230,040,000	+73.10(+0.59%)
Feb 17, 2011	12288	12331	12253	12318	130,864,672	+29.90(+0.24%)
Feb 16, 2011	12220	12303	12220	12288	146,273,232	+61.60(+0.50%)
Feb 15, 2011	12267	12268	12193	12227	142,584,176	-41.60(-0.34%)
Feb 14, 2011	12267	12276	12236	12268	146,345,968	-5.10(-0.04%)
Feb 11, 2011	12228	12286	12180	12273	184,285,120	+44.00(+0.36%)
Feb 10, 2011	12240	12240	12157	12229	274,439,040	-10.60(-0.09%)
Feb 09, 2011	12229	12254	12188	12240	162,911,568	+6.70(+0.05%)
Feb 08, 2011	12153	12239	12150	12233	126,650,208	+71.60(+0.59%)
Feb 07, 2011	12092	12189	12092	12162	132,956,152	+69.40(+0.57%)
Feb 04, 2011	12062	12092	12026	12092	121,781,440	+29.90(+0.25%)
Feb 03, 2011	12041	12080	11981	12062	143,714,192	+20.30(+0.17%)
Feb 02, 2011	12038	12058	12018	12042	143,435,440	+1.80(+0.01%)

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