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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.



Vigils planned after parents killed in Garner crash, 8-year-old critically injured 

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.

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

North Carolina flag flies over state capitol

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

Highs between Tuesday, May 28, through Saturday, June 1

Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald's

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Audit: Fayetteville State University employees misused $692,000 in credit cards

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Police said Skylar Morgan Faulkner crashed into the back of a car, forcing that car to slam into the back of the school bus. Photos showed a white sedan pinned under the bus.

Police: Wake Forest man charged with DWI, citied for texting and driving in crash with school bus

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Although artificial intelligence has powered some of the iPhone's experiences for years, such as Live Text and improved autocorrect, generative AI could unlock new levels of interaction and personalization. 

Here's how new AI tech could change the iPhone

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

Moore, 75, died Monday at his Kings Mountain home. The state House -- led by his son, Republican state Rep. Tim Moore -- canceled its business for the rest of the week. 

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

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A cheerleader from Tuscola High School was tragically killed by a tree falling on a trailer.

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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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 hire 852 workers and build a 1.7 million -square-foot distribution center in the city of Randleman. Another 550 jobs could follow.

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

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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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National Hamburger Day is Tuesday, May 28 and you can score some tasty restaurant deals!

National Hamburger Day deals 2024 today, May 28

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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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Video shows a police officer in Alachua, Florida rescue a kitten from a busy highway.

Officer rescues kitten in the middle of dangerous highway

Officer rescues kitten from busy highway

Carnival worker trapped on Ferris wheel rescued 

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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'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

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

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US returns $80 million-worth of stolen artifacts to Italy

US-built pier will be removed from Gaza coast and repaired after damage from rough seas

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

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

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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

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

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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

Gov. Cooper recruits business in Europe

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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 

Former Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell joins the Columbus Blue Jackets

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

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

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

Trinity Christian 3-star WR Fonzy Smith commits to Charlotte

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Planned Ross Stores distribution center in North Carolina to employ 850

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

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

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pledges to donate most of his wealth to improve the 'scaffolding of society'

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

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