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This Memorial Day weekend in North Carolina will be hot and humid with a chance for scattered afternoon storms each day.


Don't forget the umbrella! â Storms, gusty winds possible on Friday evening

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Level 1 risk: Friday, May 24, 2024

Cary home break-ins potentially linked with organized crime group from South America

Kimbolton Drive in Cary

Charges: 19-year-old brought semi-automatic weapon to high school graduation rehearsal on NC State campus

Deon McCullers, 19, of Raleigh

Car pinned under Wake County school bus in crash

Wake County school bus crash

Red Hat Amphitheater relocation set to begin in fall, Raleigh Convention Center to expand

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Wish come true: 5-year-old boy with rare disease gifted trip to Disney World

DRAUGHON DRAWS: UNC's BOG meets DEI

DRAUGHON DRAWS: UNC B.O.G meets D.E.I.

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Counselors at UNC Chapel Hill's long-running Project Uplift program have been resigning in large numbers in the last 24 hours.

Several UNC Chapel Hill's Project Uplift counselors resign after diversity policy repeal

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BANGKOK (AP) -- Singapore Airlines said Friday it will halt meal services and get all cabin crew to buckle up when planes fly through turbulence as part of tighter cabin measures after one person died and dozens were injured on a flight from London this week.

Singapore Airlines tightens cabin safety measures after turbulence killed one, injured dozens

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Finding something this rare along a very remote trail in Canton, North Carolina, is almost unheard of. But Justin Clontz and a co-worker couldn't believe what they were seeing.

Man astonished by finding mysterious object along NC mountain trail

Rare, mysterious object found in NC mountains

There are a lot of events coming up this Memorial Day weekend, including a hot air balloon festival. 

Weekend best bets: Balloon Festival, Sugar Rush

First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival

A man and several others are accused of breaking into a Sampson County fire station and stealing $100,000 worth of equipment.



Man charged after $100,000 in equipment stolen from Sampson fire station

Fingerprint crime scene handcuffs arrest

A Nash County man is charged with the murder of his 63-year-old father, according to the Nash County Sheriff's Office.



Nash County man charged with murder of 63-year-old father

Nash County deputies arrested Brandon Earp, 37, on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Anyone in North Carolina who looked at the radar at just the right moment Thursday night got a big surprise! 



T Rex: 'Thunderstorm Rex' takes over NC radar 

Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell has resigned from his position.

Don Waddell steps down, Eric Tulsky named Carolina Hurricanes interim GM 

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The Wake County Sheriff's Office on Friday is searching for 31-year-old Jaquares Devante Purdie.



Wake sheriff: Man ran from deputies in west Raleigh; manhunt underway

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Kabosu, the dog that launched a thousand "doge" memes, has died, her owner announced Friday.

Goodbye Doge: Shiba Inu who inspired 'Doge' memes has died at age 18

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There are a number of impressive Memorial Day deals this week including discounts for military members, restaurant offers, gift card bonuses, retail sales and more!

Memorial Day Deals 2024: Military discounts, gift card bonuses, restaurant & retail offers

Flags in Washington, DC (photo F Prosser)

Traditionally seasonal pools open on Memorial Day weekend, unofficially signaling the beginning of summer. It's not Memorial Day yet, but many pools and spraygrounds in and around Raleigh have already opened for the season. 

6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

6 Raleigh area pool, spraygrounds, splashpads

Videri Chocolate Factory, based on Raleigh, is a nominee for the Best Independent Chocolate Shop in the country.

Videri is nominated for best chocolate shop in the country

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With more than five miles of trails and multiple continents to explore, a day at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro can be overwhelming for some families. These tips will help you and your family navigate the day with less stress! 

Tips for surviving a day with your small children at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro 

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About 300,000 travelers are expected to fly through Raleigh-Durham International Airport from Thursday through Tuesday.

Tracking traffic and airport delays as holiday weekend begins 

Rifle brought to high school graduation rehearsal at NC State  

What 'active' hurricane season could mean for NC

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

Duke University law professor weighs in on next steps in Trump hush money trial

The meaning of Memorial Day

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911 calls: Witnesses saw 'nervous' man with trunk open near where woman's body was found

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'Our school is a love letter to public education.' New NC Principal of the Year wants to celebrate her community

Durham police seek public's help in identifying armed convenience store robber

Local health leaders discuss making trustworthy AI a reality

All lanes of Capital Blvd. reopen after 18-wheeler involved in crash

Trump swaps bluster for silence, and possibly sleep, in his hush money trial

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Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast food industry, dies at 53

Lara Trump is taking the reins and reshaping the RNC in her father-in-law's image

Hunter Biden's impending gun trial could last up to 2 weeks amid sharp disagreements over evidence

King Charles III wonât be out and about much over the next six weeks amid election campaign

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about Crawford's Genuine at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

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

Heather O'Reilly Pic-Post Seattle

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

Fuquay-Varina social district opens 

Fuquay-Varina : Spotlight : Aviator

RDU Airport expects busiest Memorial Day weekend travel of all time 

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Fact check: Speaker Johnson says paroled immigrants can register to vote at the DMV

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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

Fact check: Trump says immigrants will 'destroy' Social Security

Gov. Cooper recruits business in Europe

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Cooper's European trip has one main goal: 'Bring back jobs'

'Protecting North Carolina's beauty': Cooper vetoes bill to let billboard companies cut more trees

Those who helped file voting fraud allegations are protected from suit, North Carolina justices say

NC Republicans file constitutional amendment to keep immigrants banned from voting

2024 NC Principal of the Year: Beckie Spears from Wilkesboro

Education

Why did the UNC System repeal its DEI policy?

Diversity, equity and inclusion policies repealed by UNC Board of Governors

18-year-old in Raleigh wins $1 million lottery prize 

Keep kids sharp through summer break with real-time learning

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

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Drugs sold as fentanyl in Goldsboro, Edgecombe overdoses contained 8 different substances

Preparing food for hurricane season: Essential food and water strategies for emergencies

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

NC schools are struggling with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board, new research shows

ACC yearly revenue climbs over $700M. How does league stack up to SEC, Big Ten?

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Decades in the making, a new era dawns for the NCAA: paying athletes directly

Progress every day is what puts the best on road to Olympic Games

Becoming a 5-tool Tar Heel was always in Vance Honeycutt's blood 

NCAA, leagues sign off on $2.8 billion plan; What does it mean for college sports?

Here are the schedules for the NCHSAA baseball & softball regional championship series

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Statewide Scoreboard: Girls soccer, baseball, softball playoffs

A.C. Reynolds RB Max Guest commits to App State

T.C. Roberson completes sweep of Charlotte Catholic to return to 4A championship

South Central baseball state championship bound after 3A series sweep of Terry Sanford

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

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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The bill would speed up the process to partner with a new university, but the school system is still planning to partner with Wake Tech in the fall.

After falling out with Saint Augustine's, lawmakers move bill to help Wake leadership academies

Saint Augustine's University campus

Gov. Roy Cooper and officials from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina are scheduled to meet with companies, trade associations and senior government officials in France, Germany and Switzerland.

NC economic development officials plan trip in Europe

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'Nobody vacations in New Jersey': NC lawmaker dismisses critics in mask fight

NC Senate passes bill that would ban wearing masks in public 

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What to know about increases in preventable deaths during hurricane season

Why the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning increases during hurricane season

New protections on buy now, pay later loans coming

Cost of liability for auto insurance about to rise in NC

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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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Some of Silicon Valleyâs most prominent investors are turning against Biden

America is still having a âvibecessionâ

'Green blitz': As election nears, Biden pushes slew of rules on environment, other priorities

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Big Tech execs say Europe's new AI law could harm innovation

Some of Silicon Valleyâs Most Prominent Investors Are Turning Against Biden

America Is Still Having a 'Vibecession'

Dow falls more than 600 points, notching worst day of the year

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Tips for a day at the NC Zoo

Crocs Flash Sale: Clogs, sandals & more on sale 2 for $50 through May 27

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Target drops prices on thousands of grocery items as consumers struggle with inflation

Amazon Memorial Day Sale: Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber for bathrooms only $29.99, Blink & Ring cameras and doorbells up to 50% off, Portable Bluetooth Speaker only $19.99 (67% off)

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