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Milligan Cycling Team Mourns Two Riders Killed in Tennessee Crash
Two Milligan University cyclists were killed and seven injured when a car struck the team during a training ride in northeastern Tennessee.
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Wake Schools Replace Color Codes With Plain-Language Emergency Alerts
Wake County schools are replacing red, yellow and green emergency codes with plain-language directions such as secure, evacuate and shelter.
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Raleigh Leaders Put Youth Violence and Prevention Resources on the Same Stage
A WRAL town hall brought Raleigh police, the Wake County sheriff and community leaders together to discuss youth violence and prevention after a series of July incidents.
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Cary Marks the 50th Lazy Daze With 250 Artists and Transit Changes
Cary's Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival opened its 50th edition with more than 250 artists from 22 states.
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WakeMed–Atrium Proposal Draws Questions From North Carolina's Governor
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein asked WakeMed and Atrium Health for more detail on their proposed combination as Wake County prepared a public hearing and no vote date was set.
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Lightning Fire Displaces Two Raleigh Families as Storms Hit the Triangle
A lightning strike caused a Raleigh townhome fire that damaged two units and displaced two families, with no injuries reported as storms also produced outages and blocked roads.
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North Carolina Schools Translate a Cellphone Law Into Campus Rules
North Carolina schools began enforcing policies required by a 2025 state law that restricts cellphone use during instructional time while leaving implementation details to districts and campuses.
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Developer Says Southeast Raleigh Data Center Plan Is Still Alive
RadiusDC said it is still pursuing a data center in southeast Raleigh even after withdrawing an annexation request for land near Jones Sausage and Rock Quarry roads.
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Triangle Flood Watch Precedes Severe-Storm Risk
A flood watch was scheduled from late Friday morning into Saturday for much of the Triangle and areas to the south, with a separate low-end severe-storm risk for damaging winds and hail.
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Wake Schools Face a Wide Bathroom Repair Backlog
Wake County school records reviewed by WRAL show widespread bathroom fixture problems across the district as officials manage an estimated $800 million deferred-maintenance backlog.
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Saint Augustine's University Pauses Fall Classes
Saint Augustine's University will not offer classes this fall and has paused eight online nondegree programs as the historically Black university works through bankruptcy proceedings.
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North Carolina DMV Reports Shorter Office Waits
North Carolina officials say average DMV office wait times have fallen to about 22 minutes, down from waits that exceeded three hours during parts of summer 2025.
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Moore Square Operation Brings More Than 130 Felony Charges
Thirty-five people face more than 130 felony charges after a summer operation by North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement and Raleigh police around Moore Square.
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Raleigh Will Close GoRaleigh Tunnel for Safety Changes
Raleigh plans to close the pedestrian tunnel linking Wilmington Street to the downtown GoRaleigh station as part of a broader safety response.
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Morrisville Battery Factory Expansion Promises 250 Jobs
Forge Nano broke ground on a major Morrisville expansion intended to create about 250 jobs and produce advanced batteries for defense and aerospace customers.
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Raleigh Pool Visits Dip as Heat-Related Illness Rises
Raleigh public-pool attendance has fallen slightly despite persistent heat, as local hospitals report continued heat-related illness.
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Heat Advisory Covers Parts of Central North Carolina
Dangerous heat remains in central and southeastern North Carolina, with advisories active and another hotter day expected Thursday.
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Raleigh Sets Hearing on Youth Curfew Proposal
Raleigh released a detailed youth-curfew draft and scheduled a September 15 public hearing without taking a vote.
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Wake Schools Approve $17.6 Million in Budget Adjustments
Wake County's school board approved $17.6 million in adjustments so locally funded employees receive the raises provided to state-funded peers.
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Durham Weighs Three Futures for Downtown Freeway
Durham's council will review options to convert, cap or modernize the freeway that divided historic Black neighborhoods.
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Raleigh NCHART Team Rescues Injured Hiker at Grandfather Mountain
Raleigh firefighters serving with North Carolina's helicopter rescue program helped extract an injured hiker from Grandfather Mountain and deliver him alive to a Tennessee hospital.
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WakeMed-Atrium Proposal Draws Public Scrutiny
Dozens of speakers addressed Wake County officials about a potential WakeMed agreement with Atrium Health, with supporters and opponents offering sharply different expectations.
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North Carolina Opioid Emergency Visits Fall 27%
North Carolina recorded 2,031 opioid-related emergency-department visits from January through June, more than 700 fewer than a year earlier.
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Classroom Fire at Bunn High School Contained Quickly
Firefighters extinguished a classroom fire at Bunn High School within minutes after an automatic alarm alerted responders.
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Central North Carolina Faces Dangerous Heat and Evening Storm Risk
Most of central North Carolina entered Monday under a Heat Advisory, with oppressive afternoon conditions and a later risk of severe storms.
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Underwater Drone Gives Northern Wake Crews Sonar Below the Surface
Northern Wake Fire Department added an underwater drone with sonar, video and autonomous grid-mapping for rescue and recovery work.
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Harnett Kidnapping Suspect Arrested; 12-Year-Old Recovering
Harnett County deputies arrested a 38-year-old man on kidnapping and assault charges after a 12-year-old girl was found and released from a hospital.
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Durham Police Investigate Fatal Lane Street Shooting
Durham police opened a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot Sunday afternoon on Lane Street.
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Developer Withdraws Southeast Raleigh Data Center Proposal
Beacon Partners withdrew its proposal for a data center on Jones Sausage Road in southeast Raleigh, Mayor Janet Cowell said.
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Wake Schools Coach Killed; Murder Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania
A Wake County teacher and girls’ basketball coach was found stabbed to death in her Raleigh home, and a suspect was arrested in Pennsylvania.
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Triangle Faces Dangerous Heat and Isolated Severe Storms
A heat advisory covered the Triangle as heat-index values were forecast to reach 103 to 107 degrees, with isolated late-day storms possible.
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Boil-Water Advisory Continues for Central Hillsborough
A boil-water advisory remained in effect for downtown and other parts of Hillsborough after a water-main leak and low pressure.
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Durham Shooting Leaves One Injured; Suspect in Custody
Durham police said a man was shot on Middle Street and a suspect was taken into custody.
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Wake County Drops Election Vendor After Possible Cyberattack
The vendor had read-only access to names, emails, training and assignment information for a pool of about 9,000 precinct officials.
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North Carolina Overdose Visits Fall 27 Percent as Fentanyl Warnings Persist
State data showed 2,031 reported opioid overdoses from January through June, more than 700 fewer than in the same period last year.
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Southeast Raleigh Data Center Proposal Draws Heavy Opposition
The 100,000-square-foot project would occupy more than 13 acres near Jones Sausage and Rock Quarry roads.
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North Carolina Plans Mobile Driver IDs for December
Officials expect acceptance at TSA checkpoints, DMV offices and by police using secure readers.
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Raleigh Weighs Teen Curfew Without Final Enforcement Details
Parents interviewed by ABC11 expressed support and reservations, while the police chief said a curfew alone would not solve youth violence.
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Threat Briefly Locks Down Two Durham School Campuses
The lockdown began shortly before 9:45 a.m. and ended after 10 a.m. while students and staff were on campus for activities before the regular school year.
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UNC Health Rex Expands Its Holly Springs Hospital
The new floor will raise capacity to 74 beds and is expected to open in coming weeks with about 50 new hires.
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North Carolina Snakebites Keep a Costly Pace
The reporting followed patients and compared hospital charges while public-health experts urged immediate evaluation instead of home treatment.
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Stedman Officer Is Dragged During Dirt-Bike Arrest
Police said the rider fled a checkpoint, crashed on Beaverdam Road and struggled with the officer during the attempted arrest.
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Two People Hospitalized After Harnett County House Fire
Crews were dispatched to Strickland Lane at about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday and found a heavily involved residence.
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Wake Forest Police Chase Ends in a Durham Crash
The chase ended at Raynor and Holloway streets Wednesday evening, bringing state and Durham authorities into the crash investigation.
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Durham’s Incoming Police Chief Prioritizes Violence, Staffing and Trust
Mardis says she will build on community-safety work while examining recruitment, accountability and youth engagement in a department facing significant vacancies.
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Wake Leaders Explore Affordable Housing on School Land
Wake County and school leaders are considering housing on unused school property as workers report that high costs affect retention and commuting.
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Concrete-Truck Crash Injures Two and Closes I-40 Lanes in Garner
The driver and passenger were taken to a hospital with serious injuries while crews removed the truck and cleared westbound lanes.
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Three Killed in Moore County Home; Suspect Arrested
Investigators found three adults dead Wednesday morning and arrested Demetrius Louis Aggelis, while withholding victim identities and cause-of-death details.
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Wake County Considers Teacher Housing Beside Five Schools
A joint Wake County discussion Wednesday will examine whether publicly controlled school-area land can help address housing costs that complicate hiring and retention.
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New Swift Creek Elementary Opens With a Redesigned Traffic Loop
Swift Creek Elementary is opening in Raleigh with a purpose-built arrival and dismissal pattern that local officials hope will keep school traffic from spilling onto surrounding roads.
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Durham Assistant Police Chief Is Cited After Wake County Hit-and-Run
A Durham police executive faces a leaving-the-scene citation after a Wake County collision, while the department separates the external investigation from its internal employment review.
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Australian Radar Company Chooses Apex for Its U.S. Headquarters
The defense contractor’s Apex location will support passive-radar and counter-drone work, adding another specialized technology employer to the Triangle.
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Duke Energy Progress Cuts Its Proposed Rate Increase but Bills Would Still Rise
North Carolina’s Utilities Commission is considering a revised Duke Energy Progress rate plan after the company and parties to the case negotiated a substantially smaller increase.
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Central North Carolina Faces Heat and Flood Hazards
The National Weather Service warned of heat index values up to 106 in the advisory area and periods of heavy rain capable of producing localized flooding.
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Duke Energy Rate Settlement Returns to Regulators
North Carolina regulators are reviewing a negotiated Duke Energy rate plan with new customer costs, low-income assistance and unresolved questions about data-center demand.
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UNC Enrolls North Carolinians in National Cancer Blood-Test Trial
UNC is recruiting about 2,000 North Carolinians for an NCI pilot that is testing the logistics and performance of emerging multi-cancer detection assays.
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Triangle School Districts Narrow Teacher Vacancies
Local districts entered the final hiring stretch with improved staffing numbers, including 73 Durham openings and a 98.6% fill rate in Chapel Hill-Carrboro.
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Triangle Heat Builds as Scattered Storms Offer Uneven Relief
Central North Carolina faces a stretch of hot, humid weather with heat indices near or above 100 and scattered late-day storms that will not cool every community.
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Lynn Council Dies at 93 After Preserving an Account of Wake County Abuse
Lynn Council died Sunday after spending decades carrying the physical and civic record of an attempted hanging for which no officer was charged.
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Durham Sheriff Reports Decline Across Eight Major Crime Categories
Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead released six-month data showing fewer incidents in eight major categories within the sheriff’s jurisdiction.
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Johnston County Wins Little League Softball World Series
Johnston County’s 12U team completed a championship weekend with consecutive shutouts and a Little League Softball World Series title.
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Cary Motorcycle Crash Renews Focus on McCrimmon Parkway Safety
Cary police investigated a fatal motorcycle crash at McCrimmon Parkway and Green Level Church Road, an intersection already included in local road-safety discussions.
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Raleigh Teen Completes 21-Mile English Channel Swim
A Raleigh high-school student completed an English Channel swim after years of training that began when pandemic pool closures pushed her toward open water.
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Hoops Night Builds a Summer Bridge Between Raleigh Teens and Police
A South Raleigh basketball program brought teenagers and police officers together for informal competition and conversation as attendance grew through the summer.
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Raleigh Faith Leaders Protest North Carolina Immigration Law
Faith leaders gathered in Raleigh to oppose North Carolina’s immigration-cooperation law, highlighting continuing dispute over how state agencies should interact with ICE.
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Holly Springs Bus Case Ends Without Charges After Communication Failure
Holly Springs police said no charges would be filed after a child remained on a school bus, and the district identified a breakdown in communication.
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Raleigh Suspends R-Line Service While Studying Its Future
GoRaleigh is temporarily suspending the R-Line after Saturday service while the city studies declining ridership and future options.
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Durham VA Joins National GLP-1 Trial for Alcohol Use Disorder
The Durham VA will recruit veterans for a national trial testing GLP-1 medicines as a possible treatment for alcohol use disorder.
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North Carolina Water Systems Face Climate and Cyber Risks
New research highlighted climate exposure and cybersecurity weaknesses across North Carolina drinking-water systems, including Raleigh and OWASA.
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Wake Parents Seek Answers After Substitute Bus Driver Misses Stops
Parents in Holly Springs blocked a school bus and called police after a substitute driver missed stops and, according to parents, did not let children off when requested. Wake County Public School System said transportation officials were reviewing the incident.
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New Bern Avenue BRT Construction Pressures Raleigh Businesses
Construction on Raleigh's New Bern Avenue bus rapid transit corridor is intensifying, and nearby business owners report traffic, property-access and customer disruptions. City officials say vertical construction is expected to begin this fall.
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Durham Residents Shape New Gun Violence Strategy
Durham leaders released five recommendations developed after a June gun-violence summit, including focused support for high-risk groups, street outreach, neighborhood partnerships, trauma-informed training and a youth summit. Officials said financing and implementation structure remain the next hurdles.
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Mooresville Officer Accused of Misusing License Plate Camera Data
A Mooresville police officer was arrested and charged with unlawful computer access after an internal audit found alleged personal use of the Flock license plate reader system. Investigators say the searches tracked her boyfriend's former wife.
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Christina Koch Homecoming Registration Opens at NC State
Registration opened for NC State’s homecoming celebration for astronaut Christina Koch, a three-time graduate who became the first woman to travel around the moon on Artemis II. A public welcome is planned for August 24, followed by campus discussions on August 25.
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Wake Schools Face Seventeen Point Six Million Dollar Gap
Wake County school leaders are weighing reductions to cover a $17.6 million gap created by state-approved teacher raises and bonuses. The district had budgeted for a 3 percent raise, while the enacted package averaged 8 percent and also affected locally funded employees.
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North Carolina House Delays Hemp Crackdown Vote
North Carolina House leaders did not bring House Bill 328 to a vote after hundreds of hemp-industry workers and owners rallied at the legislature. Supporters say stronger controls are needed for public safety; opponents say the proposal would remove many products and threaten businesses.
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Tennessee Voters Choose Primary Nominees Today
Tennessee voters are choosing nominees for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the legislature. The Republican governor primary includes Senator Marsha Blackburn, Representative John Rose and state Representative Monty Fritts, while new congressional boundaries divide Memphis among three Republican-leaning districts.
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WakeMed-Atrium Merger Forum Raises Questions About Local Control
A public forum on WakeMed's proposed combination with Atrium Health surfaced questions about local control, prices, charity care and the still-private agreement. Atrium has pledged roughly $2 billion in investment while Wake County delayed action.
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UNC Planning Advances for Carolina North Expansion
UNC-Chapel Hill advisers toured the Carolina North site as the university plans a first phase of development on roughly 230 acres. Options include research space, student and workforce housing, and mixed-use facilities.
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North Carolina Vape-Shop Law Adds Licensing and Age Checks
North Carolina enacted new rules for dedicated vape shops, including a $1,000 annual license and electronic age checks for customers under 21. Convenience and grocery stores are excluded from the vape-shop licensing provision.
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Fort Bragg Main Gate Closure Begins Long Repair Project
Fort Bragg closed the All American Gate for an estimated 18 to 24 months to repair the Gruber Road Bridge and settling sections of the All American Freeway. Other gates remain available and the visitor center stays open.
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Four People, Including a Child, Shot in Wake County Neighborhood
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office said four people, including a child, were shot in a neighborhood south of Garner. Initial reporting did not identify a suspect or provide complete information on the victims’ conditions.
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Zebulon Finance Director to Retire Weeks After State Audit
Zebulon’s finance director is retiring weeks after the State Auditor’s Office released findings about financial oversight and general-fund management. The town says it is addressing the issues and distinguishes an operating gap from missing money.
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Durham Police Investigate Man Found Dead Near Housing Authority Community
Durham police are investigating after a man was found dead near a Durham Housing Authority community on East Weaver Street. The initial report did not establish the cause of death or identify a suspect.
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Wake Schools Expand Bus-Driver Recruitment and Reshape Disability Transportation
Wake County schools are continuing to recruit bus drivers and changing how contracted transportation serves students with disabilities. District data show hiring is slightly behind last year, and leaders say they are rebuilding trust with contract drivers.
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National Night Out Events Bring Police and Communities Together Across the Triangle
Communities across the Triangle are holding National Night Out events, the annual program intended to build relationships between residents and law enforcement. Local schedules include August 4 gatherings and events planned for later dates.
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Raleigh Eases Water Restrictions After Rain
Officials continued asking customers to conserve because long-term supply depends on sustained inflow, demand and seasonal weather.
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Triangle Faces an Unsettled Workweek
The pattern could produce localized hazards without establishing that every community will receive severe weather or drought-ending totals.
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North Carolina Cyclospora Cases Rise
Health officials continued advising residents and clinicians about a foodborne parasite that can cause prolonged gastrointestinal illness.
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Faith Hedgepeth Case Returns to Court
The hearing concerned procedure and evidence before trial; it did not determine guilt.
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Dunn Bar Shooting Kills Two
Investigators had not publicly established a motive or complete sequence.
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Raleigh Water Describes Its Cyber Fallbacks
The disclosure followed attacks on water facilities elsewhere and a federal alert about internet-accessible control equipment.
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Higher Downtown Raleigh Parking Rates Take Effect
The city says the added revenue will support maintenance, repairs, cleanliness and security in parking facilities.
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Peace Street Bridge Measurements Conflict After Repeated Crashes
The discrepancy leaves drivers and agencies with unresolved questions about signage, road geometry and responsibility.
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Triangle Communities Announce National Night Out Events
The events combine demonstrations, services and informal contact between residents and local agencies.
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Sunday Events Fill Raleigh, Durham and Cary Calendars
The weekend guide also identifies venue and activity options for families, shoppers and arts audiences.
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Raleigh Water Details Defenses After Attacks Hit Utilities Elsewhere
Raleigh’s system, serving about 670,000 customers, reviewed its safeguards as federal officials warned of increased attacks on industrial controllers.
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Downtown Raleigh Parking Rates Rise on August 1
The city says the additional revenue will support security, maintenance, repairs and improvements in downtown facilities.
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Durant Road Elementary Opens Year at Temporary Campus
The district expects Durant’s work to finish by August 17, before Abbotts Creek’s traditional-calendar students return.
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North Carolina Leaders Oppose Proposed Chemours-EPA PFAS Settlement
The dispute now turns on federal settlement terms, a state lawsuit and whether cleanup obligations deliver relief inside North Carolina.
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North Carolina Court Interpreters Begin a Statewide Walkout
Courthouses remain open, but affected hearings may be postponed or shifted to slower telephone services when certified interpreters are unavailable.
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Amazon Data-Center Permits Put 645 Diesel Generators Under Review
Amazon seeks approval for 588 emergency units, while Duke Energy proposes 57 temporary generators until permanent grid service is available.
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July Rain Shrinks North Carolina’s Drought Footprint
The newest monitor reduced extreme and severe drought coverage, though dry conditions remain and some coastal areas are still in the highest categories.
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Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet Is Confirmed in North Carolina
The invasive predator was found at a Union County home after unusual activity around a hummingbird feeder.
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N.C. Senate Budget Fixes Shift Power and Commit Millions
The Senate passed House Bills 268 and 562 with provisions affecting spending, agency appointments and the Local Government Commission.
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N.C. Senate Election Bills Would Cut Some Early Voting
The party-line votes advanced a wide election package that still requires House agreement on Senate changes before reaching the governor.
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Wake Teen Faces Tenth Felony in AI-Image Case
Police confirmed the additional case after parents said more girls may have had ordinary photographs manipulated into explicit depictions.
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Wake Schools Commit $5.6 Million to Structural Repairs
Engineers found missing grout, connectors and rebar in walls at Creech Road, Davis Drive and Durant Road elementary schools.
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Deadly Wake County Storm Leaves Widespread Damage and Outages
Cleanup began after severe storms killed one man near Raleigh, damaged homes and left about 12,000 Wake County customers without power Tuesday night.
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Search for Missing Cary Woman Focuses on Grenada Swim
Grenadian authorities intensified the search for Cary physical therapist Elizabeth Waddell after reconstructing her last recorded movements near Grand Anse Beach.
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Durham Hunger Center Opens With Capacity for More Fresh Food
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina opened a new Durham distribution center supported by a $1 million Food Lion FEEDS investment.
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Falls Lake Rebounds Two Feet, but Raleigh Restrictions Remain
Falls Lake rose more than two feet in a week and Raleigh's primary water supply improved sharply, but officials said conservation must continue.
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WakeMed Merger Forum Focuses on Local Control and Transparency
A Wake County community forum examined the proposed WakeMed-Atrium Health combination, with speakers pressing for disclosure, local oversight and clear protections for care and workers.
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Garner Secures Federal Funds for Jones Sausage Road
Garner officials announced federal funding for improvements to Jones Sausage Road, including capacity, pedestrian and intersection work connecting housing, parks and a greenway.
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Man and Dog Die in Early-Morning Wake County Fire
An early-morning house fire in southeastern Wake County killed a man and one dog, while another dog survived and was taken into animal-control care.
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Triangle Faces Tuesday Severe-Storm Risk
The Raleigh-Durham region entered Tuesday under a slight severe-weather risk for afternoon and evening storms after weekend damage and outages in parts of the Triangle.
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Raleigh Charges Sixth Juvenile in July 4 Violence
Raleigh police arrested a sixth juvenile in their investigation of shootings and violence connected to July 4 teen takeovers in Brier Creek and Glenwood South.
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Two Minors Hurt in Wake Forest Golf-Cart Crash
Two minors were taken to Duke University Hospital as trauma patients after a van struck their golf cart at Stonewyck Lane and Stony Hill Road in Wake Forest.
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Duke Energy Cuts Proposed Rate Increase
Duke Energy reduced its proposed North Carolina rate increase by nearly half, though a typical 1,000-kilowatt-hour residential bill would still rise in 2027 and 2028.
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Severe Drought Persists in Wake County
Wake County remained in severe drought and Durham and Orange counties in extreme drought, with farmers and gardeners reporting damaged crops and continued water restrictions.
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Sixth Juvenile Charged in Raleigh July Fourth Violence
Raleigh police arrested a sixth juvenile in connection with shootings and disorder during July Fourth gatherings in Brier Creek and Glenwood South.
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Durham Opens an Inclusive Children’s Gym
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym opened in Durham with equipment and programming designed for children with a range of sensory, developmental and physical needs.
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Durham Search Warrant Finds Drugs and Cash
Durham County deputies arrested a man after a search warrant led to the seizure of marijuana, THC products, mushrooms and cash from a Maple Street residence.
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Wake Forest Road Six-Car Crash Kills Driver
One driver died and several others were injured in a six-vehicle crash on Wake Forest Road in Raleigh, according to the initial police account.
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Triangle Storms Bring Flood and Tree Risks
Storms brought heavy rain and downed trees to parts of central North Carolina, while forecasters kept flood concerns active for Raleigh, Wake Forest, Youngsville and nearby communities.
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GalaxyCon Anchors a Busy Triangle Weekend
GalaxyCon opened as one of the Triangle’s largest weekend events, bringing visitors to downtown Raleigh alongside a broader schedule of concerts, markets and public gatherings.
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Duke Climate-Business Program Takes an Electric Truck on the Road
A Duke University climate-and-business program launched an electric-truck road trip designed to gather practical evidence about charging access, route planning and the experience of long-distance electric travel.
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North Carolina Student-Loan Defaults Near 300,000
Nearly 300,000 North Carolinians are in default on student loans and collectively owe billions of dollars, according to data reviewed by WRAL.
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Central North Carolina Flood Watch Covers the Triangle
The National Weather Service kept much of central North Carolina under flood watches as another round of storms threatened saturated roads, creeks and low-lying communities.
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Wake County Opens an In-House DNA Lab
Wake County opened its own DNA laboratory, giving local investigators a new path for forensic testing that previously depended more heavily on outside queues.
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Wake Schools Race to Complete Structural Repairs
Wake County school officials are managing emergency structural repairs at three elementary schools after engineers found missing reinforcement and roof-connection problems.
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Durham Closes Oakwood Park After Housing 18 Residents
Durham closed the Oakwood Park encampment after 18 residents accepted interim housing and support, shifting the test from clearing a site to sustaining placements.
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Text-to-911 Helps Raleigh Police Resolve a Hostage Case
Raleigh police credited a Text-to-911 message with helping them respond to a hostage situation in which speaking aloud could have increased danger.
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North Carolina Cyclospora Cases Rise Sharply
North Carolina reported a sharp increase in cyclospora infections, reaching 561 cases and 16 hospitalizations while health officials continued searching for the source.
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Durham Schools Remove Produce During Cyclospora Review
Durham Public Schools removed selected produce from cafeterias during the cyclospora investigation, a precautionary response designed to reduce exposure while source tracing remains incomplete.
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Triangle Storms Down Trees and Delay Flights
Strong storms moved across the Triangle, sending a tree into a Cary home and contributing to flooding concerns and delays at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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Tow-Truck Driver Held on $2 Million Bond
A tow-truck driver accused in a deadly Raleigh hit-and-run was ordered held on a $2 million bond as investigators and prosecutors developed the case.
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Four Red Wolf Litters Boost Recovery Effort
North Carolina’s red wolf recovery program reported four new litters, adding pups to one of the world’s most endangered wild canid populations.
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Heat and Storm Risk Persist Across Central North Carolina
Central North Carolina is entering another stretch of high heat and afternoon storms, with saturated ground and repeated rainfall increasing the chance that a short burst produces tree damage, outages or flooded roads.
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Durham Drivers Feel the Pressure of $4 Gas
The national average price for regular gasoline reached $4 while North Carolina averaged about $3.68 and a Durham station posted $3.89, pushing local drivers to reconsider trips, groceries and work costs.
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Storm Drops a Large Tree on a Cary Home
A fast-moving Monday storm brought a large tree down on a home in Cary, exposing part of the roof and forcing the family from the property even though the person inside escaped injury.
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Durham’s Year-Round Students Return to Class
Durham Public Schools began the 2026–27 year for year-round students, starting a phased return that will later bring early-college, specialty and traditional-calendar students back on different dates.
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Fort Bragg Officer Killed Defending Jordan
The military identified First Lt. Tyler James Feehan, an air-defense officer assigned to Fort Bragg, as one of two soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian missiles and drones.
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Central North Carolina Faces More Storms and Flood Risk
Central North Carolina is entering another stretch of afternoon storms with damaging-wind and localized-flooding risks, while tropical moisture could increase rain coverage through midweek.
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Wake County Cyclospora Cases Rise
Wake County has reported roughly 270 cyclospora cases during a statewide increase, but North Carolina investigators had not linked the cluster to the separately identified Taco Bell lettuce outbreak.
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Durham’s Year-Round Schools Open
Durham Public Schools began the 2026–27 year for year-round students, starting a staggered return that will bring early-college and traditional-calendar students back on later dates.
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Raleigh Police Investigate Fatal I-40 Hit-and-Run
Raleigh police are investigating after 33-year-old Jena Shively was found dead on eastbound Interstate 40 near South Saunders Street and the first vehicle to strike her reportedly did not stop.
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North Carolina Expands 988 Crisis Services
North Carolina marked four years of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by expanding mobile-crisis dispatch and tools for locating behavioral-health beds, while monthly contacts continued to grow.
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Triangle Faces Dangerous Heat Before Severe Storms
Central North Carolina entered a third straight weather-alert day with dangerous heat followed by storms capable of damaging winds, outages and localized flooding.
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Truck Crash Downs Power Lines in Zebulon
A tractor-trailer crashed into power lines in Zebulon late Saturday, forcing traffic diversions near North Arendell Avenue while crews addressed the electrical hazard.
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Apex Police Seek an E-Bike Rider After a Collision
A person riding an e-bike was hit on Apex Peakway, and police asked for help locating the rider after finding that the person was no longer at the scene.
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North Carolina Expands 988 Crisis Response Services
North Carolina expanded services connected to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, including mobile-crisis dispatch and faster searches for available behavioral-health beds.
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Johnson City Faces a High Chance of Sunday Storms
The National Weather Service forecast a high chance of showers and thunderstorms around Johnson City, Tennessee, making lightning, brief heavy rain and travel disruption the day’s practical local concerns.
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Triangle Faces Dangerous Heat and Canadian Wildfire Smoke
Temperatures near 100 degrees and transported smoke are making outdoor activity riskier, especially for children, older adults, workers and people with heart or lung disease.
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Cary Audit Prompts Demands for Answers on Questionable Spending
A lengthy audit identified more than $1 million in questioned spending and weaknesses that made it difficult to show whether public money was handled properly.
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Durham Schools Adjust Menus During the Cyclospora Investigation
Durham Public Schools is modifying menus as a precaution while federal and state investigators trace cyclospora illnesses linked to some lettuce supplies.
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RDU Adds Five North Carolina Restaurant Concepts to Terminal 2
Raleigh–Durham International Airport is adding five food and beverage options intended to give travelers more local choice during a period of continuing passenger growth.
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Parents Killed in Crash With RDU Transit Shuttle
A family trip ended in a fatal collision near Raleigh–Durham International Airport, with investigators saying the sedan entered the intersection against a red light.
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Triangle Faces Dangerous Heat and Unhealthy Air
The official forecast combines two exposure risks: extreme heat and smoke-related pollution, with the greatest burden on outdoor workers and medically vulnerable residents.
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Police Investigate a Suspected Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-40
The case affects both a family and a heavily traveled regional route while raising urgent questions about evidence preservation and road safety.
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Charges Expand in the Wilson Courthouse Shooting Case
The new charges show the investigation is still developing and underscore the security implications of violence at a public justice facility.
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North Carolina Drought Deepens as Restrictions Spread
The update connects a statewide climate measure to immediate household, agricultural and utility decisions.
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Raleigh Expands Downtown Summer Safety Work
The program offers a concrete look at how Raleigh is balancing enforcement, hospitality and public-space management during peak activity.
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Wake County Reopens Cooling Stations as Heat Index Tops 100
Wake County reopened public cooling locations as temperatures and humidity drove the heat index above 100 degrees across central North Carolina.
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Durham Schools Pull Fresh Produce Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
Durham Public Schools removed fresh produce from meal service until September while health officials investigate a large cyclospora outbreak.
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Silver Alert Case Leads to Arrest in Fatal RDU Shuttle Crash
Authorities arrested a man who had been the subject of a Silver Alert in connection with the fatal crash of an RDU shuttle bus.
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GoRaleigh’s Busiest Route Passes One Million Riders
GoRaleigh Route 1 surpassed one million riders as more frequent service helped the city bus network continue its post-pandemic growth.
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Drought Restrictions Tighten in Parts of Central North Carolina
Communities in Chatham County tightened water restrictions as drought and reservoir decline persisted across central North Carolina.
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Wake County Cyclospora Cases Reach 186
Wake County accounts for 186 confirmed Cyclospora infections in a statewide outbreak that has sickened more than 300 people.
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North Carolina Counties Face $52 Million SNAP Administration Gap
North Carolina counties expect roughly $52 million in added costs to administer food assistance after lawmakers left the requested funding out of the state budget.
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North Carolina Utilities Seek Nearly $900 Million in Rate Increases
North Carolina utility requests approached $900 million during a record national quarter for proposed electricity and gas rate increases.
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GoRaleigh's Busiest Route Tops One Million Riders
GoRaleigh Route 1 carried more than one million riders, a record that officials linked to frequent service and sustained demand along the corridor.
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Falls Lake Rises After Rain but Remains Below Normal
Recent rainfall lifted Falls Lake's water-supply pool from 62% to 65%, offering modest relief without ending the region's deficit.
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AbbVie Durham Project Advances With Major Manufacturing Investment
Durham officials advanced an AbbVie pharmaceutical manufacturing project described as a major investment for the region's life-sciences economy.
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Wake Board Funds Emergency Repairs at Three Elementary Schools
Wake County approved emergency funding after engineers found structural problems serious enough to keep students and staff out of three elementary schools.
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North Carolina Cyclospora Cases Pass 200 as Investigators Trace Exposure
North Carolina reported more than 200 cyclospora infections as a wider outbreak surpassed 1,000 cases and investigators examined links to fresh produce.
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Frito-Lay to Close Raleigh Warehouse and Cut Nearly 70 Jobs
Frito-Lay plans to close a Raleigh warehouse and lay off nearly 70 employees, according to a current local report.
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Raleigh Summer Festival Proceeds Under Heightened Security
Raleigh's All-American Summer Festival went forward with additional police attention after violence linked to large youth gatherings the previous weekend.
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Driver Charged After Party Bus Crashes Into Raleigh Home
A party-bus driver faces charges after police say he drove while impaired and crashed the vehicle into a Raleigh home.
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Downtown Durham Opens Its First Korean Convenience Store
Dosirak Outpost opened a permanent downtown Durham store after building its business through pop-ups.
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Wake Board Funds Emergency Repairs at Three Unsafe Elementary Schools
The Wake County school board approved emergency repair funding after engineers found structural problems serious enough to prevent students and staff from occupying three elementary schools.
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Raleigh Crime Data Shows Declines and Traffic Risk
Raleigh police reported modest overall declines in violent and property crime alongside notable changes in specific categories.
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North Carolina Investigates 240 Cyclospora Cases
At least 240 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported in North Carolina since May 1 as officials coordinate a multistate investigation.
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State Health Plan Adopts Provider Tiers
North Carolina's State Health Plan approved a four-tier provider structure and premium changes affecting roughly 750,000 members.
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Triangle Drought Pushes Raleigh Toward Tougher Water Restrictions
Raleigh leaders are weighing stronger conservation measures as drought, heat and high demand keep pressure on Falls Lake and regional water systems.
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Raleigh Crews Clear Floodwater After Storms Hit Roads and Trees
Heavy rain flooded parts of Raleigh and Durham, forcing road closures and the removal of an estimated 20,000 gallons of water from Blue Ridge Road.
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Raleigh Weighs Teen Curfew After Fourth of July Violence
Raleigh's mayor and police chief support a citywide teen curfew after large crowds, fights, shootings and gun recoveries during Fourth of July celebrations.
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Raleigh Drought Keeps Water Restrictions in Force
WRAL reported that Raleigh is considering more water restrictions as drought pressure continues around Falls Lake.
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Central North Carolina Faces Dangerous Heat and Storms
The National Weather Service Raleigh office showed heat hazards and storm chances for July 10, including hazardous-weather messaging for central North Carolina.
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Johnson City Area Faces Weekend Flood Watch
The National Weather Service Morristown office said showers and storms would become more widespread into the weekend, with a Flood Watch and possible gusty winds.
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Raleigh Drought Pushes Water-Use Enforcement Into View
WRAL reported that nearly half of checked outdoor irrigation meters violated Raleigh water-conservation rules, prompting discussion of stricter limits.
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Central North Carolina Heat and Storm Risk Continues
NWS Raleigh reported persistent heat concerns and renewed chances for diurnally driven storms through the weekend.
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Johnson City Area Faces Weekend Flood Watch
NWS Morristown said multiple rounds of showers and storms are expected Friday through the weekend, with a Flood Watch in effect.
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Central North Carolina Storm Damage Extends Into Today's Heat Risk
WRAL reported overnight damage across Wake, Durham, Franklin, and Sampson counties; the National Weather Service forecast heat index values up to 105 in Raleigh today.
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Raleigh Weighs Youth Curfew After Fourth of July Disorder
Police reported guns, arrests, juvenile petitions, and crowds far larger than expected; city leaders are now weighing curfew, bag, and youth-programming responses.
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Central North Carolina Faces Storms After Dangerous Heat
The National Weather Service in Raleigh described a pattern of scattered to numerous storms after a stretch of dangerous heat. WRAL and ABC11 highlighted weather alerts, flood watches, and Tuesday storm risks across central North Carolina.
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Raleigh Weighs Response After Teen-Takeover Shootings
ABC11 and WRAL reported that Raleigh police linked multiple July Fourth weekend shootings to large teen gatherings in Brier Creek, Glenwood South, and Capital Boulevard. City leaders are considering responses including a youth curfew.
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Triangle Heat Advisory Extends a Strainful Weather Pattern
Central North Carolina faces another dangerous heat day, with official warnings, cooling centers, storm chances, and ongoing drought stress shaping local risk.
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Johnson City Area Starts the Week With Storm Chances
Johnson City and northeast Tennessee open the week in a humid summer pattern where scattered storms could affect afternoon travel and outdoor plans.
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Raleigh outage shows how local weather risk becomes logistical
WRAL reported that downed power lines closed Pleasant Valley Road at Deblyn Avenue and part of Millbrook Road, while Duke Energy’s outage map showed about 1,000 customers in the area without power at one point and about 300 still out as of 10:30 p.m.
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Raleigh police investigate early-morning Capital Boulevard shooting
WRAL reported that a man and woman were shot Sunday morning in the parking lot of the Speedway at 850 Capital Blvd. near Peace Street. Police said both were taken to a hospital with minor injuries and no suspect information had been provided as the investigation continued.