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'A disaster:' Poe Hall PCBs shut down due to federal cuts

'Please take care of us:' Federal cuts close PCB evaluation at NC State building

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson says the Health Hazard Evaluation of Poe Hall has been closed due to federal cuts. Poe Hall was closed when toxic chemicals were discovered in the fall of 2023.

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State Highway Patrol investigating multiple fatality accident in Eden, Photo Courtesy WXII

Multiple people killed in Rockingham County crash, Eden officials say

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Shaw University 'aware of' online allegations against women's basketball team

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Raleigh private school to implement all-day cellphone ban for grades 9-12 next year

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A February car meetup in downtown Durham involved participants performing dangerous stunts with fire and passengers hanging out of moving vehicles.

'We are going to charge you': Durham police crack down on car meetups with guns, drugs and stunts

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After weeks of surveillance, Raleigh police arrested Chazmonte Brown (left) and Javaughn Washington (right) on multiple drug-related charges. Photo courtesy of the Raleigh Police Department.

Raleigh police seize cash, guns and nearly 12 pounds of marijuana in drug arrest

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Largest parent and teacher store in the Triangle soon to close, shifts focus online

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New gun safety program 'NC Safe for Schools' kicks off Thursday

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Omarion Hampton (28) of Cleveland High picks up yardage around end as Wayne Robinson of Laney High pursues. Cleveland High defeated Laney High to advance to the 3rd round of the NCHSAA playoffs. Photo by Dean Strickland OD.

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Hello and good evening everyone, Mike Maze here with your forecast update. The pleasant air we had today will stick around this evening and overnight with comfortable temperatures but not as cool as this morning. We're watching for perhaps an isolated shower to advance into the Sandhills this evening but the dry air in place across our area should inhibit their advance deep into our viewing area. Lows in the mid 50s-lower 60s.

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Venus, Saturn, and the Moon will be far more separated during Friday April 25th "lunar smile" than is being depicted in social media.

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How to watch the funeral of Pope Francis

A deep dive from all sides of immigration in North Carolina - from the people, directly impacted.

Watch the full documentary: Crossing Borders: Immigration and Division in North Carolina

FILE - Pope Francis, seen with a bruise on his head after he banged it on the popemobile when it stopped short amid swarms of well-wishers, talks to journalists during a press conference he held on board the flight to Rome, at the end of a five-day visit to Colombia, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, pool, file)

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Mission Mobile Medical is offering a transformative opportunity for rural healthcare providers, giving away a state-of-the-art clinic on wheels equipped with essential exam rooms and a nursing station.

Win a $250,000 mobile clinic: Mission Mobile Medical opens applications for rural healthcare

Durham schools budget vote: Superintendent proposes teacher raises, asks county for more money

Shots fired into Wake County home, vehicle crashes into mailbox, sheriff's office says

Caught on camera: Pedestrian nearly hit by car on Durham's North Roxboro Street

Harnett County decision about fluoride in drinking water could affect some Wake residents

Javid Moghaddasnia, Director of Customer Engagement, discusses American Giant clothing while being interviewed at the company's showroom in San Francisco, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least

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From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposals

President Donald Trump delivers remarks outside a home destroyed by Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Trump is making the first trip of his second term, visiting parts of North Carolina that were ravaged by Hurricane Helene and continuing to the Los Angeles area, where some of the deadliest and most damaging wildfires in California’s history are burning. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

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Fact check: Walz says most Americans don't have $1,000 in savings

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Fact check: Trump administration blames Biden for agriculture trade deficit

Commissioner Donald Palmer speaks during a U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board in-person public meeting, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

US election officials question agency about Trump's order overhauling election operations

Federal court temporarily blocks NC from taking steps to throw out ballots in Griffin-Riggs lawsuit

In Depth with Dan: Which books belong in NC schools and which don't?

In Depth with Dan: Debate over proposed bill letting schools ban some books

NC officials cancel $6.8M jobs grant for genetics firm with Morrisville expansion plans

Fayetteville's Dogwood Festival will return in 2021

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The Soccer Tournament returns: Wrexham, top women's players in field for $1 million prize

Oakwood Pizza Box owner Anthony Guerra is renovating the former Capital Creations space to create a takeout only location of his popular downtown Raleigh restaurant. Photo credit: Juli Leonard

Oakwood Pizza Box to open carry-out only location in Raleigh

Every April I feel like I'm working in a fairytale. I look out the window and see a magical splash of colors.

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Beloved Raleigh business closes doors after 34 years

Beloved Raleigh business closes doors after 34 years

New gun safety program 'NC Safe for Schools' kicks off

Trump signs executive orders targeting colleges, plus schools' equity efforts

Educators rally against proposed school budget cuts

Wake County educators rally against proposed school budget cuts

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers

Tackling tariffs: What some companies are saying, and doing, about tariffs

What is an emergency? Wake school board is open to interpretations in new cellphone policy

Increase in calls for vape store, CBD regulation as middle schoolers show up for class impaired

From fast fashion to thrift: Tariffs prompt a shopping shift

FILE - Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen, File)

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Belichick 'excited' for international experience with Tar Heels

Former NWSL MVP, NBA champion purchase part of NC Courage

Tarboro's Todd Gurley II (#1) celebrates a touchdown as Tarboro defeats Lincolnton 39 to 36 at the 2011 2AA State Championship game Saturday December 3, 2011 at Carter-Finley field in Raleigh, NC.

The history of first round NFL Draft picks from North Carolina

Cleveland football coach Scott Riley knew early on Omarion Hampton was special

Former Salisbury coach Brian Hinson reflects on high school career of Jalon Walker

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No. 6 East Rutherford shuts out East Lincoln to remain unbeaten

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A February car meetup in downtown Durham involved participants performing dangerous stunts with fire and passengers hanging out of moving vehicles.

Raw video shows Durham car meetup with guns, drugs, fire and stunts

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A deep dive from all sides of immigration in North Carolina - from the people, directly impacted.

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A file photo of a Costco store.

Cary resident reclaims $618 in Costco rewards after Citibank error

North Carolina Central University police detained five people during a rally where students protested for increased student housing.

In Depth with Dan: Multiple people arrested during protest on North Carolina Central University campus

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Wake schools eyes fresh, non-live remote learning plan after busy winter, exhausted makeup days

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Parent Safety Night: Gun storage, dangers of social media among topics at Wake schools safety fair

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Teens save man who drove into Ohio River

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Easter rescue: Raleigh firefighters rescue dog from stormdrain

Two marathons in two weeks: Health scare inspires change

'Grandpa bunny' spreads Easter joy

Near Chimney Rock, replacement bridge eases travel months after Hurricane Helene

Sophie, a cat, wanders through the White House North Lawn at the White House, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

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A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

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Coach's hack of student-athlete personal photos has potential victims in NC

NC college students say they're victims of coach's massive cyber hack

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A vape shop owner faces charges for selling illegal products near a school.

Effort to regulate vape shops gains steam after students get high

WRAL Investigates the timeline of Fayetteville mother's murder trial

Attorneys question restrictions on North Carolina Central University protests

Trial for Fayetteville mother accused of murdering children likely won't happen until 2027

Disagreements over Fed policy are not unusual. Of course, the differences in opinion between the president and the Fed chair are more notable because each has some power to back-up their opinion. The question is how much power?

You decide: Who controls the Federal Reserve

Join NC's startup revolution: Apex hosts Small Business Town Hall on April 29

Tom Snyder: Deep tech investment is transforming North Carolina's economy

Donald Thompson: Why every CEO should rethink the CMO role -- right now

FILE - A sign is displayed on a Google building at their campus in Mountain View, Calif., on Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Google's parent begins year with robust growth despite legal, competitive and economic threats

US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on China in race for self-driving cars

Labor group sues Starbucks, saying it ignores slave-like conditions for workers in Brazil

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FILE - Scarlett Johansson, left, and Colin Jost attend "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" at Rockefeller Plaza on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

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