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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 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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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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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 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 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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 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 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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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The update connects a statewide climate measure to immediate household, agricultural and utility decisions.
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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 reopened public cooling locations as temperatures and humidity drove the heat index above 100 degrees across central North Carolina.
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Durham Public Schools removed fresh produce from meal service until September while health officials investigate a large cyclospora outbreak.
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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 Route 1 surpassed one million riders as more frequent service helped the city bus network continue its post-pandemic growth.
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Communities in Chatham County tightened water restrictions as drought and reservoir decline persisted across central North Carolina.
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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 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 utility requests approached $900 million during a record national quarter for proposed electricity and gas rate increases.
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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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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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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 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 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 plans to close a Raleigh warehouse and lay off nearly 70 employees, according to a current local report.
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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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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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Dosirak Outpost opened a permanent downtown Durham store after building its business through pop-ups.
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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 police reported modest overall declines in violent and property crime alongside notable changes in specific categories.
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At least 240 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported in North Carolina since May 1 as officials coordinate a multistate investigation.
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North Carolina's State Health Plan approved a four-tier provider structure and premium changes affecting roughly 750,000 members.
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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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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'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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WRAL reported that Raleigh is considering more water restrictions as drought pressure continues around Falls Lake.
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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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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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WRAL reported that nearly half of checked outdoor irrigation meters violated Raleigh water-conservation rules, prompting discussion of stricter limits.
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NWS Raleigh reported persistent heat concerns and renewed chances for diurnally driven storms through the weekend.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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.
