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Coach Rod Brind’Amour, Tar Heel of the Month, helps restore pride in the Canes

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour played with the team in 2006, when the Canes won the Stanley Cup. In his first year as coach, he’s made the team relevant again.

May 23, 2019 04:00 PM

This Raleigh man’s face captured the joy of the Morehouse College student loan payoff

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This Raleigh man’s face captured the joy of the Morehouse College student loan payoff

May 23, 2019 07:54 PM

Presidential candidate Julián Castro rallies with NC workers for $15 minimum wage

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Presidential candidate Julián Castro rallies with NC workers for $15 minimum wage

May 23, 2019 12:23 PM

Ben Carson talks about NC company, affordable housing, Oreos and REOs

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Ben Carson talks about NC company, affordable housing, Oreos and REOs

May 23, 2019 06:52 PM

Virginia meteorologist cut into NBA semifinals for tornado warning. He’s not sorry

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Virginia meteorologist cut into NBA semifinals for tornado warning. He’s not sorry

May 23, 2019 05:49 PM

North Carolina’s pig farmers nervously watch spread of African swine fever in China

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North Carolina’s pig farmers nervously watch spread of African swine fever in China

May 23, 2019 04:34 PM

At home behind bars: After 66 years in prison, he has lost the desire to leave

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At home behind bars: After 66 years in prison, he has lost the desire to leave

May 23, 2019 12:17 PM

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She’s known for seeing good in others. Why did she fear the worst in coming out to fans?

May 22, 2019 11:03 AM

Kayakers rushed to shore during West Virginia hail storm. It was a deadly choice

May 22, 2019 10:19 AM

Do swarms of tiny temblors rattling the West Coast warn of a catastrophic quake?

May 23, 2019 05:18 PM

Pennsylvania company to move headquarters to Ballantyne

May 23, 2019 04:44 PM

Vice President Pence comes to NC for a curtain-raiser to the re-election campaign

May 22, 2019 11:46 AM

Gov. Cooper orders paid parental leave for thousands of state employees

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Gov. Cooper orders paid parental leave for thousands of state employees

May 23, 2019 01:16 PM

Deadliest rural roads are in SC, California and these 23 other states, study finds

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Deadliest rural roads are in SC, California and these 23 other states, study finds

May 23, 2019 05:20 PM

New NC elections director should get $30,000 more than fired predecessor, board agrees

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New NC elections director should get $30,000 more than fired predecessor, board agrees

May 23, 2019 04:55 PM

Hailed a hero in UNCC shooting, Riley Howell awarded 2 of the military’s highest honors

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Hailed a hero in UNCC shooting, Riley Howell awarded 2 of the military’s highest honors

May 23, 2019 04:21 PM

Durham had 1,700 untested rape kits. Now it’s clearing them faster than almost any city.

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Durham had 1,700 untested rape kits. Now it’s clearing them faster than almost any city.

May 23, 2019 02:15 PM

Large snakes caught battling over female in rare video shot at NC animal rescue

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Large snakes caught battling over female in rare video shot at NC animal rescue

May 23, 2019 12:16 PM

NC college will welcome Georgia high school’s first black male valedictorian this fall

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NC college will welcome Georgia high school’s first black male valedictorian this fall

May 23, 2019 01:45 PM

Wake County has a new fastest growing town, according to the Census Bureau

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Wake County has a new fastest growing town, according to the Census Bureau

May 23, 2019 10:29 AM

Drew Pescaro, who survived deadly UNC Charlotte shootings, has to return to hospital

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Drew Pescaro, who survived deadly UNC Charlotte shootings, has to return to hospital

May 23, 2019 07:27 AM

After four drownings on Emerald Isle, beach town shares tips to stay safe this summer

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After four drownings on Emerald Isle, beach town shares tips to stay safe this summer

May 23, 2019 09:15 AM

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NC African American Heritage Commission gets new director

May 24, 2019 05:28 AM

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Judge says NC church foreclosure sale can proceed as planned

May 24, 2019 05:24 AM

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