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• Man charged in deadly shooting during argument in Fayetteville

  05-10-2021 23:58
  A man accused of shooting and killing another man during an argument in Fayetteville last Thursday has been arrested.
  
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• Tips from experts on how to enjoy fall activities during the pandemic

  05-10-2021 23:51
  The CDC has yet to share updated guidance on what it considers safe gatherings for the holidays.
  
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• Video shows carjacking and altercation near Holly Springs Towne Center

  05-10-2021 23:35
  
  Police are investigating an alleged carjacking at Holly Springs Towne Center that happened two weeks ago.
  
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• TikTok-famous Raleigh dog Jaqweenie shows pet owners how to recognize animal pains

  05-10-2021 23:20
  
  You can't help but fall in love with this sweet face, but his owner said knowing when he's in pain can be a challenge.
  
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• Homeland Security warns extremists are likely to target the healthcare sector

  05-10-2021 23:19
  
  The Department of Homeland Security this week issued an intel notice.
  
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• Fayetteville elementary school temporarily shifts to remote learning, citing jump in COVID cases

  05-10-2021 23:18
  Sunnyside Elementary School in Fayetteville will be without their students in-person until Monday, Oct.18.
  
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• Fuquay-Varina police look for suspect who shot up home, injuring man inside

  05-10-2021 23:04
  Police said just after 12 a.m., someone in a black pick-up truck shot several bullets into the home on Longfellow Street.
  
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• Annual Black Founders Exchange: 12 Black-owned startups from across US take part in Durham program

  05-10-2021 23:03
  
  Twelve startups of businesses founded by Black entrepreneurs from across the country are going through a rigorous program in Durham this week.
  
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• 7 candidates face off for Durham mayor in primary election

  05-10-2021 22:27
  Polls close at 7:30 p.m. for Durham's primary election.
  
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• 3 found dead at Harnett County motel, police say

  05-10-2021 22:23
  
  Three people were found dead at a Dunn motel Tuesday afternoon, police said.
  
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• 'Queens' star Naturi Naughton is on a mission to empower women, young girls

  05-10-2021 21:46
  Naturi Naughton teases the "roller coaster" ride that is "Queens" and discusses her passion for working with Saving Our Daughters.
  
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• Facebook hearing: Whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies before Congress

  05-10-2021 21:10
  "They want you to believe this is just part of the deal. I am here today to tell you that's not true. These problems are solvable."
  
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• Knightdale Arts and Education Festival this Saturday

  05-10-2021 19:31
  Coming up this Saturday, parents can find resources to help them through this school year, and kids can find lots of fun activities at K-Fest.
  
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• NC State Fair announces new food available this year

  05-10-2021 19:23
  Hope you're hungry! Because the North Carolina State Fair is bringing a slew of new foods to this year's celebration.
  
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• Southwest employees must be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8 to keep jobs, company announces

  05-10-2021 19:00
  The Dallas-based company said it has to mandate vaccines because of new rules from the Biden administration for companies with federal contracts.
  
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• New race education rules in Johnston County 'stroke fears, divide parents,' NC teacher's group says

  05-10-2021 17:44
  "The Johnston County Board of Commissioners and the Johnston County Board of Education are attempting to stroke fears, divide parents and communities, and discredit Johnston County's hard-working teachers," the NCAE president said in a statement.
  
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• Remembering Steve Jobs legacy 10 years after his death

  05-10-2021 17:43
  "People with passion can change the world for the better." Ten years after his passing, Steve Jobs is being remembered for his legacy at Apple and beyond.
  
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• 100 years after lynching of Black teen, Chatham County Board of Commissioners apologizes

  05-10-2021 17:08
  The Chatham County Board of Commissioners formally apologized for its possible complicity in the murder of a 16-year-old in 1921.
  
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• GlaxoSmithKline announces plan to move out of Research Triangle Park into downtown Durham

  05-10-2021 15:32
  For the first time since 1983, a GlaxoSmithKline corporate hub will not be located in Research Triangle Park.
  
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• On The Red Carpet Presents Latino Storytellers Spotlight on LALIFF

  05-10-2021 15:00
  On The Red Carpet and the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival are spotlighting seven Latino films and exclusive director interviews.
  
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• 10,812 people in North Carolina have had COVID-19 multiple times, 94 died after virus' reinfection

  05-10-2021 14:55
  
  New data shows how many people in North Carolina have had COVID-19 multiple times.
  
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• 'Get us out of this horrible mess': Brian Laundrie's sister pleads for him to surrender to police

  05-10-2021 14:28
  
  "I worry about him. I hope he's OK, and then I'm angry and I don't know what to think," Cassie Laundrie said in an exclusive interview with ABC News.
  
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• J&J seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

  05-10-2021 13:03
  Johnson & Johnson has asked U.S. regulators to allow booster shots of its COVID-19 vaccine as the U.S. government moves toward shoring up protection in more vaccinated Americans.
  
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• Don't fall for it: Scam voicemail promises big savings on AT&T, DirecTV

  05-10-2021 12:43
  Be skeptical. Those unsolicited calls promising to save you money are likely a scam designed to steal your money.
  
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• GlaxoSmithKline announced plan to move out of Research Triangle Park into downtown Durham

  05-10-2021 12:06
  For the first time since 1983, a GlaxoSmithKline corporate hub will not be located in Research Triangle Park.
  
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• Harnett County Schools allows students, staff to ditch masks despite plea from local health leaders

  05-10-2021 12:00
  
  Students and staff in Harnett County can attend indoor classes today without wearing a face mask.
  
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• Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer worldwide outage

  05-10-2021 11:22
  Facebook said late Monday that "the root cause of this outage was a faulty configuration change" and that there is "no evidence that user data was compromised as a result" of the outage.
  
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• Rain Chances Climb Higher Later in the Week

  05-10-2021 09:52
  Rain chances will stick around this week, but there will be lots of dry time too.
  
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• Night of tributes to Britney Spears sees second contestant eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'

  05-10-2021 09:49
  The third week on "Dancing with the Stars" saw one couple compete remotely, and the show also made its second elimination of the season.
  
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• Night of tributes to Britney Spears sees second contestant eliminated from Dancing with the Stars

  05-10-2021 08:37
  'Strange times throw out strange scenarios.' Judge Len Goodman thought he'd seen it all but this third week on 'Dancing with the Stars' saw one couple compete remotely; a reality TV star is the latest elimination.
  
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• Powerball ticket worth $699.8 million sold in California

  05-10-2021 07:15
  A single ticket sold in California matched all the numbers in Monday's Powerball drawing to win the $699.8 million jackpot, lottery officials announced.
  
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• After 40 Powerball drawings, will someone win $685M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers

  05-10-2021 06:20
  After 40 drawings without a big Powerball winner, maybe Monday night's 41st attempt will be different. Here are the winning numbers.
  
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• 'Consider children of color:' Black parents in Wake County push to keep school mask mandates

  05-10-2021 05:09
  "We should not be listening to the ignorance of anti-maskers who bully and threaten board members and try to intimidate them from supporting mask policies," said one community advocate.
  
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• 2 found shot dead in Lillington home; 'murder-suicide' investigation underway, sheriff's office says

  05-10-2021 03:46
  
  A murder-suicide investigation is underway after two people were found dead with gunshot wounds in a Harnett County home.
  
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• George Floyd's 2004 arrest by former HPD officer should be pardoned, panel concludes

  05-10-2021 02:40
  The pardon recommendation, which is for a 2004 arrest, moves on to Gov. Abbott, who has not said whether he would sign off on it.
  
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• Women-led Dueñas Car Club shares love of lowriding

  05-10-2021 02:31
  The dozen or so women, teens and girls that make up Dueñas Car Club are friends or family members who all share a love for low riding.
  
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• SF's Lowrider Council celebrates 40 years of creating change

  05-10-2021 02:29
  Vibrant and colorful lowriders line the streets to celebrate 40 years of San Francisco's Lowrider Council.
  
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• Facebook, Instagram services slowly returning after hours-long outage

  05-10-2021 00:54
  Facebook tweeted just after 6:30 pm ET that its apps and services were beginning to work again.
  
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• North Carolina doctor posting skincare advice on TikTok gets more than 10 million followers

  05-10-2021 00:21
  
  At the onset of the pandemic, Dr. Muneeb Shah signed up on TikTok and posted his first video in May of 2020. Within a few months, he had garnered his first million followers.
  
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• Police say hit-and-run in Clayton happened after fight in truck; Investigators search for GMC Acadia

  05-10-2021 00:02
  Investigators believe there was a fight inside a Chevrolet Silverado, which had stopped partially in the right lane and two people got out. They were then hit by a GMC Acadia.
  
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• Cumberland County elementary school goes virtual due to multiple COVID-19 cases

  05-10-2021 00:01
  
  Students attending Sunnyside Elementary School in Cumberland County will temporarily go virtual due to multiple COVID-19 cases.
  
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