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• Prices of fuel, food increase as consumers bear the brunt of pandemic problems

  14-10-2021 23:36
  It feels like the price of everything is going up.
  
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• Man killed, deputy injured in officer-involved shooting in Edgecombe County

  14-10-2021 23:20
  The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office said a deputy shot and killed a knife-wielding man who stabbed another deputy
  
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• Unvaccinated North Carolinians nearly 20x more likely to die from COVID-19

  14-10-2021 22:27
  
  According to the latest data from NCDHHS, unvaccinated North Carolinians are more than 1,900% more likely to die from COVID-19 than vaccinated North Carolinians.
  
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• Law enforcement agencies warn of cyberthreat to water and waste water systems

  14-10-2021 22:24
  Law enforcement experts say critical infrastructure owners and operators should make cybersecurity a top priority.
  
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• Person killed, deputy injured in officer-involved shooting in Edgecombe County

  14-10-2021 22:20
  The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office said there has been a deadly officer-involved shooting in the 4300 block of McNair Road.
  
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• Summer Rewind Tomorrow

  14-10-2021 21:39
  A dramatic temperature drop is on the way this weekend.
  
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• Lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster endorsed by FDA panel

  14-10-2021 21:35
  
  U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus.
  
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• Investigation underway after officer-involved shooting in Edgecombe County

  14-10-2021 21:32
  
  The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office said there has been an officer-involved shooting in the 4300 block of McNair Road.
  
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• Want to Get Married at Walt Disney World? Here's What You Need to Know

  14-10-2021 20:29
  
  Here's everything you need to know about getting married at Walt Disney World.
  
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• John Deere strike: Workers walk out after UAW rejects contract

  14-10-2021 20:25
  Thousands of John Deere workers are now on strike after the UAW rejected a contract from the company.
  
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• Jan. 6 congressional committee sets vote on contempt charges against Steve Bannon

  14-10-2021 20:19
  
  A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has set a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against former White House aide Steve Bannon after he defied the panel's subpoena.
  
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• Ultimate Disney fans celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at the Most Magical Place on Earth

  14-10-2021 19:50
  
  Couple plans 50th-anniversary vow renewal at Walt Disney World's 50th-anniversary celebration.
  
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• Fuquay-Varina celebrates diversity during International Cultural Festival

  14-10-2021 19:24
  Fuquay-Varina celebrates diversity during International Cultural Festival at the Arts Center on October 15 and 16.
  
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• Bill Cosby accuser files lawsuit against comedian

  14-10-2021 19:24
  One of Bill Cosby's accusers has filed a lawsuit in New Jersey against the comedian.
  
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• Olaf from 'Frozen' getting new series of shorts on Disney+ recounting classic tales

  14-10-2021 19:22
  
  In "Olaf Presents," Olaf will recount five Disney animated stories, playing a mermaid, a genie and a lion king, among other roles.
  
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• HBCU docuseries produced by NBA star Chris Paul highlights Florida A&M Football

  14-10-2021 19:07
  In the second season of Why Not Us, executive producer Chris Paul continues to show the importance of Historically Black College and Universities.
  
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• More than 100 police, firefighters threaten to sue Raleigh over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

  14-10-2021 18:50
  53 police officers, 48 firefighters and 17 other city employees are pushing back against the City of Raleigh's COVID-19 vaccine policy.
  
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• NY Bagel Company on Islandia launches campaign to help provide food for people in need

  14-10-2021 17:35
  
  A deli on Long Island has launched a campaign that's bringing a whole lot of kindness to the community.
  
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• Here's what you need to know for Carolina Hurricanes opening night at PNC Arena

  14-10-2021 17:02
  The Canes are back and ready to tear up the ice at PNC for a sold-out crowd.
  
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• ESPN secures rights to Monday night wild-card game

  14-10-2021 16:58
  
  The Monday night game will also air on ABC while ESPN2 will feature an alternate feed with Peyton and Eli Manning.
  
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• US inflation sees largest annual increase in 13 years as prices of gas, cars, food surge

  14-10-2021 15:20
  Gas prices have soared more than 42% compared with a year ago, and a measure of home prices climbed 0.4% in September.
  
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• More questions for extra J&J shot as study shows mixing vaccine booster doses might work better

  14-10-2021 14:50
  
  FDA scientists didn't reach a firm conclusion on J&J booster doses, citing shortcomings with the company's data.
  
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• Butterball recalls 14K pounds of ground turkey due to blue plastic concerns

  14-10-2021 14:29
  RECALL ALERT: Butterball is recalling more than 14,000 pounds of ground turkey due reports of blue plastic found in the products.
  
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• No more 'Brown Sugar': Rolling Stones retire song due to slave narrative

  14-10-2021 14:26
  
  Released in 1971, the opening lines of "Brown Sugar" reference a woman being sold into slavery and whipped around midnight.
  
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• Oregon temporarily drops college degree requirement for substitute teachers amid shortage

  14-10-2021 14:13
  
  Officials say Oregon is experiencing is a "staffing crisis" exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic for several reasons.
  
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• White House rejects Trump's claims of executive privilege over Jan. 6 Capitol riot documents

  14-10-2021 13:52
  
  President Biden is "instructing" the National Archives to release the records.
  
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• Holly Springs Halloween house triples initial St. Jude fundraising goal

  14-10-2021 13:09
  A spectacular Halloween display at a house in Holly Springs continues to bring in money for a good cause.
  
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• John Deere workers go on strike after UAW rejects contract

  14-10-2021 13:04
  More than 10,000 Deere & Co. workers went on strike Thursday at midnight after "the company failed to present an agreement that met our members' demands and needs," The United Auto Workers union said in statement.
  
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• Will Halloween return to normal this year? Durham set to release COVID-19 trick-or-treat guidance

  14-10-2021 12:31
  What will Halloween look like this year in the Bull City?
  
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• NC State Fair 2021: Everything to know about tickets, COVID-19 protocols, parking and more

  14-10-2021 11:40
  It's back! For the first time in two years, people can enjoy the fun of the North Carolina State Fair.
  
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• Fire leaves 46 dead, dozens injured in southern Taiwan

  14-10-2021 11:29
  The death toll from a fire in southern Taiwan that engulfed a building overnight has further risen to 46, according to officials Thursday who said at least another 41 people were injured.
  
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• Brian Geraghty, Anja Savcic talk Ronald and Scarlet's twisted love story on 'Big Sky'

  14-10-2021 10:45
  Brian Geraghty and Anja Savcic talk about the twists and turns ahead for Ronald and Scarlet as they remain hidden on Wolfgang Legarski's ranch on "Big Sky."
  
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• Supply chain gridlock already causing shortages at stores, and likely to affect holiday season

  14-10-2021 05:37
  "There are definitely going to be shortages, there's no way we can get away without them in this time frame and certainly during Christmas," an NC State supply chain management professor told ABC11.
  
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• 'Just unacceptable': Raleigh police shortage takes toll on officers and residents waiting for help

  14-10-2021 05:29
  "It's a huge problem. It's a huge problem within the police department. It's a huge problem within the community because the citizens are the ones that suffer."
  
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• Rain returns to DPAC

  14-10-2021 04:09
  Rain returns to DPAC with a tribute show to the Beatles on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16.
  
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• 'Raleigh should be a gem': Women wage war on litter in their neighborhood, hope to inspire others

  14-10-2021 02:04
  One woman in west Raleigh has taken it upon herself to clean up the area by picking up trash every single day. She said it's her contribution to the neighborhood and hopes it inspires others to pitch in.
  
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• 'Just Beyond' cast talks R.L. Stine-inspired horror anthology series on Disney+

  14-10-2021 01:36
  Step into a reality "Just Beyond" the one you know. The cast breaks down the Disney+ series at its premiere.
  
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• Durham Black-owned winery opens as global shortages persist

  14-10-2021 00:50
  With a grand opening just more than a week away, Melanated Wine, like many businesses, is dealing with delays from supply-chain issues.
  
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• At least 5 killed, others injured in bow and arrow attack near Oslo, Norway

  14-10-2021 00:11
  A man armed with a bow and arrows killed several people and wounded others Wednesday near the Norwegian capital of Oslo before he was arrested, authorities said.
  
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• New Chief of RPD vows more transparency as she begins sharing new crime stats

  14-10-2021 00:05
  Raleigh's new police chief, Stella Patterson, held her first quarterly news conference on Wednesday to share new data and analysis on crime in the city.
  
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