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• Periods of Rain Overnight

  20-05-2023 23:47
  A few overnight showers will linger into Sunday morning.
  
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• Race horse's death hours before Preakness extends sport's woes seen at Churchill Downs

  20-05-2023 23:11
  
  Death darkened the site of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, much as it had the site of the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago: A horse was euthanized after getting injured during an undercard race at Pimlico, marring yet another big Triple Crown day for a sport already reeling after more than a half-dozen fatalities at Churchill Downs.
  
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• Local mental health organization offers services during Artsplosure festival in Raleigh

  20-05-2023 22:57
  Artsplosure 2023 brought eager crowds to downtown Raleigh for a weekend of fun and relaxation.
  
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• Remains of Marine veteran killed in Ukraine flown home to US

  20-05-2023 21:33
  
  The remains of a U.S. Marine veteran who was missing in Ukraine for more than a year have returned to the United States and are headed to his hometown in eastern North Carolina.
  
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• Woman charged in death of, Cairo Jordan, boy found in suitcase, seeks change of Indiana venue

  20-05-2023 20:55
  A Louisiana woman charged in the death of a boy whose body was found last year inside a suitcase in rural southern Indiana is seeking a change of venue.
  
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• 'After much thought, much prayer.' Mark Walker announces plans to run for North Carolina Governor

  20-05-2023 17:21
  
  Walker made the announcement Saturday morning in Kernersville.
  
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• Former US Rep. Mark Walker announces plans to run for North Carolina Governor

  20-05-2023 16:47
  
  Walker made the announcement Saturday morning in Kernersville.
  
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• A lot of dry time this Weekend: First Alert Weather

  20-05-2023 16:21
  Nice today with temperatures in the low to mid-80s.
  
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• Game 2: Carolina Hurricanes look to bounce back after heartbreaking loss to Florida Panthers at PNC

  20-05-2023 15:55
  Neither team practiced on Friday ahead of Saturday night's Game 2 at the PNC Arena.
  
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• Former US Rep. Mark Walker to announce run for North Carolina Governor

  20-05-2023 15:54
  
  Walker is expected to announce his run for governor Saturday in Kernersville.
  
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• Hurricanes, 'Got to Be NC' Festival and Artsplosure collide for busy weekend in Raleigh

  20-05-2023 15:17
  Three big events and one fun-filled weekend
  
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• Caught on video: Bystanders, police lift car off pinned motorcyclist after Nebraska crash

  20-05-2023 06:39
  A group of bystanders worked together to lift a car and save a motorcyclist pinned underneath after a crash.
  
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• Caught on video: Driver viciously attacked by group of men on bikes in wild California brawl

  20-05-2023 06:37
  Shocking video shows the moment a group of young men on bicycles viciously attacked a driver, leaving him badly beaten in the middle of a street in Southern California.
  
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• Wake County tourism industry gets boost ahead of big weekend in Raleigh

  20-05-2023 06:15
  Three big events and one fun-filled weekend
  
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• Hillsborough Street businesses hoping to maintain strong start, avoid summer slowdown

  20-05-2023 05:58
  Data shared by the non-profit organization Live It Up Hillsborough showed prepared food and beverage sales in the first three months were all higher than the same period a year prior, with more than a million-dollar difference in January alone.
  
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• WakeMed announces plans for new mental health facility in Garner

  20-05-2023 03:39
  The project is set to break ground in 2024 and open by 2026.
  
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• Debt ceiling talks end after briefly resuming, McCarthy's top negotiator says

  20-05-2023 03:23
  The debt limit negotiations between GOP negotiators and the White House ended Friday night with no progress after meeting for roughly an hour and a half.
  
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• Federal judge declares American Airlines and JetBlue must end partnership

  20-05-2023 02:35
  
  The Justice Department and several states sued to break up the airline alliance.
  
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• Parents, activists split on how to best spend funds aimed at improving school safety

  20-05-2023 01:45
  Millions of dollars have been funneled to schools across the state to improve school safety, but nobody is quite sure the best way to spend the money.
  
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• Debt ceiling talks will resume at Capitol after 'pause'

  20-05-2023 01:40
  Despite the snag, a White House spokesperson insisted Friday a deal was still "possible."
  
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• Bezos-founded Blue Origin lands major NASA moon lander project

  20-05-2023 01:28
  Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, will join NASA's lunar lander program.
  
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• 'We are part of the community.' Fort Bragg's All American Week isn't limited to service members

  20-05-2023 01:26
  "We're part of the community. We do encourage civilians to come and join us."
  
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• Pedestrian hit by Raleigh police vehicle, road closed for investigation

  20-05-2023 01:19
  One person was injured in a crash involving a pedestrian and a Raleigh police vehicle Friday afternoon.
  
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• Debt limit talks resume at Capitol as Republicans, White House face 'real differences'

  20-05-2023 01:19
  Earlier in the day, McCarthy said resolution to the standoff is "easy," if only Biden's team would agree to some spending cuts Republicans are demanding.
  
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• Durham Housing Authority moves to mixed-income housing model; experts say children will benefit most

  20-05-2023 01:06
  The Durham Housing Authority said it believes the plan will change the face of public housing.
  
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• 20-story high-rise could soon be part of Brier Creek skyline

  20-05-2023 00:54
  The Brier Creek section of Raleigh could see a 20-story high-rise building in the next few years.
  
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• CA family thought they mistakenly got Taylor Swift tickets, turned out to be 'commemorative items'

  20-05-2023 00:53
  
  One California family thought they were mistakenly delivered coveted Taylor Swift VIP tickets but they turned out to be "commemorative items."
  
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• 'So disrespectful.' Small business owners lose money after being duped by customers

  20-05-2023 00:42
  "Small business owners just have to be careful, not everyone has our best interest at heart."
  
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• Raleigh native, award-winning actress Ariana DeBose brings joy to children at WakeMed hospital

  20-05-2023 00:42
  Raleigh native and award-winning actress Ariana Debose visited Wake Med Children's Hospital this week.
  
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• Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay lend their voices to 'The Little Mermaid' as Sebastian and Flounder

  20-05-2023 00:31
  Disney's live action remake of "The Little Mermaid" hits the big screen in less than a week, and Daveed Diggs and Jacob Tremblay are stepping into the iconic roles of Sebastian and Flounder.
  
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