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Holiday weekend traffic builds
The cool, sunny forecast and three-day weekend drew drivers to east and southbound routes Friday afternoon, making for slow going through Raleigh on Interstate 40 and on U.S. Highway 70 in Johnston County.
Updated 3:43 p.m. today | Read Story | 6 comments
Two from NC among those sickened by steroid injections
Government health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.
Updated 29 minutes ago | Read Story
Testimony about his son brings Raven Abaroa to tears
Raven Abaroa was brought to tears Friday as the jury that will decide whether he is guilty of killing his wife saw photos of the couple's 8-year-old son, who is now being raised by Raven Abaroa's mother and stepfather in Utah.
Updated 2:59 p.m. today | Read Story | 17 comments
Groups say repealing Jordan Lake Rules makes no sense
Before crowds descend on Jordan Lake to swim, boat and fish over the Memorial Day weekend, environment groups held a news conference Friday to express concern over legislation that would repeal water-quality rules for the lake.
Updated 30 minutes ago | Read Blog Post | 16 comments
Lemur escapes on five-hour ramble in Durham
A red-ruffed lemur escaped from the Duke Lemur Center in Durham, taking a five-hour jaunt about town before it was corralled in someone's garage.
- Duke Lemur Center
Updated 26 minutes ago | Read Story

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