2 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland County.

The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public for health reasons, following an emotional debate about the wisdom of the proposal.


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A 19-year-old died Sunday in a crash in Johnston County, authorities said. 



<b>CLAYTON, N.C.</b> — A 19-year-old died and another person was injured Sunday in a crash in Johnston County, authorities said.

The crash happened near the intersection of Cornwallis Road and Lee Drive at about 3 p.m.

Troopers said a car traveling on Cornwallis Road went down an embankment and hit a utility pole.

The driver, Montia Rhodes, was taken to WakeMed with life-threatening injuries. Trey Anthony Spencer, who was a passenger in the car, died in the crash.

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Rain chances continue Friday into Saturday, which is now a WRAL Weather Alert Day. The good news is Friday morning looks dry.




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Water rescue crews are searching for someone Friday morning at Crabtree Creek near Crabtree Boulevard and N. King Charles Road. 

Water rescue crews launch search at Crabtree Creek in Raleigh

Police on Friday will deliver an update on their efforts to reduce crime in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. 


Fighting crime in Moore Square: Police to share downtown crime stats on Friday 

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Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill that would ban people from wearing masks in public, saying it helps crack down on protesters. Disability rights advocates say the proposal could endanger people who wear masks to protect their health. Lawmakers say that's not the intent.

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Investigators found over 10,000 illegal pills, more than a pound of cocaine and nearly $70,000 in cash at the home of a Raleigh firefighter and his wife.



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Sky 5 flies over a water rescue in Raleigh at Crabtree Boulevard and N. King Charles Road.

Sky 5 flies over water rescue in Raleigh

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Sky 5 is flying over the scene of a developing situation of a tanker truck fuel leak in Raleigh.

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Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.

Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for traffic violation, returns to course hours later

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The New York Rangers scored four third-period goals to beat the Carolina Hurricanes and eliminate them from the playoffs.

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UNC interim chancellor Lee Roberts lauded athletics director Bubba Cunningham on Thursday, just days after members of the school's Board of Trustees challenged Cunningham's management of the department.

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The Carolina Panthers unveiled their 2024 regular season schedule. Here's a glimpse at their opponents for the upcoming season.

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Xander Schauffele has set the PGA Championship record with a 62. He also ties a major championship record that he shared last year in the U.S. Open.

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