The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig, laboratory access at Raleigh science museum

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

Athens Drive High School

Investigators believe both alcohol and speed played a part in a wreck south of Knightdale on Friday night that killed two people.



<b>KNIGHTDALE, N.C.</b> — Investigators believe both alcohol and speed played a part in a wreck south of Knightdale on Friday night that killed two people.

The wreck happened sometime on Friday night at Mial Plantation and Major Slade roads, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, but the vehicle wasn't found until 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Troopers found the tan 2007 Ford Explorer off the roadway on its side with two occupants partially ejected. Investigators believe both alcohol and speed were factors in the crash, and neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Sean Desmone McKoy, 29, of 102 Bridgedale Ct., Knightdale. Officials identified the passenger as Randy Kent Norris Jr., 27, of 2713 Hodge Road, Knightdale.

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Alcohol, speed involved in fatal Knightdale wreck

Troopers: Alcohol, speed involved in fatal Wake County wreck

Mykia Daniel, an eighth grader at Ligon Middle School, was shot and killed on Monday in a north Raleigh apartment. A 16-year-old was charged with her murder.


Teen Raleigh girl's death a sign of 'incredibly disturbing' trend for youth violence

Mykia Daniel

WRAL News has new information Thursday in the search for Blake and London Deven, siblings who vanished from Fayetteville several years ago.

911 call sheds new light in Fayetteville disappearance case of adopted siblings

Blake Deven and London Deven

Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead 

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A mother said her daughter and a friend are alive thanks to a quick-thinking Uber driver and Narcan administered by paramedics. 



Narcan used to revive women in Uber; mom believes they were drugged along Glenwood South

The rest of the week looks dry and mild. Temperatures will stay in the 70s until Sunday, which has a high of 80 degrees.



Pleasant Friday for outdoor activities, low 70s and sunshine 

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Gov. Roy Cooper, museum leaders and museum paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno on Thursday preview Dueling Dinosaurs, a brand new exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The exhibit opens to the public Saturday.

Preview of Dueling Dinos, opening Saturday in Raleigh

Videos

The Panthers got their guy, only it was a bit earlier than expected. What the Xavier Legette means for the Carolina offense, plus what to expect on day two and beyond.

Panthers trade into the first round, draft Xavier Legette at No. 32 overall

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Many thought the Panthers would have the night off, but apparently they didn't get the memo! Carolina traded back into the first round to draft South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette, on a night dominated by offensive playmakers.

NFL Draft Round 1 recap: Maye to the Pats, Panthers make surprise move to draft WR Legette

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The Carolina Hurricanes scored 5 unanswered goals to steal Game 2 at home on Monday. What the win could mean for their ultimate goal this postseason, NFL Draft talk and more!

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

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Greg Biffle, the first driver to win both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship joins the Modern Era ballot alongside legendary engine builder Randy Dorton and three-time NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion Jack Sprague. 