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

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Check out the weekend activities posted by Sarah at Go Ask Mom including a rural mountain festival in Raleigh and a Circus Fanta-Sea puppet show in Apex. 

Check out the weekend activities posted by Sarah at Go Ask Mom including a rural mountain festival in Raleigh and a Circus Fanta-Sea puppet show in Apex.  Click on the link in the box to the left for all the weekend activities.

Weekend activities (other than trying to stay cool!)

A UNC Health physician and pilot were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a small plane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).



RDU plane crash: Pilot in 'fair condition,' UNC doctor released from hospital

Plane crashes at RDU; UNC Health pilot, doctor taken to hospital 

(CNN) — A grand jury in Arizona has handed up an indictment against former President Donald Trump’s allies over their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, including the fake electors from that state and several individuals connected to his campaign.

Meadows, Giuliani among indicted in Arizona in latest 2020 election subversion case

In Immunity Case, Trump Can Lose in Ways That Amount to a Win

A U.S. Senate committee is investigating the prices that Novo Nordisk charges for its blockbuster medications, Ozempic and Wegovy. North Carolina officials, who canceled coverage of the drugs over costs, are trying to negotiate lower prices with the drug maker.

US Senate committee investigates weight-loss drug costs as NC negotiates with manufacturer

Weight loss drug Zepbound approved by FDA, produced in Durham 

The bulk of the rain has moved out of the Triangle. The rest of the week will be partly cloudy and mild with highs in the low-to-mid 70s.

Clear skies, mild temps ahead as rain moves out of Triangle

Mid-Atlantic Radar

According to the Sampson County Sheriff's Office, a school resource officer discovered the body of a man inside a vehicle at Hobbton Middle School athletic field. Authorities believe the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

Body discovered at a Sampson County school, identity unknown

Body found at Hobbton Middle School

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Brian Shrader flies over the site of a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport approximately three hours after the accident.

Sky 5 flies over RDU plane crash 3 hours later 

Sky 5 flies over RDU plane crash: Brian Shrader explains 

A UNC Health physician and pilot were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a small plane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).


Sky 5 flies over plane crash at RDU

Sky 5 flies over plane crash at RDU. Tap for a live look.

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With Hurricane defenseman Brett Pesce likely out for the rest of the series vs. the Islanders, that opens the door for Tony DeAngelo to slide in. The regular season didn't go as he had hoped, but he's ready to step in 

Brett Pesce's injury 'a big blow' but Tony DeAngelo is ready to help the Hurricanes win

Tony DeAngelo

Mohamed Diarra played one season in Raleigh, averaging 6.3 points a game during a 2023-2024 campaign that saw State reach the Final Four.

NC State's Mohamed Diarra declares for NBA Draft

Duke NC State Basketball

A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to rejoin the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board's approval and could be viewed as a chance to help to improve stalled negotiations with the Saudi financial backers of LIV Golf.

Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says

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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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