A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

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The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

The Association of Fundraising Professionals is considering formation of a new chapter to serve the central region of Eastern North Carolina.<br />

For details, see the Philanthropy Journal report.

Professional Fundraisers Eye New Chapter

Five North Carolina firefighters are among more than 200 fallen heroes being honored and remembered this weekend.

Five NC firefighters to be honored among 226 fallen heroes nationwide

This weekend will be wet -- with potential for heavy rain and even flooding in parts of the state.

Brace for a soaking: Heavy rain 🌧️ threatens parts of NC Sunday 

Futurecast for Sunday 

Emergency services were on the scene of a serious accident at the intersection of NC 96 and Earpsboro Road Saturday night. 

Three seriously injured in Johnston County T-Bone accident 

Saturday's graduation ceremony comes exactly a month after students were asked to leave the University and finish the semester virtually, a bid to save money amid St. Augustine's months-long financial crisis. 

 St. Augustine's students earn degrees as university battles financial crisis

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Saing Chhoeun was locked out of his Charlotte, North Carolina, home on Monday as law enforcement with high-powered rifles descended into his yard and garage, using a car as a shield as they were met with a shower of gunfire from the direction of his neighbor's house.

The bystander's role is changing in the era of livestreaming. North Carolina's standoff shows how

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The second round will begin with Games 1 & 2 at Madison Square Garden, before coming to Raleigh for Games 3 & 4. 

Canes, Rangers start 2nd round series Sunday at 4 in NYC

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Brian Hernandez Jr. will need a minute to digest his signature victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. The outspoken owner is 0 for 7, although he is perhaps best known for his two champions that never made the starting gate.

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

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All NFL fans hope that one great draft class will make everything better. Is this the one for the Panthers? Probably not.