The Salisbury Police Department has canceled an Amber Alert for two missing children Friday night.

Salisbury Amber Alert canceled for 2 missing children 

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

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

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Fire destroyed a vacant house early Thursday in the 2500 block of Anacosta Street in Durham. 

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — Fire destroyed a vacant house early Thursday in the 2500 block of Anacosta Street in Durham.

Crews responded to the home shortly after 4 a.m.

No information about the cause of the fire has been released.

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Multiple people were shot in Red Springs on Friday near the intersection of Pearsall Road and Children's Road.

Shooting in Red Springs leaves multiple injured, including 6-month-old 

The Salisbury Police Department has canceled an Amber Alert for 2 missing children Friday night.

Salisbury Amber Alert canceled for 2 missing children

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A dump truck hit a metal structure and sign over Interstate 440 in Raleigh on Friday, closing both directions of the highway for a surprisingly short period of time. 



Dump truck hit sign over I-440 in Raleigh, slowing traffic for close to 1 hour

Damaged sign over I-440 blocks traffic in Raleigh

Authorities are investigating a serious crash near Raleigh-Durham International Airport Thursday that left two people injured.  

Two seriously injured in Lumley Rd and Commerce Blvd crash 

Before she was called to the NASA Astronaut Corps, Christina Koch was a kid in Jacksonville, North Carolina, who went on to attend North Carolina School of Science and Math in Durham.

Christina Koch holds home state dear; hopes to inspire future explorers

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After trading up to go get receiver Xavier Legette on Thursday night, the Panthers kept wheeling-and-dealing on Friday.

NFL Draft Day 2 Recap: Panthers make three trades, Payton Wilson to the Steelers

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LOS ANGLES (AP) — Grace Kim opened a four-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship, shooting a 5-under 66 in tricky afternoon conditions at Wilshire Country Club.

Australia's Grace Kim opens 4-stroke lead in LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship

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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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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 make a splash on Day 2 of NFL Draft, wheel-and-deal to draft RB Brooks

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DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft tour has not had a stop quite like the one in Detroit.