A construction crew hit an underground power line Tuesday afternoon in downtown Raleigh. More than 600 customers lost power around Chavis Park. A Duke Energy spokesperson said power is expected to be restored by 4:30 p.m.

Power in part of downtown Raleigh to be restored by 4:30 p.m. after construction crew hit underground line.

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

Celebrate the moms in your life on Sunday, May 12 with these Mother's Day deals including flowers, gift card bonus offers, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Mother's Day Deals 2024: Flowers, restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers

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A 30-year-old Kinston man died early Friday after being shot multiple times inside a 2005 Lexus, police said. 

<b>KINSTON, N.C.</b> — A 30-year-old Kinston man died early Friday after being shot multiple times inside a 2005 Lexus, police said. 

Officers responding to the 1800 block of Cedar Lane about 1 a.m. found Robert Dennis Pridgen, of West Road, dead inside the vehicle. He had sustained several gunshot wounds to his upper body, police said. 

No arrests have been made, and police have not released any information about possible suspects.

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Kinston man, 30, dies after being shot inside car

A person was killed Tuesday when a dump truck and gasoline truck crashed head-on near a bridge in rural Wake County.



Person killed when dump truck, gasoline truck crash head-on in Wake County

Dump truck, gasoline truck crash head-on in Wake County

Isolated storms on Tuesday could cause wind damage and some brief heavy rain.

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A bill proposing harsher punishments against protesters comes as protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict have been staged on college campuses in recent months. The idea met no resistance in a state Senate committee Tuesday.

Protesters who wear masks or block traffic should face harsher penalties: NC lawmakers

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

NEW YORK (AP) — Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump's hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006 that resulted in her being paid off to keep silent during the presidential race 10 years later.

Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial

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No one thought much about the new face at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church on Sunday. The tight-knit congregation outside Pittsburgh often welcomed guests, and Pastor Glenn Germany assumed the young man was a friend of a parishioner.

A pastor escaped death when a man pointed a gun to his face and pulled the trigger. Then he told the gunman he forgave him

Braddock Church Shooting

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President Joe Biden is expected to condemn antisemitism during a Tuesday ceremony to remember victims of the Holocaust at a time when the Hamas attack on Israel and controversy over the war in Gaza have sparked new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews.

President Biden uses Holocaust memorial address to decry rise in antisemitism

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Both of the Triangle's professional soccer teams will compete in the all-star The Soccer Tournament (TST) coming in June to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

Courage, NCFC get bracket assignment for The Soccer Tournament

The Soccer Tournament field

A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get the power play unit going in Game 2 in hopes of evening the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Canes need special teams units to bounce back in Game 2 against Rangers

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The Olympic torch will finally enter France when it reaches the southern seaport of Marseille on Wednesday. And it's already been quite a journey.