The Salisbury Police Department is searching for two missing children, 2-year-old Igh’Jhlan Silver and 3-year-old Prasjhas Reid. The victims are believed to be with Kevin Antonio Smith. Smith is believed to be in a Gray 2023 Nissan Altima with NC license tag number Khb1698.

Salisbury Police Department issues Amber Alert for 2 missing children

Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

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

May Day will be Ray Day in Raleigh.  It's going to be a scorcher with a high of 92.  Grab some comfort in a glass of mighty nice iced tea.

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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 

URGENT: the Salisbury Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for 2 missing children Friday night.

Amber Alert: Salisbury Police are searching for two 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 as they've made three different deals.

Follow live: Trade-happy Panthers pick up RB Jonathon Brooks in 2nd Round, LB Trevin Wallace in 3rd

Panthers trade up to get South Carolina WR Xavier Legette in first round NFL draft

Bulls Drop 3rd Straight To 1st-Place RailRiders

Scranton pulls away from Durham, 6-2

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

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