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 at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

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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Alexis Ochoa, 36, was arrested in Baltimore and was returned Monday to the Wake County Jail, police said.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Police said Tuesday that they have charged a man in a slaying two years ago.

Ochoa is charged with murder in the June 3, 2007, death of Pascual Cobix Xolo. He also was charged with robbery in an unrelated case, police said.

Xolo, 33, was found behind a wall at the edge of the parking lot at Sam's Club, at 2537 S. Saunders St.

Man charged in 2007 slaying arrested in Baltimore

Alexis Ochoa, charged in Pasqual Xolo's death

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

The group called "UNC Students for Justice in Palestine" says they're behind a pro-Palestinian tent encampment. They say they are joining the nationwide movement, protesting the war in Gaza.

Hundreds gather at UNC in pro-Palestinian tent encampment 

Pro-Palestinian tent encampment forms at UNC-Chapel Hill

Students at Enloe Magnet High School in Raleigh are safe, police said, after reports of a person with a firearm prompted a code red lockdown.



'No threat': No gun found at Enloe High School, students sent home early 

Code red lockdown at Enloe High School due to potential threat 

COPA's owners said they've been struggling to survive post-pandemic, and they are in desperate need of legal assistance.

Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

COPA co-owners Elizabeth Turnbull and Roberto Copa Matos

NC State football coach Dave Doeren will make more than $5.5 million in 2024.

More years, more money in new contract for NC State's Doeren

Coach Dave Doeren becomes the winningest coach in program history

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Boviet Solar plans to spend $294 million by the end of 2027 as part of the deal, state economic development officials said Friday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $16.4 million.

Gov. Cooper announces major economic development deal in Greenville

A lockdown has ended at Enloe High School in Raleigh, police said Friday.

No threat at Enloe High School, releasing students early

Update on lockdown at Enloe High School

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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 will exercise the $12.5 million option for Jaycee Horn in 2025. Horn is set to make $3.53 million this season.

Panthers to pick up Jaycee Horn's $12.5 million option for 2025 season, report says

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Many thought the Panthers would have the night off, but apparently they didn't get the memo! Carolina traded back into the first round to draft South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette, on a night dominated by offensive playmakers.

NFL Draft Round 1 recap: Maye to the Pats, Panthers make surprise move to draft WR Legette

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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.