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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Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Country singer Jo Dee Messina will take the main stage at the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival on Friday, April 29. The Saturday headliner is the rock band Everclear.

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — Country singer Jo Dee Messina will take the main stage at the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival on Friday, April 29. The Saturday headliner is the rock band Everclear.

Festival organizers announced the concert line-up Tuesday for the annual celebration in Fayetteville's Festival Park.

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A Johnston County school bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol. 

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Two years after 20-year-old Michael Jordan was killed by a stray bullet, no one has been found responsible.



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A motorcycle rider suffered serious injuries after a crash on Tom Starling Road in Cumberland County on Friday night.

Cumberland County motorcycle accident leaves rider seriously injured

Hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, loved ones and community members gathered for an emotional processional and memorial for Joshua Eyer, one of four officers killed Monday in Charlotte when a man opened fire from a home as they were serving a warrant. 

'I will carry his love:' Wife shares tearful memories at memorial for officer killed in Charlotte 

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Tim Hall thought his late-night Doordash order might be delayed, but he never imagined he'd see a police officer at his door. 

Fuquay-Varina Police Officer delivers doordash order after arrest 

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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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Guard RJ Davis averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game last season for North Carolina, which won the ACC regular-season title and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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PHOENIX (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth hit back-to-back homers, Dylan Cease pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and the San Diego Padres won their third game in a row, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Friday night.

Padres win third straight with 7-1 victory over D-backs, look forward to potential Arráez addition

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is in the final year of his contract. He's led the Hurricanes to the playoffs in six straight seasons.

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