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

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

Athens Drive High School

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — One of the dogs stolen from a local animal shelter and used in a dogfighting ring has died.

Authorities found Dexter and Lucky a few weeks ago. They were badly injured days after being taken from the animal shelter.

Veterinarians said they had been used in a dog fight. During the fight, Dexter was apparently infected with an incurable parasite and had to be euthanized.

Andre Darden faces animal cruelty and theft charges in the case.

Dog Used In Johnston County Dogfighting Ring Dies

A 911 call made in January 2024 by the children's adopted mother reveals that she told a dispatcher that Blake Deven had been missing since the 2022 holiday season.

911 call sheds new light in Fayetteville disappearance case of adopted siblings

Blake Deven and London Deven

A mother said her daughter and a friend are alive thanks to a quick-thinking Uber driver and Narcan administered by paramedics. 



Narcan used to revive women in Uber; mom believes they were drugged along Glenwood South

The rest of the week looks dry and mild. Temperatures will stay in the 70s until Sunday, which has a high of 80 degrees.



Clouds, cooler temps on tap Friday

Hour-by-hour forecast Friday

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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It's severe weather season, which means there's an increased chance of power outages across the state.

Severe weather increases risk of power outages 

Climate in Crisis: How extreme weather impacts the power grid

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Gov. Roy Cooper, museum leaders and museum paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno on Thursday preview Dueling Dinosaurs, a brand new exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The exhibit opens to the public Saturday.

Preview of Dueling Dinos, opening Saturday in Raleigh

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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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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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A dump truck was attempting to turn into the construction zone when a car failed to stop and rear-ended the truck, authorities said.