A driver crashed Sunday night near Five County Stadium on Sunday after a shooting. According to the Zebulon Police Department, the crash happened on U.S. Highway 264-Alternate just west of the stadium. It is unclear where the driver was shot.

Driver crashes near Five County Stadium after shooting, police say

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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The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

Traffic was flowing on Interstate 95 in Halifax County late Wednesday morning after a tractor-trailer accident closed the southbound lanes for a few hours. 

ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. — Traffic was flowing on Interstate 95 in Halifax County late Wednesday morning after a tractor-trailer accident closed the southbound lanes for a few hours.

The accident occurred in the southbound lanes shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday near Roanoke Rapids.

According to authorities, a tractor-trailer carrying plastic coat hangers lost control of its load and hit another tractor-trailer parked on the side of the road. A third tractor-trailer was also involved in the accident.

Sebastian Brewer of Rocky Mount was charged with careless and reckless driving and failure to maintain lane control. No one was injured.

Crews were able to reopen both southbound lanes at around 10 a.m.

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The protest comes days after intense protests broke out on the university's Y Campus. Several pro-Palestinian protesters removed the flag at Polk Place and replaced it with a Palestinian Flag on Tuesday, April 30.

Pro-Palestinian protesters disperse after blocking Franklin Street, marching through UNC campus

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching through UNC campus

North Carolina's voter ID law will head back to the courtroom on Monday. Opponents of the law say it discriminates against Black and Latino voters, while supporters say it will ensure the security of elections in North Carolina going forward.

Trial for North Carolina's voter ID law begins Monday

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This weekend will be wet, but our rain coverage will lighten overnight as we prepare for an unsettled pattern this week.

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According to the Zebulon Police Department, the driver then crashed around exit 264A just west of the stadium after the shooting.

Driver crashes near Mudcats stadium after shooting, police say

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A 28-acre wonderland of exotic and rare plants from all over the globe is opening for visitors - for this weekend only.

'Only place on earth': 28-acre wonderland of rare plants hidden near Raleigh opens this weekend

Juniper Level Botanic Garden opens acres of rare plants for two weekends only. Image courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

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The Hurricanes struggled on special teams, allowing two goals in the power play. Carolina will face the Rangers on Tuesday in Game 2. 

Hurricanes fall to Rangers to start second round, 4-3

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NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Zibanejad has 2 goals and 1 assist, Panarin scores as Rangers beat Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Brian Hernandez Jr. will need a minute to digest his signature victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

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McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Taylor Pendrith tried his best to ignore Ben Kohles’ final-hole meltdown, focusing on the eagle putt that the Canadian thought he might have to make even to force a playoff as he walked toward the 18th green.

Taylor Pendrith gets 1st PGA Tour win at Byron Nelson after final-hole collapse from Ben Kohles

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thieves apparently killed two Australians and an American on a surfing trip to Mexico in order to steal their truck because they wanted the tires, authorities said Sunday.