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>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A suspect wanted for a murder in Durham is in police custody.

Charles Hightower is accused of killing Ralph Joseph.

Joseph was found shot to death in his Farthing Street home on July 16. Investigators believe robbery was the motive.

Meanwhile, police are still looking for another suspect, Danny "Cuban" Thomas, in this case. You are asked to contact police if you know his whereabouts.

Suspect In Custody, Another On Loose In Durham Murder Case

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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

Credit report errors are the top consumer issue filed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shares how to check the accuracy of your report.

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

Credit report

If new sports bettors win anything at all, they owe taxes on it under state law and they may owe the feds, too.


Win or lose, tax bill will come for new sports bettors in NC

Mobile sports betting

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 

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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