Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

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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<b>FAYETTEVILLE</b> — Fayetteville Police want to know if anyone is missing any Christmas presents.

A good samaritan turned in nearly a dozen wrapped packages that fell off a pickup truck Monday.

If you think the gifts are yours, you can claim them by calling the Fayetteville Police at910-433-1833.   -->

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Good Samaritan Finds Lost Christmas Presents

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

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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

After accumulating more than 3,000 shares on Facebook, a student that was denied the chance to walk across the stage at Orange High School's graduation ceremony on June 7 will finally have his moment.

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

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State commerce officials are considering an incentives package for a manufacturer that would bring about 900 jobs to Pitt County.

Solar company expected to add 900 jobs in Pitt County

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An Ohio man who was handcuffed and left facedown on the floor of a social club last week died in police custody, and the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.

'I can't breathe': Body-cam footage shows police left Ohio man handcuffed & facedown on a bar floor before he died

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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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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 unprecedented run on quarterbacks, wide receivers and pass protectors in the NFL draft 's opening round pushed plenty of studly defenders down the board and allowed some of the top teams to select players who normally wouldn't fall to them.

Bevy of defensive playmakers are available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run

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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.