WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

NC State University's Poe Hall

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

<b>RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK</b> — Before plenty of fans and reporters, the Carolina Hurricanes unveiledtheir official logo Monday.

The logo shows the team's red and black colors in a spinning hurricanesymbol. The eye of the storm looks like a hockey puck.

Already, Carolina Hurricanes merchandise is making its way into the fans'hands.  Dozens of people sported Hurricanes jerseys at the ResearchTriangle Park unveiling Monday morning.

Team officials are pleased with the logo and with Monday's turnout.  Theysay that the large number of fans at the unveiling is proof that theHurricanes will take the Carolinas by storm.

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Five North Carolina firefighters are among more than 200 fallen heroes being honored and remembered this weekend.

Five NC firefighters to be honored among 226 fallen heroes nationwide

This weekend will be wet -- with potential for heavy rain and even flooding in parts of the state.

Brace for a soaking: Heavy rain 🌧️ threatens parts of NC Sunday 

Futurecast for Sunday 

Emergency services were on the scene of a serious accident at the intersection of NC 96 and Earpsboro Road Saturday night. 

Three seriously injured in Johnston County T-Bone accident 

Saturday's graduation ceremony comes exactly a month after students were asked to leave the University and finish the semester virtually, a bid to save money amid St. Augustine's months-long financial crisis. 

 St. Augustine's students earn degrees as university battles financial crisis

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Saing Chhoeun was locked out of his Charlotte, North Carolina, home on Monday as law enforcement with high-powered rifles descended into his yard and garage, using a car as a shield as they were met with a shower of gunfire from the direction of his neighbor's house.

The bystander's role is changing in the era of livestreaming. North Carolina's standoff shows how

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. The outspoken owner is 0 for 7, although he is perhaps best known for his two champions that never made the starting gate.

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

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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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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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A homeowner reportedly shot and killed a man who was on his property in Moore County on Friday night.

Trespasser shot, killed after encounter with homeowner in Moore County, officials say

Police car crime scene night

CINCINNATI (AP) — John Means pitched seven shutout innings in his season debut and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Saturday night.