13 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert, including Granville and Mecklenburg, VA counties.

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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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

Office Max has a couple 1-cent deals this week. Clearly they are not ready to bring the back-to-school season to a close. Read on for the details. 

Office Max has a couple 1-cent deals this week after $5 minimum purchase including:

Clearly they are not ready to bring the back-to-school season to a close like the rest of the stores!

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Office Max 1 cent deals!

A Johnston County school bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol. 

Suspect driver charged in connection of hit-and-run school bus crash in Johnston County

Trevor Elijah Jordan Grice of Smithfield 

Two years after 20-year-old Michael Jordan was killed by a stray bullet, no one has been found responsible.



20-year-old killed by stray bullet at Raleigh hotel: $5,000 reward offered 

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There's a 20% chance of isolated showers throughout the evening and overnight. Lows will be in the low to mid-60s.

Scattered showers likely this weekend in Raleigh, highs in the 80s 

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A motorcycle rider suffered serious injuries after a crash on Tom Starling Road in Cumberland County on Friday night.

Cumberland County motorcycle accident leaves rider seriously injured

Hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, loved ones and community members gathered for an emotional processional and memorial for Joshua Eyer, one of four officers killed Monday in Charlotte when a man opened fire from a home as they were serving a warrant. 

'I will carry his love:' Wife shares tearful memories at memorial for officer killed in Charlotte 

Officer Josh Eyer, wife Ashley Eyer and their young son.

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Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

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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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Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption into the 124th U.S. Open Championship. It will mark his 23rd appearance at the event.

Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to play in US Open at Pinehurst 

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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

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Guard RJ Davis averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game last season for North Carolina, which won the ACC regular-season title and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

UNC's RJ Davis, ACC player of the year, returning for fifth season with Tar Heels

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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.