The blooming of the WRAL Azalea Garden has been a constant symbol of the return of spring.  

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

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Duke Energy is transitioning away from coal. It means power bills are becoming more expensive.

Duke Energy hoping emerging tech research benefits customers

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The Orange County Animal Services Department took in 10 cats from an adoption facility that was ordered to close.

<b>CHAPEL HILL, N.C.</b> — The Orange County Animal Services Department took in 10 cats from an adoption facility that a court had ordered be shut down.

A district court ordered All Creatures Great and Small in Hendersonville to close immediately, make improvements and release its 350 animals to other shelters.

The Orange County Animal Shelter rescued 10 of the seized cats. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services was arranging for  other animal shelters and rescue organizations to take in the rest of the animals.

Shelter staff were evaluating the cats and giving them any necessary medical treatment. Staffers said most of the cats will be ready for adoption by Thursday.

To see animals available for adoption at the Orange County Animal Shelter, <a href="http://www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices/adoption.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.

Orange Co. Rescues 10 Cats Seized From Adoption Facility

Gov. Roy Cooper's decision to treat bars differently from restaurants for Covid-19 lockdowns lacked scientific evidence, the NC Court of Appeals ruled, and improperly deprived the bar owners of their constitutionally guaranteed opportunity to make a living.

Did Cooper's Covid lockdowns violate the NC Constitution? Court of Appeals says yes, and no

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Dorian Thomas is charged with the March 17 murder of Emily Christine Steinhoff, 44, who had accompanied her sister to Thomas' home for a custody exchange. 

Warrants: Murder suspect recorded video as he shot his child's aunt

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A 38-year-old man, Jonathan Lecompte, died while trying to stop a carjacking incident in Lumberton.

Good Samaritan killed while trying to stop carjacking in Lumberton

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Get ready for another 'summer-like' day Tuesday, with temps in the 80s and rumbles of thunder during the evening commute.

Showers and storms could rumble through Tuesday evening

Rain chances, Tuesday, April 16

A student was filmed assaulting an educator Monday at Parkland High School, the sheriff's office said. On Tuesday, a secure custody order was issued for one count of communicating threats and two counts of misdemeanor assault. 

NC high school student charged with assaulting teacher after 'disturbing video' circulates on social media

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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Fans of the NC State Wolfpack's men's and women's basketball teams are celebrating the teams' run to the Final Four on Monday night on Hillsborough Street at the Memorial Belltower. NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, Athletics Director Boo Corrigan and Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin are expected to speak Monday night at the event.

NC State men's and women's basketball teams honored for Final Four appearances at Memorial Belltower

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Former Duke head football coach Steve Sloan has passed away at the age of 79.

Former Duke head coach Steve Sloan dies at age 79

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The Carolina Hurricanes will open the NHL playoffs against the New York Islanders. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 4-2 in the first round last season.

Hurricanes set for first-round playoff rematch with Islanders

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From the ancient stadium in Olympia, a relay of torchbearers will carry the flame along a 5,000-kilometer (3,100-mile) route through Greece, including several islands, until the handover to Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

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Whitey Herzog has died at the age of 92. He guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in 1982.

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92

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Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career. 