In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

Hurricane Season in NC

A woman and her dog got out of a house safely when it caught fire early Wednesday.



<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A woman and her dog got out of a house safely when it caught fire early Wednesday morning.

Around 2:51 a.m., the Durham Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at the single-story home on 1835 E. Geer Street.

According to officials, a woman and her dog were found safe in the backyard. The fire was extinguished in about 10 minutes.

There were no injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Woman, dog safe after Durham house fire

Within the span of an hour, two different people were shot within a few blocks of each other in Raleigh.

22-year-old shot to death near Western Blvd., second person shot only a few blocks away

Shooting scene on Sherman Avenue in Raleigh

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and others were found dead Monday hours after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported. Raisi was 63.

Iran's president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site, state media says

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Wake County residents will get their first opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday. At 2 p.m. Monday, May 20, the county commission is scheduled to have its budget public hearing at the Wake County Justice Center in room 2700.

'Budgets are tight': Wake Co. residents to voice opinions on proposed budget on Monday

Wake County Budget

We'll have a calm start to the week, but we could see showers and storms return to kick off Memorial Day weekend.


Calm start to the week Monday before temps climb and storms return

Evening planner, Sunday, May 19

A shooting on Saturday killed a woman and child and injured two more children in Caswell County. Authorities said the gunman died from self inflicted gunshot wound.

Woman & child killed, two more children injured in shooting, Caswell Co. Sheriff says

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Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is staying in Raleigh. The Canes legend agreed to a contract extension with the team. The details of the extension are currently unknown.

Here to stay: Canes sign Brind'Amour to multi-year extension

Rod Brind'Amour vs. New York Rangers Game 4

Duke softball head coach Marissa Young shares the pains and the joys of the past year after her husband suffered a heart attack last year.

Duke softball carries coach after husband's heart attack

Duke softball head coach Marissa Young

An eight-run seventh inning propelled 10th-seeded Duke to its third straight NCAA Super Regional after defeating South Carolina, 10-1, on Sunday at Duke Softball Stadium.

Eight-Run Inning Powers Duke to Third Straight Super Regional

Duke Softball

DENVER (AP) -- Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night.

Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets

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Joey Logano dominated at North Wilkesboro Speedway leading all but one of the 200 laps to win his second All-Star Race on Sunday night and earn $1 million. 