We also following another day of planned protest at UNC, who could see showers and storms this weekend, and a new DMV helping fill a huge gap in eastern North Carolina. Watch WRAL-TV at 7 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 7: Caught on camera: a car hits school bus with students on board. Hear from a neighbor who heard the crash

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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The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

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Fayetteville is home to one of the most exciting ziplining adventures in the country. Here's how you can fly across waterfalls and treetops.

How to go ziplining in Fayetteville

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Four years after a girl died on a zip line at a camp in the mountains, North Carolina still lacks state regulations for zip lines.

House OKs regulations for zip-line courses

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Niece of lawmaker pushing regulations died on zip-line course

It's beginning to look a bit like spring! Two of the region's high ropes courses will open for the season this weekend. 


Go Ape, TreeRunner ropes courses open for season this weekend

Go Ape treetop adventure course to open at Blue Jay Point County Park

Zip line rides are scattered across North Carolina, weaving through the mountains and stretching across the Triangle. But the popular attractions come with surprising danger: They're not regulated by North Carolina officials.

NC zip line industry lacks state inspections, regulations despite deaths

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Monica Laliberte's husband demonstrates a zip line technique.

Monica Laliberte's husband demonstrates zip line technique

Zip line demo: The wrong way to stop

Monica Laliberte's daughter demonstrates a zip line technique.