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FILE - Debris is visible in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Sept. 30, 2024, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Buncombe County Schools confirm 4 student deaths from Helene, still trying to contact 21 others

Four Buncombe County Schools students have died from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the superintendent confirmed. There are 21 other students the district is still trying to contact.

Helene aftermath: What happens to debris in North Carolina?

Disability advocate group working to serve Helene victims after Asheville office damaged

Tylee Craft

UNC football player Tylee Craft, who inspired teammates as he battled cancer, dies at 23

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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, on the Gila River Indian Community reservation in Chandler, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kamala Harris to visit Raleigh, hold rally in Greenville

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Pitt Co. man with 16 DWI convictions gets bond lowered, released from jail

Man shoots, kills bald eagle in Sparta, NC

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Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (11) outruns North Carolina defensive back Alijah Huzzie (28) to score the winning touchdown on a long run in the closing seconds of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Haynes scampers 68 yards in final minute, lifting Georgia Tech over North Carolina

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Franklin County deputies arrested Mayteil Jomar Negron-Guevarez, a man wanted for murder in Puerto Rico. Photo Courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.

Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, top 10 most-wanted man found hiding in Franklin County

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Man dies in Fayetteville shooting at apartment complex

A Moore County sheriff's deputy saw Lowell Simon (pictured) remove campaign signs on Thursday from the road along Seven Lakes Drive in the West End area. Photo courtesy of the Moore County Sheriff's Office.

'I shouldn't have done that': NC House candidate arrested, charged with stealing campaign signs

North Carolina State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion (10) runs the ball against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

NC State, 0-2 in ACC play for first time since 2015, hosts fast-starting Syracuse

The victim with his girlfriend and two children.

'Our kids are really hurting right now': 34-year-old father killed at Fayetteville sports bar, girlfriend speaks out

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A Durham Police car is parked outside of the Durham Police Headquarters on East Main Street.

Woman has life-threatening injuries from Durham shooting

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This photo provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows an example of a Fisher-Price Snuga Swing being recalled Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, following the death of five infants. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP)

Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants

This year, fairgoers can explore an expansive menu of 72 new items, including fried favorites, global flavors, and creative twists on classics, making for a flavorful and memorable experience.

72 new food items: 2024 North Carolina State Fair has something for every taste

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Fall flavor fest: Triangle's best breweries serve up seasonal brews

FILE - Debris is visible in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Sept. 30, 2024, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

6 ways to help children after a hurricane

Island Creek area of Kerr Lake/Buggs Island

Slideshow: Northern lights make appearance in central North Carolina on Oct. 10, 2024

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 11.

Music for the Mountains: Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Helene relief concert at Red Hat

A Durham Police car is parked outside of the Durham Police Headquarters on East Main Street.

Police: Teen may have accidentally shot himself in Durham

Man who left Florida to escape hurricanes nearly loses everything to Helene

5 On Your Side uncovers Venmo donation fraud targeting Helene relief efforts

Roberts on Smith Center replacement: 'Have to be thinking long term'

Police from Triangle help with Hurricane Helene relief at Biltmore Village

Residents sit on the roof of a building and have dinner as Dahiyeh suburb, background, remains in darkness after Israeli airstrikes, Lebanon, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Heavy Israeli bombardment in northern Gaza as UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are hit again

Floridians evacuated for Hurricane Milton after wake-up call from devastating Helene

Transit systems are targeting fare evaders to win back riders leery about crime

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Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production

Democrat Terence Everitt and Republican Ashlee Adams are vying to represent NC Senate District 18, which covers Wake and Granville counties.

Fact check: Democrat's ad says Republican Ashlee Adams 'campaigned for Mark Robinson and his radical agenda'

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Fact check: Is government seizing North Carolina lithium after Helene?

Fact check: No, Democrats didn't withhold aid to right-leaning NC counties after Helene

Fact check: No, FEMA and other Helene responders aren't 'confiscating' supplies

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'If it ain't broke, don't fix it': Why one law professor says NC constitutional amendment unneeded

NC election chief says early voting will start on time despite Hurricane Helene

NC elections face shifting rules, uncertainty heading into final 2024 stretch

NC election officials provide update on election changes for counties hit by Helene

AG candidate Bishop sues Jackson campaign for defamation

This year, fairgoers can explore an expansive menu of 72 new items, including fried favorites, global flavors, and creative twists on classics, making for a flavorful and memorable experience.

72 new food items: 2024 North Carolina State Fair has something for every taste

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Benchwarmers Bagels

Foodie News: Benchwarmers Bagels opens new Raleigh location

The Local will open on Oct. 17, 2024 at the former Backyard Bistro location near Lenovo Center.

The Local: Canes set date for opening of new restaurant at Backyard Bistro location

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95+ things to do in October

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 11.

Music for the Mountains: Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Helene relief concert at Red Hat

Classes to resume for colleges in UNC System in western NC

Classes to resume for colleges in UNC System in western NC

Attorney representing NC State employees, alumni discusses case involving Poe Hall

Environmental attorney accuses NC State of neglecting cancer risk in Poe Hall

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

Ahead of formal installation, UNC chancellor reflects on tenure, reiterates commitment to affordability

Debris from Hurricane Helene is piled in front of a home in Cove Creek, North Carolina, an unincorporated community in Watauga County.

Did weak building codes contribute to devastation from Helene?

CDC investigating potential 'cancer cluster' at NC State after hundreds of people who worked, studied in Poe Hall develop cancer

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Much of Tropical Storm Fred relief money remains untouched as western NC regroups after Helene

Community event at NC State aims to address, reduce cancer disparities

Wolfpack Freshman quarterback CJ Bailey.

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Braden Atkinson, Rolesville

No. 10 Rolesville shuts out previously undefeated Millbrook as Atkinson throws for 4 TDs

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West Wilkes snaps 17-game losing streak to rival Wilkes Central

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Personnel from Maryland Task Force One, a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, and U.S. Border Patrol inspect an area destroyed by Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., Oct. 6, 2024. Small Business Administration officials warned on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, that the agency would “very soon” exhaust its funding for new disaster loans for homeowners and businesses in the wake of Hurricane Helene. (Loren Elliott/The New York Times)

Some have been critical of the government's response to Helene. Here's a breakdown of how disaster response works

A month without a teacher. A local mother's discovery led to a 5 On Your Side investigation. On WRAL at 6, the statewide shortage of teachers and the impact it's having on students.

A month without a teacher: 5 On Your Side digs into a statewide teacher shortage

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

CDC to investigate potential cancer cluster among Poe Hall workers at NC State

CDC to investigate potential cancer cluster among Poe Hall workers at NC State

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Answering viewer questions about Hurricane Helene aftermath

Answering viewer questions about Hurricane Helene aftermath

Lena Tillett welcomes a second son, Zayden

Lena Tillett welcomes a second son, Zayden

Go Ask Dad: The magic of the mail

Closed for renovations: NC Museum of History working to retell the state's story

Shifting from parenting to coaching: How and when to make the switch

Adults Night: 'Magic and Monsters' planned at Raleigh museum

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Helicopter pilot Aaron Rudolph talks about getting help for storm victims in western North Carolina.

'Redneck Air Force' helping those in rural western NC get much-needed supplies

Beech Mountain Ski Resort announces opening date for 2024-25 ski season

Life-saving device extends NC man's time after surgery at Duke

Bill introduced to award 1980 'Miracle On Ice' US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

State Farmers Market sends thousands of supplies to western NC Monday

This Oct. 5, 2024 photo shows a black bear climbing the gate of the Governor's Residence, in Hartford, Conn. (Courtesy of Joanna Kornafel via AP)

Witnesses can bear-ly believe the surprise visitor at Connecticut governor's estate

Woman pleads guilty to trying to smuggle 29 turtles across a Vermont lake into Canada by kayak

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Scientists recreate the head of this ancient 9-foot-long bug

Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest winner finishes ahead of the bear that killed her cub

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Scammers are trying to take advantage of people's generosity in the aftermath of Helene's devastation. One scam uncovered by 5 On Your Side involves fake relief donations through Venmo.

Scammers impersonate Venmo account to steal Helene donations

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: Menkoi Ramen House and Great Wall

Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants

5 deaths reported with this Fisher-Price product

Before Helene there was Fred - $13 million was promised and few dollars were received by this town. WRAL Investigates North Carolina's long history of hurricane recovery and why funds to help communities rebuild take years to get to those in need.

NC town waiting for millions hit again 3 years later. WRAL Investigates why relief funds take years to help local communities

Hope Mills man charged with murdering 25-year-old man after turning himself in

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Man killed outside barbershop Saturday in Clinton

Employee resource groups have been shown to foster a strong sense of inclusion and belonging, and they help companies attract and retain diverse talent. Ensure your organization’s ERGs are driving impact by registering for The Diversity Movement’s 2024 ERG Summit, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EST, on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Donald Thompson: Effective ERGs align with business strategy

Grace Ueng: The controversy over 'Founder Mode

Mike Walden: What does the Fed's rate cut mean?

New AI phone conversation tool QuikTok is getting people talking

FILE - This Wednesday, March 18, 2020, file photo, shows a Tesla charging station in Port Huron, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

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TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges

Documents show OpenAI's long journey from nonprofit to $157B valued company

'Biopharma Crescent' sees rapid expansion fueled by recent investments

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Former WRAL photojournalist compares Asheville flooding to storm 20 years ago

20 inches of rain cut off Fred's Mercantile on top of Beech Mountain

On Beech Mountain, Fred's Mercantile stayed open to serve after hurricane hit

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FILE - Matthew Reeve, from left, Alexandra Reeve Givens, and Will Reeve, children of the late actor Christopher Reeve, appear at the premiere of "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on Sept. 18, 2024. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Christopher Reeve's kids wanted to be 'honest, raw and vulnerable' in new documentary 'Super/Man'

NY prosecutors want to combine Harvey Weinstein’s criminal cases into a single trial

Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

Canes' game at Tampa Bay on Saturday postponed due to Hurricane Milton

FILE — People walk on a bridge spanning the Swannanoa River, damaged by Hurricane Helene, on Whitson Avenue in Swannanoa, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. In cooler times, a similarly rare storm over the Southeast would have delivered less rain and weaker winds, a team of scientists concluded in an analysis. (Mike Belleme for The New York Times)

TODDI STEELMAN: Rethinking resilience in face of climate change. Lessons from N.C.'s September floods

Editorial: Legislators must address Helene AND act to take care of neglected statewide needs

Editorial: Harris and Bishop's reflexive, empty partisan loyalty

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