Multiple emergency crews responded Wednesday to a small plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Minor injuries were reported, according to radio traffic.

Plane crash reported at RDU, emergency crews at the scene 

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Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

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Thanks to Jane who e-mailed to tell me that the Kmart on Western Blvd in Raleigh has school backpacks marked down 75% off. Many are in the $9.99 range so $2.50 after discount!

Thanks to Jane who e-mailed to tell me that the Kmart on Western Blvd in Raleigh has school backpacks marked down 75% off. Some are in the $9.99 price range so $2.50 after discount! She said there were many racks full of backpacks. These would also be great to donate to school kids in need. Thanks Jane!

75% off backpacks at Kmart on Western Blvd

According to radio traffic, a small plane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Wednesday morning. 

Small plane crashes at RDU Wednesday morning, extent of injuries unknown

Small plane crashes at RDU Wednesday morning, injuries unknown

Students told WRAL News they heard multiple gunshots on the campus of Shaw University in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday.

74-year-old charged with shooting at man on Shaw University campus, police say

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Dozens of people are being forced to leave a homeless encampment on a strip of land along the Raleigh and Garner border, not far from the highway.

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens forced out of homeless encampment along highway near Raleigh 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens living in encampment by Garner highway forced to move

A slow-moving cold front will bring light patchy rain to the Triangle Wednesday between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Showers in store Wednesday as cold front approaches☔

Rain chances Wednesday

Two Mega Millions tickets purchased in North Carolina have garnered big wins totaling $5 million.



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NC lottery winner spends $2 on a ticket, wins $1 million in Mega Millions 

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Deep NHL playoff runs Jason Demers went on during his playing career usually ended the same way.

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The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.

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A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to rejoin the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board's approval and could be viewed as a chance to help to improve stalled negotiations with the Saudi financial backers of LIV Golf.

Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says

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Since his final NBA season playing for the Dallas Mavericks in 2021, JJ Redick has served as an analyst and basketball commentator for ESPN. 

Duke legend JJ Redick to interview for Hornets head coaching job, report says

JJ Redick and other Duke greats were honored at halftime during the Duke vs. Maryland game pm Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (Photo by: Will Bratton)