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The threats were communicated through Instagram's stories feature. Authorities in Wayne County are searching for the owner of the account associated with the post.

Wayne County Sheriff's Office investigating threats of violence aimed at multiple schools and increasing security

Multiple reports state that singer Aretha Franklin is in serious condition at a Detroit hospital.

<b>DETROIT, MICHIGAN</b> — Multiple reports state that singer Aretha Franklin is in serious condition at a Detroit hospital.

CNN reports legendary singer Aretha Franklin is gravely ill and surrounded by her family. Franklin is 76 years old.

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If your doctor or repair person cancels your appointment on short notice, should they have to pay you for your time? Some state lawmakers say yes! 

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The drugs are being sent to the state lab to officially find what else may be inside the drugs

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One of the oldest remaining homes in Cary will soon be moved to a new location in the center of a rapidly growing downtown. Built roughly 150 years ago, the Ivey-Ellington Waddell House is one of only four Cary properties individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Making room for change: One of Cary's oldest homes to be relocated, replaced by new downtown development

Historic Ivey-Ellington House in Cary is slated to be moved to Academy Street to make room for a new development. 

The bill could require teachers to facilitate discussions about gender identity with a questioning students' parents, except for when the teacher believes such a disclosure would lead to abuse.

Bill limiting LGBTQ discussion in schools filed again in NC

NC Board of Education ask state lawmakers for more money to fund more nurses, social workers

The increase in security comes after threats against the schools were communicated on Instagram.

Wayne County boosting security after threat to multiple schools

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At least 20 people have been shot in Durham this month, with 96 shootings reported overall since the first day of 2023 - a higher number than the previous two years.

Durham leaders work on solving gun violence issue from the ground up 

People commuting to work are spending more time sitting in traffic than in previous years. A regional study found the average driver got delayed by 5 minutes a day due to congestion in 2016. That delay will jump to 26 minutes every day by 2050 if the region keeps growing at this rate.

Traffic congestion an increasing problem in the Triangle

Crossing guard Teresa Gill takes her job very seriously every morning and afternoon, ensuring that each student makes it to and from class safely.

Crossing guard honored for devotion to students, families

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Climate change is impacting patients in a growing number of ways, from health hazards in flood waters to issues with access to care.

Climate change impacts patient access to health care

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The pomp and circumstance surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes hosting an outdoor hockey game at Carter-Finley Stadium will encompass a week of fanfare to rev up Raleigh for a never-before-experienced event in The City of Oaks.

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Legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski spoke with WRAL anchor/reporter Debra Morgan about retirement, his tenure at Duke and his family life.

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Kai Crutchfield won a state championship as a player at Millbrook, and has now returned to the Wildcats bench after a legendary playing career at NC State.

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A new bill filed in the North Carolina State House would require schools to accept certain forms of payment at all high school athletic events.

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Malcolm Ziglar, a 4-star prospect in the class of 2024, has added offers from Duke University and the University of North Carolina over the past two days. The Fuquay-Varina High School standout was a member of the 2022 HighSchoolOT all-state football team.

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