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

The occupants of a vehicle shot a bicyclist riding along Grand Avenue early Wednesday, Rocky Mount police said.

<b>ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.</b> — The occupants of a vehicle shot a bicyclist riding along Grand Avenue early Wednesday, Rocky Mount police said.

Police said a dark-colored car pulled alongside Michael Cooley as he was riding a bike at 708 E. Grand Ave. around 3:30 a.m. An occupant of the car fired a gun, hitting Cooley once, officers said.

Cooley was transported to Nash General Hospital.

Police described the vehicle as a green Ford Taurus or Nissan Maxima.

Anyone who was in the area of East Grand and Park avenues between 3 a.m. and 3:40 was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 252-977-1111 or Capt. Martin McCoy at 252-972-1485. Callers to Crime Stoppers never have to identify themselves.

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A Johnston County school bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol. 

Suspect driver charged in connection of hit-and-run school bus crash in Johnston County

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St. Augustine's University asked students to move out by April 3, 2024, and switched to remote learning. That is the latest attempt to save money in an ongoing financial crisis at the school.

St. Augustine's in crisis: A timeline to its loss of accreditation and financial struggles

Saint Augustine's University filing lawsuit after accreditation terminated

A homeowner reportedly shot and killed a man who was on his property in Moore County on Friday night.

Trespasser shot, killed after encounter with homeowner in Moore County, officials say

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Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in North Carolina using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of March 2024.

These NC cities have the most expensive homes in North Carolina

This weekend will be wet -- with potential for heavy rain and even flooding in parts of the state.

Scattered showers could bring heavy rain to parts of NC

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. The outspoken owner is 0 for 7, although he is perhaps best known for his two champions that never made the starting gate.

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

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The second round will begin with Games 1 & 2 at Madison Square Garden, before coming to Raleigh for Games 3 & 4. 

Canes, Rangers start 2nd round series Sunday at 4 in NYC

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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.