Allergy season is here. It's earlier and stronger than expected.

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WRAL Investigates cancer-causing toxins at NC State's Poe Hall

NC State Poe Hall contamination

A body found in the Tar River in Greenville has been identified as a Durham man, police said Tuesday. 

<b>GREENVILLE, N.C.</b> — A body found in the Tar River in Greenville has been identified as a Durham man, police said Tuesday. 

The body of Thomas Brooks Thigpen, 61, was found on Saturday in an area of Warren Street. 

The Pitt County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy, but the results are pending the outcome of a toxicology report. 

Police said there were no visible signs of trauma to Thigpen and no foul play was suspected in the case. 

Thigpen resided in a variety of locations in Greenville. His state identification card listed a Durham address. 

Anyone who may have had contact with Thigpen since Feb. 9 is asked to contact Greenville police at 252-329-4176.

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Body found in Tar River identified as Durham man

A 38-year-old man, Jonathan Lecompte, died while trying to stop a carjacking incident in Lumberton.

Good Samaritan killed while trying to help carjacking victim in Lumberton

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After we saw the hottest day of the year so far on Monday, we will see highs in the 80s on Tuesday along with a chance for severe weather.

Thunderstorms possible Tuesday as summer-like heat continues

There is a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Tuesday for parts of central North Carolina, including all of the Triangle. Storms are possible from Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.

Baker's attorney, Lee Turner, said the young girl had been posing as a 19-year-old East Carolina University student. The judge, however, wasn't buying it.

'Under 13 is under 13': Attorney claims man charged with kidnapping & rape was in 'relationship' with 12-year-old Durham girl

Man faces kidnapping, statutory rape charges after Wake County traffic stop

According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers responded to a call for a possible body found in the 600 block of Isler Street. When officers arrived, they located a dead woman inside a home.

Fentanyl possibly linked to 4 bodies found in Goldsboro

Bodies found in Goldsboro

Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

A look at inflation at the grocery store

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Fans of the NC State Wolfpack's men's and women's basketball teams are celebrating the teams' run to the Final Four on Monday night on Hillsborough Street at the Memorial Belltower. NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, Athletics Director Boo Corrigan and Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin are expected to speak Monday night at the event.

NC State men's and women's basketball teams honored for Final Four appearances at Memorial Belltower

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Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career. 

Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected

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The "30 for 30" documentary will explore Stuart Scott's impact on broadcasting, journalism, sports, and culture.

ESPN planning to make '30 for 30' documentary on Stuart Scott

Williams, UNC return to court for Late Night

Caleb Foster confirmed he would return for his sophomore season in Monday's episode of "The Brotherhood Podcast."

Caleb Foster to return, says he's '1,000% committed to Duke' for 2024-25 season

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A fire raged through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings on Tuesday, causing the collapse of the iconic spire from the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange as passersby rushed to help emergency services save priceless paintings and other valuables.