The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

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Here are five things to know heading into the weekend.

1. Traveling this weekend? DOT chief says I-40, I-95 will remain closed for another week or more.

Interstate 40 and Interstate 95, which have been plagued by flooding in the wake of Hurricane Florence, will remain closed for at least another week, state Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon said Thursday.



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DOT chief: I-40, I-95 to remain closed for another week or more

Hundreds of people gathered Friday morning to request assistance for people in need of food one week after Florence slammed into North Carolina, flooding many areas of the state.

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Hundreds of people line up for food assistance in Cumberland County

Cumberland residents seek flood help

3. Frying Pan Tower owner says flag is a metaphor.

In the heart of hurricane season, the owner of Frying Pan Tower prepared the structure and left about two weeks before Florence hit. The flag flying from a post became a viral sensation during Hurricane Florence. 

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Frying Pan Tower owner sees shredded flag as metaphor

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4. Powerful visualizations show the impact of the storm.

Visualizations from NOAA, from NASA and others help illustrate the power behind Hurricane Florence. 

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New visualizations show the power of the storm

5. DBAP will host a hurricane fundraiser and championship celebration Saturday.

Bulls to celebrate back-to-back Governors' Cup titles, collect items for Hurricane Florence relief efforts

DBAP to host hurricane fundraiser, championship celebration Saturday

Durham Bulls win regular season finale versus Tides

Friday reveals 'tough situation' Florence left behind

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Enloe High School in Raleigh is under a code red lockdown Friday due to a "potential threat."



Code red lockdown at Enloe High School due to potential threat 

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A 911 call made in January 2024 by the children's adopted mother reveals that she told a dispatcher that Blake Deven had been missing since the 2022 holiday season.

911 call sheds new light in Fayetteville disappearance case of adopted siblings

Blake Deven and London Deven

A mother said her daughter and a friend are alive thanks to a quick-thinking Uber driver and Narcan administered by paramedics. 



Narcan used to revive women in Uber; mom believes they were drugged along Glenwood South

State commerce officials are considering an incentives package for a manufacturer that would bring about 900 jobs to Pitt County.

Solar company expected to add 900 jobs in Pitt County

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COPA's owners said they've been struggling to survive post-pandemic, and they are in desperate need of legal assistance.

Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

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Enloe High School is under a code red lockdown. Sky 5 is flying over the school.

Sky 5 flies over code red lockdown at Enloe High School 

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The Panthers got their guy, only it was a bit earlier than expected. What the Xavier Legette means for the Carolina offense, plus what to expect on day two and beyond.

Panthers trade into the first round, draft Xavier Legette at No. 32 overall

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Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead 

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Many thought the Panthers would have the night off, but apparently they didn't get the memo! Carolina traded back into the first round to draft South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette, on a night dominated by offensive playmakers.

NFL Draft Round 1 recap: Maye to the Pats, Panthers make surprise move to draft WR Legette

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With Hurricane defenseman Brett Pesce likely out for the rest of the series vs. the Islanders, that opens the door for Tony DeAngelo to slide in. The regular season didn't go as he had hoped, but he's ready to step in 

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