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The fire was reported at a home at Cannady Mill Road near the intersection of North Carolina Highway 96. Authorities did not provide a specific address.

<b>CREEDMOOR, N.C.</b> — A fire at an abandoned house in Granville County on Thursday night was the fourth blaze at the building in the past three years, authorities said.

The fire was reported at a home at Cannady Mill Road near the intersection of N.C. Highway 96. Authorities did not provide a specific address.

Granville County Fire Marshal Doug Logan said it appeared Thursday night's fire started outside the house, which was locked and did not have electricity turned on.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Granville house fire under investigation

The name Fort Bragg, which referenced a Confederate general from Warrenton, was retired in favor of Fort Liberty, a reflection of the ethos of those who serve.

'Welcome to Fort Liberty, the center of the universe:' NC post gets new name

Fort Liberty

The bill largely matches up with the official legislative agenda of a group run by election lawyer Cleta Mitchell. Senate leader Phil Berger says she had no hand in writing the bill.

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Dallas United has withdrawn from The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary after allegations that a player used a racial slur on Thursday night during a game.

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West Ham player Anton Ferdinand

A teenage Cook Out employee was charged Friday with attempted murder after a 19-year-old was shot.



16-year-old Cook Out employee charged with shooting man in Rocky Mount

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According to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, Saturday is looking like our next best chance for rain, but the rain will be minimal.

Slight chances for rain over the weekend, mostly hot and dry 

Warmer for the weekend 

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President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office after Congress voted to cut spending and extend the debt ceiling for two years.

President Biden delivers speech about debt ceiling deal from Oval Office

Biden delivers speech about debt ceiling deal from Oval Office

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

West Ham player Anton Ferdinand and coach Matt Jarvis speak to the media after allegations surfaced that a Dallas United player used a racial slur during Thursday night's game.

West Ham's Anton Ferdinand shares thoughts after racial slur allegation at The Soccer Tournament

A ceremony Friday at 9 a.m. will mark the moment when the colors of the Fort Bragg garrison are officially replaced by the Fort Liberty colors, signifying the change in name of North Carolina's biggest military installation. There will also be remarks from Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue, XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general.

NC post renamed Fort Liberty

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Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park in order to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Churchill Downs moves meet to Ellis Park to examine protocols following 12 horse deaths

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The T.C. Roberson Rams are one win away from the 4A state championship after a comprehensive 10-0 win over the Wake Forest Cougars in Burlington on Friday night.

4A Baseball: T.C. Roberson beats Wake Forest by run rule in Game 1, 10-0

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Uwharrie Charter held off North Moore to win game one of the 2023 1A baseball state championship series, 2-1. North Moore managed to load the bases with one out in the top of the seventh inning, but the Eagles completed a double-play to end the game in thrilling fashion. 

Uwharrie Charter takes game 1 of the 1A state championship over North Moore

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West Stanly softball is now one win away from a fourth consecutive state championship.The Colts used a three-run second inning to power themselves to a 4-2 victory over Midway on Friday in Game 1 of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A state championship series at Duke's softball stadium.

Huneycutt leads West Stanly softball to Game 1 win over Midway

Softball: West Stanly vs. Midway (June 2, 2023)

South Brunswick High School senior outfielder Walker Jenkins is the Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year in baseball for the second straight season. 