Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

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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<strong>Submitted by Sharon Sanchez of Durham</strong>

July 19th is when I lost my best friend Carl.  He was always there for me and knew I would do anything for him.  I miss him so much.  Being at home makes my heart ache so much more for him.  I love you Carl and I always will.  RIP Carl.

Carl, a best friend

Carl

A UNC Health physician and pilot were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a small plane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).



Plane crashes at RDU; UNC Health pilot, doctor taken to hospital 

Students told WRAL News they heard multiple gunshots on the campus of Shaw University in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday.

74-year-old charged with shooting at man on Shaw University campus, police say

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Dozens of people are being forced to leave a homeless encampment on a strip of land along the Raleigh and Garner border, not far from the highway.

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens forced out of homeless encampment along highway near Raleigh 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens living in encampment by Garner highway forced to move

A slow-moving cold front will bring light patchy rain to the Triangle Wednesday between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Showers in store Wednesday as cold front approaches☔

Rain chances Wednesday

Two Mega Millions tickets purchased in North Carolina have garnered big wins totaling $5 million.



Big wins in NC: $4 million ticket purchased in Kernersville, $1 million win in Asheville

NC lottery winner spends $2 on a ticket, wins $1 million in Mega Millions 

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A small plane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Wednesday morning.



WRAL News coverage: Plane crashes at RDU, pilot and physician injured

Plane crash at RDU

A small plane crash with injuries was reported Wednesday at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Emergency crews respond to plane crash at RDU

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The Carolina Hurricanes scored 5 unanswered goals to steal Game 2 at home on Monday. What the win could mean for their ultimate goal this postseason, NFL Draft talk and more!

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A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to rejoin the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board's approval and could be viewed as a chance to help to improve stalled negotiations with the Saudi financial backers of LIV Golf.

Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says

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The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.