Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

A man was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries late Thursday night after someone broke into his Durham home and shot him in the back.

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A man was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries late Thursday night after someone broke into his Durham home and shot him in the back.

Police said a suspect broke into a residence at 205 Bridge Field Place and shot the man. The man's girlfriend took him to the hospital where he was treated.

The suspect fled after the shooting but police did not have a description of the person.

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Security footage showed three people using a forklift to break into a Youngsville gun range, stealing multiple guns.

Thieves use forklift to steal pistols, long guns from Youngsville Gun Club

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Faculty Executive Committee held an emergency meeting Wednesday to "discuss events related to the protests on campus," according to the university's website.

'It goes back to proactive peace': UNC committee holds emergency meeting after pro-Palestinian protests

UNC Campus Police clear protesters out of Polk Place

A Wake County judge ruled that North Carolina State University has 30 days to turn over documents related to Poe Hall and let the outside experts into the building.

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

NC State University's Poe Hall

Hundreds of people on Wednesday rallied and marched in Durham, calling for higher pay for city employees on International Workers Day. The demonstrators say they are frustrated with the current state of affairs for employees in the city.

'People are struggling': Durham workers hold rally, march for better pay on International Workers Day

March and protest in Durham

New York-based Crystal Window & Door Systems is expected to create the jobs at a new factory in Selma, a government official with direct knowledge of the plans told WRAL.

Window manufacturer plans to add 500 jobs in Johnston County

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More than 50,000 applicants didn't receive an Opportunity Scholarship for next year, after eligibility was opened to all incomes and existing private school students.

NC lawmakers debate whether to increase funding for private school vouchers

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

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is in the final year of his contract. He's led the Hurricanes to the playoffs in six straight seasons.

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

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Guard RJ Davis averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game last season for North Carolina, which won the ACC regular-season title and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

UNC's RJ Davis, ACC player of the year, returning for fifth season with Tar Heels

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Wilkes County woman is facing several charges after a stabbing in April.

Wilkes County woman charged with attempted murder, child abuse after stabbing

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Former Tar Heel quarterback Jacolby Criswell, who played the 2023 season at Arkansas, is returning to the North Carolina football program, according to an ESPN report.