Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful flight of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft on Dec. 17, 1903.

On this date: Wright Brothers make history at Kitty Hawk

This day in history: The first airplane flies

The 2024-2025 college football bowl season is packed with exciting matchups, from traditional powerhouses to up-and-coming teams. With a variety of bowl games ranging from the historic Rose Bowl to the quirky Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, there's something for every college football fan.

Bowl games 2024-25: A reason to watch every bowl game

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A man was hospitalized early Tuesday evening after he was shot in the upper torso on Swain Street.

<b>HENDERSON, N.C.</b> — A man was hospitalized early Tuesday evening after he was shot in the upper torso on Swain Street.

The victim's injuries do not appear to be life-threatening and he was last listed in serious condition, police said.

Investigators have not released a description of the suspect. No arrests were made early Tuesday evening.

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Thursday is mostly cloudy and breezy at times. Temperatures will get cooler throughout the day with highs in the low 50s.

Cool start Thursday, but another arctic blast moves in later 

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According to a joint statement issued Wednesday from the Durham Housing Authority and its CEO, Anthony Scott, Scott is leaving the DHA effective Thursday, Dec. 19.

Durham Housing Authority, CEO Anthony Scott agree to part ways

Durham Housing Authority CEO Anthony Scott

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin brought two guns to the school and was in contact with a man in California whom authorities say was planning to attack a government building, according to authorities and court documents that became public Wednesday.

Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack

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Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka was found guilty by a jury of voluntary manslaughter on Wednesday for stabbing a man to death at his downtown Raleigh convenience store in April 2023.

Raleigh store owner found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in murder trial

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In the season of giving, charities and organizations in North Carolina struggle with holiday donations. With Christmas just one week away, many charities are feeling the pinch. 

Local charity says its in 'crisis mode' as NC struggles with donations during holiday season

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Downtown Raleigh store owner found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in April 2023 stabbing

Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka 

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for the third and final time this year.

Fed chair discusses third rate cut of 2024

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First Horizon Bank, which is also the naming rights sponsor for the Greensboro Coliseum, will be the new title sponsor of First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.

New sponsor for Cary soccer stadium, home of the Courage

Courage top Dash 5-1

Maria Gakdeng scored 14 points, Lanie Grant added 13 to lead a balanced attack and No. 19 North Carolina raced past Florida 77-57 on Wednesday night at the Jumpman Invitational.

Gakdeng, Grant lead balanced No. 19 UNC women to 77-57 win against Florida

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Former North Carolina head coach Mack Brown is due to receive the Bagnell Award, which is presented each year to a person for their contributions to the game of football.

Mack Brown to receive Bagnell Award for contributions to college football

Undefeated UNC readies for Ga. Tech. Tap to hear from coach Mack Brown. 

Wake Forest moved quickly in reaching across the country to find its next football coach.

Wake Forest hires Washington State's Jake Dickert to follow Dave Clawson as football coach

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The Tar Heels again suffered through a lackluster first half against a big-time opponent, only to awaken in the second half and turn a 17-point deficit into the 4-point lead with four minutes to play.