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 Jacksonville man surrendered to police Sunday evening, about 18 hours after his brother-in-law was found shot to death.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A Jacksonville man surrendered to police Sunday evening, about 18 hours after his brother-in-law was found shot to death.

Fayetteville police charged Don Isiah Holmes Jr., 26, with first-degree murder. They said he confronted the husband of his sister after the couple had a fight.

Officers, called to the 6800 block of Winchester Stree on a report of a shooting, found Joseph Jerome Smith, 33, inside the residence. He was taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators said Smith and his wife, Donna Holmes, 26, had an argument Saturday.

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On Tuesday afternoon, an already tense situation at UNC-Chapel Hill escalated after the American flag was lowered and replaced with a Palestinian flag on the main quad. Dozens of police officers intervened to restore order while UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts tried to reassure the campus community. 

UNC protesters & police clash after American flag replaced with Palestinian flag during protests Tuesday

Palestine flag goes up at UNC on main quad

After three straight hotter-than-expected inflation reports, Federal Reserve officials have turned more cautious about the prospect of interest rate cuts this year. The big question, after they end their latest policy meeting Wednesday, will be: Will they still signal rate cuts at all this year?

Powell likely to signal that lower inflation is needed before Fed would cut rates

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A 17-year-old boy died Tuesday night in a shooting in Durham, one of several people shot in a span of only a few hours.

17-year-old killed in Durham shooting, 1 of 5 people shot in span of hours

Shooting on South Street in Durham

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

UNC committee to hold emergency meeting Wednesday after pro-Palestine protests

UNC Campus Police clear protesters out of Polk Place

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

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The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors begins its spring meeting on Tuesday in Chapel Hill. The board is expected to discuss issues such as realignment, legislation, policy changes, and more.

NCHSAA Board of Directors holds first day of spring meeting

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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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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This time, the Carolina Hurricanes didn't miss their chance to close out the New York Islanders on home ice.

Drury, Noesen help Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 games

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Two Metro Division powerhouses will faceoff when the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers play in the second round. 

Hurricanes will clash with Rangers in second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

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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.