July is generally the hottest month of the year in North Carolina, so your bill will increase - making it even more important to make some of these cool, cost-saving changes.

Energy-savings: 7 energy-efficient tips for saving money on your summer electric bill 

Energy-efficiency tips for saving money, keeping cool this summer in NC

Here are the best NC pools in the Triangle and across the state.

NC pools with views: 11 incredible places to go swimming

Blatantly copied from John Lott's website

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How job growth looked before and after the Democrats took control of Congress ... in 2010 under Obama

Two dogs mauled a Johnston County Man to death Monday in Johnston County. Authorities in Johnston County learned the dogs had attacked another person the same day the man was killed.

Authorities: Johnston County dogs bit another person before mauling man on Monday

Johnston County dog attack

Employees at year-round schools are set for training this week.

Wake County Schools launches new visitor management system that runs background check upon entry

Wake County Schools launch new security measures through management system

The fireball and smoky explosion that lit up the sky during the town of Apex fireworks display Monday night alarmed some onlookers, but it wasn't an accident.



Apex's 'fireball finale' scared some at annual fireworks display

Wednesday will be hot with a chance for scattered showers and storms.

Level 1 severe storm risk Wednesday, triple digit heat index 

Severe risk Wednesday

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 40-year-old killed one man in a house before fatally shooting four others on the streets of a Philadelphia neighborhood, then surrendering to police officers after being cornered in an alley with an assault rifle, a pistol, extra magazines, a police scanner and a bulletproof vest, police said.

Five dead in Philadelphia shooting that's nation's worst violence around July 4

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A baby made his "debut" when his mother went into labor at a Taylor Swift concert.

Woman goes into labor at Taylor Swift concert

Alleged victims speak out after a lawsuit claiming West Virginia State Police recorded videos of women in the academy showers and locker room. 

West Virginia police accused of spying on female officers

New security measures are rolling out Wednesday at Wake County Public Schools.

New visitor policies start Wednesday at Wake County Public Schools

A family of nine is out of their home after fireworks lead to a house fire in Selma. Fire officials said firework residue is what caused the fire at the home on Myrtle Road. 

Family of 9 displaced after fireworks cause house fire in Selma

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Videos

The 3-star prospect told us about his rapid journey from NCAA ineligible to scholarship WR at Arkansas.

From ineligible to Arkansas: Clayton's Daz James reflects on his comeback story

Photos: Meet Clayton's Dazmin James

Morgan Pressel considered extending her playing career so she would have the opportunity to play in this week's U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach.

Morgan Pressel makes transition from 18th green to 18th tower for NBC

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Roger Federer, who turns 42 on Aug. 8, announced his retirement at the end of last year following a series of knee operations.

Roger Federer receives a lengthy standing ovation at Wimbledon from fans. And from Princess Kate

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A family of nine is out of their home after fireworks lead to a house fire in Selma.

Fireworks cause house fire in Selma

Bulls starting pitcher Jacob Lopez struck out seven batters over four hitless innings of work and second baseman Jonathan Aranda recorded another multi-hit effort while shortstop Osleivis Basabe capped a six-run ninth-inning with a game-winning three-run double in Durham's dramatic 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the Norfolk Tides in front of an announced crowd of 11,090 on Tuesday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.