Durham's city budget director, John Allore, died in a bike crash, council member Leonardo Williams confirms.



City budget director killed in bike accident, says Durham councilman 

Durham's city budget director, John Allore

A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when much of the state is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.


WRAL Weather Alert Day: Level 1 storm risk, 50 mph winds threaten weekend plans

Severe risk April 1, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be charged with a crime, the culmination of a political rise defined by unprecedented scandal.

Trump's indictment in New York: Here's what to know

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Thursday, March 30, 2023 -- The removal of $1 billion in public school funds to go to private schools will be devastating for our public schools already struggling to make ends meet due to inadequate and inequitable funding from the state. In nearly half the counties in North Carolina, school districts are, and shifting these funds to homeschooling or private schools would have a significant negative impact on the local economy.

COLUMN: Taking $1 billion from public schools will hit rural communities hardest 

Rural schools face diminishing populations and school closures

A person was injured Thursday night in a shooting in Zebulon.



Person injured in Zebulon shooting

Police cruisers outside a scene in Zebulon

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<b>WAKE COUNTY, N.C.</b> — Drivers are hitting another roadblock off Interstate 40 in the Triangle.

The State Department of Transportation reopened the eastbound exit to Highway 54 and promptly closed the westbound exits (Exits 273 A and B). During this time, motorists should use the following signed detours:

<li>              I-40 westbound motorists needing to exit on N.C. 54 should travel to U.S. 15-501(Exit 270) to I-40 east to N.C. 54 (Exit 273). </li><li>              N.C. 54 motorists needing to travel on I-40 West should travel I-40 East to N.C. 751(Exit 274) to I-40 West.</li>

The ramps will remain closed for about 35 days. State Department of Transportation crews are repaving the ramps as part of the I-40 widening project.

DOT Crews Reopen Eastbound I-40 Ramps While Closing Westbound Ramps

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There is a major development in the New York grand jury investigation of President Trump

Special report: Trump indicted in New York

Forsyth Technical Community College has closed campus and all classes are canceled for the remainder of the week, according to a tweet posted by the college.

Police hold briefing to discuss 'shots fired' alert that forced Forsyth Tech students, teachers and staff to shelter in place

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The men's basketball rosters at Duke, UNC and NC State are being reshaped by the transfer portal and NBA Draft. Who is coming, who is staying and who is leaving?

Here's who is coming, going and staying for Duke, NC State and UNC basketball

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These former North Carolina high school baseball players have made MLB Opening Day rosters. 

These NC HS baseball alumni made MLB Opening Day rosters 

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The theft of a truck ended in a deadly shooting after one of the owners tracked down and killed the suspect, San Antonio police say.

Owner uses Apple AirTag to track down, kill truck thief

The Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge plans to have about 500 people for its annual Passover celebration on Saturday at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Hate group books Raleigh Convention Center for Passover celebration

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The bill would bar youth sports or other youth recreational activities that are part of a local government from offering any awards based solely on participation.