Wendell Falls Parkway was closed Friday at Poole Road and Eagle Rock Road in eastern Wake County after a manufactured home carried on a flatbread truck brought down power lines.


Too tall: House on flatbed truck brings down powerlines, closing Wendell Falls Parkway

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

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

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — What some people want more than anything is a ticket to a college graduation.

Clay Aiken is expected to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte next month with a degree in Special Education. Because of Aiken's celebrity status, the school is expecting a larger-than-normal turnout. It has required tickets for entrance but limited the number of tickets to the event.

One ticket sold Saturday on Ebay for more than $100.

Ticket To Aiken's Graduation Sells For More Than $100

The group called "UNC Students for Justice in Palestine" says they're behind a pro-Palestinian tent encampment. They say they are joining the nationwide movement, protesting the war in Gaza.

Pro-Palestinian tent encampment forms at UNC-Chapel Hill

Wendell Falls Parkway was closed Friday at Poole Road and Eagle Rock Road in eastern Wake County after a manufactured home carried on a flatbread truck brought down power lines.

House brings down powerlines on Wendell Falls Parkway

Boviet Solar plans to spend $294 million by the end of 2027 as part of the deal, state economic development officials said Friday. It's the latest clean-energy recruiting win for commerce officials, who approved an incentives package worth up to $16.4 million.

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs, invest $294 million in Pitt County

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"There's no threat. There's no firearm," Deputy Chief Rico Boyce said at the press conference. "A student made the principal aware that there's someone on campus with a firearm."

'There's no threat': Raleigh police say all students are safe after report of person with firearm prompts code red lockdown at Enloe

Code red lockdown at Enloe High School due to potential threat 

A mother said her daughter and a friend are alive thanks to a quick-thinking Uber driver and Narcan administered by paramedics. 



Narcan used to revive women in Uber; mom believes they were drugged along Glenwood South

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Boviet Solar plans to spend $294 million by the end of 2027 as part of the deal, state economic development officials said Friday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $16.4 million.

Gov. Cooper announces major economic development deal in Greenville

A lockdown has ended at Enloe High School in Raleigh, police said Friday.

No threat at Enloe High School, releasing students early

Update on lockdown at Enloe High School

Sky 5 flies over code red lockdown at Enloe High School 

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Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead 

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Many thought the Panthers would have the night off, but apparently they didn't get the memo! Carolina traded back into the first round to draft South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette, on a night dominated by offensive playmakers.

NFL Draft Round 1 recap: Maye to the Pats, Panthers make surprise move to draft WR Legette

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The Panthers got their guy, only it was a bit earlier than expected. What the Xavier Legette means for the Carolina offense, plus what to expect on day two and beyond.

Panthers trade into the first round, draft Xavier Legette at No. 32 overall

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With Hurricane defenseman Brett Pesce likely out for the rest of the series vs. the Islanders, that opens the door for Tony DeAngelo to slide in. The regular season didn't go as he had hoped, but he's ready to step in 