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<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld will visit North Carolina on Thursday.

He is the guest speaker at a graduation ceremony on Pope Air Force Base.

While he is here, he also will meet with soldiers at Fort Bragg.

Rumsfield To Visit Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg

A Wilson County court will decide on Thursday whether a man will face the death penalty for killing a 5-year-old child, his neighbor, in August 2020.

State can seek death penalty against suspect in Cannon Hinnant's murder

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All three cities - Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville - have clearance rates that sit below the national average.

Durham, Fayetteville see drop in crime reports while Raleigh's increased, FBI data shows

2021 FBI crime stats for Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville show simliarities, differences

Johnnie B. Green reached a plea deal last week. He is due to spend up to 28 years in prison.

Victim says convicted rapist broke in, raped her while she was on the phone with her mother: NC man sentenced to 23-28 years in prison

Johnnie Green, Fayetteville serial rapist

During the first two years of the pandemic, more Fort Bragg soldiers died by suicide and drugs compared to combat and training deaths.

From 2020-2021, suicides, drugs kill Fort Bragg soldiers at higher rate than combat and training deaths

Fort Bragg troops to begin returning from Europe 

The Carolina Hurricanes have sold 30,000 to season-ticket holders for its Feb. 18, 2023 outdoor game at Carter-Finely Stadium. More tickets could become available for the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes set ticket record for outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium

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From the water to the sky, Nantahala Outdoor Center brings lots of activities for those seeking thrills as well as relaxation.

Nantahala brings thrills and peace amid beautiful mountain scenery

The FBI 2021 crime statistics showed Durham and Fayetteville had fewer reports of violent crime last year while Raleigh had more.

Raleigh saw rise in violent, property crime in 2021 while Durham, Fayetteville had decrease

A Wilson County court decided Thursday that the state can seek death penalty against the suspect in the murder of a 5-year-old child in August 2020.

Death penalty an option in murder case for 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant 

The city purchased the property in 2020, planning to use it for an aquatic center - but members of the community have been pushing to save the indoor skating rink.

Durham leaders shaping future of Wheels Fun Park

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The NHL's Carolina Hurricanes have a lease at PNC Arena through 2029. But with the arena's owner, the Centennial Authority, considering hundreds of millions in enhancement and development in and around the arena, they've hired a negotiator to come to a long-term agreement with the Hurricanes.

Long-term lease with Hurricanes key to PNC Arena development. NHL team says it's open to deal

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A Cary kennel has been fined over how they cared for an injured dog. A state investigator believes how employees treated the dog for their injury, actually made things worse.

Trouble in paradise: Family unhappy after dog injured during stay at Cary boarding service

Family calls out Cary boading facility after dog returns with bite marks, scratches

Local doctor thinks the NFL could be better with their protocols on concussions.

Rumsfield To Visit Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg

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