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<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Beginning Friday at noon, the state  Department of Transportation will detour westbound U.S. 64 Business traffic at Rolesville Road in Wake County.

The closure will be in place for about eight months to accommodate bridge construction. Access to businesses will be maintained.

Motorists needing to access westbound U.S. 64 Business should use the following signed detour:

<li>              Take Rolesville Road, go across the bridge and turn right onto the new loop leading down to the U.S. 64 West Bypass.  </li>

Traffic on westbound U.S. 64 Bypass will be reduced to one lane at the new Rolesville Road loop.  This shift is in place to allow the detoured traffic to safely merge from the loop.

The lane closure is part of construction for the Knightdale Bypass.

Motorists are reminded to obey the posted speed limit and to be aware of construction workers in the work zone.

8-Month Detour Of U.S. 64 Business Traffic In Wake County Starts Friday

A Durham County restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of one of his underage employees.

Rougemont restaurant owner a 'monster' says mother of teen employee he raped

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Monday is the first official day of spring, but the winter chill will hang on for at least one more night.


Final freeze warning Tuesday morning; 80s on tap later this week 

Freeze warning Tuesday morning

Nash County leaders are responding to a critical state report into the Nash County Department of Social Services. 

'At least they are being given an option': Nash County commissioner calls for resignation of Nash DSS leadership after scathing report

State to investigate how Nash County Social Services handled abuse case of 8-year-old girl

Cary police are investigating two crime scenes on a single property that raised plenty of questions Monday - for neighbors and for law enforcement officers.

No IDs at disturbing double crime scene in Cary; body in fire pit, man who shot himself

Cary fire fighters find person shot while responding to trash fire

On Tuesday we'll learn about the work being done on college campuses across the state to address mental health.

UNC leaders to address student suicides, mental health concerns

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"This is a stain on Nash County," said commissioner Glen Wilkins, who confirmed that a fired Nash DSS employee was involved in handling Christal Lane's case.

Nash County leaders meet after explosive state report comes out

Tamer El-Tanany, owner of Roma Pizza in Rougemont, will spend at least 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to numerous charges that changed the course of one girl's life in March 2022.

Durham County restaurant owner pleads guilty to 2022 rape of teen employee

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Quay Miller had 17 points and 14 rebounds, helping No. 6 seed Colorado beat third-seeded Duke 61-53 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Jaylyn Sherrod had 14 points as the 25-8 Buffaloes advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 20 years.

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