Four of the top 2024 contenders for the White House are planning to visit the Tar Heel State on Friday and Saturday -- an early indication of how important North Carolina is to each party.

Presidential candidates descend on NC, with election far in the distance

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Summer is here and we have some great suggestions on what to do this weekend! 

Weekend best bets: Beer festival, pimento cheese fest and more

The Science of Beer event, where happy hour meets science, was h

A Cary Kroger was briefly evacuated Thursday afternoon after reports of a noxious odor.

A Cary grocery store was temporarily evacuated Thursday afternoon after reports of a noxious odor.<br />

Shoppers were forced to leave the Kroger at 1273 NW Maynard Road for about 30 minutes after some customers complained of burning eyes and discomfort. One person was transported to a local hospital.<br />

Crews were looking for a possible freon leak.<br />

The store was reopened at about 3:45 p.m.<br />

Cary Kroger Evacuated After Report of Odor

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the NCGOP convention Friday, pitching his 2024 presidential campaign to conservative voters who polls show still tend to favor nominating Trump instead.

DeSantis addresses NC GOP convention, pitching his 2024 presidential campaign

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About half of North Carolinians and Wake County are spending 30% or more of their monthly income on rent alone.

About half of North Carolina and Wake County renters burdened by increasing prices, data shows

Wake County program aims to link renters with units they can afford

Bella Bennett, 7, helped her mom call for help when she was having a heart attack. Bella received a National Life Saving Award for her efforts.

Wake County deputy's young daughter helps mom at home during heart attack, receives national award

Expect a dry and very warm weekend ahead, with the potential to reach 90 degrees for the first time this year at RDU. 


Friday temperatures reach upper 70s, warm weekend ahead 

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MIAMI (AP) -- Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. Trump faces the possibility of prison if convicted.

Trump indictment unsealed in documents case: Live updates

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running against Donald Trump and others for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, is speaking in Greensboro tonight.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the NC Republican convention, pitching his presidential campaign to conservative voters.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden travel to Fort Liberty to will meet with service members and their families. The Bidens are expected to deliver remarks at an event in support of Joining Forces.

President Joe Biden talks to service members at Fort Liberty

Joe Biden signs executive order into law at Fort Liberty

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Authorities took two adults and three children to an area hospital after the crash on North Roxboro Street. The sound is muted in this video.

Five people injured in two-vehicle crash in Durham

Sky 5 flies over crash in Durham

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Ivan Lopez will make the jump from Lumberton Junior High School to professional soccer this summer. 

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

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Marcus Paige played professional basketball for seven years. He will serve on head coach Hubert Davis' staff for the 2023-24 season.

Marcus Paige named to UNC men's basketball coaching staff

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A Michigan family made a 15-hour car ride to North Carolina after their pet cat that went missing from a campground two months ago was found.

Michigan family drives 15 hours to eastern NC to reunite with lost cat

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Rolesville rising senior running back Isiah Jones has received a verbal scholarship offer from NC State University.

Rolesville RB Isiah Jones receives offer from NC State

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Virginia man who told his wife -- and a federal jury -- that he had "fun" at the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Friday to six years in prison for attacking police as he stormed the building.