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UNC-Chapel Hill cancels classes on Tuesday after suicide investigations

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 20:15:58 -0400

Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill say there's a mounting mental health crisis on their campus.

Princeton leaders working to fix flooding issues

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:29:57 -0400

While much of central North Carolina saw rain on Saturday, one area, in particular, is notorious for flooding.

Hurts runs for 2 TDs, Eagles come back to top Panthers 21-18

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:32:31 -0400

Jalen Hurts was quiet in the run game for the better part of three quarters, often handing off on zone-read options instead of keeping the ball.

Southwest Airlines' widespread cancellations disrupt weekend travel

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:19:06 -0400

Southwest Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights Sunday and just over 800 Saturday, wreaking havoc on weekend travel plans for thousands of passengers.

These Southern states have fully vaccinated less than a third of eligible adolescents. That gap could widen with younger children, expert says

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:47:56 -0400

With federal health officials set to consider Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 years and older, most Americans are slated to qualify for a shot soon. But a widening gap between vaccination rates could slow the country's progress in its fight against Covid-19, an expert warned Thursday.

Plane crash lands into trees at SC neighborhood

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:58:48 -0400

A plane has crashed in Greenville County Sunday afternoon near a populated area, according to dispatchers.

"Addicted to Instagram:' Two teens share how social media led to eating disorders

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 06:32:15 -0400

The stories of two teens struggles are examples of Instagram's potential "toxic" effect on teen girls, as highlighted in the congressional testimony Tuesday of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen. Heres what happened.

You come across a bear. Your next move is very important. Do you know what to do?

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:22:52 -0400

You're out for a hike on a glorious fall day. Suddenly, you spot a bear. And the bear has spotted you, too. Would you know what to do next?

Support Local: Final day to nominate your faves for WRAL Voters' Choice Awards

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:36:33 -0400

Now more than ever, local businesses need community support, so nominate your favorite businesses.

Lydia's Bridge: Eerie real-life origin of Jamestown's ghostly hitchhiker 'Lydia'

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:16:09 -0400

Most North Carolinians know the legend of Lydia's Bridge and the ghostly hitchhiker -- but did you know it's based on a real historic tragedy?

Girls accuse NC substitute teacher of taking pictures, video of them during weightlifting class

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:50:31 -0400

A substitute teacher is no longer working for Carteret County Schools after administrators say he took pictures and videos of girls during a weightlifting class.

Temperatures warm up for start of the work week before fall-like weather returns

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 20:11:40 -0400

A few showers are possible overnight before drier weather moves in for the start of the work week.