The deal had objections from hard-line Republicans who claimed their party was wasting an opportunity to force spending change.

Debt ceiling bill clears key hurdle ahead of final House vote Wednesday

James Lyons, who was hired on May 8 as the city's Solid Waste Management Director, misrepresented his work experience during his hiring process, according to the city of Durham.

Durham fires recently hired department head after investigation reveals he faked his work history

The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

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An off-duty Raleigh police officer was charged early Wednesday morning with driving while impaired, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — An off-duty Raleigh police officer was charged Tuesday evening with driving while impaired, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Taylor Donald Hurst, 29, was charged with DWI after being involved in a rear-end collision on N.C. Highway 96 near Jack Jones Road around 6:30 p.m., according to the Highway Patrol. Hurst was placed under arrest for suspicion of DWI along with other violations.

Hurst's blood alcohol content registered at .17, which is more than twice the legal limit of .08, according to the Highway Patrol.

Hurst was hired by the Raleigh Police Department in 2006. He was allowed to sign his bond and was released.

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A Chatham County family says their dream home was built so poorly, they've been told by structural engineers it would be better to tear it down and rebuild rather than repair it.

Family fears home could collapse after county missed building code violations

Structure problems in the Muehlbachs' home

A 10-year-old boy was killed in a crash in an Apex neighborhood on Monday. Ayaan Vachery was riding a scooter through his neighborhood when he was hit by a vehicle.

10-year-old boy killed in Apex crash while riding scooter in neighborhood

Apex neighbors reflect on Memorial Day tragedy as 10-year-old boy killed

The meeting was proposed after State Superintendent Cathy Truitt saw a play Hllside High School students performed in February. The play addressed gun violence in schools.

Hillside High students meet with state leaders to address school safety, gun violence

Students who met with state leaders to address school safety, gun violence

WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan deal to raise the government debt ceiling and set federal funding limits headed toward climactic House votes, even as hard-right Republicans revolted Tuesday over the deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden, claiming that their party was squandering an opportunity to force fundamental spending changes.

GOP Revolts Over Debt Limit Deal as Bill Moves Toward a House Vote

Republicans in Revolt Over Debt Limit Deal as Bill Faces First Test

A top Republican state senator opened up to the public, and fellow lawmakers, about his belief that marijuana saved his life by allowing him to get through chemotherapy for cancer. He's sponsoring a bill to legalize medical marijuana, which just had its first state House hearing.

Medical marijuana has a new spark of life in NC legislature

Recreational marijuana legalization

Snakes are coming back into some people's yards. Falyn Owens with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission explains a few ways you can coexist with snakes.

How to deal with snakes in your yard

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

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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

The House Education Committee will hold a discussion about Senate Bill 636, which aims to strip the NCHSAA of more of its authority to oversee high school sports in North Carolina.

House Education Committee holds discussion about Senate Bill 636

The House Health Committee will debate a bill to legalize medical marijuana — an important sign of life for the bill after being ignored last year despite its broad bipartisan support in the Senate.

NC lawmakers debate a bill to legalize medical marijuana

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Caleb Love has two years of college eligibility remaining. After announcing he would leave North Carolina, he had initially committed to Michigan.

Former UNC guard Caleb Love to transfer to Arizona

Caleb Love

UNC basketball recruit Elliot Cadeau will reclassify to join the Tar Heels in 2023-2024.

UNC basketball recruit Elliot Cadeau reclassifies to join Heels in 2023

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The N.C. High School Athletic Association has released the schedule and locations for the final state championship events of the 2022-2023 school year.

NCHSAA releases state championship schedules for baseball, softball, girls soccer

Baseball: North Moore vs Voyager (May 29, 2023)

N.C. High School Athletic Association Commissioner Que Tucker was at the legislative building in downtown on Raleigh on Tuesday, this time to speak out against the latest bill that seeks to diminish the organization's ability to manage high school sports in North Carolina.