Wendell Falls Parkway was closed Friday at Poole Road and Eagle Rock Road in eastern Wake County after a manufactured home carried on a flatbread truck brought down power lines.


Too tall: House on flatbed truck brings down powerlines, closing Wendell Falls Parkway

Dave Doeren, the winningest coach in Wolfpack history, has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2029 season.

New deal for NC State football coach

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

A motorcyclist was killed when he collided Sunday evening with a Chevrolet SUV in Durham, authorities said.

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A motorcyclist was killed when he collided Sunday evening with a Chevrolet pickup truck in Durham, authorities said.

The incident occurred at 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of North Pointe Drive and Guess Road Sunday afternoon.

Police said 30-year-old Laquinton Eurkuo Pittmanman was traveling northbound on Guess Road on a 2003 Honda motorcycle when he crashed into a southbound 2003 Silverado truck. The man died at the scene, police said in a written statement.

Police said the driver of the truck was not hurt and no charges have been filed.

Police said it appears the motorcyclist was speeding and that was a factor in the crash.

Police have identified the woman who died in a motorcycle crash in Fayetteville on Sunday afternoon.



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After the crash, Durham police erected yellow crime scene tape at the intersection as they investigated the crash.

Man killed during motorcycle, pickup collision in Durham

Durham motorcycle crash

The group called "UNC Students for Justice in Palestine" says they're behind a pro-Palestinian tent encampment. They say they are joining the nationwide movement, protesting the war in Gaza.

Pro-Palestinian tent encampment forms at UNC-Chapel Hill

Boviet Solar plans to spend $294 million by the end of 2027 as part of the deal, state economic development officials said Friday. It's the latest clean-energy recruiting win for commerce officials, who approved an incentives package worth up to $16.4 million.

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs, invest $294 million in Pitt County

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs in Pitt County 

"There's no threat. There's no firearm," Deputy Chief Rico Boyce said at the press conference. "A student made the principal aware that there's someone on campus with a firearm."

'There's no threat': Raleigh police say all students are safe after report of person with firearm prompts code red lockdown at Enloe

Code red lockdown at Enloe High School due to potential threat 

COPA's owners said they've been struggling to survive post-pandemic, and they are in desperate need of legal assistance.

Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

COPA co-owners Elizabeth Turnbull and Roberto Copa Matos

A North Carolina State Board of Trustees committee approved the contract Thursday.

NC State, Doeren agree to another contract extension

Coach Dave Doeren becomes the winningest coach in program history

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Boviet Solar plans to spend $294 million by the end of 2027 as part of the deal, state economic development officials said Friday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $16.4 million.

Gov. Cooper announces major economic development deal in Greenville

A lockdown has ended at Enloe High School in Raleigh, police said Friday.

No threat at Enloe High School, releasing students early

Update on lockdown at Enloe High School

Sky 5 flies over code red lockdown at Enloe High School 

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Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead 

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Many thought the Panthers would have the night off, but apparently they didn't get the memo! Carolina traded back into the first round to draft South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette, on a night dominated by offensive playmakers.

NFL Draft Round 1 recap: Maye to the Pats, Panthers make surprise move to draft WR Legette

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The Panthers got their guy, only it was a bit earlier than expected. What the Xavier Legette means for the Carolina offense, plus what to expect on day two and beyond.