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Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

For the first time in more than the decade, the arboretum at N.C. State opened its gates to the public. The event returns Nov. 11 and Nov. 12.

I had a wonderful evening with my family at JC Raulston Arboretum's Moonlight in the Garden over the weekend.

For the first time in more than a decade, the arboretum at N.C. State opened its gates to the public after hours. The event returns this weekend - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

The event features thousands of luminaries; hot apple cider; marshmallows to roast, food trucks; live music and more, including a cute little lightning bug craft. It also serves as a showcase for different ways to light your home and landscape.

Tickets are $15 and $5 for kids 12 and under. The Raleigh <a href="https://jcra.ncsu.edu/events/details.php?ID=1346" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>arboretum's website</strong></a> has more information. Check the image gallery  for more photos.

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Pictures: Luminaries light up Raulston Arboretum

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Authorities have identified Samuel "Sam" Poloche,  Joshua Eyer and William "Alden" Elliot as three of the four law enforcement officers who died in Monday's shooting in Charlotte.

'Today we lost some heroes': Four officers dead, four others wounded in east Charlotte shooting

Law enforcement officers were trying to serve a warrant on a convicted felon in possession of a firearm on Monday, April 29, 2024. Three members of the U.S. Marshals Service were shot and killed.

A post on Reddit accused unnamed North Carolina lawmakers of drunk and disorderly behavior -- including vomiting in a sink -- at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky. 



Frat house or state house? Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

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A spectacular wonder of nature or an anxiety-inducing nuisance? It depends on whom you ask.

'The broods have arrived:' Millions of cicadas buzzing through North Carolina in rare emergence

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Pro-Palestinian protesters have camped on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, demanding that the university disclose its investments in Israel and divest from those funds.

Tents on UNC campus: Police threaten arrests for Pro-Palestine group

On Monday, April 29, 2024, there were 34 tents at Polk Place at 201 South Road in Chapel Hill.

Tuesday will be even hotter than Monday, with a high of 88 and some rain possible in the evening.

Summer-like stretch continues with highs near 90 Tuesday, possible showers in the evening

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A shooting on Monday in an east Charlotte neighborhood killed a deputy with the US Marshal Service and two officers with the NC Department of Corrections. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced a fourth officer died from their injuries on Monday night.

Authorities announce fourth officer death in Charlotte shooting

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PHOENIX (AP) — Teoscar Hernández and Andy Pages both hit two-run doubles in a big fifth inning, Will Smith added a solo homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 on Monday night.

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UNC quarterback Drake Maye was the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft to the New England Patriots. Two of his former UNC teammates were drafted on Saturday.

NFL draftees, signees from NC State, UNC, Duke, other local schools

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The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.



Hurricanes host Islanders in Game 5 on Tuesday with 3-1 series lead

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DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.

NFL draft attendance record set with more than 700,000 fans attending the event in Detroit

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The Recidivism Reduction Call Center began on Monday. Social justice activist Emancipate NC's Kerwin Pittman created the call center.

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