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

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

Athens Drive High School

Fayetteville Police officers responded to a report of a minor train derailment Saturday on Russell Street, between Old Wilmington Road and Dick Street. 

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — Fayetteville Police officers responded to a report of a minor train derailment Saturday on Russell Street, between Old Wilmington Road and Dick Street. 

The cars that derailed were still in the upright position and were not loaded with any hazardous material, according to police. 

CSX was notified and the cars were put back on the track.

Motorists were encouraged to utilize an alternate route Saturday afternoon. 

No other information was immediately available.

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Police respond to minor train derailment in Fayetteville

Dozens of residents, including many older adults, lined Fayetteville Street early Monday after fire at the Sir Walter Apartments.



Fire at Sir Walter Apartments in Raleigh forces dozens from homes, person injured

Fire at Sir Walter Apartments, dozens of residents line sidewalks in downtown Raleigh

Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday continued their protests for the fourth-straight day.



Day 4: Pro-Palestinian encampment remains at UNC as crackdowns begin across the country

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Highs will reach 85 degrees on Monday. Tuesday will be even hotter, with a high of 88.


Highs to soar past 80 degrees Monday, much of work week

Sunglasses and shorts weather, Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3

Two people were killed early Monday in a fire in Moore County.



Two men killed in fire at Moore County home

Two people killed in fire at Moore County home

Monday, April 29, 2024 -- Pass Gov. Roy Cooper's no-frills North Carolina budget, focus on taking care of business and keep the "short" session short. The sooner they do that, the quicker legislators can get on the campaign trail.

Editorial: Legislators - Take care of business and pass Gov. Cooper's budget

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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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Superb goaltending from Frederick Andersen and two goals from defensemen gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-0 series lead Thursday. The Canes will try to finish off the New York Islanders on Saturday in Game 4.

Hurricanes look to complete sweep of Islanders

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry received a standing ovation at historic, creole French Quarter restaurant Arnaud's on the eve of their final round at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event in a playoff

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DENVER (AP) -- Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was taken to the hospital for evaluation after a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado on Sunday.