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

Raleigh-Durham International Airport officials temporarily closed a runway Friday morning after a small plane's wheel caught fire during take-off.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Raleigh-Durham International Airport officials temporarily closed a runway Friday morning after a small plane's wheel caught fire during take-off.

The Beechcraft 400A plane never got up in the air, and fire crews put out the flames, said RDU spokeswoman Mindy Hamlin.

Four people on-board the plane got off safely, officials said.

The fire happened on the runway closest to Terminal 1, Hamlin said. The runway was expected to be cleared by noon.

RDU runway closed after plane's wheel catches fire

Enloe High School in Raleigh is under a code red lockdown Friday due to a "potential threat."



Code red lockdown at Enloe High School due to potential threat 

A mother said her daughter and a friend are alive thanks to a quick-thinking Uber driver and Narcan administered by paramedics. 



Narcan used to revive women in Uber; mom believes they were drugged along Glenwood South

State commerce officials are considering an incentives package for a manufacturer that would bring about 900 jobs to Pitt County.

Solar company expected to add 900 jobs in Pitt County

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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

The rest of the week looks dry and mild. Temperatures will stay in the 70s until Sunday, which has a high of 80 degrees.



Clouds, cooler temps on tap Friday

Hour-by-hour forecast Friday

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Enloe High School is under a code red lockdown. Sky 5 is flying over the school.

Sky 5 flies over code red lockdown at Enloe High School 

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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.

Panthers trade into the first round, draft Xavier Legette at No. 32 overall

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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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With Hurricane defenseman Brett Pesce likely out for the rest of the series vs. the Islanders, that opens the door for Tony DeAngelo to slide in. The regular season didn't go as he had hoped, but he's ready to step in 