John Rumpel, who runs Encore Motors of Melbourne, a Florida-based company that owns the aircraft, said in a telephone interview Monday that his daughter, Adina Azarian, his 2-year old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were on the plane and did not survive.

Mom, toddler killed in plane crash spent time in NC mountains beforehand

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Tropical storm and hurricane forecasts. The WRAL Severe Weather Center is tracking the tropics to help you stay ahead of hurricanes and tropical storms.

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A recent beneficiary of Channel 4's Surprise Squad is now asking for the community's help on an upcoming project.

<b>NASHVILLE, TN</b> — A recent beneficiary of Channel 4's Surprise Squad is now asking for the community's help on an upcoming project.

Stacy Downey runs The Little Pantry that Could, a nonprofit program that feeds 480 families a month in Nashville.

The Little Pantry that Could has to move out of its current building by the end of the month.

The nonprofit has secured a much-needed larger building that a nearby church is letting them lease for $1 a year for five years, but they have to make all the renovations. The nonprofit is asking for help with plumbing, HVAC and electrical work.

Anyone who would like to help The Little Pantry that Could with donations or renovation services is asked to call 615-260-5769 or email stacy@thelittlepantrythatcould.org.

Click here to learn more about The Little Pantry That Could.

Click here to see the video of the Surprise Squad in action at The Little Pantry That Could.

The Little Pantry That Could seeking help with renovations

Much of North Carolina is under a Code Orange air quality alert Tuesday and Wednesday

Code Orange air quality alert in effect in NC due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

Wildfires pollute air in NC

The accident has both northbound and southbound lanes of the road closed. Raleigh police are asking drivers to seek alternate routes.

Crash shuts down Falls of Neuse Road, hazmat crews on scene

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Chapel Hill police said the ATV riders were a part of several dozen ATV and dirtbike riders driving through Chapel Hill recklessly.

Eight charged with recklessly driving ATVs and dirt bikes in Durham, Chapel Hill

Drivers recklessly driving into Chapel HIll

The roughly five acre complex, which has been vacant since the DMV moved its headquarters to Rocky Mount, would sell for $20 million.



Key state board backs DMV headquarters sale to city of Raleigh

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OCALA, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida mother was fatally shot through the front door of her neighbor's home while her 9-year-old son stood next to her, a violent culmination of what police said was a 21/2-year feud.

Mother fatally shot by neighbor after dispute over playing children, sheriff says

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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

An out-of-this-world claim is making waves across the country. A military whistleblower revealed a top-secret program is withholding alien spacecraft from the government. 

Military whistleblower believes government is withholding evidence on UFOs

Funeral services were held June 6 for Conen Morgan, a well-known political strategist killed last month in a boating accident near Beaufort. Morgan led many political campaigns for Democrats in North Carolina and around the country. He was also a graduate of Garner High School and went to N.C. State.

Funeral held for Conen Morgan, NC political strategist killed in boat crash

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Oklahoma approved the nation's first Catholic charter school funded by public tax dollars.

Oklahoma approves first publicly funded Catholic charter school

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The North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association released its girls' soccer all-state teams on Wednesday after the conclusion of the season over the weekend.

N.C. Soccer Coaches Association releases girls' soccer all-state teams

Girls Soccer: Ashley vs. Chapel Hill (May 30, 2023)

The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.

PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV litigation

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Ron Miller, who established the University of North Carolina fencing program and spent more than five decades at its helm, passed away on Monday. He was 78.


Former UNC fencing coach Ron Miller dies

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Duke plays Virginia starting on Friday, and Wake Forests hosts Alabama on Saturday.

Duke plays Virginia, Wake Forest hosts Alabama as NCAA baseball super regionals start this weekend

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Martin County Schools will consolidate the athletic programs at Riverside and South Creek high schools, effective this fall. The school board passed the motion unanimously on Monday night.