Four of the top 2024 contenders for the White House are planning to visit the Tar Heel State on Friday and Saturday -- an early indication of how important North Carolina is to each party.

Presidential candidates descend on NC, with election far in the distance

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A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

A tractor-trailer plunged into a small pond in Wade early Saturday morning.

<b>WADE, N.C.</b> — A tractor-trailer plunged into a small pond in Wade early Saturday morning.

The driver was heading northbound on Interstate 95 when he lost control of the truck, crossed over the southbound lanes of the highway and drove into the pond.

The truck was empty at the time, and the driver was taken to the hospital, according to crews on scene.

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Tractor-trailer plunges into pond near Wade

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be visiting North Carolina on Friday and announcing a new executive order that Dr. Jill Biden says is a 'matter of national security' due to its impact on military families.

Biden to visit Fort Liberty to announce executive order to assist military families

Bidens visit NC on Friday, expected to announce new executive order

MIAMI (AP) — Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. Trump faces the possibility of prison if convicted.

Trump indictment unsealed in documents case I Live updates

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Some areas in NC will still be under a Code Orange alert - including Wake County, which was shifted into a Code Orange as of Friday morning.



Code Orange: Smoky haze brings poor air quality to Triangle area

Air Quality Alert for Wake County

The North Carolina GOP's annual convention in Greensboro aims to offer conservative voters and political observers the chance to see speeches by Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump and Mike Pence as they vie to take on Democratic President Joe Biden in 2024. The event comes amid news of Trump's indictment.

With indictment hanging over Trump, NC GOP convention kicks off

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Darryl Williams' cause of death is listed as a "sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of cocaine intoxication, physical exertion, conducted energy weapon use and physical restraint," the autopsy states. 

Attorney Ben Crump, family of Darryl Williams respond to autopsy findings in emotional address

On Tuesday, the man's mother, Sonya Williams, said her son Darryl Williams was the man who died. He was 32 and lived in Raleigh.

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visit Nash Community College in Rocky Mount to speak with students and staff about workforce training programs.

President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden speak at Nash Community College

President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden tour Nash Community College

Attorney Ben Crump and the family of Darryl Williams address autopsy findings. Williams' cause of death is listed as a "sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of cocaine intoxication, physical exertion, conducted energy weapon use and physical restraint."

Attorney Ben Crump shares thoughts on autopsy findings for Darryl Williams

Attorney Ben Crump talks Darryl Williams autopsy

Watch as Air Force One comes in for a landing in North Carolina, as President and First Lady Biden arrive for their visit.

Air Force One arrives in North Carolina

Live: Air Force One arrives in North Carolina

Durham police responded to a stabbing on N. Roxboro Street around 8:29 a.m. on Friday. 

Durham police respond to stabbing on N. Roxboro Street

Man seriously injured in stabbing on Roxboro Street in Durham

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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and other college athletics leaders lobbied members of Congress for federal legislation and participated in a summit on the future of college athletics.

SEC commissioner on realignment: 'I hope everybody stays where they are'

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Marcus Paige played professional basketball for seven years. He will serve on head coach Hubert Davis' staff for the 2023-24 season.

Marcus Paige named to UNC men's basketball coaching staff

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East Columbus senior Karli Godwin has been named the Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year in softball.

East Columbus state record holder Karli Godwin named Gatorade NC Softball Player of the Year

Softball: South Columbus vs. East Columbus (Apr. 27, 2023)

The N.C. Baseball Coaches Association has released its all-state teams for the 2023 season.

N.C. Baseball Coaches Association releases all-state teams

Baseball: South Brunswick vs Hoggard (Mar. 21, 2023)

On Thursday, the City of Dunn shared on social media that their interim city manager Mathew Boone had passed away.