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Strong winds toppled a tree that fell on two houses in Durham Saturday afternoon.

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — Strong winds toppled a tree that fell on two houses in Durham Saturday afternoon.

Police said the large oak hit and snapped power lines, catching them on fire. It landed on two homes at 1016 and 1018 Buchanan Blvd.

One family was home at the time, but managed to get out of the house safely.

Firefighters from three stations responded and put out the fire.

Anne Johnson

Wind topples tree on Durham houses

A Durham County restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of one of his underage employees.

Rougemont restaurant owner a 'monster' says mother of teen employee he raped

Tamer El-Tanany

Monday is the first official day of spring, but the winter chill will hang on for at least one more night.


Final freeze warning Tuesday morning; 80s on tap later this week 

Freeze warning Tuesday morning

Nash County leaders are responding to a critical state report into the Nash County Department of Social Services. 

'At least they are being given an option': Nash County commissioner calls for resignation of Nash DSS leadership after scathing report

State to investigate how Nash County Social Services handled abuse case of 8-year-old girl

Cary police are investigating two crime scenes on a single property that raised plenty of questions Monday - for neighbors and for law enforcement officers.

No IDs at disturbing double crime scene in Cary; body in fire pit, man who shot himself

Cary fire fighters find person shot while responding to trash fire

On Tuesday we'll learn about the work being done on college campuses across the state to address mental health.

UNC leaders to address student suicides, mental health concerns

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"This is a stain on Nash County," said commissioner Glen Wilkins, who confirmed that a fired Nash DSS employee was involved in handling Christal Lane's case.

Nash County leaders meet after explosive state report comes out

Tamer El-Tanany, owner of Roma Pizza in Rougemont, will spend at least 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to numerous charges that changed the course of one girl's life in March 2022.

Durham County restaurant owner pleads guilty to 2022 rape of teen employee

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A homicide case that Fayetteville investigators had looked into for more than a decade reached some closure on Monday.

Fayetteville police announce former Fort Bragg soldier charged in 2010 murder

Joshua Aaron Richardson

5 On Your Side will host a phone bank with our Tax Pros on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Time to catch up on taxes; Pros take your calls Tuesday

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew beginning Sunday night during spring break after two fatal shootings and rowdy, chaotic crowds that police have had difficulty controlling.