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    Rain and storms will dominate the NC weekend

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    An unsettled weather pattern has moved into central North Carolina.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely through the first part of next week with localized flash flooding a possibility.
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    Mount Olive man and girl struck, killed while riding tractor

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    A Mount Olive man and a 5-year-old girl died after a vehicle hit the tractor they were riding Friday near Mount Olive, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said. More>>

    Domestic violence calls common for 911 dispatchers Video included

    A 911 dispatcher helping a caller in Raleigh A 911 dispatcher helping a caller in Raleigh
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    A Dallas, Texas woman pleads on the phone with a 911 dispatcher for more than 8 minutes, as her husband attacks and kills her.   Deanna Cook called 911, but help never arrived in time. It's a story you More>>

    Staal to miss 3 offseason months with sprained MCL

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    The Carolina Hurricanes say they expect captain Eric Staal to be ready to start next season after suffering a scary-looking knee injury during an international tournament. More>>

    Record Powerball jackpot inspires office pools

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    In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream. More>>

    Some Enloe parents, students outraged at prank arrests Video included

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    Eight people were arrested Thursday outside Enloe High School in Raleigh. Seven of those arrested were students, one was a parent at the school to pick up his two daughters. More>>

    Blade wielding woman killed by Wake Co. deputies Video included

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    A deputy with the Wake County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a woman Friday afternoon south of Raleigh after she charged at him and two other deputies with a knife, authorities said. More>>

    Manager: Salmonella at Fayetteville hotel affected more than a dozen employees Video included

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    Salmonella outbreak may have infected 51 people, and five have been hospitalized. More>>

    • Politics

    • Friday, May 17 2013 4:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:41:48 GMT
      Gov. Pat McCrory says a bill laying out how wind farms can operate in North Carolina will help create a diverse supply of energy for the state and boost the economy.
      Gov. Pat McCrory says a bill laying out how wind farms can operate in North Carolina will help create a diverse supply of energy for the state and boost the economy.
    • Friday, May 17 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:03:21 GMT
      North Carolina General Assembly leaders want to direct state agencies to tame the growth of Medicaid in their upcoming budget proposal.
      North Carolina General Assembly leaders want to direct state agencies to tame the growth of Medicaid in their upcoming budget proposal.
    • Thursday, May 16 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:24:32 GMT
      Members of the North Carolina General Assembly are expecting lots more debate as they dispose of dozens of bills before a self-imposed cutoff designed to whittle down the topics they can consider through 2014.
      Members of the North Carolina General Assembly are expecting lots more debate as they dispose of dozens of bills before a self-imposed cutoff designed to whittle down the topics they can consider through 2014.
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