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    NC House bill would do rewrite on redistricting method Video included

    A bipartisan effort to take the pens for redrawing legislative and congressional districts out of the hands of General Assembly members is trying to build momentum with the legislature back in session. More>>

    NC WEATHER: Cooler today, near normal Wednesday

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    After a rainy start to the work week, we'll see the sunshine return today but, it won't bring warmer temperatures.  The next chance for a few showers will return early Thursday.

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    Wake Forest, Raleigh water customers warned of possible scam

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    Wake Forest is warning its residents about a private company from New Jersey that claims to own and operate that town's water systems. More>>

    Concrete industry wants NC coal ash recycled, not dumped Video included

    Fly ash, the fine powdery portion of coal ash, is required in many North Carolina building projects and it actually makes concrete more durable and last longer. Fly ash, the fine powdery portion of coal ash, is required in many North Carolina building projects and it actually makes concrete more durable and last longer.
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    Environmentalists, lawmakers and Duke Energy are still trying to figure out what to do with more than 150 million tons of ash stored across the state. More>>

    Durham neighbors say illegal frat houses hide in plain sight Video included

    Alisa Johnson is a longtime Durham resident who claims there are as many as 20 illegal frat houses in the city of Durham. Alisa Johnson is a longtime Durham resident who claims there are as many as 20 illegal frat houses in the city of Durham.
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    Two recent investigations into complaints of illegal activities at off-campus college party houses in the city of Durham has some neighbors getting more vocal about the issue. More>>

    New Prince Charles hotel owners will renovate, preserve building

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    New owners of the Prince Charles Hotel in Fayetteville will renovate and preserve the building beginning in late 2015. More>>

    Police search for missing 15-year-old Heritage High School student

    Summer Jefferson, 15, did not return home after school on Jan. 27. Summer Jefferson, 15, did not return home after school on Jan. 27.
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    Police in Raleigh are requesting assistance locating a 15-year-old Heritage High School student who did not return home after school. More>>

    Public hearing revives Fayetteville chicken plant debate Video included

    County commissioners and Fayetteville's city council held a joint public hearing about incentives for a proposed Sanderson Farms facility. County commissioners and Fayetteville's city council held a joint public hearing about incentives for a proposed Sanderson Farms facility.
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    County commissioners and Fayetteville's city council held a joint public hearing about incentives for a proposed Sanderson Farms facility.

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    UNC says controversial building naming 'extends beyond Saunders Hall' Video included

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    Students at UNC again rallied to change the name of one of the school's buildings that's named after a Ku Klux Klan leader. More>>

    Contractors necessary to support US military, expert says Video included

    Tom DiTomasso, of Leaders and Training, pictured on the right. Tom DiTomasso, of Leaders and Training, pictured on the right.
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    Experts say contractors are a necessary resource to back up the United States military. More>>

    Unlicensed teen was driving in NC wreck that killed teen

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    The North Carolina Highway Patrol says a 16-year-old girl who did not have a driver's license was driving in a wreck that killed a 17-year-old girl in Buncombe County. More>>

    Man charged with robbing 2 banks, 1 convenience store in Raleigh

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    Raleigh Police were investigating a bank robbery at the First Citizens Bank at 7208 Creedmor Road Monday morning.
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    Raleigh man, 81, found safe near SC border

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    An 81-year-old Raleigh man who was reported missing Monday afternoon was found safe near the South Carolina border.

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    Carolina Beach arson suspect indicted on 2 counts of first-degree murder Video included

    Marshall Doran was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder. (WECT) Marshall Doran was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder. (WECT)
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    Marshall Doran, 22, appeared before a New Hanover County grand jury on Monday and was indicted on 38 charges.
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    No. 3 Virginia dominates 2nd half to beat No. 12 UNC 75-64

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    No. 3 Virginia's defense locked down in the second half to beat No. 12 North Carolina 75-64. More>>

    Obama's record budget: Tax the rich, help middle class Video included

    Promising to help America's middle class, President Barack Obama on Monday sent Congress a record $4 trillion budget that would hammer corporate profits overseas and raise taxes on the wealthy while boosting tax... More>>

    3 men accused of stabbing, mutilating llama at Monroe farm

    The sheriff's office says alcohol and curiosity were likely the motivations behind the mutilation of a llama at a Monroe farm. The sheriff's office says alcohol and curiosity were likely the motivations behind the mutilation of a llama at a Monroe farm.
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    Three men mutilated a 300-pound llama that was protecting dozens of alpacas in an act of "pure meanness," according to police. More>>

    Debt study shows NC could issue bonds for roads

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    The 2015 Debt Affordability Study says state government has more capacity to issue bonds. More>>

    Sporting goods store worker accidentally shot with own gun

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    Police in Burlington say a worker at a sporting goods store was injured when he accidentally shot himself with his own gun. More>>

    NC Senate budget-writers roll out early spending bill

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    Top Senate budget-writers have written a spending bill that seeks to ensure a panel drafting new academic standards for public schools has money to perform its work. More>>

    Duke urges investigation into occupancy violation at off-campus rental Video included

    Neighbors have complained about parties at a home at 902 Vickers Ave. in Durham. Neighbors have complained about parties at a home at 902 Vickers Ave. in Durham.
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    The city of Durham has launched an investigation in to a home rented by Duke University students. More>>

    WNCN promo campaign 'Smarter' wins Emmy

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    WNCN-TV earned an Emmy Award in the “Promo Campaign” category for the second consecutive year. More>>

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