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    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.

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

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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>>

    NC WEATHER: Cold air, sunshine return Tuesday

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    Wind, rain and warm weather were the weather headlines on Monday, but winds calm down and temperatures go way down on Tuesday.

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    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>>

    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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    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>>

    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>>

    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>>

    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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    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>>

    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>>

    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>>

    NC leader urges state to restore historic tax credits Video included

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    Susan Kluttz of the Department of Cultural Resource said historic tax credits have helped developers. More>>

    In the last days of a toddler's life, wishes granted by strangers Video included

    Photos courtesy of the Dodson family and Erica Robertson Photography Photos courtesy of the Dodson family and Erica Robertson Photography
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    By the time Jase was 6 months old, doctors noticed he was underweight and diagnosed him with failure to thrive. Two months later, they learned he had a brain tumor.
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    Super Bowl delivers record overnight rating

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    The Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX victory over the Seahawks delivered a 49.7 overnight rating, the highest in Super Bowl history. More>>

    Sir Walter Wally predicts short winter

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    Sir Walter Wally did not see his shadow on Monday. More>>

    Officers stop 4 Wayne County inmates from escaping

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    Detention officers at the Wayne County Detention Center stopped four inmates from escaping Sunday night, the sheriff's office said Monday. More>>

    East Carolina fraternity suspended after rape report

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    A fraternity has asked its chapter at East Carolina University to suspend activities after a woman reported a rape last week. More>>

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