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Today, cities celebrate "9 to 5 Day" as Dolly Parton Day
Today, cities are celebrating "9 to 5 Day" as Dolly Parton Day. The day marks 50 years since four teens formed the band U2.
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Pope Leo defends press freedom on trip
Pope Leo backs press freedom as he heads to France for four-day trip.
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Pope Leo defends press freedom on trip
Pope Leo backs press freedom as he heads to France for four-day trip.
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Logan Stankoven on Canes 6-5 preseason win: Glad we could get a win for [Greensboro]
Logan Stankoven speaks to the media after a scoring twice in a 6-5 win over Nashville in the preseason.
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Caught on cam: Former NC State head of sports medicine arrested in Florida
Robert Michael Murphy, the former director of sports medicine at NC State University, was arrested on Thursday. Officers with the Ocala Police Department captured video of the arrest.
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Fishermen save drowning baby elephant
A boatload of selfless fishermen rescue a baby elephant from a river.
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Rocket fuel for storms: The science behind El Niño
El Niño, a natural climate pattern which typically ramps up global temperature, is now on its way to becoming record-breaking strong. The phenomenon triggers shifts in the atmosphere which could affect weather patterns around the globe.
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Pet of the Day for September 24, 2026
One-year-old cats Olivia and her brother Carisi are the pets of the day. Adopted fees are waived this weekend at the SBCA of Wake County.
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Carolina Hurricanes to return to Greensboro, first time in nearly 30 years
The Carolina Hurricanes face the Nashville Predators in a preseason game at First Horizon Coliseum, with the puck set to drop at 7 p.m.
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McDonald’s plans an $8.5 billion global restaurant makeover
McDonald's is investing billions over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally. In addition to physical upgrades, McDonald's is also shifting its menu strategy by introducing more protein-based options.
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Tips for managing fall allergy misery
As fall approaches, many individuals who suffer from seasonal allergies may find themselves uncomfortable. Dr. Sandra Hong from the Cleveland Clinic offers strategies for managing symptoms.
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NC DMV transition to electronic vehicle registration
In North Carolina, the DMV has announced a change regarding vehicle registration. As of next week, physical vehicle registration will transition to an electronic format.
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Rod Brind'Amour on playing preseason game in Greensboro: Cool to do something different
Rod Brind'Amour addresses the media ahead of Carolina's preseason game vs. Nashville
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Singing lemurs: nature's opera singers
Recent research from the University of Warwick points to the similarities between singing lemurs and trained opera singers — the wider they open their mouths, the higher their pitch.
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UNC chancellor Lee Roberts addresses Board of Trustees
Clipped on Sep 24, 2026, 10:11 AM
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Live look: Nor'easter causing flooding in Outer Banks on NC 12 near Rodanthe
The nor'easter is already bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and flooding to parts of North Carolina's coast on Thursday morning. Wind gusts could reach 40 to 50 mph, fueling dangerous waves as high as 15 to 18 feet along the Outer Banks and flooding on roads.
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Sky 5 flies over car in woodline off I-40 in Cary
Sky 5 on Thursday flew over Interstate 40 in Cary near the Harrison Avenue exit, where a car went off the road and into the woodline.
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Waves crash onto NC 12 in Outer Banks
At 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, the NCDOT closed N.C. 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe after high tide caused a breach in the dune at the Pea Island Visitor Center, leading to major ocean overwash.
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Sky 5 flies over overturned firetruck in Clayton
An overturned firetruck is blocking a section of Covered Bridge Road in Clayton. Sky 5 flew over the crash Thursday morning.
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Raleigh Expo aims to connect residents, government and businesses this weekend
The city of Raleigh's community engagement department will hold its third annual Raleigh Expo on Saturday, Sept. 26, bringing together residents, nonprofits, businesses and government together in one space.
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Waves crash at Outer Banks, dangerous conditions expected from nor-easter
Video footage from the Outer Banks showcases powerful waves crashing against the shore. The nor'easter is forecasted to bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding across the mid-Atlantic and parts of the East Coast.
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I-40 rebuild between NC and Tennessee will cost more, take longer after Helene
Two years after Hurricane Helene, a rebuild of I-40 between Tennessee and North Carolina will cost more and take more time.
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Massive sea lion spotted in San Francisco
People are flocking to the Pier 39 docks in San Francisco to see a massive sea lion.
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Former NC State sports medicine director faces over 30 sexual abuse charges
Former North Carolina State University athletic trainer Robert Murphy Jr., who has been sued by several dozen former Wolfpack male athletes, has been arrested in Florida after being criminally indicted in Wake County on allegations of felony sexual contact under the pretext of medical treatment.
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NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip stepping away from public life due to brain disease
Darrell Waltrip, a Hall of Fame NASCAR driver and longtime Fox Sports broadcaster, has stepped away from public life due to a progressive brain disease and longtime Fox Sports broadcaster, has stepped away from public life due to a progressive brain disease
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