A Raleigh firefighter and Marine veteran is facing charges after he was forcibly removed from a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
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Commander Timothy Pittman is out on bond after police say he embezzled more than $100,000 from the Roanoke Valley Rescue Squad. Now, the squad is working to develop new financial protocols.
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Central North Carolina will see some 80s later this week.
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Durham leaders are expected to get an update Thursday afternoon on a $10 million revitalization project for the Fayetteville Street corridor, the main thoroughfare of the historic African American Hayti community.
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Iran launched a new wave of attacks at Israel, American bases and countries around the region, threatening that the United States would “bitterly regret” torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. A religious leader on Thursday called for “Trump’s blood.” Israel has kept up its own attack...
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Authorities say Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, and later released. According to the county sheriff's office, Spears was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and released early the following morning, though it did not say what charge she faces. Messages seeking comment w...
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Angela Hawkins, a Republican appointee who has been serving as chair of the Wake County elections board, will replace him, said State Auditor Dave Boliek, who oversees state elections.
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Senate leader Phil Berger is locked in a close primary with Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page. A possible recount would be overseen by officials appointed by State Auditor Dave Boliek, who campaigned for Berger. Page wants Boliek out of the process. Boliek's office says he has no role in the count.
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A trial in the civil lawsuit related to the 2022 Raleigh mass shooting will begin in July.
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Savannah Guthrie visited the "Today" show studio on Thursday morning as the search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, evolves into its second month, NBC News reports.
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Officers said Michael Ray Capers has died after he was hit by a car while riding on his moped. The driver, Gabriela Ortiz, now faces several charges, including Misdemeanor Death by Motor Vehicle, Failure to Reduce Speed, and No Operator’s License.
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WRAL is tracking the change to gas prices daily to help central North Carolina drivers better balance their household budgets.
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