The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public for health reasons, following an emotional debate about the wisdom of the proposal.


NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons

Protestors gather in Graham 

North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

Hurricane Season in NC

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As concerts and other forms of live entertainment make a comeback from the coronavirus pandemic, Wake County leaders are looking forward to cashing in on the economic impact. 

Wake leaders looking forward to economic boost from return of concerts, festivals 

Wake leaders hope for economic boost as live entertainment returns 

Several entertainment venues across the Triangle are now requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test.



No vaccine or test, no entry: More major music venues make the call

Outlaw Music Festival 2018

Despite the steady rain, the water levels are down from Wednesday on Thursday at the creek.

A LOT OF WATER SPRAY AND STANDING WATER IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. WE ALSO WANT TO SHOW YOU WHAT THINGS ARE LOOKING LIKE IN RALEIGH. >> FLOOD CONCERNED CERTAINLY. ADAM MELONS IS ONLY OVER IN WALNUT CREEK. >> Reporter: RIGHT NOW THE RAIN IS COMING DOWN A LITTLE HEAVIER THAN IT WAS JUST MOMENTS AGO. THE REASON WE ARE IN THIS SPOT IN SOUTH IS RALEIGH IS BECAUSE IT ALSO HAPPENS TO BE A STREAM GAUGING STATION. YOU SEE THE EQUIPMENT POSTED RIGHT HERE. LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE ACTUAL CREEK SO YOU CAN SEE WHERE LEVELS ARE RIGHT NOW. YOU SEE A LOT OF WATER HITTING THE SURFACE. YOU CAN ALSO STILL SEE, AT LEAST AT THE MOMENT, TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CREEK. DESPITE THE RAIN PICKING UP RIGHT NOW, IF YOU CAN BELIEVE IT, THE WATER LEVELS ARE ACTUALLY DOWN FROM YESTERDAY. I WILL EXPLAIN WHY. THEY WERE LETTING WATER OUT OF LAKE JOHNSON YESTERDAY TO BRING THE LAKE DOWN AHEAD OF THE STORM . IT ACTUALLY CAUSED THE WATER LEVELS IN THE CREEK TO RISE TEMPORARILY. BUT THEY STOP THE RELEASE SO THE CREEK WOULD BE LOW SO IT COULD ALSO TAKE IN SOME EXTRA RAIN. AT THE MOMENT WE HAVE SEEN A VERY HIGH LEVEL IN THIS CREEK. THIS IS GOOD NEWS. BUT ONLY FOR THE MOMENT. THE REASON I SAY THAT IS BECAUSE OF YOU LIVE ON THIS SIDE OF THE BRIDGE AND THIS FLOODS A LOT AND BAD STORMS, IF YOU LIVE ON THAT SIDE OF THE BRIDGE AND THIS CREEK FLOODS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. YOUR CUT OFF FROM THE REST OF

Tropical Storm Elsa bears down on Raleigh

Elsa bears down on Raleigh, impacts Walnut Creek

Weekend best bets: Lazy Daze, Brewfest and Cage the Elephant

37th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in Cary, NC on Augu

The Triangle is jam-packed with festivals and fun this weekend!



Weekend best bets: Hops and Blues, Triangle VegFest, Summer Daze

Weekend best bets: Florida Georgia Line, Flo Rida and GalaxyCon

Florida Georgia Line rocks Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Check out our best picks for the work week!



Events this week: Bark in the Park, GalaxyCon, Durham Night Market

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Florence + the Machine will make a stop in Raleigh this summer as part of their newly-announced North America tour in support of their newest album, "High as Hope."



Florence + the Machine to make stop in Raleigh on newly-announced tour

Florence + the Machine

With predictions that Hurricane Florence could dump rain across the state for several days, Raleigh officials said Wednesday they are urging residents in low-lying areas to seek higher ground.

Raleigh officials to monitor Crabtree, Walnut creeks for flooding

Raleigh tells thousands of people to seek higher ground

As hurricane season ramps up, a traditional trouble spot for flooding is getting some help as new flood gauges along Walnut Creek will help better predict when and how fast the water is rising.

