In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

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 

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New York (CNN) -- Trouble and turmoil continue at rental car company Hertz.

Hertz CEO out following electric car 'horror show'

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A 5 On Your Side story uncovers the right way to rent a car and the importance of checking your agreement to know what is covered.

Durham woman's rental car stolen using KIA challenge, Hertz tacks on erroneous charges

Rental car theft caught on camera; Durham woman charged fees after the theft

A Durham woman's rental car was stolen, and the company charged her hundreds for an extra day and late fees. How 5 On Your Side got her money back, and the protection you need before you rent a car.

<p>A woman's rental car stolen. They heard the window being broken out. Then the company charged her hundreds for an extra day and late fees. How five on your side got her money back and protection you need before you rent a car tonight at six.</p>

Few markets better crystallize the topsy-turvy nature of the American economy during the pandemic than the rental car business.

How Car Rentals Explain the 2021 Economy

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The current car rental shortage has caused countless summer travel headaches. If you haven't rented a car in a while, you may be shocked by the cost.

'Carpocalypse:' Car rental shortage spikes costs during travel season

'Carpocalypse:' Car rental prices comparable to airplane ticket prices 

When travel stopped last spring as the pandemic spread, rental companies sold excess cars that weren't in demand. Now that the demand has returned, rental prices are rising and scammers are trying to cash in.

Scammers are cashing in on rental car shortage

Rental car lot

The pandemic has had big impacts on the travel industry and the rental car business has been heavily impacted.

<p>ADDRESS THE RIOT ON JANUARY 6 WHERE HE WAS A TARGET FOR CERTIFYING THE ELECTION VICTORY. &gt;&gt;&gt; IF YOU'RE ABOUT TO LEAVE ON A TRIP DO NOT ASSUME A RENTAL CAR WILL BE AVAILABLE. A SHORT SUPPLY OF RENTAL CARS HAS SCRAMBLERS LOOKING FOR OPTION. WE ARE SHOWING YOU WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT. &gt;&gt; Reporter: THE PANDEMIC CAUSED MANY PROBLEMS BUT FEW EXPECTED A RENTAL CAR SHORTAGE AS ONE OF THEM. &gt;&gt; WHEN TRAVEL STOPPED, THE RENTAL CAR INDUSTRY GOT HAMMERED . &gt;&gt; Reporter: ROBERT IS A UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EXPERT. HE SAYS WHEN ENTIRE FLEETS OF VEHICLES SAT UNUSED IN PARKING LOTS, RENTAL COMPANIES SOLD THEM. AT THE SAME TIME, IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC, MANY MANUFACTURERS PRODUCED FEWER CARS. &gt;&gt; THEY DIDN'T ANTICIPATE DEMAND WILL GO UP. &gt;&gt; Reporter: A BIG MISTAKE CONSIDERING MANY PEOPLE USE THE STIMULUS CHECKS TO BUY NEW CARS. THAT LEFT FEWER CARS AVAILABLE TO RENTAL AGENCIES WHICH IN TURN, IS LEAVING TRAVELERS WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION. &gt;&gt; RIGHT NOW, CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING TROUBLE FINDING RENTAL CARS. &gt;&gt; Reporter: HANNAH SAYS TO UP YOUR CHANCES OF FINDING A CAR, BOOK ASAP OR AT LEAST 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE. &gt;&gt; IF THEY START PUTTING IN FLEXIBLE DATES, THEY HAVE MORE OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO RENTAL CARS. &gt;&gt; Reporter: ANOTHER STRATEGY FOR GETTING A BETTER RATE IS BOOK THE RENTAL FOR A WEEK RATHER THAN JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS. THERE IS USUALLY NO PENALTY FOR RETURNING IT EARLY.</p>

COVID-19 making it harder for travelers to get a rental car

Rental car shortage grows as result of pandemic

If you're about to leave on a trip, don't assume a rental car will be available when you arrive. 

Pandemic chain reaction leaves rental cars in short supply

 The plan is for a consolidated rental car facility between Terminals 1 and 2, as well as access to ride share, taxi, shuttle and limousine services - basically all ground transportation other than private vehicles - to alleviate congestion at the terminals' curbside drop-off and pick-up.

RDU announces plan for $500 million update to ease congestion at the curb

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For years, the recommendation on rental car insurance was to use coverage from a credit card or your personal auto policy and to decline the coverage offered by the rental agencies. But like so many other things, Consumer Reports says, that's changing!