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

A Harnett County home went up in flames Tuesday.

<b>SANFORD, N.C.</b> — A Harnett County home went up in flames Tuesday.

The lake house appeared to be in the Carolina Lakes Subdivision. Pictures show the entire home engulfed in flames.

The American Red Cross said its assisting the family of three.

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Fire destroys lake house in Harnett County 

Lake house destroyed in fire in Harnett County 

Within the span of a few hours, two different men were injured in shootings within a few blocks of each other in Raleigh.

Two men shot within a few blocks of each other overnight in Raleigh

Our severe weather threat is moving out, and we'll be in for a cloudy day on Sunday.


Cloudy, cool Sunday will be ideal for enjoying time outdoors

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Despite announcements from organizers that Monica would be headlining the event, Monica shared on social media that she will not be in attendance -- and that she was never even booked.

Monica, Durham Bimbé Festival headliner, says she was never contacted about festival

Headliner of Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival unable to attend due to booking error

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is staying in Raleigh. The Canes legend agreed to a contract extension with the team. The details of the extension are currently unknown.

Reports: Canes, Rod Brind'Amour agree to contract extension

Rod Brind'Amour vs. New York Rangers Game 4

Sunday, May 19, 2024 -- GOP leaders are telling the billionaires financing a national movement to privatize public education that the General Assembly will take radical steps to prove "North Carolina is at the forefront of school choice and education freedom." It's not about helping children. It's about getting the money to win elections.

BOB HALL: How billionaires make N.C. public schools poorer

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Seize the Grey has won the Preakness Stakes for 88-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. His victory ended Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid. 

Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid

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The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the NHL playoffs Thursday night, moving the team into one of the most important off-seasons in franchise history.

Hurricanes face off-season of change. Which Carolina players are free agents?

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In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothes and made his 10:08 a.m. second-round tee time.

Police: Scheffler's car dragged detective; Golfer booked, returns to PGA Championship

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Shane Lowry switched putters in New Orleans last month, frustrated by what was happening on the greens.