A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

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The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

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A new two-story Publix supermarket opens in Wendell on Wednesday.



IS EXPECTED BY EARLY JULY. >>> THIS MORNING PUBLIC IS OPENING A NEW STORE IN WIN DELL. WRAL IS THERE WITH THIS STORE AND WHERE THEY WILL WELCOME CUSTOMERS SOON. ANY SIGNS OF CUSTOMERS YET? >> Reporter: NOT YET. THEY MAY BE HERE, BUT I HAVE SEEN STAFF GOING INSIDE. THIS IS GOING TO BE VERY EXCITING BECAUSE IT'S THE FIRST PUBLIX STORE IN EASTERN WAKE COUNTY. NOW, THE OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING WILL HAPPEN AT 7:00 THIS MORNING. IN LESS THAN AN HOUR. THIS IS ALL PART OF THE COMMUNITY. DEVELOPERS SAY THAT MORE COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL SPACE IS READY NEXT YEAR. ALSO, YOU HAVE WAKE MED. THE GROWTH INCLUDES THE RESIDENTIAL SIDE THAT'S BEEN FILLING UP SINCE THE START OF THE PANDEMIC. >> IT'S REALLY EXCITING TO SEE THE VISION COME TO LIFE. I THINK THE RESIDENCE ARE SUPER EXCITED THAT THE COMMERCIAL IS TAKING OFF AND THE PUBLIX THERE AND THE APARTMENTS. WE HAVE NEW URBAN TOWNHOMES COMING IN THE AREA. ALL OF THAT IS REALLY COMING TOGETHER NOW. >> Reporter: ONE OF THE REALLY COOL THINGS JEFF AND RENEE THAT'S ABOUT THE PUBLIX IS THE SECOND FLOOR RIGHT THERE. THAT'S PRETTY UNUSUAL WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT A GROCERY STORE. SOMETHING COOL TO CHECK OUT IF YOU COME TO THE FALLS.

Publix supermarket opens in Wendell Falls

New, two-story Publix open in Wendell

Publix store front

A man nearly drowned Wednesday at a pool in Wendell.

Man rushed to hospital after near drowning in Wendell

Near drowning in Wendell

A shift to the suburbs marks one of the latest housing crazes for Triangle residents thanks to the proliferation of master-planned, highly amenitized communities, encapsulating the shift towards a “live, work, play” lifestyle. 

Master-planned communities create high-amenity neighborhoods for Triangle residents

The co-owners of downtown Raleigh's Pharmacy Café have opened a new restaurant in Wendell. 

Pharmacy Café owners open Farmhouse Cafe in Wendell

Farmhouse Cafe

Weekend best bets: Hopscotch, Raleigh Greek Festival, Fall Fest

Run The Jewels, Future Islands highlight Friday's Hopscotch

The co-owners of downtown Raleigh's Pharmacy Café announced this week a new restaurant slated to open in Wendell later this year.