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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A bomb threat forced evacuation of the Terry Sanford Federal Building on New Bern Avenue Wednesday morning. Authorities set up a perimeter while investigators searched the courthouse.
Sports in ...
Year two in Chapel Hill opened with spring drills and a more settled roster, and Bill Belichick says continuity — not chaos — is the big change. The staff hopes a steadier spring leads to better results come August.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A PSA Airlines regional jet made a safe emergency landing at RDU on March 23; passengers were bused to the terminal while responders inspected the aircraft.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chilly start with a sunny, cool afternoon and highs near 57°F. Late-week temps climb into the 70s–80s, then a strong front brings wind and a frost risk Sunday.
Politics & Govt in ...
Nearly $26 million in state awards will fund broadband projects reaching 5,161 rural homes and businesses across 66 North Carolina counties.
Three people were found shot to death in the Prospect community of Robeson County; investigators cordoned off the 1100 block of Malinda Road as detectives worked the scene.
Deputies and dive teams searched Falls Lake Saturday after a reported drowning near the Cheek Road bridge. Multiple agencies assisted the search while investigators worked the scene.
The N.C. Forest Service issued a statewide ban on open burning on March 21, 2025, cancelling permits across all 100 counties amid high wildfire danger.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
New national data show five‑year lung‑cancer survival has climbed to about 30 percent. Triangle doctors point to immunotherapy, testing and screening as key drivers.
A 19-year-old Raleigh man was arrested after court documents say he posted neo‑Nazi content, brandished guns on Instagram and planned to target minority groups.
Real Estate & Development in ...
SkyHouse Raleigh, a 23‑story, 320‑unit downtown tower, is up for sale at a much lower price than it fetched a decade ago. The listing will test buyer appetite for large urban rentals.
Raleigh will convert three intersections on Clark Avenue near NC State into four‑way stops after a fatal pedestrian crash last November. Signs are expected to be installed within days.
Near‑freezing Wednesday morning gives way to a 50°F day before temperatures surge into the 70s and 80s. Watch for a possible storm window late Sunday into next week.
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