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Standoff after stabbing: Man in custody following incident at Raleigh Sheetz

An hours-long standoff between Raleigh police and a suspect ended Thursday morning after a stabbing at a Raleigh gas station.

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Carolina Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis celebrates after his goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

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FILE - Logan Feeney pours a water sample with forever chemicals, known as PFAS, into a container for research, April 10, 2024, at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)

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WRAL WEATHER ALERT DAY: Some patchy fog this morning then partly cloudy and hotter this afternoon with showers and storms possible primarily in our northern counties. Some of the storms could be severe with a Level 1 threat roughly from the Triangle area north and northeast to Virginia. It's damaging wind gusts and hail along with a heavy rain potential. Highs in the mid 80s-90.

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FILE - Pink smoke rises in front of St. Peter's Basilica during a protest by the Women's Ordination Conference calling for full equality for women in the Catholic Church on the first day of the conclave to elect the 267th pope in Rome on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)

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At the heart of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sits the Old Well

NCInnovation ramps up grants to NC universities with focus on health care, AI

Transformer manufacturer to add 330 jobs in Wayne County

Two-year break for driver's license renewals headed for NC House floor

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NC lawmakers rush through changes limiting governor's power to pick prosecutors

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The 2013 Got To Be NC Festival was May 17-19 at the State Fairgrounds. The festival celebrates NC agriculture with food events, rides, animal exhibits, live music and other attractions.

Weekend best bets: Artsplosure, Got to Be NC, Bimbe and more festivals

Artsplosure celebrates 'all different forms of art'

Artsplosure to fill downtown Raleigh with performances, art market

Bimbe Festival

Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival features live music, family fun in Durham

North Carolina Museum of Art hosts After Hours event this week

North Carolina Museum of Art hosts After Hours event this week

Splash Pads and Summer Safety

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Durham County, public school system discuss $6 million funding gap in budget proposals

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'Day Without Child Care' rally planned in Raleigh

Day without child care: Families, day care workers to rally for improvement in Raleigh

Duke University holds graduation ceremony at Wallace Wade Stadium

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Local restaurants accused of card fraud at the drive-thru

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In viral video, woman claims Duke doctor mistreated her mom

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Emily Coffey (6) of South Caldwell. South Caldwell defeated rival Alexander Central in the third round of the 4A softball playoffs on May 14, 2025 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

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In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions to have a smooth DMV visit

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions to have a smooth DMV visit

A Facebook Live video by Miracle Barnes describing her mother's treatment at Duke Regional Hospital went viral. Barnes alleged a doctor was overly negative about her mother's prognosis during a COPD flare-up.

Protecting patients' rights: Woman claims Duke doctor mistreated her mom

Improving health by cutting down on ultra-processed foods

Improving health by cutting down on ultra-processed foods

Employees not surprised state will take over Vance DSS

Bill would limit what conversations minors and their doctors could keep from parents

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Top grocery deals valid May 14-20

Amazon deals: Amazon Pet Day May 13-14 with up to 66% off, Gorilla Grip Stainless Steel Can Opener only $8.98 (55% off), Hanes Men's Polo Shirt only $7.99 (62% off)

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New Swagbucks Team Challenge week of May 12

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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday on USS Battleship North Carolina

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North Carolina FC honors memory of 12-year-old soccer player in heartfelt tribute

This photo provided by Harvard Law School shows a rare copy of the Magna Carta from 1300 sits in a display case on April 15, 2025, at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Mass. (Lorin Granger/Harvard Law School via AP)

Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out to be extremely rare

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An Alaska Mother's Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm

Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication

Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing a Celtics' win

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A file photo of sugary food.

Cost of convenience: Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of American diets

Consumer Reports: How to choose healthier packaged foods and cut back on ultra-processed snacks

5 On Your Side: How to save for an emergency

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Durham Parks

Cost to fix lead in Durham's parks could be much higher than state originally estimated

Orange County farm owner charged after dozens of complaints about large party

Durham parks remain closed due to lead, with no end in sight and a huge price tag looming

Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields

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Grace Ueng: What marathon are you running?

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Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

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More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike to protest new dress code

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Hometown Carolina

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