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      Deputies injured trying to take man into custody, Orange Co. sheriff says

      Man assaults 3 deputies while being arrested; Orange Co. sheriff says 2 deputies out of the hospital

      Three deputies were hospitalized on Thursday in Orange County after the sheriff's office said they were injured while trying to arrest someone.

      From left, Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5), forward Cooper Flagg (2), center Khaman Maluach (9), guard Sion James (14) and guard Kon Knueppel (7) react to their team's lead during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Mount St. Mary's, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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      President Donald Trump waves after speaking at a reception celebrating Women's History Month in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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      Six months since Hurricane Helene, Ashe County residents struggling to rebuild

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      Duke guard Ashlon Jackson (3) gets a pat from head coach Kara Lawson after she scored in the final minute against Oregon in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Durham N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

      Duke and UNC women meet in rare Sweet 16 matchup

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      Duke forward Cooper Flagg celebrates after scoring against Mount St. Mary's during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

      Holliday: Is Cooper Flagg the best to ever play at Duke?

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      Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Garden opens for one day only. This Raleigh Historic Property was originally part of Oberlin Village.

      One day only: 'Secret garden,' signature mocktail available in Raleigh this Sunday

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      Batting Practice: Fans will be able to take batting practice on the field, with ages 13 and over able to hit for the first hour from 5:00pm until 6:00pm. Kids ages 12 and under will then be able to take batting practice on the field from 6:00pm until 7:00pm. Guests will be required to sign a waiver to participate. Waivers will be sent via email to attendees after reserving their spot. Bats for batting practice are welcome to be brought into Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

      Weekend best bets: Durham Bulls Fan Fest, egg hunts and markets

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      Marbles Kids Museum announces largest expansion in its history

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      NC leaders scramble to track cuts to federal funding, worry about more ahead

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      North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner. (PHOTO: Justin Arner/WRAL News)

      North Carolina treasurer partners with OpenAI on government efficiency pilot

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      UNC hires former top Republican lawmaker as general counsel

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      Batting Practice: Fans will be able to take batting practice on the field, with ages 13 and over able to hit for the first hour from 5:00pm until 6:00pm. Kids ages 12 and under will then be able to take batting practice on the field from 6:00pm until 7:00pm. Guests will be required to sign a waiver to participate. Waivers will be sent via email to attendees after reserving their spot. Bats for batting practice are welcome to be brought into Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

      Weekend best bets: Durham Bulls Fan Fest, egg hunts and markets

      Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Garden opens for one day only. This Raleigh Historic Property was originally part of Oberlin Village.

      One day only: 'Secret garden,' signature mocktail available in Raleigh this Sunday

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      Many artists hit the Dreamville stage Sunday.

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      Durham Association of Educators rally in Durham.

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      NC House passes ban on cellphones in schools, with some exceptions

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      Felicia Chandler (pictured) lost custody of her biological son, Blake Deven, more than a decade ago. Authorities say Blake Deven died from abuse and starvation after Avante Deven adopted him.

      NC lawmakers propose new watchdog office to oversee foster care system

      Nearly 200 cases tied to two NC troopers dismissed. Some question: Why not more?

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      North Carolina State's Aziaha James (10) celebrates on the sideline during the second half against Michigan State in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

      NC State women hope to avenge loss to LSU in Sweet 16 rematch

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      Micah Walker of Parkland Magnet IB. The NCHSAA 4A Indoor Track and Field Championships took place at JDL Fasttrack on February 15, 2025 with Cardinal Gibbons winning the girls title and Mallard Creek winning the boys title. (Photo by: Jerrell Jordan)

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      WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines why North Carolina lawmakers are considering whether to invest taxpayer money in cryptocurrency.

      In Depth with Dan: Why NC lawmakers are considering whether to invest taxpayer money in cryptocurrency

      New NC bill would allow parents to get more access to their children's health treatment

      New NC bill would allow parents to get more access to their children's health treatment

      A file photo of a dog inside of a car.

      Driving with lapdog? Lawmakers want to fine NC drivers distracted by pets and kids

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      NC Health and Human Services Department to cut 80 jobs, lose $100 million in federal funding

      Dr. Anne Steptoe speaks to Josue and his sister at the Charlotte Community Health Clinic in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 11, 2021. Josue’s second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, just a small piece of the care he needed, had been delayed. (Travis Dove/The New York Times)

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      NC foster care legislation would create a watchdog office

      NC foster care legislation would create a watchdog office

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      Furry friends, other superstitions make Sweet 16 trip with Duke women

      Furry friends, other superstitions make Sweet 16 trip with Duke women

      Co-workers like family celebrate Capital Ford's long-serving employee

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      One job for seven decades: Capital Ford's Odell says co-workers are his family

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      This photo provided by WKRC-TV shows St. Anthony of Padua Church, where a Communion wafer with red marks was discovered, in Morris, Ind. (WKRC-TV via AP)

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      NC lawmaker proposing update to tattoo regulation after WRAL report

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      WRAL Investigates Durham DA's claim of security issues at courthouse

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      Waste Energy Corp. dropped plans for a Fayetteville site but still seeks a location for its plastic-to-fuel system as infrastructure advances and residents call for environmental safeguards.

      Plastic-to-fuel company looks for new facility site as equipment nears completion

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