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Could Hania’s murder have been prevented? 2016 evidence ‘fell through the cracks.’

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Could Hania’s murder have been prevented? 2016 evidence ‘fell through the cracks.’

Investigators had DNA evidence linking Michael Ray McLellan to a 2016 rape a year before charging him in the murder of 13-year-old Hania Aguilar, but the sheriff’s office did not follow up, the county district attorney said Tuesday.

December 11, 2018 07:44 PM

NC GOP ‘pretty certain’ vote totals leaked in Bladen County and would back new election

Politics & Government

NC GOP ‘pretty certain’ vote totals leaked in Bladen County and would back new election

December 11, 2018 01:10 PM

A proposal for a new 9th District congressional primary dies as elections bill advances

Politics & Government

A proposal for a new 9th District congressional primary dies as elections bill advances

December 11, 2018 04:47 PM

Some Triangle schools will remain closed or delayed Wednesday after winter storm

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Some Triangle schools will remain closed or delayed Wednesday after winter storm

December 11, 2018 04:07 PM

Exclusive: I rang Rae Carruth’s doorbell in Pennsylvania. Here’s what happened next.

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Exclusive: I rang Rae Carruth’s doorbell in Pennsylvania. Here’s what happened next.

December 11, 2018 07:00 AM

‘We have saved St. Augustine’s.’ Raleigh university removed from probation.

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‘We have saved St. Augustine’s.’ Raleigh university removed from probation.

December 11, 2018 01:57 PM

A recession in 2019 is looking more likely, Duke CFO survey says

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A recession in 2019 is looking more likely, Duke CFO survey says

December 12, 2018 06:00 AM

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Duke has a bowl game to win and two pretty poor recent performances to forget

December 12, 2018 10:40 AM

Latest Holderness Family video delivers the perfect answer to ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’

December 12, 2018 09:00 AM

“Middling’ Canes return home, take 4-1 beating from Leafs

December 11, 2018 09:28 PM

A bright green comet and ‘green fireballs’ will light up the sky this week, NASA says

December 11, 2018 06:26 PM

Potential closure of this downtown Durham street casts cloud over light rail plans

December 11, 2018 05:30 PM

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Here’s proof that you’re never too old to have fun in the snow

December 11, 2018 08:45 PM

It’s snowing sea foam on the NC coast

December 10, 2018 04:09 PM

See how quickly a dry Christmas tree can burn

November 29, 2018 05:25 PM

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Potential closure of this downtown Durham street casts cloud over light rail plans

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Potential closure of this downtown Durham street casts cloud over light rail plans

December 11, 2018 05:30 PM

Some Triangle schools will remain closed or delayed Wednesday after winter storm

December 11, 2018 04:07 PM

Sun will help clear Triangle roads, but deep freeze could make them slick again

December 11, 2018 11:48 AM

Deputies seize $5 million worth of cocaine during Johnston County traffic stop

December 11, 2018 04:01 PM

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Duke has a bowl game to win and two pretty poor recent performances to forget

Sports

Duke has a bowl game to win and two pretty poor recent performances to forget

December 12, 2018 10:40 AM

“Middling’ Canes return home, take 4-1 beating from Leafs

December 11, 2018 09:28 PM

Former NC State swimmer Ryan Held, team USA set new world record in 4X100 relay

December 11, 2018 05:34 PM

Exclusive: I rang Rae Carruth’s doorbell in Pennsylvania. Here’s what happened next.

December 11, 2018 07:00 AM

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NC GOP ‘pretty certain’ vote totals leaked in Bladen County and would back new election

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NC GOP ‘pretty certain’ vote totals leaked in Bladen County and would back new election

December 11, 2018 01:10 PM

A proposal for a new 9th District congressional primary dies as elections bill advances

December 11, 2018 04:47 PM

Fact check: When NC had voter ID, were 1,000 people ‘denied ballots?’

December 11, 2018 03:26 PM

Former state lawmaker becomes newest Wake County school board member

December 11, 2018 01:46 PM

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Keeping Wake schools diverse is worth extra snow days

Opinion

Keeping Wake schools diverse is worth extra snow days

December 10, 2018 04:13 PM

We are one Triangle now. Our transit plan will serve us all.

December 11, 2018 09:26 AM

Journalists have done great work on the Bladen County voting story. Keep it up.

December 10, 2018 11:04 AM

We can’t let hurricane damage hold back rural NC

December 10, 2018 02:15 PM

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Exclusive: I rang Rae Carruth’s doorbell in Pennsylvania. Here’s what happened next.

After serving nearly 19 years in prison for his part in the murder of his pregnant girlfriend Cherica Adams, Rae Carruth says he “will eagerly accept” a chance to meet with his son, Chancellor Lee Adams.

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Duke has a bowl game to win and two pretty poor recent performances to forget

December 12, 2018 10:40 AM

Hurricanes need more than minus-4 from Hamilton

December 11, 2018 10:36 PM

“Middling’ Canes return home, take 4-1 beating from Leafs

December 11, 2018 09:28 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 05:41 PM

Monday brings more snow to the Triangle

Monday brings more snow to the Triangle

December 10, 2018 09:49 AM

Snow covers Triangle with a beautiful white blanket

Snow covers Triangle with a beautiful white blanket

December 09, 2018 12:57 PM

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Latest Holderness Family video delivers the perfect answer to ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’

Penn Holderness urges his date to “just go outside” in his video parody of the controversial Christmas season song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” The Raleigh family is known for its “Christmas Jammies” and “Baby Got Class” videos.

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UNC Health Care boosts the pay of 9,000 employees as it raises minimum wage

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UNC Health Care boosts the pay of 9,000 employees as it raises minimum wage

December 11, 2018 09:00 AM

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Review: Lula’s moves into former Spanky’s site with soul-satisfying Southern comfort food

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Review: Lula’s moves into former Spanky’s site with soul-satisfying Southern comfort food

December 11, 2018 12:06 PM

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