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3 NC schools win US Green Ribbon awards for their environmental efforts

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3 NC schools win US Green Ribbon awards for their environmental efforts

All three schools have a focus on sustainability.

May 22, 2019 06:25 PM

RDU quarry lease came with no public input. Now critics want local governments to step in.

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RDU quarry lease came with no public input. Now critics want local governments to step in.

May 22, 2019 11:17 AM

Fire destroys historic, century-old farmhouse in Apex

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Fire destroys historic, century-old farmhouse in Apex

May 22, 2019 12:02 PM

Abortions rights supporters rally as part of national response to new laws

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Abortions rights supporters rally as part of national response to new laws

May 21, 2019 10:19 PM

Raleigh votes to allow some Airbnbs, but will start enforcing a ban on others

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Raleigh votes to allow some Airbnbs, but will start enforcing a ban on others

May 21, 2019 08:17 PM

These three Raleigh elementary schools are getting new principals

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These three Raleigh elementary schools are getting new principals

May 21, 2019 07:34 PM

Only low-performing schools can get charter-like flexibility. Wake says that ‘stinks.’

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Only low-performing schools can get charter-like flexibility. Wake says that ‘stinks.’

May 21, 2019 06:09 PM

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Durham high school students’ cell phones seized after sex acts reported at Riverside High

May 22, 2019 12:49 PM

NC teacher charged with ‘threat of mass violence’ against school, investigators say

May 21, 2019 04:45 PM

Durham police seeking black pickup truck in shooting of parking-deck security guard

May 21, 2019 08:54 AM

‘This is Farrah Fawcett’ documentary on ABC – trailer

May 21, 2019 05:13 PM

NC city sues to take down massive US flag — and fines company $50 a day for flying it

May 21, 2019 10:35 AM

Wake County inmate tries escaping jail and assaults 5 officers, sheriff’s office says

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Wake County inmate tries escaping jail and assaults 5 officers, sheriff’s office says

May 21, 2019 04:06 PM

Raleigh city manager wants to hold the line on taxes. Here’s what’s in his plan.

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Raleigh city manager wants to hold the line on taxes. Here’s what’s in his plan.

May 21, 2019 02:55 PM

Wake GOP, most speakers say county’s proposed 10 percent tax hike is too high

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Wake GOP, most speakers say county’s proposed 10 percent tax hike is too high

May 20, 2019 10:12 PM

If students cheat, Wake expects them to make up the work honestly

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If students cheat, Wake expects them to make up the work honestly

May 20, 2019 06:24 PM

Find out how much Wake County school lunch prices will increase this fall

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Find out how much Wake County school lunch prices will increase this fall

May 20, 2019 06:44 PM

911 call says man shot by Raleigh police officer is a veteran who was having flashback

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911 call says man shot by Raleigh police officer is a veteran who was having flashback

May 20, 2019 01:22 PM

Police identify man they was shot by officer in Raleigh after requests to drop weapon

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Police identify man they was shot by officer in Raleigh after requests to drop weapon

May 19, 2019 01:30 PM

2nd teen charged with killing man found dead inside car, Raleigh police say

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2nd teen charged with killing man found dead inside car, Raleigh police say

May 20, 2019 10:47 AM

Victim’s sister says man being paroled for 1975 murder at NC State may be innocent

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Victim’s sister says man being paroled for 1975 murder at NC State may be innocent

May 17, 2019 10:31 AM

Pins, tassels, valedictorians? Changes coming to Wake high school graduations

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Pins, tassels, valedictorians? Changes coming to Wake high school graduations

May 17, 2019 11:49 AM

Protesters ask NC governor to veto bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE

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Protesters ask NC governor to veto bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE

May 18, 2019 05:54 PM

‘We all need answers’: Protesters want NC governor to make statement on police shootings

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‘We all need answers’: Protesters want NC governor to make statement on police shootings

May 18, 2019 02:37 PM

Photo Gallery: 2017 Tar Heel of the Year ceremony

Photo Gallery: 2017 Tar Heel of the Year ceremony

December 14, 2017 04:31 PM

First Look: Broughton High School Class of 2017 Commencement | 06.09.17

First Look: Broughton High School Class of 2017 Commencement | 06.09.17

June 09, 2017 06:54 PM

Photos: Five-alarm fire destroys downtown apartment building | 03.17.17

Photos: Five-alarm fire destroys downtown apartment building | 03.17.17

March 17, 2017 05:03 PM

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