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This tiny T. rex relative — called the ‘harbinger of doom’ — was just discovered by an NC team

Meet the crucial dinosaur link who took tyrannosaurs “from wallflower to prom king.”

February 21, 2019 01:28 PM

The legal challenges to finishing N.C. 540 across southern Wake County continue to grow

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The legal challenges to finishing N.C. 540 across southern Wake County continue to grow

February 21, 2019 06:26 PM

ICE raids put undocumented students in ‘fear,’ activists say. They’re asking Wake schools for help.

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ICE raids put undocumented students in ‘fear,’ activists say. They’re asking Wake schools for help.

February 21, 2019 04:36 PM

School officials say they’re proud of students who challenged a teacher’s false claims about MLK

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School officials say they’re proud of students who challenged a teacher’s false claims about MLK

February 20, 2019 03:52 PM

Davis Drive Middle School and Alston Ridge Elementary get new principals

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Davis Drive Middle School and Alston Ridge Elementary get new principals

February 20, 2019 05:10 PM

Prison inmate suspected in work-release rape case will not face charges

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Prison inmate suspected in work-release rape case will not face charges

February 20, 2019 04:28 PM

Wake County Commissioner Jessica Holmes is running for statewide office

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Wake County Commissioner Jessica Holmes is running for statewide office

February 20, 2019 04:19 PM

Sports

Three observations from No. 8 North Carolina’s 88-72 road win over No. 1 Duke

February 21, 2019 02:18 AM

Zion Williamson injured as No. 1 Duke falls to No. 8 UNC

February 20, 2019 11:11 PM

Zion Williamson injured during Duke-UNC game after foot blows through shoe

February 20, 2019 09:53 PM

Will Zion Williamson play again for Duke? He’s listed as ‘day-to-day.’

February 21, 2019 04:43 PM

What in the world happened to Zion Williamson’s shoe? A sneaker expert weighs in.

February 21, 2019 05:15 PM

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Wake school board member wants to be state education superintendent

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Wake school board member wants to be state education superintendent

February 20, 2019 03:41 PM

Driver cited after crash involving a Wake County sheriff’s deputy

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Driver cited after crash involving a Wake County sheriff’s deputy

February 20, 2019 01:07 PM

Jury finds man guilty of Raleigh double murder, setting up potential death penalty

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Jury finds man guilty of Raleigh double murder, setting up potential death penalty

February 20, 2019 10:53 AM

Wake students could get Election Day and a Muslim holiday off from school

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Wake students could get Election Day and a Muslim holiday off from school

February 19, 2019 06:06 PM

Wake County wants to unload Crooked Creek – and Fuquay-Varina is happy to take it

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Wake County wants to unload Crooked Creek – and Fuquay-Varina is happy to take it

February 19, 2019 09:57 PM

Raleigh leaders OK master plan for Dix Park

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Raleigh leaders OK master plan for Dix Park

February 19, 2019 02:31 PM

Man charged in Southeast Raleigh shooting

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Man charged in Southeast Raleigh shooting

February 19, 2019 08:16 AM

Man dies after shooting in Raleigh’s Glenwood South district

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Man dies after shooting in Raleigh’s Glenwood South district

February 17, 2019 11:50 AM

Man pointed gun before he was shot and killed in Raleigh’s Glenwood South, police say

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Man pointed gun before he was shot and killed in Raleigh’s Glenwood South, police say

February 18, 2019 03:57 PM

U.S. 1 freeway in Wake and a dozen other Triangle highway projects may be delayed

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U.S. 1 freeway in Wake and a dozen other Triangle highway projects may be delayed

February 18, 2019 03:12 PM

Holly Springs pair charged with making meth; police say a child lived on the property

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Holly Springs pair charged with making meth; police say a child lived on the property

February 18, 2019 11:48 AM

A Raleigh man is accused of using a police officer’s own pepper spray against him

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A Raleigh man is accused of using a police officer’s own pepper spray against him

February 18, 2019 10:49 AM

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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