Ask the Meteorologist: How severe has this winter been in Central North Carolina?
A tool developed by the Midwestern Regional Climate Center aims to show us how bad winter has been thus far.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How severe has this winter been in Central North Carolina?
A tool developed by the Midwestern Regional Climate Center aims to show us how bad winter has been thus far.
Wendy's closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales
Wendyβs is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter.
I-85 closed: Tractor-trailer hits guardrail, catches fire near Henderson
Part of Interstate 85 in Henderson was shut down Monday morning after a tractor-trailer crash.
Auston Matthews scores twice in U.S.'s rout of Germany 5-1
The United States men's hockey team resumed their dominance in group play on Sunday with a 5-1 romping of Germany at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
No. 11 Duke holds off No. 21 North Carolina in women's Battle of the Blues showdown
The No. 11 Duke Blue Devils held off a late surge from the No. 21 North Carolina Tar Heels to secure a women's Battle of the Blues win 72-68 Sunday afternoon in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Wake Forest man arrested, charged in cross-county assault spree
Wake Forest police on Sunday said they arrested a man who was responsible for two different assaults in Wake and Franklin counties.
Man allegedly attempted to kidnap child from Lincolnton Walmart
A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap a child and assaulting another child inside a Walmart, Lincolnton Police Department says.
Study reveals alarming lead and mercury levels in popular dog foods
A new study found that popular dog foods on the market contain "alarming" levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants.
Ice dance romance: Swedish skaters find chemistry on and off the ice
Milla Ruud Reitan and Nikolaj Majorov are the first Swedish ice dance team to compete on the Olympic stage.
Two people shot at sports bar on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh
Two people were shot Sunday morning at a sports bar on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.
Car hits tree on Trinity Road in Cary
Police are investigating a crash on Trinity Road in Cary early Sunday morning.
βJust flooredβ: How a routine phone call led to the closure of a Wake County high school
After fire marshal intervention, about 150 students at Crossroads Flex High School recently found themselves without a school building, raising questions about why no one had flagged the school as unsafe yea...
Large pothole on I-440 East in Raleigh damages 10 cars, closes lanes near Wake Forest Road
A massive pothole on Interstate 440 East in Raleigh has shut two lanes, damaging up to 10 vehicles near Wake Forest Road. Believed to have formed after recent winter storms, Raleigh police said the closure...
Heat's Keshad Johnson soars to a slam dunk title, edging Carter Bryant who had a perfect score
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) β Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat won the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Saturday, overcoming perfect scores by San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant on his first dunk in the fina...
Miami Hurricanes clinch thrilling comeback win over NC State with last-second free throws
Miami surged to a last-second victory over NC State, clinching an 77-76 win after a dramatic comeback. Late-game turnovers and clutch free throws sealed Miami's triumph.
Lindsey Vonn says her latest surgery after Olympic crash 'went well' and she can return to US
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) β Lindsey Vonn's latest surgery on her left leg that she broke in the Olympic downhill βwent wellβ and now she βwill be able to finally go back to the U.S.,β the American s...
Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk power the U.S. past Denmark 6-3 at the Olympics
MILAN (AP) β Jack Eichel scored off his own faceoff win a minute after setting up Brady Tkachuk's first of two goals the same way, and the U.S. rode its top line to a 6-3 defeat of Denmark on Saturday night, keeping pa...
Stevenson and Trimble carry No. 11 North Carolina past Pittsburgh, 79-65
Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points each to help No. 11 North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 79-65. The short-handed Tar Heels played without star freshman forward Caleb Wilson and center Henri Veesaar, who are both...
Durham County firefighters combat large house fire; cause unknown
Fire crews in Durham County are working to put out a large fire that engulfed a home, a nearby shed and a car on Saturday. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and it is unclear if there are any injuries.
Boozer, Evans lead No. 4 Duke past No. 20 Clemson 67-54 to stay in control of ACC race
Star freshman Cameron Boozer had 18 points and No. 4 Duke held No. 20 Clemson to 35% shooting in a 67-54 win. Isaiah Evans added 17 points for the Blue Devils. Duke made 11 of 16 shots out of the break. That h...
Deputies: 'Armed and dangerous' suspect on the run after fatally shooting 2 people in Moore County
Deputies said the suspect, 25-year-old Caleb Hayden Fosnaugh, fled the area before law enforcement arrived to the Woodlake community neighborhood.
Jordan Stolz joins Eric Heiden with a 500-1,000 speedskating double gold at the Olympics
MILAN (AP) β For a while now, Jordan Stolz's talent and dominance as a speedskater, and his much-anticipated potential for Olympic success, prompted many to repeatedly mention his name β prematurely, no doub...
Woman arrested for practicing dental services without a license, Raleigh police say
WRAL News recently reported that patients spent thousands to get braces from The Smiling Face Company, but patients were not able to get questions answered about refunds, future service and patient records.
5 European nations say Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned and blame Kremlin
LONDON (AP) β Five European nations say Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, and are blaming the Russian state for the attack.
Day 14: Police investigate nearby homes after DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie's family found
Local FOX outlets are reporting a person has been detained in connection with the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, but there was no further information about this person police plan t...
Major crash closes part of NC 87 near the Harnett, Lee county line
Crews have been working to clear the crash scene since 4 a.m. between Broadway Road and Olivia Road, southeast of Sanford.
Harnett County firefighters investigate large fire at a home near Lillington
Harnett County fire crews investigate the cause of a large house fire on Garland Sloan Lane near Lillington on Friday.
Autopsy reveals Durham mother was choked and stabbed; son charged with murder
An autopsy has confirmed that Stephanie McCoy, a Durham mother, was both choked and stabbed to death. Her son, 38-year-old Alexander Glenn Jr., has been charged with her murder.
Interstate 440 East near Capital Blvd closed in Raleigh as crews clear debris
Traffic on Interstate 440 East near Capital Boulevard in Raleigh is at a standstill due to a complete lane closure. Crews are actively clearing debris, but the cause remains unknown.