In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public for health reasons, following an emotional debate about the wisdom of the proposal.


NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons

Protestors gather in Graham 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — FBI agents in Colorado are questioning a convicted sex offender before he is returned to North Carolina.

Phillip Denkler was arrested in Sterling, Colo. He was wanted on kidnapping charges for leaving the state with 12-year-old Jodie Collie last week.

Collie was found safe in Iowa Tuesday and is now back home in Rocky Mount.

Investigators are trying to figure out how Collie met Denkler.

There is no word yet on when he will be in court in North Carolina.

Authorities Still Questioning Man Accused Of Taking Rocky Mount Girl

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Within the span of a few hours, two different men were injured in shootings within a few blocks of each other in Raleigh.

22-year-old shot to death near Western Blvd., second person shot only a few blocks away

Two men shot within a few blocks of each other overnight in Raleigh

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suffered a “hard landing” on Sunday, Iranian state media reported, without elaborating. Some began urging the public to pray for Raisi and the others on board as rescue crews sped through a misty, rural forest where his helicopter was believed to be.

Helicopter carrying Iran's president suffers a 'hard landing,' state TV says, and rescue is underway

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A dozen abandoned and derelict boats are finally being cleaned up from coastal waters in our state.

Hundreds of abandoned, storm-ravaged boats float along the NC coast

A dozen abandoned boats pulled from the NC coastal waters

A dashcam video showing a Morrisville police officer springing into action to rescue a driver from a speeding train is going viral on social media.

On cam: Police officer helps driver off deadly tracks seconds before a train speeds past

VIDEO: NC police officer helps driver off tracks seconds before train speeds past

The efforts to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at North Carolina's public universities come amid a broader backlash in conservative circles against affirmative action and other more recent racial justice reforms that passed after the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

Divisive or beneficial? Questions linger as UNC system looks to cut diversity programs

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Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is staying in Raleigh. The Canes legend agreed to a contract extension with the team. The details of the extension are currently unknown.

Reports: Canes, Rod Brind'Amour agree to contract extension

Rod Brind'Amour vs. New York Rangers Game 4

Seize the Grey has won the Preakness Stakes for 88-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. His victory ended Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid. 

Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid

APTOPIX Preakness Horse Racing

The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the NHL playoffs Thursday night, moving the team into one of the most important off-seasons in franchise history.

Hurricanes face off-season of change. Which Carolina players are free agents?

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is at the end of his deal and several key players are unrestricted free agents. It's prompting questions around the league around whether the former Canes captain will return next season.
