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FAA investigating whether part of a Delta Air Lines wing fell onto a North Carolina driveway

Delta · Raleigh

FAA investigating whether part of a Delta Air Lines wing fell onto a North Carolina driveway

73% Center coverage: 52 sources

Hurricanes Acquire Rangers' Miller

Columbus Blue Jackets · Raleigh

Hurricanes Acquire Rangers' Miller

47% Center coverage: 23 sources

The Carolina Hurricanes signed K'Andre Miller to a long-term deal after acquiring the 25-year-old defenseman from the New York Rangers on Tuesday.See the Story

North Carolina State Highway Patrol Becomes Independent Agency, Officials Say

Senate · Raleigh

North Carolina State Highway Patrol Becomes Independent Agency, Officials Say

62% Center coverage: 8 sources

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is now an independent agency, officials said Tuesday. The NCSHP said its separation from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety is effective immediately. It is now an independent, cabinet-level department that will report directly to the governor's office. NCSHP commander Col. Freddy L. Johnson will lead and oversee the department. According to officials, the separation of th…See the Story

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North Carolina judges issue mixed ruling on governor’s appointment powers

North Carolina judges issue mixed ruling on governor’s appointment powers

North Carolina judges issue mixed ruling on governor’s appointment powers

Hurricanes' Tyson Jost: Lands One-Year Deal

Coverage: 5 sources

Hurricanes' Tyson Jost: Lands one-year dealNHL · Raleigh See the Story

1 Seriously Injured in Wake Co. Deputy-Involved Shooting

72% Center coverage: 7 sources

The sheriff's office said a man was threatening to harm himself before he shot at deputies.Wake County · Wake County See the Story

Four pedestrians hit by car in Apex during Fourth of July drone show, child has serious injuries

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

According to witnesses at the scene and the Apex Police Department, three adults and a child were hit by a car around 8:47 p.m. on Old Raleigh Road.Apex · Apex Read Article

Staff vacancies persist in North Carolina justice system facilities

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Open the article to view the coverage from CBS 17Raleigh, North Carolina · Raleigh Read Article

NC State turtle rescue team lobbies for special license plate

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Would you shell out a few extra bucks every year to help rescue wild turtles? A bill in the state legislature would create a special license plate that would provide funding for the Turtle Rescue Team at NC State. But for years, the idea's gotten bogged down in the state Senate. Could this be the year?Raleigh, North Carolina · Raleigh Read Article

More than a dozen firefighters respond to fire at Rolesville home, no one injured

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

More than a dozen firefighters responded to the fire. According to the Rolesville Fire Department, two people were inside the home, but were able to evacuate when they heard their fire alarms go off.Rolesville · Rolesville Read Article

House, Senate drop mini-budgets before end of fiscal year

RALEIGH — Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly have dropped mini-budgets before the end of the state’s fiscal year, but neither were enacted before the summer recess. The House passed its mini-budget, House Bill 192, on June 24 by a vote of 96-17, with 29 House Democrats voting for passage. The bill now sits in the Senate Rules and Operations Committee. House Bill 192 was originally a teacher pay raise study bill, but the languag…Senate · Raleigh Read Article

Prince Hall’s Fight For Freedom During The Founding Era

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Prince Hall was a Black American abolitionist, educator, and founder of what is today known as Prince Hall Freemasonry. As one of the most influential free Black leaders of the late 18th century, his life was defined by advocacy for freedom in the face of slavery and discrimination. Much about Hall’s early life is uncertain. He was likely born in Boston. His exact birth year is also unclear, with estimates ranging…Raleigh, North Carolina · Raleigh Read Article

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