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Road closures in Raleigh this weekend: what you need to know
There's a area of Raleigh you will may want to avoid this weekend due to construction.
Durham drivers are bracing for daily closures on Interstate 85 starting Sunday
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Sign of hope: Lake Lure reopens after almost two years as storm recovery continues
In another sign of Western North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene's wrath, Lake Lure was reopened to visitors.
Colorado governor commutes sentence of former elections clerk Tina Peters after Trump pressure
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is commuting the sentence of a former county clerk and election conspiracy theorist following pressure from President Donald Trump.
The Closing Bell: Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market fell from its records Friday and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver...
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial after jury says it is deadlocked
Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial has ended in a mistrial. A judge declared it Friday after the jury deadlocked. The former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other sex crime...
Carver to lead community colleges again
RALEIGH, N.C. (NCN News) -- As they continue to search for a permanent replacement, the State Board of Community Colleges have named an interim president. The board has chose...
Farm family fun: Got To Be NC Festival this weekend in Raleigh
The Got to Be NC Festival returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh May 15-17, bringing a full weekend of free family friendly fun and a celebration of North Carolina's...
Powell's legacy at the Fed to be shaped by his misjudging inflation and standing up to Trump
As Jerome Powell steps down as Fed Chairman after eight tumultuous years, the U.S. economy is transformed. All the while, Powell shrugged off relentless personal attacks from ...
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Crispy Fried Calamari
A classic crispy calamari recipe you can make at home-simple, restaurant-style, and delicious. Ingredients 1 lb fresh or frozen squid (cleaned, cut into rings) 1 cup all-purpo...
Weekend Gardener
Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...
