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TEEN TAKEOVER NEW DEVELOPMENTS : Raleigh mayor says teen curfew may be needed after independence weekend of chaos
Raleigh police are providing more details on a series of violent incidents - including nine people being shot -- over the Independence weekend, including a so called "tee...

With reservations, governor signs budget
While stating some reservations, Democratic Governor Josh Stein signed the $34 billion state budget approved by the Republican-led General Assembly.

Former UNC-CH Chancellor decides to stay at Michigan State
A former UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor is having a change of heart and will remain at Michigan State University after being announced as the new president of Clemson University i...

THE CLOSING BELL: Rebounding AI stocks send the S&P 500 within 1% of its record
A rebound for AI stocks lifted the U.S. market. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday and pulled within 1% of its record, even though the majority of stocks within the index fell.

Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
A former campus police officer says he found an apparent "sniper pad" on a gravel rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Monday's courtroom testimony by t...

JORDAN LAKE: Drowning victim recovered
The body of the teenage swimmer who went missing Saturday evening at Jordan Lake has been recovered, concluding the search effort.

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump has mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared "one of ...

Raleigh police deal with multiple incidents around the city Saturday and Sunday
Raleigh police dealt with several incidents Saturday and early Sunday morning, amid revelers celebrating Independence Day.
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Cookies & Cream Brownies
These brownies are the ultimate dessert for anyone who loves cookies-and-cream flavors. Ingredients Brownie Batter 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup granulated s...
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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...








