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Senate proposal sparks local backlash over property, water control concerns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WIZS) - Local leaders are pushing back strongly in opposition to a particular portion of N.C. Senate Bill 214 which, if passed, would allow Franklin County to t...
Trump uninjured after security incident at White House correspondents dinner
President Donald Trump was reported uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night a...
Officer killed, another critically injured in Chicago hospital shooting, police say
A police officer died and another was critically injured after a shooting at a Chicago hospital on Saturday, according to officials. The suspect, who was not publicly identifi...
Person drowned in Cary lake
One person drowned in a Cary lake Saturday afternoon.
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Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed. Tehran's top diplomat left Pakistan on Saturday, and President Donald Trump said he tol...
Panthers go big in the NFL draft as they look to build on their NFC South title
Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan focused on size in his third NFL draft. The Panthers used their first two picks on linemen who weigh more than 300 pounds, includi...
Stankoven scores again, Hurricanes complete 4-game sweep of Senators
Logan Stankoven scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa 4-2 to sweep the first-round series. Taylor Hall added a goal and an as...
Reports: Jim France to step down as NASCAR's chief executive officer, Steve O'Donnell promoted
NASCAR majority owner Jim France is stepping down as chief executive and will be replaced by president Steve O'Donnell, according to multiple reports. France will remain as NA...
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Fresh Lemonade
This classic, homemade lemonade is crisp and refreshing. Ingredients 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons) 1 cup sugar 4 cups cold water Ice Optional: lemon sl...
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The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard.&quo...
