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Raleigh police provide update on lawyers shot at Wake County courthouse
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (288+ words) The two attorneys shot outside the Wake County courthouse Friday are expected to survive their injuries, Raleigh police said Sunday. Mary Katherine Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, both lawyers at the Raleigh office of national firm Fox Rothschild, were injured about…...
Rattlesnakes are part of the routine for workers rebuilding I-40 in Western NC
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (515+ words) Visitors to the construction zone where workers are rebuilding Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge are given yellow safety vests and a warning: Be on the lookout for rattlesnakes. The yellow vests make people more visible around the massive trucks…...
NC House votes to override Gov. Josh Stein veto, with Senate expected to follow
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (264+ words) Good day to you and welcome to our Under the Dome newsletter. I'm Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan, and this edition focuses on Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. The state House voted to override a Stein veto this past week, the…...
Transfer guard John Blackwell to play for Duke, not enter NBA draft
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (251+ words) John Blackwell has decided he'll spend a year at Duke before trying the NBA. The transfer from Wisconsin withdrew his name from the NBA Draft process on Friday, he announced on his Instagram account, electing to play for a Blue…...
Stem Cells, IV Drips and Saunas: 5 Science-Backed Questions to ask Before Booking a Wellness Resort
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (331+ words) That puts travelers in a tricky spot. Some of what's on offer is grounded in real science. Some of it isn't. Knowing the difference before you book can save you thousands of dollars " and protect your health. The wellness industry…...
From measurement to removal: Inside the government's $144 M fight against microplastics
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (656+ words) Scientists already know microplastics are showing up inside the human body. Researchers have detected the particles in lungs, arterial plaque and even brain tissue, while animal studies have linked exposure to problems ranging from reproductive damage to heart issues and…...
Woman to face attempted-murder charges after 2 attorneys shot in downtown Raleigh
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (655+ words) A woman accused of shooting two attorneys outside the old Wake County Courthouse in downtown Raleigh will be charged with attempted murder, police said Friday. Police Chief Rico Boyce said the attorneys were shot after 10: 30 a. m. and were involved in a…...
Here are the 7 best burgers in the Triangle from our Top 50 list
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (407+ words) There are roadside burgers and white tablecloth burgers, smashed burgers and tall burgers, some with mustard, some with pickles, some with just some gooey cheese. The burger is neither high nor low brow, it exists in a more elemental space…...
Can you bring legal weed from another state back to NC? Here's what to know
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (237+ words) Raleigh News & Observer Can you bring legal weed into NC? What state law says | Raleigh News & Observer Part of the Mc Clatchy Media Network Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning journalism. $0. 99 for 1 month, renewing at 9. 99 per month Marijuana remains illegal in…...
NC sues Vin Fast to take over Chatham County site after company resists sale
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (593+ words) In a lawsuit that signals the end of a once-celebrated collaboration, North Carolina has sued the Vietnamese electric vehicle company Vin Fast to acquire the company's dormant site in southeast Chatham County. State Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed the lawsuit…...