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NC’s copperhead season has begun. What to know about the common venomous snake Here’s what to know this spring and beyond.

Here’s what to know this spring and beyond.

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Raleigh has demolished 25 buildings at Dix Park. 4 more are coming down soon. The city has already razed 25 buildings on the campus, but the next round marks a significant shift to larger structures.

The city has already razed 25 buildings on the campus, but the next round marks a significant shift to larger structures.

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Judge rules on claim that Chapel Hill school neglected students in sexual assaults Claims alleged a male kindergarten student assaulted a female student and that a substitute teacher assaulted another girl.

Claims alleged a male kindergarten student assaulted a female student and that a substitute teacher assaulted another girl.

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Here’s who NC State basketball coach Justin Gainey is adding as his assistants Two of them have a combined 60 years of coaching experience, and both have worked at Baylor and Kansas State.

Two of them have a combined 60 years of coaching experience, and both have worked at Baylor and Kansas State.

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Police charge Wake County school board member with speeding — in a school zone The traffic citation accuses the school board member of going 47 in a 25 miles per hour school zone during posted hours.

The traffic citation accuses the school board member of going 47 in a 25 miles per hour school zone during posted hours.

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Charlotte Hornets use G League to mine for ‘diamonds in the rough.’ But that’s not all Head coach Charles Lee says the Greensboro Swarm “are part of the fabric of everything we do.” Why those words are legit.

Head coach Charles Lee says the Greensboro Swarm “are part of the fabric of everything we do.” Why those words are legit.

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Best restaurants near me? Here’s the Triangle’s Top 50 broken down by location Here’s a quick guide to finding the best of the best restaurants near you.

Here’s a quick guide to finding the best of the best restaurants near you.

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The I-77 tolls project is about to become Josh Stein’s problem | Opinion Listening sessions and map revisions may buy time, but they do not transfer ownership from Josh Stein. It’s his problem.

Listening sessions and map revisions may buy time, but they do not transfer ownership from Josh Stein. It’s his problem.

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Feds continue to send millions to support Triangle’s local bus service Nearly $35 million in grants announced since February will buy new buses and help build a new station in Research Triangle Park.

Nearly $35 million in grants announced since February will buy new buses and help build a new station in Research Triangle Park.

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Former Chief Justice Mitchell: After the Leandro loss, bring a new case | Opinion The Leandro case got warped by its journey through the courts, but there are still grounds for a case that seeks better public schools.

The Leandro case got warped by its journey through the courts, but there are still grounds for a case that seeks better public schools.

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Three more NC State men’s basketball players have entered NCAA transfer portal The trio of N.C. State players entering the transfer portal brings the Wolfpack’s total to seven since Justin Gainey took over as head coach.

The trio of N.C. State players entering the transfer portal brings the Wolfpack’s total to seven since Justin Gainey took over as head coach.

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Lawsuit over Trump’s new tariffs goes to court. NC’s attorney general signed on. Attorney General Jeff Jackson said North Carolinians could see higher prices if the tariffs continue.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson said North Carolinians could see higher prices if the tariffs continue.

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Raleigh’s first Whataburger is now open. Here’s what to know This is the burger brand’s second Triangle restaurant.

This is the burger brand’s second Triangle restaurant.

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Budd praises Mullin’s momentum on NC Helene relief. He sees more red tape to cut. Sen. Ted Budd visited Western North Carolina with Secretary Markwayne Mullin as Mullin makes changes at Homeland Security.

Sen. Ted Budd visited Western North Carolina with Secretary Markwayne Mullin as Mullin makes changes at Homeland Security.

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‘Strong Black Woman’ is not always a compliment. Student researchers tell Durham why WomenNC scholars press Durham County leaders to revive gender equity reporting, and act on maternal, dental care gaps

WomenNC scholars press Durham County leaders to revive gender equity reporting, and act on maternal, dental care gaps

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Triangle’s new growth war: Need for housing versus neighborhood preservation Raleigh residents clash over rapid densification in North Hills as zoning reforms and high-rise proposals fuel lawsuits and protests.

Raleigh residents clash over rapid densification in North Hills as zoning reforms and high-rise proposals fuel lawsuits and protests.

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Phil Berger, UNC dean? What we’ve learned about that rumor | Opinion In Chapel Hill, there’s nervous chatter that the state senate’s conservative leader might make a push for a prominent post.

In Chapel Hill, there’s nervous chatter that the state senate’s conservative leader might make a push for a prominent post.

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Man’s homemade bomb blows at inopportune moment, levels his house, NC sheriff says He was hospitalized, and has since been released, officials say.

He was hospitalized, and has since been released, officials say.

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Raleigh OKs rezoning with a grocery, but will a store ever actually come? Some residents worry a plan is not a guarantee and that they could get stuck with more neighbors and still no local grocer.

Some residents worry a plan is not a guarantee and that they could get stuck with more neighbors and still no local grocer.

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Everything you need to know about NC State basketball portal moves NC State Wolfpack coach Justin Gainey is rebuilding his roster as four players have entered their names in the NCAA transfer portal.

NC State Wolfpack coach Justin Gainey is rebuilding his roster as four players have entered their names in the NCAA transfer portal.

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Kane Realty moves ahead with 15-story North Hills tower despite public pushback Kane Realty filed site plans for a 15-story, 246-unit residential tower at 4000 Center at North Hills Street in Raleigh.

Kane Realty filed site plans for a 15-story, 246-unit residential tower at 4000 Center at North Hills Street in Raleigh.

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Bobby Petrino’s UNC football contract is now public. Here are the details, terms UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino’s contract is now public. Here are the details and terms of the agreement.

UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino’s contract is now public. Here are the details and terms of the agreement.

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Homeowner came face-to-face with intruder dressed in camouflage, NC sheriff says The suspect was loading the woman’s property into a pickup, officials say.

The suspect was loading the woman’s property into a pickup, officials say.

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NC’s copperhead season has begun. What to know about the common venomous snake Here’s what to know this spring and beyond.

Here’s what to know this spring and beyond.

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A lesser-known respiratory virus is spreading in NC. Here’s what to know HMPV infects the nose, throat and lungs.

HMPV infects the nose, throat and lungs.

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Best restaurants near me? Here’s the Triangle’s Top 50 broken down by location Here’s a quick guide to finding the best of the best restaurants near you.

Here’s a quick guide to finding the best of the best restaurants near you.

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Charlotte Hornets use G League to mine for ‘diamonds in the rough.’ But that’s not all Head coach Charles Lee says the Greensboro Swarm “are part of the fabric of everything we do.” Why those words are legit.

Head coach Charles Lee says the Greensboro Swarm “are part of the fabric of everything we do.” Why those words are legit.

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Budd praises Mullin’s momentum on NC Helene relief. He sees more red tape to cut. Sen. Ted Budd visited Western North Carolina with Secretary Markwayne Mullin as Mullin makes changes at Homeland Security.

Sen. Ted Budd visited Western North Carolina with Secretary Markwayne Mullin as Mullin makes changes at Homeland Security.

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‘Strong Black Woman’ is not always a compliment. Student researchers tell Durham why WomenNC scholars press Durham County leaders to revive gender equity reporting, and act on maternal, dental care gaps

WomenNC scholars press Durham County leaders to revive gender equity reporting, and act on maternal, dental care gaps

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Triangle’s new growth war: Need for housing versus neighborhood preservation Raleigh residents clash over rapid densification in North Hills as zoning reforms and high-rise proposals fuel lawsuits and protests.

Raleigh residents clash over rapid densification in North Hills as zoning reforms and high-rise proposals fuel lawsuits and protests.

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