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A federal judge will hear arguments on Monday, June 25, 2018, over the North Carolina law that replaced House Bill 2, the controversial bathroom bill. N.C. lawmakers want the case dismissed. Transgender residents say the new law is discriminatory.

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As transgender rights case goes back to court, N.C. second-grader questions bathroom restrictions

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He jumped in the water to save his dog. Then he was swept over an NC waterfall.

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Harvard-bound center Jack Drury was the Carolina Hurricanes' second-round pick Saturday.

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Canes pick Jack Drury trying to live up to a famous hockey name while still making one for himself

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Capt. James Robert Stanley of the Morrisville Fire & Rescue Department checks a smoke detector during a free fire safety inspection at a private home on Saturday.

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Free home safety inspections find plenty of fire risks. Is your family safe?

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Complaint against Raleigh police alleges excessive force

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Google maps screenshot of the building on South Steele Street in Sanford, N.C. that contains the Sanford Latin Dance Studio.

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A birthday party at an NC dance studio turns deadly when 7 people are shot.

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Politics & Government

Republicans want lawmakers, not governor, to decide who oversees elections

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NCSU grad, former Steelers coach Bill Cowher selling Raleigh house for $2.39 million

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Canes pick Jack Drury trying to live up to a famous hockey name while still making one for himself

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Hurricanes trade breakdown: Canes got better, sent message, still have a lot of work left

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A birthday party at an NC dance studio turns deadly when 7 people are shot.

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As transgender rights case goes back to court, N.C. second-grader questions bathroom restrictions

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State Politics

As transgender rights case goes back to court, N.C. second-grader questions bathroom restrictions

2:41 PM

Local

He jumped in the water to save his dog. Then he was swept over an NC waterfall.

6:14 PM

Harvard-bound center Jack Drury was the Carolina Hurricanes' second-round pick Saturday.

Sports

Canes pick Jack Drury trying to live up to a famous hockey name while still making one for himself

5:28 PM

Capt. James Robert Stanley of the Morrisville Fire & Rescue Department checks a smoke detector during a free fire safety inspection at a private home on Saturday.

Local

Free home safety inspections find plenty of fire risks. Is your family safe?

9:21 AM

Local

Complaint against Raleigh police alleges excessive force

1:26 PM

Google maps screenshot of the building on South Steele Street in Sanford, N.C. that contains the Sanford Latin Dance Studio.

Local

A birthday party at an NC dance studio turns deadly when 7 people are shot.

3:31 PM

Politics & Government

Republicans want lawmakers, not governor, to decide who oversees elections

5:23 PM

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Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher's Raleigh home.

NCSU grad, former Steelers coach Bill Cowher selling Raleigh house for $2.39 million

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Cowher is selling his Raleigh, North Carolina, house for $2.39 million so that he can move to New York full time. The house on Briar Patch Lane is more than 6,600 square feet.

Local

A birthday party at an NC dance studio turns deadly when 7 people are shot.

He jumped in the water to save his dog. Then he was swept over an NC waterfall.

Free home safety inspections find plenty of fire risks. Is your family safe?

Sports

Harvard-bound center Jack Drury was the Carolina Hurricanes' second-round pick Saturday.

Canes pick Jack Drury trying to live up to a famous hockey name while still making one for himself

Carolina Hurricanes second-round NHL draft pick Jack Drury was born with a famous hockey name, but he's trying to make his own.

Hurricanes trade breakdown: Canes got better, sent message, still have a lot of work left

Here's a guide to the Hurricanes' 2018 draft picks

Tyler Weiss' long journey and long weekend has happy ending with Colorado Avalanche

Politics

Republicans want lawmakers, not governor, to decide who oversees elections

North Carolina Republicans want legislative leaders to appoint all members of the state elections board, a power now held by the governor. Voters would consider the constitutional amendment referendum in November.

What if Burr or Tillis resigns? The GOP wants a say in their replacement.

Crime victims would get new rights under plan that could go to NC voters

Critics warn bill could 'swallow the NC budget' — but its creator killed it

Opinion

NC public schools enrollment drops, while home, charter and private schools gain

For school choice, father and mother know best

Parents' loyalty to optional schools shows their effectiveness

The Republican party is losing its humanity

Increasing mental health care alone won't stop gun violence. Here's what would.

Proposed NC tax cap amendment would be bad for business

In Depth

7,000 homes are being built in Fuquay-Varina. Is it growing too much, too fast?

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Man charged with shooting into Raleigh law firm had earlier 'altercation,' 911 caller says

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Canes pick Jack Drury trying to live up to a famous hockey name while still making one for himself

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Hurricanes trade breakdown: Canes got better, sent message, still have a lot of work left

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People wondered if Durham's Ernie Barnes would be an athlete or an artist. He was both.

Alamo Drafthouse aims to bring back old-fashioned videotapes with Video Vortex

Living

The video store has gone the way of the 8-track. This NC Alamo Drafthouse is changing that.

Nikki Huebner of Raleigh started Endure Beauty.

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Raleigh mom 're-routed' tragedy after her daughter died. Now she's running a business.

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Living

People wondered if Durham's Ernie Barnes would be an athlete or an artist. He was both.

Alamo Drafthouse aims to bring back old-fashioned videotapes with Video Vortex

Living

The video store has gone the way of the 8-track. This NC Alamo Drafthouse is changing that.

Nikki Huebner of Raleigh started Endure Beauty.

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Raleigh mom 're-routed' tragedy after her daughter died. Now she's running a business.