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Fourth of July parade led by a four-legged hero who escaped an alligator’s mouth

Southport will have its first Dog Marshal on Independence Day: Strike the Labrador retriever, who survived an attack by a 10-foot gator.

Updated June 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM

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Raleigh plant’s ‘death bloom’ is a spectacular show before inevitable demise

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How two NC boys survived 13 days in a train boxcar on nothing but stale Schlitz

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The world’s largest chest of drawers up for sale in High Point. How much is it?

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Raleigh ‘Cash Crawl’ sends hundreds, searching for $100s, in weekly scavenger hunt

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Inspired vets guide tiny horse through an ordeal with botulism

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Hidden skatepark in Raleigh celebrates the sport’s fallen heroes

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6 fun facts about first lady Melania Trump’s visit to North Carolina

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Free Blockbuster boxes pop up in Triangle, offering vintage movies for free loan

November 17, 2025 at 5:30 AM

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Beloved stuffed bear missing near RDU. Have you seen Pinky? $200 reward.

Updated November 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM

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Tour of historic Raleigh toilets offers a glimpse into privies of the past

Updated November 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM

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No bourbon raffle? New downtown Raleigh ABC store skips popular tradition

Updated October 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM

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NC sheriff: Scary 911 call with man screaming ‘That’s not human!’ really happened

Updated October 31, 2025 at 9:03 AM

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The story of a stolen Picasso, a gangster’s threat and a family’s long adventure

Updated October 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM

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Raleigh gets own Monopoly game. So what’s Boardwalk? Where’s Park Place?

Updated September 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM

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Giant fighting robots coming to Motorco, Durham’s new dystopian form of fun

Updated July 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM

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Pittsboro’s only bookstore sells a jumble of favorites — but never online

June 23, 2025 at 5:30 AM

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An army of goats arrives at Dix Park, drawing crowds while landscaping

June 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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A look back at Raleigh’s red-light district and the notorious Bertha Brown

Updated June 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM

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A funeral for Berkeley, the Raleigh squirrel sculpture carved from a single tree

May 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM

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Eyesore or art? Raleigh hauls away scrap creation after neighbors’ complaints

Updated May 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM

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Judge will decide if NC kennel owner accused of cruelty gets an emotional support dog

April 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM

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Fair winds to Capt. Horatio Sinbad, real-life buccaneer of Beaufort’s pirate invasion

Updated April 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM

NC State

Happy anniversary, Mr. and Ms. Wuf. The love story behind NCSU’s enduring mascot couple

Updated March 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM

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Fourth of July parade led by a four-legged hero who escaped an alligator’s mouth

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Beloved stuffed bear missing near RDU. Have you seen Pinky? $200 reward.

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