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Out! Raleigh Pride returns with expanded 3-day ‘Love is Everyone’s’ themed weekend festival

Out! Raleigh Pride returns with expanded 3-day ‘Love is Everyone’s’ themed weekend festival

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Out! Raleigh Pride is returning to downtown Raleigh this weekend, with thousands expected to attend the three-day celebration. The bright message “Love is everyone’s”…

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Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage

Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of…

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NC mayor issues ‘rant’ over violent teen takeover, tells parents to ‘step up’

NC mayor issues ‘rant’ over violent teen takeover, tells parents to ‘step up’

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

The weekend violence in downtown Greenville grew to such levels that “several” businesses closed early, police said. Street View image from Jan. 2026. © 2026 Google Greenville can…

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NC Republicans override four vetoes from Governor Stein, majority targeting DEI programs

NC Republicans override four vetoes from Governor Stein, majority targeting DEI programs

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In their session on Wednesday, NC House Republicans overrode four of five recent vetoes from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s office. Three of the bills…

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Rock legend Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens are inducted to the Hollywood’s Rockwalk

Rock legend Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens are inducted to the Hollywood’s Rockwalk

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

HOLLYWOOD — Call it the year of Billy Idol. The rock legend was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place later…

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16-year-old found dead inside Wilson home, police investigate as homicide

16-year-old found dead inside Wilson home, police investigate as homicide

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

The Wilson Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 16-year-old. Just before 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a call of a shooting on Spruce Street. …

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Canes parade attendance rises and community figures mourned: Monday’s top stories

Canes parade attendance rises and community figures mourned: Monday’s top stories

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

Catch up on the top stories from The News & Observer for Monday, June 22, 2026. From record-breaking parade crowds to local losses and long-stalled development, here’s what’s…

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Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup parade draws estimated 150,000 fans to downtown Raleigh

Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup parade draws estimated 150,000 fans to downtown Raleigh

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — An estimated 150,000 fans packed downtown Raleigh to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup championship, turning Hillsborough Street into a sea of red…

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Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up UNC’s ace in Game 1 of CWS finals

Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up UNC’s ace in Game 1 of CWS finals

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Deiten Lachance homered twice off North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro, Oklahoma shut down the Tar Heels after the first inning and the Sooners won…

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North Carolina Executive Mansion in Raleigh hosts Juneteenth Celebration

North Carolina Executive Mansion in Raleigh hosts Juneteenth Celebration

June 19, 2026June 22, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

The North Carolina Executive Mansion joined the Juneteenth celebrations across the country Friday. Matthew Sockol Source link

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Here’s where to find free parking in downtown Raleigh for Canes Stanley Cup parade

Here’s where to find free parking in downtown Raleigh for Canes Stanley Cup parade

June 19, 2026June 20, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

Parking in Raleigh for the Carolina Hurricanes victory celebration is going to be a good news-bad news situation. The good news: A lot of parking in downtown Raleigh…

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America 250: Charlotte’s distinction as ‘Hornet’s Nest’ has Revolutionary War roots

America 250: Charlotte’s distinction as ‘Hornet’s Nest’ has Revolutionary War roots

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

“The British soldiers accidentally turned over a bee’s nest and so the bees started swarming everywhere, stinging them.” John Le Source link

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For Juneteenth, Durham’s historic Stagville shines light on the past

For Juneteenth, Durham’s historic Stagville shines light on the past

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — In 2021, Juneteenth, traditionally a Texas holiday, became a federal holiday, and in recent years, there has been a push to have a greater…

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Tractor-trailer catches fire on I-87 near Knightdale, closing Smithfield Road exit

Tractor-trailer catches fire on I-87 near Knightdale, closing Smithfield Road exit

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is at the scene of a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 87 near Knightdale. Wake County deputies at the scene said the 18-wheeler caught…

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Inside 13 jaw-dropping Carolinas mansions: Athletes, CEOs and a private island

Inside 13 jaw-dropping Carolinas mansions: Athletes, CEOs and a private island

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

Grab a coffee (or something stronger) and settle in. We’ve been peeking inside some truly outrageous Carolinas mansions over the past year — the kind with golf simulators,…

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Election overhaul bill advances in NC House committee amid debate over voter challenges, audits

Election overhaul bill advances in NC House committee amid debate over voter challenges, audits

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

A sweeping elections bill that would make major changes to how votes are counted, reviewed, and challenged in North Carolina advanced through the House Elections Law Committee Tuesday.…

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Child dead after police-involved shooting amid Walmart shoplifting investigation, police say

Child dead after police-involved shooting amid Walmart shoplifting investigation, police say

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

SENTANOBIA, Miss. — A child died after an officer-involved shooting, which police say started as a shoplifting investigation at a Walmart. The incident happened at about 2 p.m.…

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Run it back? What the future looks like for the Carolina Hurricanes

Run it back? What the future looks like for the Carolina Hurricanes

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2006. Enough living in the present, let’s look to the future. Can they do it again?…

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How the 2026 Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes were built

How the 2026 Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes were built

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

Carolina’s Brandon Bussi (32) keeps his eye on the puck in the first period of the Hurricanes’ game against the Golden Knights in the fifth game of the…

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'Blessing': NC man wins 5,645 Cash 5 jackpot after buying  ticket

'Blessing': NC man wins $735,645 Cash 5 jackpot after buying $1 ticket

June 13, 2026June 14, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Edward Young, of Greensboro, won a $735,645 Cash 5 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. “I play maybe five times all…

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