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Massive fire breaks out aboard scrap metal barge on Delaware Bay
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (253+ words) The Coast Guard said the barge was being towed about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) off Maurice River Cove in New Jersey, in order to remove the threat from the main ship channel. Ship traffic also was not impacted by the fire that…...
‘She will be dearly missed’: NC Zoo mourns remaining ocelot, Inca
3+ hour ago (258+ words) The North Carolina Zoo announced the death of its remaining ocelot, Inca. "Inca lived a long, full life filled with love and enriching experiences thanks to the extraordinary care she received from our staff over the years," the NC Zoo…...
Durham's Riverside High School on lockdown after tip of weapon on campus
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (93+ words) Durham's Riverside High School on lockdown after report of weapon'WRAL Durham's Riverside High School on lockdown after tip of weapon on campus Riverside High School is under a lockdown on Tuesday afternoon after school administrators got a tip that there…...
In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
1+ day, 27+ min ago (1280+ words) He had voted for President Donald Trump in the last election. He believed Trump had strengthened the economy in his first term, and he wanted more of that. "I thought that he was going to bring some of those things…...
State auditor's findings into Rocky Mount finance investigation
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (85+ words) State auditor's findings into Rocky Mount finance investigation'WRAL State auditor's findings into Rocky Mount finance investigation The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor presents its findings following an investigation into the city of Rocky Mount's finances and budget crisis....
NC lawmakers eye concerns over child care availability, health care costs
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (270+ words) Health care is the main topic of debate Tuesday at the state legislature, as lawmakers plan to spend the day debating a series of issues that have been driving up costs for individuals as well as the state government. An…...
ShotSpotter alert in Goldsboro leads to arrest of man suspected of 1995 California homicide
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (156+ words) Goldsboro police arrested a man on Friday who is suspected of a 1995 homicide in California. Authorities are holding Jose Manuel Cano Jasso without bond on the fugitive warrant, Goldsboro police said. Jasso, 52, is also charged with discharging a firearm within…...
Orange County murder victim had cleaned suspect's house for years, authorities say
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (298+ words) Many questions surround the case of an Orange County man who's accused of killing a woman who was hired to clean his home. Family and friends told WRAL that Paula Floyd had been cleaning Matthew Vukmer's home for over two…...
Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1222+ words) Torres Suazo expects to continue sharing an apartment with roommates for the foreseeable future, kept on the sidelines of homeownership by stubbornly high costs, even in cities once known for their affordability, such as his native Las Vegas. He's not…...
Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (876+ words) The pop culture star, advocate and entrepreneur Paris Hilton launched an initiative Monday to support female small-business owners impacted by disasters, a nationwide expansion of her philanthropic support for women entrepreneurs after the 2025 Los Angeles fires. Hilton is donating $350,000 to…...