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Auditor recommends splitting off North Carolina DMV from Department of Transportation

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek called for the separation of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles from the Department of Transportation in an audit report released Monday. The 435-page report found average wait times exceeding 1 hour and 15 minutes, with more than 13% lasting longer than 2.5...
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People Drive From All Over North Carolina For The Club Sandwich At This Legendary...

There’s something about a classic American diner that feels like coming home, even if you’ve never been there before. The Shiny Diner in Raleigh isn’t just living up to its name with that gleaming chrome exterior – it’s serving up the kind of comfort food that makes North Carolinians willingly sit in traffic on Buck...
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Malixi, McCrery & Smith Prepped for U.S. Women’s Amateur

BANDON, Ore.– A trio of Duke women's golfers – Rianne Malixi, Avery McCrery and Andie Smith – will close the 2025 summer by competing in the U.S. Women's Amateur, which is being contested Aug. 4-10 at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon. A field of 156...
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NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo at Triangle Town Center Aug. 9

Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting NC Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This event is free to attend. Pay for food and drink. Double-Check Before You Head Out!. We make every effort to make...
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Music Magic featuring Second Shift a Cappella and Queen City Groove Sept. 13

Enjoy a night of incredible music on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m., with Second Shift a Cappella and Queen City Groove at Durham Technical Community College, 1637 East Lawson Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $10, with 100% of the proceeds going to Durham Tech’s Campus...
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Community rallies to help Hillsborough school recover after Tropical Storm Chantal

The storm pushed the start of the school year back by several weeks after water from the Eno River surged into the building.
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Your first week of August in Durham arts

While the second week of August brings an unpredictable mix of rain and shine to Durham, it certainly doesn’t lack fun, arts-filled events, with activities ranging from Broadway musicals to action-packed classics. From Aug. 5 to Aug. 9, “The Wiz” will be on Broadway at DPAC. Returning to the...
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Preserving history: Karen Howard’s mission at the Mason House

Pittsboro, NC – In a talk at the Chatham Community Library last month, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard delved into the complex narratives surrounding the John A. Mason House, a historic Greek Revival farmhouse nestled deep in the woods of North Chatham. Through her personal experiences and extensive...
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Raleigh Police continue push to increase community engagement ahead of National Night Out

As cities nationwide gear up for Tuesday, the Raleigh Police Department is focusing on community outreach by participating in several events.
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Chatham County Authorities Probe Underwater Mystery of Nissan Found in Jordan Lake

Chatham County is currently investigating the unusual discovery of an early 2000s Nissan Maxima, which was found at the bottom of Jordan Lake under the U.S. 64 bridge. The submerged car was first detected by a fisherman using sonar equipment earlier this week, as reported by ABC11. Authorities responded to...

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