NCDOT Repaints Lanes at Raven Ridge Intersection
A Raleigh intersection now gives each westbound direction its own dedicated lane after a state repainting project.
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Raleigh Voters Back $203 Million in Bonds
Early voting results show majority support for Raleigh's housing and transportation bond referendums, while Knightdale voters favored a parks bond.
Sports
Duke Routs NC State 41-3
Duke outgained NC State 461-217 in a lopsided Saturday win inside Carter-Finley Stadium.
Automotive
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Do you believe stricter infrastructure and traffic enforcement will reduce dangerous crashes in your area?
Raleigh Launches Safety Plan to Reduce Traffic Crashes
The city is pursuing federal funding to address its status as a high-crash area and improve dangerous roadway conditions.
Crime
Driver Crashes SUV Into Raleigh Barbershop
A Range Rover driver pressed the gas instead of the brake and struck the front of a south Raleigh storefront on Sunday afternoon.
Business
Dad Vies for $25,000 in Super Dad Contest
North Carolina father Justin Furlow is a semifinalist in Colossal's Super Dad competition, which raises money for the Children's Miracle Network.
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