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VIA: WTVD.COM Several businesses and the Durham School of the Arts were evacuated Thursday after a contractor hit a natural gas line. Around 10 a.m., police say a work crew ruptured the gas line at West Morgan Street and Watts Street near Brightleaf Square. Durham Police shut down West Main Street at North Buchanan Boulevard […]

The Murphy House is recalling about 4,920 pounds of ready-to-eat pork barbecue products that may be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and people with HIV infection or those undergoing chemotherapy. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, chills, headache, nausea and […]

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RALEIGH — Six North Carolina counties hit hard by torrential rains and flooding have received a federal disaster declaration. Gov. Beverly Perdue announced Thursday that people in Beaufort, Bertie, Craven, Hertford, Onslow and Tyrrell counties will be eligible for low-interest loans or grants. Homeowners can get up to $240,000 in low-interest loans to replace their […]

Bank repossessions and foreclosure auctions hit record levels in the third quarter, RealtyTrac said on Thursday. 372,445 foreclosure auctions were scheduled in July, August and September, while 288,345 properties were repossessed by lenders over the same time period. Overall foreclosure filings edged up to 930,437 in the third quarter, a 4% increase from the previous […]

RALEIGH — Police are investigating two bank holdups in Raleigh and say the second was the work of the so-called Repeat Robber. The first bank robbery was at the RBC branch located at 2414 Wycliff Road. It was called in 11:11 a.m. In that case, police say the suspects were two men. The second hold-up […]

BNz World Report: Show 66 feat. Marilin Archie TV Land’s Beauty Winner from my news on Vimeo. Show description: BNz World Report Host Angela Ray & Poetic Mike are on special assignment. But BNz Producer Christopher “Play” Martin hangs out with TV Land’s “She’s Got The Look” 3rd season winner Marilin Archie on the set […]

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Copiapo, Chile — Some gave thumbs-up, waved Chilean flags, and hugged their loved ones. One dropped to his knees and prayed, Another asked about his dog. One led the crowd in a cheer for Chile. And they were wheeled away on stretchers. These are how the Chilean miners emerging from the dark San Jose mine […]

HENDERSON (WTVD) — Authorities in Henderson announced Tuesday that they have arrested of a detective for larceny. Detective Sergeant Kendall Riddick was arrested around 7 p.m. after a local business owner notified the Henderson Police Department last week about the theft. Details about the crime have not been released. The 35-year-old detective has been charged […]