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Metal rustlers target storm drains

Throughout the state, thieves have been taking storm drain covers, made of metals that can net them $30 to $80 in quick cash.

  1. Updated May. 16 10:17 p.m.
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    State lawmaker calls for gas tax holiday

    Presidential candidates have debated temporarily suspending the federal gas tax. Now, state lawmakers are looking at a gas tax holiday this summer.

    1. Updated May. 16 6:48 p.m.
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    Sand sculptors, puppeteers ready Raleigh for Artsplosure

    Artsplosure, a free outdoor event featuring artists' booths and musical performances, will be held rain or shine this weekend.

    1. Updated May. 16 10:29 p.m.
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    Red tape forcing man to give up pet bobcat

    North Carolina wildlife officials say a Lenoir County man must surrender his cat, because its species is native to the state. There's no state law, however, governing exotic animals.

    1. Updated May. 16 6:44 p.m.
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    911 caller: 'I think this baby's dead'

    A 911 call released Friday reveals a neighbor trying to perform CPR on an unconscious toddler. The man said to be the 2-year-old's mother's boyfriend is charged with murder.

    1. Updated May. 16 6:01 p.m.
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