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Much of North Carolina is in a severe drought, with parts of the Triangle in extreme drought conditions. As a result, several ...

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With just a few back-and-forth motions, my toilet is sparkling again.

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A fire broke out at the Chateau Carmel apartment building early Tuesday morning after it was struck by lightning.