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Raleigh-area wedding photography company ordered to pay nearly $1.7M - WRAL

A judge sided with the North Carolina Attorney General's Office in its default judgment motion, which sought $1.7M in refunds and civil penalties against Holly Christina Photography after customers said they never received services they paid for.

Look up: Saturn is at its brightest this weekend - WRAL

Saturn is at its biggest and brightest as the ringed planet reaches opposition this weekend. Opposition happens as Earth passes between Saturn and the Sun, bringing the planet to its closest point …

UNC's Steve Belichick to resign; investigation finds 'a disregard for Carolina’s values' - WRAL

CHAPEL HILL University of North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, is resigning following an internal investigation that found actions within the fo…

UNC football players cited after a traffic stop, one on gun charge. Now they’re out against Clemson - WRAL

Freshman receivers CJ Sadler and Keeyun Chapman won’t play in the Tar Heels’ ACC opener Saturday. Chapman faces a misdemeanor gun charge. Sadler was cited for driving at least 60 mph in a 35-mph zone.

Tuberculosis case confirmed at high school in Cumberland Co., more than 260 others possibly exposed - WRAL

Officials said a case of tuberculosis was confirmed in someone at Seventy-First High School. They have identified more than 260 people so far who may have had close contact with the person who was infected.

Durham water feature found as likely source of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection that killed teen - WRAL

An investigation into a teen's death from a "brain-eating" amoeba points to a water feature in Durham as the likely point of exposure. While the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service…

Tick bite, rare bacteria found in dogs at center of Chatham County medical mystery - WRAL

A Chatham County woman is recovering after a severe illness left her septic and with hearing loss. Doctors are investigating possible tick-borne infections, while testing also detected a rare bacteria commonly found in dogs’ mouths.

Second raccoon tests positive for rabies in Raleigh - WRAL

A rabid raccoon was captured in Raleigh on Sunday. Raleigh Animal Control received reports of a raccoon on Chadwick Drive staggering and walking in circles. Animal Control removed the raccoon and …

Bat rescued from drowning at Shelley Lake tests positive for rabies - WRAL

A drowning bat that was rescued from Shelley Lake in Raleigh this month tested positive for rabies, according to the Raleigh Police Department. Police say a person tried to take the bat to a wildlif…

‘Our high standard’: Belichick says UNC football has environment of compliance as probe continues - WRAL

In his first remarks since the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi, UNC football coach Bill Belichick acknowledged the importance of an ongoing investigation into his program but offered few details.

Brain-eating amoeba, flesh-eating bacteria: What NC swimmers should know this Labor Day - WRAL

As North Carolinians head to lakes and the coast for Labor Day weekend, health experts are warning about two rare but potentially deadly water-related infections. Here’s how to reduce your risk of “brain-eating amoeba” and “flesh-eating bacteria” infections.

NC middle school student dies after cardiac arrest at football practice - WRAL

A Northwest Guilford Middle School student went into cardiac arrest during football practice on Friday and later died. Vanessa Clark, Caden Sorrell's older sister, said Friday was just a normal day …

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida - WRAL

Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida. Woods was arrested in March following a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island and was initially charged with driving under the influence. The golf legend appeared Wednesday i…

What health experts are saying after rabid goats discovered in NC - WRAL

State health officials say three goats from a traveling petting zoo tested positive for rabies and another is presumed infected, potentially exposing people across seven North Carolina counties since late July.

Four baby goats test positive for rabies at NC petting zoo - WRAL

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. - The Davidson County Health Department is warning of a potential rabies exposure connected to a traveling petting zoo at a community event earlier this month. Health officials…

UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid administrative leave - WRAL

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Michael Lombardi, general manager for the UNC football program, on paid administrative leave "effective immediately." On3 reported the leav…