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Life Family Foodie House and Home Pets Travel Hidden HistoryThousands seek support at Duke caregiver event as NC population ages
The Duke Health Caregiver Community Event helps connect caregivers to resources near them as the need for caregivers grows statewide. Attendees can speak with trained professionals to receive guidance on how to best navigate the many challenges that come with caregiving.
family lifestyle aging Duke Health
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80+ events happening in September
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NC teen critically ill with 'brain-eating' amoeba found in warm, fresh water
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'Brain-eating' ameoba, found in warm, fresh water infects quickly, is often lethal
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Back to school 2026: Your photos of the first day
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Back-to-school photos and supply deals: Don't get scammed as students head back to classrooms
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5 On Your Side: Protecting students from back-to-school scams
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5 On Your Side: How to support teens struggling with anxiety before back-to-school
House & Home
House damaged in fire on Sugarberry Lane in Clayton, no injuries reported
Firefighters brought a house fire on Sugarberry Lane under control in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Duke Energy wants to raise rates, even as help for homeowners expires
As Duke seeks higher electric rates, regulators questioned what happens if thousands of low-income customers lose monthly bill assistance at the same time.
Consumer
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Weighted vests, walking pads and vibration plates: Which midlife wellness products are worth it?
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Button batteries can kill in hours, what parents need to know
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Button batteries can kill in hours, what parents need to know
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People are going into debt just to buy groceries. Here's how to save
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Study finds potentially harmful chemicals in some packaged kids’ snacks
