January 16 One of the rescued boaters filmed their adventures–including while airborne!–and has posted a six-minute video on Vimeo:   January 12 On Sunday, January 10, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and the Raleigh Fire Department performed a helicopter rescue of two kayakers who capsized on the Cape Fear River in Lee County. They …

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Two alarms were struck early this morning at 3812 Western Boulevard, at Sushi Nine restaurant. Engine 5 arriving at a one-story, brick-and-wood commercial structure with 5,885 square-feet. Built 1985. Fire showing through roof on the left side/center of structure. Defensive operations started, as water supplies were established. Second alarm requested within about five minutes. Three …

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