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A list of DIY home updates you can do before the holidays, such as switching out metal hardware and cleaning tile grout.

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Cities across the area are lighting their displays early this year. See where to find some brilliant lights near you.

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Avoid entering basements or rooms with submerged electrical outlets or cords. Should you observe sparks ... as little as 12 ...

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On Thursday at 4:44 a.m. a coastal flood warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid from Friday 3 a.m.