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As snow continues falling amid freezing temperatures, several counties are under winter storm warnings and multiple school districts are closed Wednesday. While the coast will bear the brunt of it, snow will stick in several areas amid brutal cold temperatures, prompting a WRAL Weather Alert Day.

Latest: An inch of snow in Raleigh; several school districts closed on Wednesday

Chapel Hill snow âï¸ Look at the flurries on Franklin Street

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Raleigh officer shot, two people dead after shootout in neighborhood south of downtown

Police presence in Renaissance Park, Raleigh

Resident brace for messy commute around the Triangle after Tuesday snowfall

Driver in the snow in Johnston County

Snow reaching the Outer Banks as winter weather grips Southeast

Snow in Nags Head

Photos: Snow is falling across NC, and the scenes are picture-perfect âï¸

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WRAL Weather Alert Day: Snow to finish falling overnight, single-digit wind chills in the morning

Futurecast for 9 p.m. Jan. 21, 2025

Snow timing: When, where, how much snow for NC 

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Snow or severe weather in the forecast doesn't always mean your school will be closed. Find out how leaders decide when to close schools in North Carolina.

NC school closures: How do districts decide when to close due to weather?

School closed due to heavy snowfall

Donald Trump, a Republican who won election in 2024 in large part due to his anti-immigration stances, is hoping to convince courts to restrict birthright citizenship that so far has been guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

NC sues Trump over 'plainly wrong' birthright citizenship ban, AG Jeff Jackson says

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Two juveniles have surrendered this month after two armed robberies on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chapel Hill.

Two juveniles surrender for November armed robberies in Chapel Hill

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As central North Carolina braces for another winter storm, school districts are faced with the critical decision of altering school schedules, which could impact the remainder of the academic year.


More snow days could mean changes to spring academic calendar

Rare Southern Snow Snarls Streets, Interstates and Airports

A man was found dead in the median of a busy Raleigh road on Tuesday afternoon.

Man found dead in median of Capital Boulevard in Raleigh

Raleigh police find body on Capital Boulevard

Doug McNeal with the NCDOT said days of cold temperatures made preparing for this storm trickier.


Snow ready: NCDOT prepares snowplows, lays hundreds of thousands of gallons of brine on NC roads

Snowplows preparing for snow storm Tuesday night in Raleigh

While paramedics, police officers and firefighters have to be able to provide help in any scenario, the task gets that much tougher in winter weather.

For first responders, responding during ice and snow is part of the job

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President Donald Trump mentioned storm-damaged western North Carolina during his inaugural address Monday.

Trump to visit western North Carolina in first week back in office

Trump Calls Harris âLazyâ as the Campaigns Trade Jabs About Who Is More Tired

Trump has not hid his disdain for windmills or wind energy. It was one of a series of executive order and actions taken by Trump on his first day as president.

Trump moves to curb wind farms, part of North Carolina's clean energy plan

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) â A rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow that closed highways, grounded nearly all flights and canceled school for more than a million students more accustomed to hurricane dismissals than snow days.

A frigid storm drops rare snow on Houston and New Orleans as Florida readies plows in the Panhandle

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Graphics from the WRAL Severe Weather Center show the timing of a snowy system moving into our area Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, causing impacts that will linger Wednesday. 

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a series of executive orders during his first days back in the White House, hoping to make good on campaign promises on immigration and the border, manufacturing and energy, trade and social issues.

How Trump's expected executive actions could impact North Carolina

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President Donald Trump on Monday took the first steps to enact his sweeping agenda with a series of executive actions that are expected to kickstart his promised transformation of the federal government.

Trump signs Day 1 executive actions as he attempts to transform federal government

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What do you know about how to prepare your home for winter weather? You can read about insulating pipes, cleaning your gutters and more.

How to prepare your home for winter weather

How to prepare your home for winter weather, snow on house, frost, cold

North Carolina is grappling with a significant increase in flu-related fatalities, now totaling 40 since the fall, as hospitals report a post-holiday surge in respiratory illnesses. 

North Carolina faces rising flu deaths: 40 fatalities after post-holiday surge

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Winter weather has landscape companies preparing to clear parking lots and sidewalks in the next few days.

Landscaping companies prepare to work in winter weather

Snow falling steadily across central NC; use caution on the roads

Snow falling, steadily across central NC; use caution on the roads

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ReportIt: Viewers share photos as snow begins falling across NC

Snow falls along Outer Banks in Nags Head

City of Fayetteville preps for snow

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North Carolina Central University earns top national rankings for online programs in 2025

Fayetteville police warn residents about scammers posing as law enforcement officers

Johnston County school board takes first steps to replace convicted member

Get ready to shop and save: Kids Exchange consignment sale returns to NC State Fairgrounds

The Latest: Trump administration directs all federal DEI staff to be put on leave

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Trump administration throws out policies limiting migrant arrests at sensitive spots like churches

As fire-fanning winds continue, Southern California readies for potential rain and toxic runoff

White House cheers release of two Americans freed in a swap with Taliban brokered by Biden, Qatar

Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing cases

Celebrate the weekend with two big family-friendly events.


Weekend best bets: World's Toughest Rodeo, African-American Cultural Fest

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Foodie News: Brewery Bhavana adding location at Fenton in Cary

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Burger and soda bar opening in Holly Springs has 250 different sodas

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Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast leads MLK Day events

MLK Day virtual celebration in Durham

2025 North Carolina Festivals guide: State Fair, BBQ and lots of music ahead this year

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New developments signal downtown Raleigh rebound from COVID slump

Rendering: Garden West planned for downtown Raleigh in 2024

Out & About

Fact check: Does it matter that Donald Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office?

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Fact-checking President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day speeches

Fact check: Are Helene victims required to pay taxes on damaged property?

Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, attorney general nominee

Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

Trump's proposals could boost health insurance costs for North Carolinians, critics say

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North Carolina politicians react to Trump's sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who violently attacked police

NC homeowners to see 15% insurance rate hike over next two years

North Carolina home insurance premium base rates increasing about 15% by mid-2026

NC Rep. Joe John of Raleigh, facing terminal cancer diagnosis, resigns from state legislature

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 Saint Augustine's University urges NC AG to approve $70 million land lease deal

Durham nonprofits work to provide more school supplies for teachers and students

Wake school system confirms students, staff affected in data breach

Former Raleigh firefighter and wife face $578,000 bill from NC's controversial illicit tax law

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'They can easily take a life': Unit focuses on tractor-trailer safety, issues nearly $10M in fines

Virginia plant aims to be first in the world to provide commercial nuclear fusion energy by 2030s

PowerSchool breach FAQ: What to know about the data breach affecting NC schools

Holliday: Heels and Wolfpack catch 'California Blues' with tough losses

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Aho scores in overtime as the Hurricanes beat the Blackhawks 4-3

Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game

AP Top 25: Duke rises to No. 2 in the country

Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Australian Open semifinals as she seeks a third title in a row

NCHSAA releases second draft of conferences for the 2025-29 realignment into 8A

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Christ School's Chad Walker hired as the head football coach at Pace University

No. 1 Grace Christian holds off late comeback to sweep season series from No. 2 Terry Sanford

Statewide Boys Basketball Top 25: Chambers enters the top 10, Jordan joins top 25

Statewide Girls Basketball Top 25: South View, Fike join top 25

Trump's "Drill, baby, drill" agenda, including exiting the Paris Agreement and halting wind leases, threatens North Carolina's clean energy goals and EV growth.

Trump's executive order to withdraw US from Paris Climate Agreement threatens NC

President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

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President Donald Trump announced sweeping changes to energy policies on Monday.

Clean energy faces shift under Trump

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Some drug dealers pay taxes on their product - or pay big after they get caught. On Monday at 6 p.m., WRAL Investigates uncovers the North Carolina law you need to know about.

WRAL Investigates illegal drug tax in NC

North Carolina launched Energy Saver NC, a $208 million rebate program to cut energy costs, create jobs and boost resilience through home efficiency upgrades and appliance incentives.

North Carolina launches Energy Saver NC program with $208 million in rebates

North Carolina has launched its Energy Saver NC program.

Spring Dawson-McClure, a North Carolina voter, discovered her ballot was being challenged due to a minor clerical error, sparking concern over a broader legal battle involving over 60,000 voters


How one NC voter figured out her ballot was being challenged. How you can, too

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East Wake principal out after WRAL investigation shows he failed to report violent teacher

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East Wake principal steps down after WRAL Investigation into assault of students with special needs

Holly Hill Children's Hospital pauses new patient intake

Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh halts child admissions

Durham police harness social media to tackle illegal dirt bike and ATV riders

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Donald Thompson: bluesky is X without the Musk

Health software company Feedtrail is latest in surge of Triangle-area acquisitions

MetLife's Hackathon: Transforming ideas into impactful AI innovations

Steve Rao: An outline for NC's incoming secretary of technology

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Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban

Keke Palmer comedy 'One of Them Days' and 'Mufasa' in close race for No. 1

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

Raleigh ranks top in Milken report: Tech growth, wage surge propel city's success

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Family

Go Ask Dad: Fist pumping toward higher ground

'Speak your name' and other small steps you can take to center yourself

Fort Fisher celebrates 160th anniversary, $20M visitor center launch

Go Ask Dad: Little songs of the heart

Amazon Deals: No-Touch Digital Forehead Thermometer only $9.99 (50% off), Electric Toothbrush w/8 Brush Heads only $9.99, Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber for cleaning showers only $19.99

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