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Amtrak passenger train hits cars blocking tracks in Raleigh, no one injured

Train tracks blocked at Hillsborough Street in Raleigh after crash

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

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UNC enforces clear bag policy for graduation, will require graduates to show ID card

Old Well at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

Raleigh-bound reptile: Animal control finds 5-foot-long iguana roaming around

Raleigh animal control finds 5-foot iguana

Duke University Hospital says ER wait times have dropped since report that found patients waiting 6+ hours

Exterior Duke University Hospital emergency department

12-year-old 'hype man' brings joy to Sampson classmates 

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After years of controversy and neglect, the theatre visible from I-95 has a new interior, a lineup of summer shows and a new community commitment.

New owners breathe life into former Roanoke Rapids Theatre

Neighborhood near Roanoke Rapids Theatre

State house lawmakers voted almost unanimously Wednesday afternoon on a bill that would add a broad definition of antisemitism to state law. It now goes to the state Senate for further debate and a potential vote there. 



NC House votes overwhelmingly to approve bill defining antisemitism

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1 out of 7 children in eastern and central North Carolina do not get enough food and Chatham County has a 14% child food insecurity rate. The Chatham Outreach Alliance is hoping to change those statistics.

Chatham Co. nonprofit tackling food insecurity in county with DoorDash

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The billboard industry wants to be able to cut down more trees along North Carolina roads, including some trees that are protected under state law. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a similar bill in 2019, but GOP lawmakers are pushing it again now.

NC billboard industry once again heads for political fight with tourism advocates, environmentalists

Judge Halts TikTok Ban in Montana

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 -- How negative bias affects economic perceptions.

COLUMN: If it bleeds it leads, inflation edition

Worries That Inflation Progress Might Stall

Raleigh is putting $5 million into a new effort to find housing for people living outside in camps. The city said there are 48 homeless camps on city park land and another 21 on land like the beltline at Capitol Boulevard.



Raleigh launches $5 million program to house homeless

Raleigh program aims to help homeless find housing

Thousands of Wake County Public School System students this year worked with their classmates on a year-long, hands-on project -- work that Superintendent Robert Taylor said is important for learning and career readiness.

'It builds confidence': Science comes to life in Wake students' real-world projects

WakeEd Partnership STEMposium, feat. Superintendent Robert Taylor, May 8, 2024

Direct air capture, or DAC, is a technology designed to suck in air and strip out the carbon using chemicals.

The 'world's largest' vacuum to suck climate pollution out of the air just opened. Here's how it works

Biden Administration Announces Rule to Cut Millions of Tons of Methane Emissions

A North Carolina woman said she's managing a financial headache after she left her credit card at a restaurant.



NC woman hit with charges after restaurant posts her credit card online 

Former employees of Jacksonville's Brynn Marr Hospital allege that the facility engaged in patient record falsification and insurance manipulation. Their accounts appear to mirror past issues with the hospital's parent company, Universal Health Services, documented in several lawsuits.

Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records

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A 12-year-old with cerebral palsy is known as the "hype man" at his school in Sampson County for his positive, inspiring energy.



Celebrate the moms in your life on Sunday, May 12 with these Mother's Day deals including flowers, gift card bonus offers, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Mother's Day Deals 2024: Flowers, restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers

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Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content.

Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits over caffeine content

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Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

The American Cancer Society is launching a new study aimed at determining why Black women are at higher risks for various types of cancer.

Why are Black women more likely to die from breast cancer? A new study is working to find the answer

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A recent report from Becker's Hospital Review didn't favor Duke University Hospital when it came to patient wait times in its emergency departments.

Wait times down 30% at Duke University Hospital ER

Hype man is happy every day, inspiring classmates and teachers

DEQ says appointees, chamber stalling PFAs pollution regulations

NC lawmakers move forward with bill defining antisemitism

Tar Heel Traveler: North Carolina Zoo

Former Roanoke Rapids theatre gets new owner, new look, new slate of shows

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Cumberland County Schools to install weapons detection systems at all schools

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NC treasurer claims cancer patients overcharged, hospitals call allegation 'false picture'

'I miss him terribly': Son mourns loss of father killed in head-on collision

Man faces first-degree murder charges in death of woman found in Wake County woods

'Divine 9' Black fraternities and sororities push for state funding for HBCUs

Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

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House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office

9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says

Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled

Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump's Foxconn project failed

A Grammy-winning bluegrass artist from Durham died unexpectedly on Friday at the age of 57, according to family members.



Grammy-winning Durham bluegrass artist dies unexpectedly at 57 

Durham man picks banjos to play, trade

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Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

Knightdale Fourth of July festival ends at hands of prank

Explore on the water: How, where to kayak in Raleigh

Kayaking Harris Lake in Wake County

 Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

Race for the Cure is annual community celebration of advances in breast cancer detection, care

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Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

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Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

AAPI residents, reps push for voter rights, diversity recognition

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NC lawmakers consider bill to define antisemitism

Budd meets with Netanyahu, calls chants of student protests 'anti-American'

NC Democrats say religious groups with millions in state funding lack accountability. Now there's a standoff over records

PFAS pollution standards delayed after pushback from NC Chamber

Cumberland County Schools to install new weapons detection systems

Education

UNC makes security changes to graduation ceremonies

NC's 'Divine 9' in Raleigh to push for increased HBCU state funding

Sgt. Jeffery Matthews awarded Durham Public Schools' Teacher of the Year

Cumberland Co. Schools to add weapon detection systems to all schools

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

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WRAL Investigates why the truth about mental health hospitals remains hidden

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images

Hush money, catch and kill and more: A guide to unique terms used at Trump's New York criminal trial

Canes look to energize power play in return to Raleigh for Game 3

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Cary's football team is set to feature UNC & NC State commits

In the NIL landscape, schools are turning to companies to train and manage in-house general managers

Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead

Courage, NCFC get bracket assignment for The Soccer Tournament

Statewide Scoreboard: Baseball, softball, lacrosse playoffs

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Start times for the 4th round of the NCHSAA lacrosse state playoffs

(18) Marvin Ridge storms back in seventh to knock out (15) Northwest Guilford

Three-run fourth helps (4) Northwest Guilford shutout (29) South Iredell

Wake Forest is the first P5 school to offer Trinity Christian QB Elijiah Oehlke

A joint investigation by WRAL and North Carolina Health News uncovered a history of issues with mental health hospitals in North Carolina that cater to children.

WRAL Investigates lack of transparency at mental health facilities

Grier Martin, North Carolina's new veterans affairs secretary, plans to visit the closed Fayetteville veterans home.

NC Veterans secretary to assess whether to repair or replace Fayetteville veterans' home

COVID-19 outbreak at Fayetteville veterans nursing home

The North Carolina Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs stepped down amid criticism from Republican lawmakers over the decision to close the facility. New secretary Grier Martin made his first appearance to answer state lawmakers' questions about it Tuesday.

New North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs talks about future of department

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Democratic state lawmakers gathered Monday to denounce Republican legislative leaders' plan to expand funding for private school vouchers, saying it takes money out of public schools. Supporters of the plan say parents, regardless of income, should control how the taxpayer money set aside for their child's education is spent.

Gov. Cooper wants Republicans to stop push for more school voucher funding

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Democratic state lawmakers gathered Monday to denounce Republican legislative leaders' plan to expand funding for private school vouchers, saying it takes money out of public schools. Supporters of the plan say parents, regardless of income, should control how the taxpayer money set aside for their child's education is spent.



Cooper: Voucher expansion plan 'shockingly irresponsible'  

North Carolina flag flies over state capitol

5 On Your Side first reached out to the Town of Pittsboro after getting a tip that gas, water and electricity lines were damaged in several different accidents by Brightspeed contractors.

Faster internet comes at a price: Gas, power lines cut in Pittsboro neighborhood

Fire truck checking gas leak

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Consumer Reports' best buys for May

Consumer Reports petitions for changes to cancer-causing chemicals in car seats

Planters nuts recall: Two products called back due to potential for listeria

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Cracker Barrel, Hibachi Grill and Buffet 

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Drugs, money & speeding: A ride along with Nash County's sheriff

Claims of assault and over-medicating kids in crisis at NC facility

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal 

Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

Investigations

Raleigh connects technology and city leaders with Smart Cities Conference and Expo

Grace Ueng: Fireside chat with entrepreneur, investor Joe Colopy, part 2

'Missing middle' is key to making homeownership affordable again

Appleâs biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro

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The Chair of the FDIC is facing calls to resign after a scathing report. The implications for banks could be significant

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

Reddit Posts $575 Million Loss Tied to IPO but Also Strong Growth

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Nintendo to announce new Switch console 

Go Ask Dad: Bravo! Give a bow

Fuquay-Varina's TikTok star goat gives birth to twins

NC toddler greets Target customers 

Amazon Pet Day ends TODAY with super deals on pet food, treats, toys, flea & tick prevention, beds & more!

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List of top grocery deals valid May 8-14

Starbucks reward members score 50% off a drink every Friday in May from 12-6 pm

National Nurses Week 2024 restaurant deals and freebies

'Fine' not dandy, says California Obamacare boss