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Court documents allege NC State University and the consultants it hired failed to properly investigate the building and may have removed or destroyed evidence relevant to the situation.

Tensions, cancer cases mount as NC State faces legal challenges over Poe Hall

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Poe Hall hearing: Attorneys ask for independent investigators

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17-year-old killed in Durham shooting, 1 of 5 people shot in span of hours

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Four officers killed in Charlotte had 8 children, 'loved their work'

Officers killed in Charlotte shooting

Thieves use forklift to steal pistols, long guns from Youngsville Gun Club

Security footage showed three people using a forklift to break into a Youngsville gun range, stealing multiple guns.

Johnston officials considering economic incentives for window-and-door manufacturer

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Put down the phone: More crashes along I-440 widening project in Cary, data shows 

Multi-car crash reported on I-440 in Raleigh

Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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A small group gathered Wednesday in front of the Wilson County Courthouse as part of a community effort to remove a Confederate monument.



'Serves no purpose': Rally for removal of Confederate monument at Wilson courthouse

Confederate monument at Wilson County Courthouse

Current annual flu shots offer protection for roughly six months due to mutations in the virus and varying strains that circulate each flu season. Scientists predict a universal flu vaccine could increase protection by a few years form a single shot.

Fewer flu shots: Duke researchers working toward a vaccine that could last for years

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Democratic sheriffs in North Carolina's biggest counties say working with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officials does more harm than good to public safety. Could it become an issue in the race for governor?

Where NC's governor candidates stand on making sheriffs work with federal immigration officers

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

Wednesday was hot, and it will get even hotter to close out the week.



Clear skies and patchy fog overnight, with near-90 degree heat on Thursday

Unseasonably warm days ahead, April 30 through May 4

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 -- A powerful new documentary gives voice to the rape victims of Oct 7.

COLUMN: Sheryl Sandberg screams back at the silence

Women Press for Broader Condemnation of Sexual Violence in Israel on Oct. 7

Washington (CNN) â TheÂ Federal ReserveÂ said Wednesday it is holding interestÂ ratesÂ at their current levels, as hotter-than-expectedÂ inflationÂ data continues to push back the timing of the first rate cut.

Key takeaways from the latest Fed meeting

What to Watch as the Fed Makes Its Interest Rate Decision

Ninety-two percent of local election officials surveyed say they have taken action since 2020 to increase security - ranging from new cybersecurity protections for election technology to creating emergency response plans with law enforcement to beefing up the physical security of their offices and polling places.

Election officials beef up security as new survey shows nearly 4 in 10 grapple with threats and harassment

Lee County poll workers Millie Johnson, left, and Melanie Underwood check photo identification of voters during the 2023 Sanford municipal election, using North Carolina's new voter ID rules.

MOUNT HOREB, Wis. (AP) â Witnesses described children fleeing amid the sound of gunshots near a Wisconsin middle school where authorities said an active shooter was âneutralizedâ outside the building Wednesday. There were no reported injuries to those inside the school.

Active shooter 'neutralized' outside Wisconsin school, officials say amid reports of gunshots, panic

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On Tuesday afternoon, an already tense situation at UNC-Chapel Hill escalated after the American flag was lowered and replaced with a Palestinian flag on the main quad. Dozens of police officers intervened to restore order while UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts tried to reassure the campus community. 

UNC protesters and police clash after American flag replaced with Palestinian flag during protests Tuesday

Palestine flag goes up at UNC on main quad

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Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

Jellyfish clouds: Have you ever seen clouds in the sky with swooping "tails" that look like jellyfish? We asked WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth.



Ask the meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish? 

Ask a meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish? 

Two Metro Division powerhouses will faceoff when the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers play in the second round. 

Hurricanes' D'Angelo, Pesce expected to be healthy for series with Rangers

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Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Billie Eilish is hitting the road.

Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila is closing its Hillsborough Street location in Raleigh, owners announced on Facebook.



Gonza Tacos y Tequila closing Hillsborough Street location

Gonza Tacos y Tequila restaurants serve a variety of food that represents the Mexican culture

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Security footage showed three people using a forklift early Wednesday morning to break into a Youngsville gun range, stealing multiple guns.

Caught on camera: Thieves use forklift to steal guns from Youngsville Gun Club

Pet of the Day for May 1, 2024

Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble playing spring concert at Meredith College

Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble

9-year-old saves parents from Oklahoma tornado

College protests: NYPD clears occupied building, arrests dozens at Columbia

Universities Face an Urgent Question: What Makes a Protest Antisemitic?

US moves to lessen marijuana restrictions 

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Biden to travel to North Carolina to meet with families of officers killed in deadly shooting

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New data reveals the most dangerous months on the road in North Carolina 

Garner's Scotty McCreery to give special performance on 'Kelly Clarkson Show' Wednesday

Man charged with stealing food truck in Wilmington

Change Healthcare cyberattack was due to a lack of multifactor authentication, UnitedHealth CEO says

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson

US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

NYC mayor: Police had to move in 'for the safety of those children'

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum

Dueling Dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

Mami Nora's in Raleigh has been sold again

Mami's Latin Style Rotisserie Chicken

Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

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

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

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

$248M more for private school vouchers? Committee favors funding final 54,000 applicants left out

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Cooper calls for change to tax law around gambling winnings

Organizers say complaints about NC lawmakers' behavior during bourbon tour is 'overblown'

Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says

NC lawmakers resume push to force sheriffs to work with federal immigration agents

NC lawmakers debate whether to increase funding for private school vouchers

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UNC committee to hold emergency meeting Wednesday after pro-Palestinian protests

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

Families of victims of fentanyl overdoses rally for education, Naloxone in schools

Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah. And why so many oppose it

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Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

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'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

UNC's RJ Davis, ACC player of the year, returning for fifth season with Tar Heels

NCHSAA basketball 'Final Four' format will return to Winston-Salem in 2025

NCHSAA increases pay for many officials, increases number of umpires for baseball & softball playoffs

Playoff preview: Title favorites, upset watch, and predictions for boys tennis dual-team playoffs

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NCHSAA holds press conference following spring board meeting

NCHSAA board adopts 'Big 32' realignment model, hears recommendations about playoffs & conference structure

Meet some of the top football players in Cabarrus County for the 2024 season

NCHSAA approves membership for 3 new schools, some conference affiliations change

The conservative group that hosted a bourbon tasting tour for North Carolina lawmakers and lobbyists says a complaint about their behavior at one Kentucky distillery is greatly exaggerated.



Bourbon tour scandal overblown, says conservative group that sponsored trip

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A post on Reddit accused unnamed North Carolina lawmakers of drunk and disorderly behavior -- including vomiting in a sink -- at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky. 



Frat house or state house? Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

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A social media post on Reddit accused unnamed North Carolina lawmakers of drunk and disorderly behavior at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky.

Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

Researchers have created a new blood test that could lead to earlier intervention for those with osteoarthritis.

Blood test detects signs of osteoarthritis 8 years before X-ray

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Priced out of the housing market ... why not buy a home on Amazon?! 5 On Your Side looks at the hidden costs and regulations behind the housing trend. Can kit homes actually save you money?

On WRAL at 6: Tiny homes for sale online! ð  5 On Your Side looks at hidden costs and regulations

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Art Pope, one of the most influential Republican Party insiders in North Carolina, wants the state to investigate NCInnovation. The group is backed by $500 million dollars in government funding. Pope questions its accounting despite previous financial reviews that found it in compliance.

Powerful Republican insider seeks state audit of group that got $500 million from GOP lawmakers

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CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to recalled walnuts

5 On Your Side's April recall report

Ordering tiny home kits not as simple as it sounds

The truth behind the tiny homes some major retailers are offering

5 On Your Side

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

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

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Federal funds fuels semiconductor manufacturing research at NC State

NCBiotech program wins federal grant to expand biopharma job opportunities for NCâs military community

Asheville solar company gets $650 million investment

Guest column: Grandma is excited for the new iPads and you will be too

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Dave and Buster's is getting into the betting business

Google and Apple now threatened by the US antitrust laws that helped build their technology empires

Alamos Gold to buy Richmont Mines