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A band of rain is moving east over central North Carolina in the early evening hours. The rain should be out of the Triangle by sunset.

Tornado warning underway in Cumberland Co., flash flood warning out for Wake Co.

Tornado warning issued for Cumberland County

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Bumpy ride: When will delayed construction project on I-40 finally be completed?

Hot NC temps have been delaying construction project on I-40

'Deceptive' landlord with home near NC State ordered to pay $25,000 following 5 On Your Side reports

Landlord Lisa Eustathiou

'I've been shot:' Mother receives terrifying text from daughter after ex-boyfriend breaks into home

Three shot when ex-boyfriend tries to shoot woman, co-worker tries to protect her, family says 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Inside the juvenile justice system

North Carolina Senate panel advances anti-mask bill

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

Community rallies to provide shelter for families suddenly displaced from Henderson motel

Volunteers find shelter for dozens of families displaced from Henderson motel

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"I never felt as alone and as vulnerable as I did yesterday," Kamille Richardson said. "It's the first time where I really felt like my life can be in danger because I'm blind."

'How could you just abandon somebody like that?': Blind Raleigh woman stranded by Uber driver at wrong location

Uber driver leaves blind passenger abandoned more than a mile away from destination

Durham Public Schools' request for additional funding to increase pay for employees was not fully approved by County Commissioners.

Durham Public School employees may not get full funding for increase pay

DPS pay increases not fully funded by county

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: N.C. Senate's turn to address antisemitism's definition

OCALA, Fla. (AP) â The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested the driver of a pickup truck that crashed into a farmworker bus early Tuesday, killing eight, on charges of driving under the influence-manslaughter.

Driver of pickup that collided with farmworker bus in Florida, killing 8, is arrested on DUI charges

Florida bus crash

NEW YORK (AP) â It wasn't until after a decade in the fold, after his family pleaded with him, after the FBI raided his office, apartment and hotel room, Michael Cohen testified Tuesday, that he finally decided to turn on Donald Trump.

Check stubs, fake receipts, blind loyalty: Cohen offers inside knowledge in Trump's hush money trial

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Brenna Bryant has a design studio in her hometown of Tarboro, a fashion degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta and an internship with Wilson Sporting Goods.

Tarboro High graduate merges love of tennis, fashion in summer internship 

Tarboro fashion designer

The exterior rooms of a shared lab building include things like office spaces, meeting rooms and changing areas. The heart of the building contains 24 cleanrooms, customizable to a client's business needs.

Leased, custom labs allow drug makers to grow quickly in shared space

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According to Highway Patrol, the crash was the result of a chase that started in Harnett County and ended on North Bragg Boulevard and Mckenzie Road in Spring Lake.

Driver on the loose after 150mph high-speed chase ends in crash involving 4 vehicles

Chase ends in crash in Cumberland County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is asking state lawmakers to hike toll road late fees, extend deadlines for road projects and let billboard companies cut down more trees.

Why North Carolina drivers could soon see fewer trees, higher toll bills

Triangle Parkway, toll road, Triangle Expressway, Western Wake Freeway

BALTIMORE (AP) â The cargo ship Dali experienced electrical blackouts about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and yet again shortly before it slammed into the Francis Key Bridge and killed six construction workers, federal investigators said Tuesday, providing the most detailed account yet of the tragedy.

Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port

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NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know about North Carolina's second primary election on May 14, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

North Carolina Voter Guide 2024: Who's running, how, where, when to vote in NC election

Decision 2024

Here are some practical strategies to support your child as they manage anxiety and the fear of leaving home for college.

Launching with confidence: Helping your scared child prepare for college 

Helping your scared child prepare for college

Blind Raleigh woman abandoned by Uber driver at wrong location

Siren will officially begin her career as a therapy dog at the Durham Police Department on Friday. 

Durham Police Department welcomes new therapy dog Siren

Durham Police Department therapy dog Siren

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about Scott Crawford's new venue, which is opening this weekend in Raleigh.

Foodie News: Scott Crawford's new basement bar opens

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Youth development centers offer education, life and job skills and mental health support to juvenile offenders.

NC has new ways to rehab, support teens who commit crimes

Sunny day flooding leads to more fecal bacteria in coastal waters, NC State researchers say

Young woman follows love of fashion from Tarboro to LA

Tar Heel Traveler: Rainbow Bridge

Shared lab spaces help get medicines to market faster

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Hundreds of dead fish found in lake with 'extremely low' oxygen levels, cause unknown

Wake schools plans another contract to reduce months-long driver's education backlog

Unfinished business: GOP primaries to be settled in NC runoffs. What you need to know

Knott, now endorsed by competitor, poised to win GOP congressional nomination 

TikTok content creators sue the U.S. government over law that could ban the popular platform

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Both Biden and Trump want higher tariffs. Here's what voters need to know

A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia

Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum â and snipes at Trump

AP Investigation: In hundreds of deadly police encounters, officers broke multiple safety guidelines

The first Raleigh location of I Heart Mac & Cheese will hold its grand opening on June 3. 


Mac and cheese restaurant to open first location in Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Childish Gambino announces Raleigh tour stop

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10 incredible places to visit in North Carolina this year

Places to visit in North Carolina

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Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

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

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

NC lawmakers push for regulations around protesters wearing masks, blocking roads

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Juvenile justice rollbacks, penalties on protesters, new sex crimes laws advancing in NC Senate

Polls open Tuesday morning for NC primary election runoff 

Boliek, Clark on GOP ballot for North Carolina State Auditor

O'Neill and Weatherman square off for GOP lieutenant governor nomination

Wake County Schools working to decrease driver's ed backlog

Education

'Just swing the bat and pray': Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 graduating Duke students

Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds

Brain Game: Enloe Magnet High School versus Apex Friendship High School

Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

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5 On Your Side resolves teacher's dental bill after insurance incorrectly charges her more than $1,000

NC State says it will process public records despite message indicating temporary pause

In Depth with Dan: Examining Raleigh's growing homelessness problem

WRAL Investigates: Mother says missed pool inspection cost her daughter's life

Canes stay alive, Duke softball keeps rolling and an NHL mascot vote in the sports moments of the week

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Caitlin Clark's ready for her WNBA regular-season debut as Fever take on Connecticut

Patrick Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow showdown coming in Week 2 as NFL continues releasing its schedule

Tiger Woods is still deciding whether he has time to be Ryder Cup captain

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination

Rain, possible storms will impact spring sports playoff action this week

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Grace Christian baseball takes down Gaston Christian to advance to NCISAA 3A championship series

Third time's the charm: Orange's boys lacrosse team advances past Croatan into state championship game

(1) North Duplin run-rules (9) East Columbus in rematch of last year's East regional final

Green Hope's Lewis leads 4A golf after first day; Pinecrest has narrow lead in team standings

A contractor who committed 28 code violations during the building of a single home is back to work after a six-month suspension. 

Contractor back in business after license suspension; Chatham couple says he still owes them thousands

Uneven flooring in the Muehlbach home

Car thieves caught on camera. WRAL Investigates local crime rings targeting dealerships, and why their crimes could cost you money.

Car thieves caught on camera: WRAL Investigates crime rings targeting NC dealerships

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Climate change is making hurricanes in North Carolina more dangerous and emergency response tougher. Officials are encouraging residents to prepare a kit with extra cash, medications, important documents, and an emergency food and water supply.

Climate change forces NC to adjust how it manages disasters

Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill and political strategist Hal Weatherman are competing to be the GOP's nominee for lieutenant governor, a platform that many have used to seek higher office.

NC lieutenant governor race heads to a runoff next Tuesday

Hal Weatherman (left) and Jim O'Neill (right)

Why leaders are urging NC residents to start hurricane prep now

Homes, roads flooded in Myrtle Beach after Idalia hits

The Raleigh City Council has launched a $5 million pilot program to move people out of camps and into permanent housing.

In Depth with Dan: How Raleigh leaders are addressing the city's growing homelessness problem

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NC Attorney General orders landlord to pay $25,000 in security deposits

Spring cleaning tips for easier dusting

The dirty secrets to get your spring cleaning done easy

5 On Your Side resolves local teacher's dental bill after insurance denies claim

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

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

WRAL Investigates lack of transparency at mental health facilities

WRAL Investigates why the truth about mental health hospitals remains hidden

Investigations

Guest column: The day the (real) music died

Tech 'Jedi' Chambers channels his insight about AI strategy

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

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Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?

Waymo is latest company under investigation for autonomous or partially automated technology

GOP attorneys general sue Biden administration and California over rules on gas-powered trucks

US airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to spot

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Family

Empower your college grad: 3 essential health talks

Birthday, Mother's Day combine for 6-generation celebration

Go Ask Dad: Mother's Day After (a new holiday)

Childcare rally planned in Durham on Monday evening

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