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After a tumultuous week for the family of Javion Magee, his mother and father publicly shared their thoughts about their 21-year-old son's death on Wednesday.

Family speaks out Wednesday after video shows Javion Magee purchasing rope at Walmart the night before his death

Family speaks after man found dead with rope around his neck in Vance County

Javion Magee's family speaks after he was found dead with rope around his neck in Vance County

Javion Magee buys rope at Walmart

Man found dead in Virginia well was traveling with faith group, missing for weeks

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The Federal Reserve is finally lowering rates. Here's what consumers should know

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NCSHP: Man dies after car gets submerged in floodwater in Brunswick County during storm

Brunswick County road closure 

Hit-or-miss storms and lingering showers persist Wednesday, Thursday 

Daily chance of showers and storms each afternoon Wednesday and Thursday

Trailing in polls, Trump campaign descends on NC to pitch economic plan

When Political Memes Take on a Lie of Their Own

With Harris' backing, national Democratic Party fights GOP lawsuit over UNC student voter IDs

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First federal rate cut since pandemic. Tap to watch Jerome Powell explain the economic impact

A New Bern man went overboard during a rough day on the water. Thanks to a flotation device and some good fortune, he was rescued after two fishermen spotted him by chance.

NC man says he kept faith before dramatic water rescue 30 miles offshore

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BALTIMORE (AP) â The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse recklessly cut corners and ignored known electrical problems on the vessel, the Justice Department alleged Wednesday in a lawsuit seeking to recover more than $100 million that the government spent to clear the underwater debris and reopen the cityâs port.

Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit

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A political ad featuring an AI parody of Republican candidate Mark Robinson will begin airing next week in TV media markets across the state. It is believed to be the first of its kind to hit the airwaves in North Carolina. Political observers say it's only the beginning. 

Fully AI-generated political TV ad takes aim at North Carolina governor's race 

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

A North Carolina appeals court on Tuesday overturned a former county sheriff's fraud and obstruction convictions, declaring allegations related to falsifying his firearms training requirements didn't meet the necessary elements for those crimes.

North Carolina sheriff's convictions over falsifying training records overturned

Former Granville County Sheriff Brindell Wilkins

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 -- Immigration to small cities creates jobs for everyone.

COLUMN: Trump's demonizing immigrants could ruin revival of some heartland cities

Demonizing Immigrants Could Ruin the Revival of Some Heartland Cities

Carolina Beach received more than 20 inches of rain since Sunday night, resulting in life-threatening flooding and a historic event that happens once every 1,000 years, on average.

State of Emergency declared for coastal counties after storm dumps more than 20 inches of rain at Carolina Beach

Flood evacuations in Brunswick County 

Briasia Somerville faces charges of first-degree murder and felony child abuse in connection with the infant's death.

 Beaufort County mother faces first-degree murder charge in death of 6-week-old, abuse of second child

Briasia Somerville faces charges of first-degree murder

A digital traffic sign in Chapel Hill caused a stir after it was used to display a message endorsing presidential candidate Donald Trump.

'CH loves Trump': Hacked traffic sign in Chapel Hill catches drivers off guard

Traffic sign in Chapel Hill changed to 'CH Loves Trump' 

The storm looked, felt and sounded like a tropical storm. So why did it never get a name?

Ask the Meteorologist: Why did Monday's storm never get a name?

Cory Harrison took these pictures on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, of flooding at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.

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Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides. Seven North Carolina homes have already collapsed in the past four years.

Outer Banks homes on brink of collapse as erosion, king tides worsen

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides.

A 2-month-old pygmy hippo named Moo Deng is getting millions of fans online and drawing huge crowds to the Thai zoo where she lives.

Baby hippo Moo Deng goes viral at Thailand zoo 

Check out these stunning photos viewers sent us of last night's supermoon and lunar eclipse.

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A Republican-backed television advertisement is attacking North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein's record on getting rapists off the streets. 

Fact check: Is rape up 53% in NC since Josh Stein became Attorney General?

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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) â A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week's presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump falsely accused members of Springfield's Haitian community of abducting and eating cats and dogs.

What to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants

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Photos show flooding, water rescues and damage at North Carolina's coast, especially in southern coastal communities, as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 impacts the area Sept. 16 and 17, 2024.

Photos: NC coast pummeled by Potential Tropical Cyclone 8

Flooding at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance spoke with WRAL News about lowering grocery bills, his desire to eliminate illegal immigration and making child care more affordable.

JD Vance speaks 1-on-1 about lowering grocery bills, eliminating illegal immigration and lowering cost of child care

James Beard nominee opens restaurant at RDU Airport

JD Vance to hold rally in Raleigh

Pet of the Day for Sept. 18, 2024

Teacher of the Week: Julie-Kate Hazelrigg

Teacher of the Week for Sept. 18

Local economist talks about expected rate cut from Federal Reserve

Federal reserve expected to cut interest rates today  

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Zebulon police CARE unit will help children, teens impacted by trauma

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Three new restaurants open at RDU Terminal 2

When a Charlotte man couldn't pay for his wife's cancer treatment, the hospital sued

On charge she made false claim to $4.5 million home, woman gets $150,000 bond

Cabin pressure issue on Delta flight causes nose bleeding, ear pain

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Door falls from plane after takeoff from Myrtle Beach, no one injured

Sean âDiddyâ Combs to appeal his bail denial Wednesday in racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking case

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight

The interactive dinosaur exhibit Jurassic Quest will stop at the Raleigh Convention Center Nov. 15-17, 2024.

Dinosaurs return to Raleigh in November

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Wake Forest Lit Fest announces lineup for 2024

Wake Forest Lit Fest Lineup

3 ways to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19

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Marbles Kids Museum $6M expansion project moves ahead, new exhibit dubbed a 'game-changer'

Marbles Kids Museum looking for ways to expand beyond downtown Raleigh 

Bull Durham a home run on musical stage

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La Fiesta del Pueblo celebrates 30 years of Hispanic culture

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Democrats, LGBTQ+ groups criticize Michele Morrow post

NC education candidate Michele Morrow falsely says the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

JD Vance visiting Raleigh for campaign rally Wednesday

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NC superintendent candidate Michele Morrow falsely states the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

AI-generated political TV ad takes aim at NC governor's race 

Stein rebuffs Robinson's call for televised debate in governor's race

Absentee ballots to be sent to military and overseas voters this week after RFK Jr. debacle

State, new HB10 shorting public schools on funding, Wake school board members say

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Wake schools, Shaw leaders ready application for leadership academies -- but as just one high school

Wake County school district leaders evaluate response to Heritage High School bomb threat

Granville teacher hospitalized after trying to break up fight in middle school classroom

Saint Augustine's University's land could be in jeopardy due to unpaid bills

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For the first time, NC police using AI to monitor police behavior

In Depth with Dan: Friday the 13th's spooky mythology and how it came to be unlucky

5 On Your Side helps wrongfully convicted man get his dream pool shaped like Mr. Peanut

Raleigh man believes woman filed fraudulent deed on his home to squat there, slow eviction process  

ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson

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Holliday: Ken Browning, a Northern Durham legend, gets his due

Holliday: Anxious moments at home for State, UNC, Duke

Steelers sticking with Justin Fields at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs calf injury

Florida State is college football's most disappointing team, and it's not even close

The Starting 22: Best players from week 4 of high school football in NC

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September hearing scheduled in high school NIL lawsuit

No. 17 Northern Guilford rallies back, takes down No. 19 Grimsley in four

5-star TE Kendre Harrison returns to Reidsville after short stint at Providence Day

NCHSAA member schools will vote on three bylaw amendments

Oceanfront Outer Banks homes on verge of collapse

Erosion, high winds and king tides are pushing vulnerable homes to their breaking point along the Outer Banks.

Tropical system puts more Rodanthe homes in danger of collapse

Homes at risk of collapsing in Rodanthe

A Louisburg woman has been charged with filing a fraudulent deed against a high-end home in Raleigh. 

Woman surrenders on fraud charge connected to fake deed on $4 million home

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Two different families in Franklin County say BMB Contractors has caused them huge problems. 

Franklin Co. woman could lose home in fight with contractor

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AI is tracking local police behavior - and for the first time in North Carolina a police department is turning over thousands of hours of body cam video to artificial intelligence. WRAL Investigates how this new technology is changing police conduct across the country.  

On WRAL at 6: AI tracking local police behavior, searching body cam footage

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Woman charged with filing fake deed in attempt to take over Raleigh home

Two Franklin Co. families say contractor caused big problems

Bride left in limbo: VRBO denies cancellation as wildfire threatens bachelorette party

VRBO host won't let guest cancel despite wildfire danger

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Durham volleyball coaches subject of investigation

Teacher fired after WRAL investigation resurfaces for Durham Public Schools

Child care director in Bunn charged with child abuse

Teacher facing assault charge has been substituting in Durham Public Schools

Investigations

Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years

Duke lab will make investigational avian flu vaccines

Tom Snyder: When, how to regulate depends on public priorities

State approves $1.8 million incentives deal for food company that plans Selma expansion

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Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in EU digital ad case

Longshoremen at key US ports threatening to strike over automation and pay

Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

How small businesses can recover from break-ins and theft

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Silent struggle: Understanding pelvic floor challenges in menopause

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How Does Pregnancy Change the Brain? Clues Are Emerging.

Car seat safety: AAA shares tips for parents after alarming crash data

Instagram's new 'teen accounts': What parents and kids need to know

Wake County Public Libraries now offering free tutoring

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Like cheeseburgers? Check out this list of National Cheeseburger Day deals today, Sept. 18

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $15 (70% off)

Target Deals: Kids' tees up to 70% off, Car seat trade-in event, 20% off maternity clothing

New Swagbucks Team Challenge Sept. 16-22

Tar Heel Traveler: Paddleboard pair 

Tar Heel Traveler: Just the right size farm

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UPDATE 2-General Mills to buy pet food maker Blue Buffalo for $8 billion