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Dozens of people are being forced to leave a homeless encampment on a strip of land along the Raleigh and Garner border, not far from the highway.

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens forced out of homeless encampment along highway near Raleigh 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens living in encampment by Garner highway forced to move

13-year-old girl shot to death in Raleigh apartment attended Ligon Middle School

Crowd gathers outside Raleigh apartment complex where 13-year-old was shot and killed.

VinFast dealership coming to Greensboro months after Leith VinFast opens in Cary

VinFast unveils site plan for Chatham County auto plant

Diver pinned under water by an alligator figured he had choice: Lose his arm or lose his life

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On cam: Man in custody in Fayetteville after hours-long standoff 

Standoff: Fayetteville police surround shed while attempting to arrest suspect

Counselor for Wake County Schools arrested, charged with stealing

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Warm, sunny afternoon on tap with temps in the 70sð

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: 'Trying' times for Donald Trump

(CNN) -- The total solar eclipse has come and gone, but sky-gazers have reason to keep looking up -- a meteor shower will peak this week right before a full moon rises. The bright orb may steal some of the Lyrids' thunder, but experts have some tips on how best to view the celestial spectacle.

Look up: April's full moon, the pink moon, visible this week

NEW YORK (AP) â A veteran tabloid publisher testified Tuesday that he pledged to be Donald Trump 's âeyes and ears" during his 2016 presidential campaign, recounting how he promised the then-candidate that he would help suppress stories that had the potential to harm the Republican's election bid.

Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during 2016 race

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A Japanese weeping cherry tree, thought to be around a century old, is being honored in Wake Forest.

Century-old weeping cherry tree holds unique history in Wake Forest

Century-old weeping cherry tree hold unique history in Wake Forest

Innovative Construction Group plans to add the jobs at a new manufacturing facility in Siler City by 2029, state economic development officials said Tuesday. 

Unit of home builder PulteGroup to create 157 jobs in Chatham County, state officials say

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Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Colton Reed was diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 22. He encourages others not to ignore health symptoms and ask for help.

Finishing chemo at 25: Man hopes his cancer journey serves as warning to his peers

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The new 620,000-square-foot warehousing facility is expected to bring more than 1,000 new jobs to Johnston County.

New Amazon facility brings more than 1,000 jobs to Johnston County

Amazon distribution center in Johnston County, NC 

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

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The film has a heavy focus on dogs, and crews have permission to have dogs on the beach while they work.

Crews get set up to film 'Merv' starring Zooey Deschanel in Kure Beach

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WRAL's 5 on Your Side examines some products that can make your home more environmentally friendly for under $50.

5 on Your Side: Environmentally conscious products that can save you some green

Earth Day everyday: Celebrating the clean technologies that protect the environment

This is North Carolina's first-of-its-kind event dedicated to creating a space for music lovers to connect over full album listens, artistic expression, and good vibes.

Introducing 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together  

 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together 

Public documents show Blake Deven, 17, was reported missing in January 2024 even though police did not publicly announce his disappearance until late March 2024. The last police know of his whereabouts was 2022. London Deven was reported missing on April 4, 2024, years after she was last known to be living in Fayetteville.

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

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It's Education Day at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park! WRAL's Elizabeth Gardner delivers the weather from Durham, where hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students are learning outside the classroom.

Elizabeth Gardner delivers forecast from Durham Bulls' stadium

Dozens forced to leave homeless encampment off highway near Raleigh-Garner border

South Carolina man pulled to bottom of river by alligator 

Unrest at Columbia University amid Passover

On cam: Kennel evacuated as 46 dogs rescued from smoke, fire

Baltimore says ship owners responsible for bridge collapse

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Man grazed by bullet in southeast Raleigh 

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New program to provide affordable housing for teens transitioning out of foster care in Raleigh

'I knew my baby was gone': Vigil held for crime victims as National Crime Victims' Rights Week begins

'Passover is significant': Hundreds gather for seder dinner in Carrboro as FBI warns of uptick in violence against Jewish people

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Trump called this visa 'very bad' for Americans. Truth Social applied for one

5 migrants die while crossing the English Channel hours after the UK approved a deportation bill

Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut

Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

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

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Protect the planet: 10 simple ways to help the environment in your daily life

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Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farmsð

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Behind the scoop: Two Roosters ice cream is among best in the country

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Refill, reuse: Durham business fights climate change with soap

Clyde Cooper's Barbecue is relocating, selling downtown Raleigh space

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

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Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history? 

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

Fact check: Has crime 'skyrocketed' under President Biden?

Fact check: Has Biden deported more people in nine months than in past years? 

New poll shows dissatisfaction among independent voters

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Lengthy waits for mental health care in NC are violating constitutional rights, lawsuit claims

State Health Plan ask for public's help in lowering cost of weight-loss drugs

Matt Judge named executive director of North Carolina Republican Party

Tight fight for president, Stein's lead widens in governor's race, new NC poll finds

NC environmental education plan announced on Earth Day

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NC students to learn about environmental issues through Earth Day-inspired plan

Pellet gun confiscated at East Cary Magnet Middle School

MARY ANN WOLF: Building relationships via 'Bring Your Legislator to School Day'

Columbia University faces full-blown crisis as rabbi calls for Jewish students to 'return home'

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Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back

More Poe Hall delays: Results likely not released until end of semester

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says

Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead

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Duke legend JJ Redick to interview for Hornets head coaching job, report says

Breakdancer with bright smile ready to rock Paris Olympics

NFL teams often misfire on drafting QBs. But how often do they fail? And why?

Plans canceled for Michael Jordan museum in Wilmington

Softball Rankings: Red-hot Piedmont surges as multiple top teams fall in statewide polls

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No. 2 Morehead continues to roll with win over Rockingham County

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Basketball Team

Girls Soccer Rankings: Familiar names are back in the statewide top 25; five join area code top 15s

Girls Lacrosse Rankings: Pinecrest the lone newcomer as Bishop McGuinness falls out

The funding aims to empower households across the state, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities, to leverage the benefits of affordable and reliable solar energy.

North Carolina's Solar for All initiative receives $156 million grant from EPA

On Monday, April 22, 2024, Gov. Roy Cooper announced new funding for communities across the state to get access to solar energy.

State worker raises, Medicaid, child care, private school vouchers and more could be part of the 2024 budget debate as the short session kicks off April 24.

With $1 billion budget surplus, NC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 session

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Siemens will get more than $18 million in tax credits for expanding transformer manufacturing in Charlotte, as one of the 35 projects announced in the first wave of investments from the U.S. Department of Energy.

NC gets federal clean investment money

Clean energy investments bring jobs, economic growth to NC

In North Carolina, white people have the best health outcomes; Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations fare the worst.

Study reveals role of race in health outcomes

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More than 4,300 North Carolinians died from overdoses in 2022. That trend continues going up, devastating entire communities.

12 people a day died from drug overdoses in North Carolina, 2022 data says

Woman shows faces of those who died from overdoses in NC

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On the Record   Faces of Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

FBI warns about toll text scam in NC

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WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

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VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

Report urges fixes to online child exploitation CyberTipline before AI makes it worse

Tom Snyder: Tiny tech promises more accessible, individualized health care

Tesla cuts the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by a third to $8,000

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Generative AI Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR

The world's largest 3D printer is at a university in Maine. It just unveiled an even bigger one

Tesla cuts prices in US, China and Germany as competition heats up

TikTok could face EU fines and a suspension over sister app TikTok Lite

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Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

Guest column: A daughter's AI exploration and the device that could restore language for those with dementia

FAFSA frustrations mount for incoming students, families needing aid

Exceptional children light up the stage at the 40th Annual Very Special Arts Festival 

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Is online shopping bad for the planet?

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Tar Heel Traveler: Earth House

Tar Heel Traveler: Bonsal Train in southwestern Wake County

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Tar Heel Traveler: Lexington Barbecue

Tar Heel Traveler: The Country Barn

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Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

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US seeks to seize control of hundreds of thousands of infected devices from hackers