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State officials approved more than $1 billion in economic incentives to lure the California jetmaker, which plans to build its fuel-efficient all-wing aircraft in Greensboro. It's one of the biggest job-creation commitments in state history.

JetZero to hire 14,500 in North Carolina at new $4.7 billion factory

<p>WE GET TO FATHER'S DAY. &gt;&gt; BREAKING IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER MINUTES AGO. WRAL HAS LEARNED THAT JUST 0 HAS PICKED NORTH CAROLINA 4, A 4.7 BILLION DOLLAR FACILITY FACTORY. STATE OFFICIALS SAY THE CALIFORNIA JET MAKER PLANS TO HIRE MORE THAN 14,000 PEOPLE OVER A 10 YEAR PERIOD. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE THE BIGGEST JOBS COMMITMENT IN STATE HISTORY. STATE COMMERCE OFFICIALS APPROVED AN INCENTIVES PACKAGE WORTH MORE THAN A BILLION DOLLARS. THE FACTORY WOULD BE AT THE GREENSBORO AIRPORT, BUT THE BENEFIT COULD CERTAINLY BE STATEWIDE. STATE OFFICIALS SAY THE PROJECT COULD GROW THE STATE ECONOMY BY 259 BILLION OVER THE NEXT 40 YEARS. IF THIS</p>

JetZero to build in North Carolina

Future in flight: JetZero picks NC for first factory, $4.7B investment

United Airlines invests in JetZero

Hot and humid: Storm chances return for the weekend

The next 5 days will feel very steamy and tropical on the muggy meter.

Raleigh and other North Carolina cities to join nationwide protests against President Trump

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Warrant: Duke Hospital employee finds hidden camera in bathroom

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Friends use tracking app to find crash site where their 18-year-old friend was killed

State Highway Patrol troopers responded to an overturned car Tuesday evening in a pond off Norrington Road near Autry Road in Harnett County.

Live Nation is adding 18 new venues in the country, including one in Raleigh

Rendering of Raleigh Sports & Entertainment District

'Unreal': NC woman catches 449-pound blue marlin at Big Rock tournament

A boat out of Raleigh, captained by Bryant Montague, caught the first blue marlin of the 67th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.

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AHMEDABAD, India (AP) â An Air India plane bound for London crashed in a residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff Thursday, killing 241 people on board, the airline said. One passenger who was thrown from the plane survived.

Fiery Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says

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Police said Matthew Ray White admitted to stealing from Hangar 18 Hobbies multiple times over a series of months, taking nearly $11,000 worth of collectibles.

Police: Man stole nearly $11,000 worth of toys, figures from Cary hobby store

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A Wendell mother and father face felony child abuse charges after their 13-year-old daughter was hospitalized.


Warrants: Wendell parents charged with felony child abuse, child hospitalized

Latasha Damis, 48, and Renel Damis, 56

NC State and North Carolina have road games, while Duke gets a home game in the event. The SEC won 14 of 16 games last season.

Duke, NC State draw Final Four foes, UNC gets a blueblood in ACC-SEC men's basketball challenge

Duke Final Four sendoff

Internal communications from Fort Bragg reveal an orchestrated effort to select soldiers for President Donald Trump's Tuesday visit based on political affiliation and physical appearance. It has sparked concerns about the Army's historically apolitical image.

Memo: Fort Bragg soldiers chosen for Trump's speech based on politics, physical appearance

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Interstate 85 northbound lanes near Exit 183 in Durham County have reopened following a major crash involving a large truck carrying logs that caused a significant traffic disruption.


Fallen logs from truck crash backs up traffic for miles on I-85 in Durham County, road reopened

Fallen logs in Durham County after I-85 crash

Police are investigating a reported stabbing and domestic assault at an apartment complex off Six Forks Road.


Man stabbed at north Raleigh apartment complex, woman arrested

As Major League Baseball considers expanding to 32 teams by the early 2030s, North Carolina's Charlotte and Raleigh emerge as strong contenders for hosting a new team.


MLB to NC? Population growth says yes, but who would pay for a stadium?

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Duke Health is set to expand its healthcare services with the groundbreaking of a new hospital facility in Cary Thursday.


Duke Health breaks ground on new hospital expansion in Cary

Duke Health breaks ground for new hospital in Cary

The state House of Representatives voted Wednesday to repeal North Carolina's concealed carry rules. However, bipartisan opposition to the bill could doom it, if Gov. Josh Stein vetoes the legislation.

NC House votes to repeal concealed carry rules, despite GOP holdouts

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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WRAL News viewers sent photos of the full strawberry moon on June 11-12, 2025. The moon is not pink; instead, it's named for the time of year when the berries typically ripen. It will be the lowest-hanging full moon since 2006.

Photos: Full strawberry moon illuminates the sky

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Gipson Play Plaza, the 18.5-acre playground at Dix Park, opens to the public Friday, June 6. Here's what to know before you visit.


Dix Park playground now open: What to know about Gipson Play Plaza

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From kayaking to giant robots, we have some fun ideas for dad to enjoy this Father's Day in the Raleigh area.


Fun Father's Day events to check out in the Raleigh area

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Graduation weekend is coming up for high school seniors in Wake County. Starting next week and continuing through mid June, thousands of seniors will walk across the stage.

2025 Wake County Schools graduation schedules with dates, times and live streams

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This isn't your typical "gift guide" because these gifts are more about making memories rather than buying something he'll forget about five years from now.

Gifts from the heart: Father's Day 'gift' guide

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles was interrupted by Democratic Senator Alex Padilla. Padialla had to be forcibly removed from the room. It's unclear if he was placed under arrest at the time.

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Sen. Alex Padailla removed from news conference

Oakmont Country Club is the site of this week's U.S. Open

Oakmont Country Club is the site of this week's U.S. Open, but it was a steel furnace plant that led to the creation of one of the toughest golf courses in the world.

Pet of the Day: June 12

5 On Your Side: Appealing denied insurance claims easier than you think

Remembering Pulse nightclub victims nine years after shooting

Pulse Nightclub To Become A National Memorial

Comedy legend Marlon Wayans speaks about his career, Raleigh show, what's next

Marlon Wayans interview

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Tractor-trailer crash in Johnston County leaves one person injured

Raleigh police investigating crash involving two cars and a motorcycle

Rocky Mount shooting leaves two injured; investigation ongoing

Hundreds march in downtown Raleigh against Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies

Kennedy's new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation

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Trump administration's use of troops to help with immigration raids faces test in court

Hamas says it killed 12 Israeli-backed fighters. Israeli-supported group says they were aid workers

Court hearing set on Trump's use of National Guard and Marines to help with immigration raids in LA

Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty

The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

Weekend best bets: Juneteenth at Dix Park, Lil Baby and Father's Day fun

Raleigh celebrates Juneteenth at Dix Park, marking freedom and remembering the past

Foodie News: What's ahead for Clyde Cooper's, plus a Raleigh restaurant reopens its doors

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Free, discounted summer family movies in the Triangle

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Fact-checking misinformation about the LA protests

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Military bases' new names sound as if they're named after Confederates, but that's not the case

Fact check: Trump says immigrants in U.S. illegally have different due process standards

Fact-checking Donald Trump as DOGE adviser Elon Musk leaves White House

Fact check: Did NC reject Helene contractors over state racial 'quotas'?

Top Tillis adviser, consultant to many NC Republicans opens own strategy firm

NC Capitol

Legislators considering law change after WRAL Investigates' reporting on farm parties

NC Senate Republicans revive bill to define gender as biological sex

Should NC drivers be protected from predatory towing? State lawmakers disagree on response

NC lawmakers seek repeal of concealed carry permit law

Families encouraged to arrive early for graduation ceremonies

Education

Wake County students fight summer hunger with cereal box domino demo

NAACP chapter urges district to reinstate Carrboro High School principal on administrative leave

More Wake schools turning wasted food into snacks for students

NC lawmakers to discuss bill to require criminal background check for teaching license

4 million gallons of drinking water are lost every day in Durham. What's being done to fix that

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5 On Your Side solves mystery of money transfer that failed

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

Stein launches cannabis task force, seeking to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC

Paying more in taxes for your car? Here's how NC comes up with its valuation

NC State, UNC and Duke to face SEC teams that reached Sweet 16 or better in women's challenge

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US Open underway with high expectations for Scheffler and a tough test for all

McConnell, Mathurin lead Pacers' bench charge in Game 3, fueling 2-1 NBA Finals lead over Thunder

Rock and Seymour lift Bulls past Charlotte Knights 5-1 

Who will start at quarterback in Belichick's first season? Here are UNC's options

Sean O'Laughlin of Holly Springs named Gatorade NC Boys Soccer Player of the Year

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Greater Neuse River 7A Conference Football Preview: Is this the year Clayton beats Cleveland?

T.C. Roberson takes No. 1 in final baseball rankings for 2025

South Caldwell takes No. 1 in final softball rankings for 2025

Ardrey Kell takes No. 1 in final girls soccer rankings for 2025

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer emails about processed foods and tornadoes in eastern North Carolina.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about processed foods and NC tornadoes

Are local school districts doing enough to keep teachers with criminal records out of the classroom? Some North Carolina House Republicans say the state should play a greater role in that process. 

NC bill would require state-level criminal background check for teachers 

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More and more people are turning to artificial intelligence when looking for jobs or even applying for college. Experts are warning people to take extra precautions before letting AI do the work for you, so you don't waste your money. 

Beware using AI for job hunting: Simple mistakes can doom your chances

North Carolina's former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole was officially honored Wednesday for her long career in public service by state lawmakers and the governor.   

Former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole honored by NC leaders  

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In an exclusive interview with WRAL's Lena Tillett on Tuesday, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein called for statewide regulations to legalize THC-intoxicating products and announced the creation of a new state advisory council to explore methods to legalize products containing THC.

Gov. Josh Stein launches cannabis task force, seeking to regulate THC and study pot legalization in NC

North Carolina lawmakers are trying again to regulate kratom, a plant-derived stimulant often sold in convenience stores. But this year, there's a new twist: the measure would ban synthetic chemicals derived from the plant.

NC lawmakers discuss regulating kratom

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5 On Your Side: Data collection for consumer price report suspended in 3 cities

Tariff impact not yet apparent in slight rise in inflation

Renters insurance is a must-have: Protect your belongings for less than a coffee a day

Recall: 19,000 cases of Dr. Pepper Zero contain 'full sugar,' FDA warns

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Lawmakers considering restrictions on agritourism to rein in rowdy parties

NC teachers, students say school cellphone policies often don't work. Here's what they recommend

Wake County facing rise in fire truck costs

NC troopers still employed despite apparent violations to code of conduct

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Wolfspeed to layoff 73 Siler City employees to adjust for soft demand

Wilson shows how to use tech innovation to spur growth

NC's new Chief of AI talks trust at Grep-a-palooza

Donald Thompson: Leadership today requires humanity and clarity: Lessons from the C-suite

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Wolfspeed to layoff 73 Siler City employees to adjust for soft demand 

Video game performers on strike for almost a year over AI issues reach a tentative deal

Disney to pay almost $439 million to take full control of streaming service Hulu

US stocks drift and Chinese markets rise as trade talks start between the world's largest economies