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The first week of November will be a delight for afternoons outdoors.



Chilly mornings, warm afternoons are ahead before a strong cold front Sunday

I'm meteorologist Kat Campbell. Get ready for weather whiplash. We wake up to temperatures in the upper 30s first thing in the morning, and we'll be in the 70s by tomorrow afternoon, 73 degrees, all thanks to a warming wind outside. So a heads up because it's going to be so dry and windy, there will be an increased threat for fire danger. It is recommended that you not do any outdoor burning tomorrow. High temperatures right around 72 for Rocky Mountain Goldsboro. 73 in Durham and Raleigh, as well as Southern Pines. 74 in Fayetteville. Gorgeous weather continues throughout the week. It will be just a little bit cooler Thursday behind a dry cold front that swings through Friday though, we are right back in the 70s, and even warmer weather is ahead for the weekend. We're talking mid 70s this weekend, but that's when our next weather maker arrives. It'll bring some light weekend rain, less than a quarter of an inch of rain looking likely. Friday night and Sunday would be those chances, and then our first freeze will be possible following the system, and that would come next Tuesday morning. So temperatures are all over the place. We're in the mid 70s as we get into the weekend, and then a huge dip in the jet stream delivery to Arctic air next week. We go from 75 for the high on Sunday down to 53 Monday morning, and we'll have more on the lows and who's more likely to see the freeze coming up on WRAL News.

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The November 5 supermoon is being touted as the brightest one of 2025.

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A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Trawick Road near New Bern Avenue early Tuesday morning. Raleigh Police are investigating the incident.


Pedestrian seriously hurt in early morning crash in Raleigh

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The district is scheduled to present its plan to the school board Tuesday during an afternoon work session, but the board isn't scheduled to vote on it until Nov. 18 at the earliest.

Wake school board set to talk budget changes, but not raises, as state budget remains overdue

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The plan, starting in 2026, includes a $10 million investment in upgrades, positioning the venue as a year-round destination and boosting local economic opportunities.


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Facing empty shelves and financial strain, Shaneisha Williams, a Wake County single mother, grapples with reduced SNAP benefits amid a federal shutdown. Local organizations and officials scramble to support the 80,000 residents reliant on aid.


Wake County SNAP recipients face uncertainty as emergency benefits cut by 50 percent amid shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) â Tuesday marks the nationâs first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, and his leadership and policies dominated the debate in almost every race â even though the Republican was absent from the campaign trail.

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Raleigh police are searching for a suspect that shot a man at a Raleigh bus stop on Monday. Police have not released the name of the person shot nor any information about a possible suspect.


Roads reopened after one man shot in Raleigh, police investigate

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Something has changed for "Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same -- he is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.

Jonathan Bailey named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive

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Holiday shopping this year isn't business as usual. Prices on many items are higher, tariffs are shifting and timing is everything. A new report finds that consumers expect to drop their holiday gift spending by 11% compared to last year.


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The conditions of release for former state Rep. Cecil Brockman, who was arrested last month on child sex charges, were outlined in a court document filed Tuesday.

Conditions of release for former NC lawmaker detailed in new court filing

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Elections in Cary, Durham, Fayetteville and beyond will determine local leaders. Here's what you need to know about voting rules and how to find information on the candidates.


The twice-a-year clock change affects your circadian rhythm, sleep patterns and overall health.


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SNAP benefits could be suspended for the first time in the food aid program's history because of the government shutdown. This could leave many without the much needed food and resources.


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Scientists at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences have found that what was believed to be a juvenile T.Rex skeleton is instead a distant relative, the first of its kind to be found in a full skeleton. Their work has also raised new questions about what is know about that popular predator.


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At least 11 people have been sickened, including three who were hospitalized, with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online, federal health officials said Friday.

Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak

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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.

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A legendary piano player's piano now sits in Raleigh. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the connection between an influential Polish man and the Triangle.

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation identified the intersection of Interstate 40 and Aviation Parkway as the site of the most crashes in Wake County during the first half of the year, recording 44 crashes.


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North Carolina Rep. Cecil Brockman, who has represented High Point for a decade, faces two counts of statutory sex offense with a child and two additional counts of indecent liberties with a child. State lawmakers had called on him to resign. 

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About 1.4 million people in North Carolina rely on SNAP benefits for food and groceries.

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Kristen Picot, the president of Durham-based CJF America, appeared in court on Thursday. CJF America is accused of not paying its employees. Picot did not answer WRAL Investigates' questions after her court appearance on Thursday.

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Kristen Picot (left), the president of Durham-based CJF America, appeared in court on Thursday. CJF America is accused of not paying its employees. Picot did not answer WRAL Investigates' questions after her court appearance on Thursday.

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