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Big heat is creeping back into the forecast this weekend and into next week. As we head into next week, temperatures could feel like triple digits. 


Big heat builds in this weekend. 100-degree days coming our way

I'm meteorologist Kat Campbell. The dip in humidity to close out the workweek was a nice treat. It's not going to be as humid during the weekend as it was during much of the work week. Dew points will be in the mid to upper 60s. Saturday should feel a bit better than Sunday. Sunday it's definitely going to feel more like that full on summer heat, but next week is the worst of it. Points reach the 70s next week, coupled with even hotter temperatures. So let's focus in on the weekend. 93 Saturday. I lowered the high on Sunday by 1 degree, so 96. It is mostly sunny this weekend, looking pretty good. By 10 a.m., the heat index should already be up to 90 on Sunday. The heat index at noon, 97 and potentially. Right around the triple digits during the early afternoon hours on Sunday, even at 8 o'clock, the heat indices will still be in the 90s. The heat threat only ramps up next week. Not only is it more humid, but it's hotter. We expect the actual highs to reach 100 Monday and Tuesday. The heat index exceeding 105, so we're likely to see some heat advisories issued.

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2 dead after Harnett County plane goes down minutes after takeoff

Plane crash in Harnett County

Why was Jordon Hudson at Bill Belichick's interview? New emails show coach's take, UNC's response

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'Louder and prouder': Two-day Raleigh Pride tightens protections for crowds

The city of Raleigh has part of Fayetteville Street blocked off for the Out! Raleigh Pride celebration this weekend.

Stein vetoes immigration, gun bills, setting up likely battle with NC's GOP-led legislature

Anti-ICE protestors gather outside the NC Senate on June 10, 2025, ahead of a vote requiring broad cooperation with immigration agents.

Stein vetoes bill to allow concealed carry without a permit

NC lawmakers to vote on concealed carry rules

Durham man with 100-plus charges freed on $3K bond, rearrested for operating chop shop at his home

Law enforcement agencies in Wake, Durham, Chatham and Catawba counties say Joshua Cole has racked up 106 charges in roughly the last year.

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Wake County Animal Control confirmed the raccoon tested positive for rabies on Friday. County officials emphasize vigilance in preventing rabies exposure, urging residents to avoid unknown animals and ensure pets are vaccinated.

Rabid raccoon bites dog in Raleigh, County officials urge importance of rabies vaccinations for pets

Wake County Public Health has issued a rabies notice after a rabid fox bit a child in a Raleigh neighborhood.

This massive yard sale spans across more than 100 miles along U.S. 301. The event is designed to promote economic activity and tourism here in North Carolina.


More than 100 miles of shopping: 301 Endless Yard Sale is happening this weekend

301 Endless Yard Sale kicks off Friday 

A Wilson car repair shop faced backlash after a viral video showed an employee making dismissive comments about Juneteenth, leading a customer to immediately leave the shop.

Wilson auto shop faces backlash over employee's Juneteenth comments caught on camera

A Wilson car repair shop, Synergy Auto Care, faced backlash after a viral video showed an employee making dismissive comments about Juneteenth, leading a customer to immediately leave the shop.

Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright announced his retirement, effective June 30, recommending Maj. Jonathan Morgan as his successor.

Cumberland County sheriff announces retirement

Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright is set to retire on June 30.

A family traveling 4,000 miles across 16 states on horseback had their trip end as they approached Holden Beach. The town has an ordinance that prohibits horses and other livestock.

Family traveling cross-country on horseback stopped from ending journey in Holden Beach

The White family traveled 4,000 miles across 16 states on horseback. Their trip ended as they approached Holden Beach. The town has an ordinance that prohibits horses and other livestock.

Drivers are urged to avoid Front Street at Central Street in Clayton after a train hit a person Friday morning.


Detour in Clayton after train hits person

Amtrak train in Clayton

As tensions between Israel and Iran intensify, Americans are feeling the heat at the gas pumps with anticipated price hikes of 10 to 20 cents for gasoline and 15 to 25 cents for diesel.


Raleigh gas prices set to surge amid rising Middle East tensions, just before July 4th travels

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The body of 21-year-old Nestor Ramirez Menjivar has been found by emergency search crews after he fell into the river and was swept away in the current.

Fisherman found after he was swept away at dam near Jordan Lake and Haw River

Rescue crews find body in Haw River

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants in the area including the reopening of Cup A Joe's Mission Valley location.


Foodie News: Popular Raleigh coffee shop to reopen second location

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In Raleigh, the earliest sunrise of 2025 occurred June 12 at 5:57 a.m., while sunsets will continue shifting later by a few seconds each day until Sunday, June 28.

Summer solstice is the longest day of the year, but not earliest sunrise or latest sunset

Sunday sunrise over Kerr Lake

Full of modern day coffee shops, trendy restaurants and boutiques, it may be hard to imagine a time when downtown Raleigh was instead full of sprawling fields, plantation houses - and hundreds of enslaved individuals. 

What did Juneteenth mean for the thousands freed from slavery in Raleigh?

The Duncan Cameron plantation. Image courtesy of the State Archives of North Carolina.

Photos: Storms whip through central NC on Thursday during a WRAL Weather Alert Day

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If you're planning to spend a lot of time outside in the heat, such as for a sporting event or a day at a theme park, it's important to stay hydrated. 

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Feeling thirsty? Summer heat accelerates dehydration

June is officially Pride month and we have your guide to the events happening in the Triangle! 

Your 2025 guide to Pride in the Triangle

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There's heat, and there's big-league heat. That's what we're tracking much of the next one-to-two weeks.

First 100Â° day of the year possible next week in Triangle, Sandhills

Heat dome to create hottest weather of the year so far

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Joshua Cole was arrested for stealing cars in multiple counties, but was allowed to walk after posting $3,000 bond. After WRAL Investigates started asking questions, Cole was arrested again on multiple charges, including using his home as a chop shop to dismantle stolen cars.

Stolen car suspect with 100-plus charges released, arrested again

Gov. Josh Stein vetoes two immigration bills

Wilson car shop under fire for employee's Juneteenth comments

Out! Raleigh Pride adds extra security and safety measures

Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright announces retirement

Plans change: 4,000-mile journey on horseback stopped by town rule

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If a tree falls, who pays to clean it up?

Raleigh man faces multiple felony charges for sexual exploitation of minors

Downed power line sparks fire at apartment complex in Raleigh, at least 15 displaced

Wake County authorities investigating dog bite near Wake Forest

Federal judge blocks Trump effort to keep Harvard from hosting foreign students

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Aflac finds suspicious activity on US network that may impact Social Security numbers, other data

A week into war, Israel and Iran trade fire as Europe's diplomatic effort yields no breakthrough

Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president

Food rations are halved in one of Africa's largest refugee camps after US aid cuts

This weekend is filled with events including a lot of Juneteenth celebrations and Out! Raleigh Pride festival.


Weekend best bets: Juneteenth events, Out! Raleigh

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100+ events to check out in NC this June

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Marbles Kids Museum, Moore Square to host Juneteenth celebration

Juneteenth event at Marbles

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

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

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Fact check: What was the Minnesota shooting suspect's political ideology?

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Fact check: Could Trump delay elections if Congress passes the 'big beautiful bill'?

Fact check: Are 20% of Medicaid payments 'improper'?

Fact-checking misinformation about the LA protests

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

New plan would pay NC shrimp trawlers who lose access to inland waters

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NC lawmakers OK changes to carbon reduction deadline for Duke Energy

Emissions bill headed to governor, it would allow Duke Energy to avoid 2030 climate change deadline

More than 30,000 NC voters to become unaffiliated after 4 parties lose state recognition

New plan would pay shrimp trawlers who lose access to inland waters

Wake County graduates face scorching heat for memorable ceremony at Raleigh Convention Center

Education

Cellphone crackdown: A look at the new districtwide policies

Republicans introduce legislation that would allow students to skip some lessons in 'culture war' bill

NC lawmakers advance bills targeting gender, public school discussions

More NC charter school oversight would move from superintendent under bill passed by NC House

Cellphone crackdown: New policies going into effect in districts across NC

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Supersonic flights coming to Greensboro as part of new JetZero facility in Greensboro

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Johnston County schools' new policy restricts cellphone use for teachers and students during class 

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

Bilas: 'Ultra-competitive' Cooper Flagg makes him Duke's best freshman

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New dad Robinson signs four-year deal with Hurricanes after career year

Pacers roll past Thunder 108-91 to send the NBA Finals to a deciding Game 7

Duke names Wake Forest pitching coach Corey Muscara as next baseball coach

Will Wade's first NC State staff made in his image

Hear from 17 of the top prospects at this week's UNC King of the Hill 7-on-7

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Lacrosse and field hockey star Rocky Phelps gives Extra Effort to her sports, school and country

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Physical therapists could soon evaluate concussions in athletes after Senate passes HB 928

Tobacco Road 6A/7A Conference Football Preview: Southern vs. Hillside could decide the championship

The North Carolina Senate voted for the measure Wednesday. A final vote is scheduled for Thursday. Some coastal Republicans are adamantly opposed.

Flounder fishing bill would ban inshore shrimp trawling in NC

North Carolina has officially launched PATH NC, a new statewide digital system that unifies data tracking for foster children across all 100 counties.

NC launches unified digital system for foster child tracking after WRAL documentary exposes gaps

A file photo of the Path NC website, which is a statewide digital system that unifies data tracking for foster children across all 100 counties.

The North Carolina Senate gave its final approval for the shrimp trawling ban Thursday.

Bill would ban shrimping near NC coast. Critics say it would cripple the industry

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The North Carolina Senate wants to ban some hemp products and prohibit the sale of certain THC drinks and gummies to anyone younger than the age of 21 -- a proposal that could set up a fight with the House, which passed a more limited measure earlier in the legislative session.

NC bill seeks ban on synthetic hemp, new regulations on Delta 9 and THC products

Congress may add a yearly federal fee, $100 for hybrids and $250 for electric vehicles, with some senators pushing to double it. The charge would stack on state fees and could erase the fuel savings that attract many buyers.

Congress targets EVs with yearly charge on top of state fees

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Congress debates clear-car fee

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5 On Your Side: Cutting through confusion of misleading food claims

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5 On Your Side: How to prevent food poisoning after USDA backs down on salmonella rules

Tailor's image hijacked, used for viral TikTok scam

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Hidden hazard: Toxic gas seeps from NC medical warehouses

Warehouses in North Carolina storing products treated with a toxic gas

How Raleigh police officer handled searches compromised cases, report shows

Lawmakers considering restrictions on agritourism to rein in rowdy parties

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Retention isn't a manager problem, it's a leadership wake-up call

Guest column: AI and CareTech are transforming how we care for aging parents

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Tom Snyder: The fragile trust behind powerful technologies

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Music streaming service Deezer adds AI song tags in fight against fraud

Supreme Court widens court options for vaping companies pushing back against FDA rules

Durham chipmaker Wolfspeed edging towards bankruptcy decision, Bloomberg reports

RTP zoning revamp: Wake County greenlights residential development in Research Triangle Park

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Family

Alzheimer's caregiver: Summer camp, healing and compassion

Go Ask Dad: A note on fathers

A father's poor mental health may harm his children's development, study finds

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Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through June 23

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Macy's Sale: Comforter Sets starting at $23.93 (70% off), Men's shorts up to 75% off,  Baby clothes & Clearance up to 85% off