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The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Triangle until 10 p.m. Monday. It is a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to a risk for severe weather beginning around the evening commute.



WRAL Weather Alert Day: Severe thunderstorm watch issued, damaging winds & tornadoes possible

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Severe risk for March 31, 2025

Warrants: Green Beret planned to leave his wife before his disappearance. Now she is charged with his murder

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Jewelry store theft leads to chase and crash in Garner

Garner police arrested a man accused of stealing a necklace from a jewelry store.

Man killed on I-40 in Raleigh was changing a flat tire, police say

Person hit on I-40, heavy delays between Raleigh and Garner

NC bill would require parents' OK for sex ed, allow more prosecutions for 'harmful materials'

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NCDMV faces long waits, severe delays and appointment shortages

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Johnston County chorus teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

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Elliot Cadeau announced his commitment to Michigan on his Instagram.

Former UNC guard Elliot Cadeau announces he's transferring to Michigan

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Meteorologist Kat Campbell breaks down the levels on the severe weather scale and what it looks like for our viewing area. 

Ask the meteorologist: The 1-5 levels of severe weather threats and what they really mean

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President Donald Trump did not rule out seeking a third term in office on Sunday, telling NBC News that he was "not joking" about the possibility and suggesting there were "methods" to circumvent the two-term limit laid out in the Constitution.

Trump says he's 'not joking' about seeking a third term in defiance of constitution

How Trump Supercharged Distrust, Driving U.S. Allies Away

NC State University senior Khiara Dargan is facing allegations of embezzling nearly $15,000 from the African American Textile Society, where she serves as president.


NC State student accused of embezzling nearly $15K from student organization

NC State announces hiring freeze for faculty and staff positions

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers developed a low-energy method to break down tire rubber into building blocks for epoxy resins, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional recycling.

UNC researchers develop new way to recycle tires

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A Charlotte man faces attempted murder and other charges after allegedly firing on three Amazon vans and causing a head-on collision in Lenoir County.


Charlotte man charged after firing shots into vehicles in Lenoir County

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A man was hospitalized Monday following a stabbing at a Garner apartment complex. Two people were in custody.

Man stabbed at Garner apartment complex, two people in custody

Person hospitalized after stabbing at Garner apartment

Cargill Kitchen Solutions has issued a recall for more than 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products, including Egg Beaters and Bob Evans brands.

200K pounds of liquid egg products recalled due to cleaning solution contamination

Cargill Kitchen Solutions has issued a recall for more than 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products. Photo Credit: Food Safety and Inspection Service.

Michael Jordan's 1984 preseason debut Chicago Bulls jersey sold for $4.215 million at an auction, according to Sotheby's. This sale marks the fifth-highest price ever paid for an NBA jersey.

Michael Jordan jersey worn during his Chicago Bulls rookie preseason debut sells for $4.2 million

Michael Jordan's 1984 preseason debut Chicago Bulls jersey sold for $4.215 million at an auction, according to Sotheby's.

WASHINGTON (AP) â Immigration remains a strength for President Donald Trump, but his handling of tariffs is getting more negative feedback, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Trump is stronger on immigration and weaker on trade, an AP-NORC poll finds

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The Carolina Hurricanes are chasing a playoff spot and a Washington Capitals legend is chasing his place in the history books. It all airs on WRAL-TV on April 2.

On WRAL: Canes resume playoff push, Alex Ovechkin chases Wayne Gretzky

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The mere mention of standardized testing can cause anxiety for students and parents. When does your child start taking these tests? And why do they have to take them in the first place?

Standardized tests in NC schools - Who takes them and why they are required

Guide to Standardized Tests in NC Schools

Andrew Taylor-Troutman navigates a day with Carrot, the giant stuffed rabbit that has become his daughter's cherished companion.


Go Ask Dad: Glimpse of a grandfather

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A brand of ground coffee sold in 15 states, including North Carolina, is under recall.



Coffee mislabeled as decaf sold in 15 states, including North Carolina

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Our Raleigh area Easter Event and Egg Hunt Guide includes Easter egg hunts and events across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and the Triangle.

Where to find the bunny and egg hunts this Easter

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UNC researchers find new way to recycle tires

Stinky, damaging Bradford pear trees have fallen out of favor

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Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

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FAA: Small plane headed to RDU when it crashed in NJ

Crews battle fire at shopping village in north Raleigh

Raleigh police, fire departments hit the ice to benefit injured officer

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Raleigh police, fire departments hit the ice to raise money for injured officer

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Woman charged in Friday night shooting in north Raleigh

Wake County man charged with child sex crimes, including rape

Person stabbed on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh

Child complains of 'monster' under the bed. Babysitter then comes face-to-face with man hiding there

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Trump's promised 'Liberation Day' of tariffs is coming. Here's what it could mean for you

Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza's southern city of Rafah

Bangkok reviewing construction safety rules after high-rise building's collapse during earthquake

Trump finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy as he tries to push for deal to end war in Ukraine

According to an employee of 42nd Street Oyster Bar, the famed Raleigh restaurant will close its doors on Sunday, March 30.


42nd St. Oyster Bar, a Raleigh institution, closes its doors

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140+ events in NC to check out this April

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Unforgettable Eats: From home plates to WRAL's 2024 food truck of the year

Unforgettable Eats owner Isaiah Tewolde walks through his journey from selling dinner plates from his home to Food Truck of the Year.

Spring break is here: Ideas for family-fun, road trips and outdoor fun

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Weekend best bets: Dreamville, Globetrotters and egg hunts

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Fact check: Is Trump ending Medicare coverage of telehealth visits?

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Fact check: How long has North Carolina had partisan judicial elections?

Fact check: Elon Musk calls Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme'

Fact check: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says measles infection may have benefits

Fact check: Vance says the cost of buying a home doubled under Biden

Federal cuts, NC tax cuts leave legislators wrestling with how to solve projected deficit

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending March 27

As UNC student, judge wore confederate uniform

If dog is your co-pilot, you could face a fine

North Carolina judge challenging outcome of race wore Confederate uniform in college photo

What standardized tests will my child take in elementary school in NC?

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Middle school standardized tests in North Carolina: What to expect for your child

The standardized tests your NC high school student takes

On statewide tour, Mo Green weighs what looming end of the Department of Education could mean

New NC treasurer: Weight loss drugs work for state employees

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Trump touts efforts to expand IVF access, dubs himself the 'fertilization president'

Six months since Hurricane Helene, Ashe County residents struggling to rebuild

NC lawmakers propose new watchdog office to oversee foster care system

Nearly 200 cases tied to two NC troopers dismissed. Some question: Why not more?

Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds

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Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky's NHL record

Denny Hamlin reveled in his zest for trash talk after ending a long winless drought at Martinsville

On WRAL Wednesday: Canes welcome Washington with Ovechkin closing on Gretzky's goals record

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is talking to Aaron Rodgers, but he's comfortable starting Mason Rudolph

Boys tennis midseason rankings: Green Hope still leads statewide top 25, 10 new teams join

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HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for boys tennis

Girls soccer top 25: Hough the new No. 1, three teams join this week's rankings

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for girls soccer

Bryant: How teams should qualify for the new NCHSAA playoff format

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is facing significant federal funding cuts, resulting in job losses and potential impacts on local services.

'We're going to feel the impacts': NC Health Department blindsided by $100 million federal funding cuts, 80 jobs lost

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A bill that seeks to restrict surprise billing by health care providers has passed the state Senate. The bill now goes to the House, which has rejected similar proposals in the past. 

NC bill to make health care costs more transparent passes state Senate

Nearly six months after Hurricane Helene, some western North Carolina communities are still struggling to get clean water.

Helene 6 months later: Some living months without power or water

NC leaders scramble to track cuts to federal funding, worry about more ahead

Nash County Public Schools announced it will join a growing list of schools starting earlier than the state law allows. With new legislation on the table, schools may not have to break state law to have that flexibility.

Nash County Public Schools announce early start date

Nash County Public Schools announces early start date, new bill could encourage more districts to do the same

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Drivers experience car trouble after filling up at Apex gas station

Apex gas station customers say fuel damaged cars; fuel company acknowledges 'compromised' delivery

Restaurant Ratings: Armored Tacos and Grill, Katana Japanese restaurant

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NC lawmaker proposing update to tattoo regulation after WRAL report

WRAL Investigation prompts calls for safety changes in NC tattoo industry

No proof for Durham County DA's claims of courthouse security system issues

WRAL Investigates Durham DA's claim of security issues at courthouse

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Who will dominate the quantum economy? New business models, new opportunity

'Vibe Coding' is accelerating healthcare innovation and transforming lives

Veteran entrepreneur passes away while at South By Southwest

Donald Thompson: Help your team focus amid economic uncertainty

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Statham's 'A Working Man' upsets 'Snow White' to take No. 1 at the box office

Haven't Filed Your Taxes Yet? Here Are Some Last-Minute Tips.

Trump's FCC commissioner opens investigation into Walt Disney Co. and ABC for diversity policies

Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson in financial conspiracy case

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No-cost children's dental clinic opens in Cary, expanding Wake County program

New 300-acre Beech Bluff park opens in Wake County with trails, playground, garden

10 common laundry mistakes you're probably making & how to avoid them

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