Raleigh breaking news and weather, Raleigh North Carolina news today, WRAL 7-day forecasts, NC lottery updates. WRAL news in Raleigh, NC.

WRAL.com

Geydi Liseth Hernandez Fernandez, 15, is a Hispanic girl about 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing denim shorts and a red shirt with a bear on it.

Amber Alert: Siler City teen missing for a week

DOT COM WILL ALSO HAVE COVERAGE AT 4 ON WRAL. >> AND BACK HERE IN THE LIVE CENTER, WE NOW HAVE THE PICTURE OF THE GIRL THAT IS MISSING. THE 15 YEAR-OLD THIS IS T LISETTE HERNANDEZ, FERNANDEZ. SHE IS MISSING OUT OF SILER CITY. SHE IS A HISPANIC FEMALE 5 FEET. 3 INCHES TALL. 120 PROUD. SHE HAS BROWN HAIR AND BROWN EYES. SILER CITY POLICE SAY IF YOU KNOW WHERE SHE IS, WHO SHE IS WITH TO CALL THEM

Geydi Liseth Hernandez Fernandez

Amber Alert: Siler City girl last seen Feb. 20

Amber Alert canceled: 15-year-old girl located in Dare County

Azalea Strifler

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows

Gene_Hackman_43344

App State interim chancellor earns permanent role

Heather Norris

Autopsy: Father delayed care after 5-year-old fell in shower, was later found unconscious

Funeral held for 5-year-old boy, father charged with his murder 

70s again Thursday, rain and storms possible later in the day 

Hour-by-hour rain chances for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Duke University's undergraduate tuition, fees will surpass $92K for 2025-26 school year

Duke University

WRAL News+

WRAL News+ Live Thumbnail

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

A taste of spring

An Asheboro man who help popularize the "Thank You Jesus" signs found in so many front yards faces a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor.


NC man behind 'Thank You Jesus' signs charged with exploitation of a minor

Lucas Hunt

The Gipson Play Plaza opening at Dix Park will include a grab-and-go market, the Dix Park Conservancy announced Thursday.


New playground at Dix Park will include food and beverage market

Bills ordering sweeping new immigration rules, banning the state's attorney general from suing President Donald Trump, and cracking down on cell phone use in schools are advancing toward a vote in the state Senate.

NC Senate sets up votes for bills targeting Attorney General Jeff Jackson, immigration, cell phones in schools

North Carolina Legislative Building 

WASHINGTON (AP) â President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.

Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China

Trump_Cabinet_55341

In a 911 recording obtained by WCNC Charlotte, the man calls for help from inside the storage unit.


Woman arrested after locking boyfriend in Monroe storage unit for days, police say

Handcuffs on prison bars

Raleigh police are investigating after gunshots were fired into a home and car early Thursday morning.


Gunshots fired into Raleigh home, car along Sunnybrook Road

The Carolina Hurricanes, who moved to the state from Hartford, are hosting their sixth Whalers Night on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.

'Iconic logo': Hurricanes to honor Whalers' roots Thursday

Bruins Hurricanes Hockey

Over the next several weeks, the water coming out of Triangle residents' faucets may look, smell or taste differently.


Tap water may taste, look odd as Raleigh begins weeks-long disinfection process

Handwashing

WASHINGTON (AP) â U.S. Agency for International Development workers, some in tears, carted away belongings from a final visit to their now-closed headquarters Thursday as the Trump administration's rapid-fire dismantling of the congressionally authorized agency moved into its final stages.

USAID workers clear out their desks as Trump's push to gut agency hits final steps

Trump_USAID_35586

Attorney General Jeff Jackson and other Democrats have defeated President Donald Trump's administration in lawsuits over birthright citizenship, federal funding cuts and more. Republican state lawmakers want it to stop.

GOP lawmakers push to ban North Carolina from suing Trump, after lawsuits find success

Jeff Jackson wins Attorney General role

View WRAL's latest top news

MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM

95.7 That Station

99.9 The Fan

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?

Grocery tracker

Starting May 7, North Carolina residents will need a REAL ID, U.S. passport or another federally-approved form of identification to board commercial flights and access secure federal buildings.


REAL ID requirements begin May 7: What North Carolina residents need to know

REAL ID, driver's license

North Carolina added 65 more flu deaths in the last week, according to data from the state.

NC flu deaths: 65 more deaths added this week, total of 311 flu-related deaths this season

flu shot sign

Raleigh has not started to gather pollen data yet. They plan to begin that early next week, but Forsyth County is gathering pollen samples. The latest numbers show very high pollen counts, especially for February.


Spring-like temperatures lead to 'very high' tree pollen counts

Pollen on car

In a historic ceremony on March 7, Fort Liberty will be formally renamed back to Fort Bragg, honoring WWII hero Roland Bragg. This change comes after two years of being known as Fort Liberty, following a broader initiative to rename military bases originally named after Confederate figures.

Back to Bragg: Fort Bragg renaming ceremony set for March

Fort Liberty to be renamed back to Fort Bragg

A youth basketball coach has helped shape many young men who have come through a Cary league and he's still at it four decades later.

Cary basketball coach honored for four decades of life lessons on the sidelines

David Sinodis with Nolan Fry

Don't Miss It

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said Thursday.

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in New Mexico home

Gene_Hackman_65056

Man swings ax at driver in road rage outburst 

Road Rage in Memphis

Rude hand gestures made at NC girls basketball team 

Unvaccinated child dies of measles in Texas

Measles-Global_40075

On cam: Deputy saves baby in burning apartment

Woman sues hotel, claiming staff ignored trafficking

Video Central

WRAL 6am News | February 27

6am Newscast Static

WRAL 9am News | February 27

9am Newscast Static

WRAL Noon News | February 26

12pm Newscast Static

WRAL 4pm News | February 26

4pm Newscast Static

WRAL 6pm News | February 26

6pm Newscast Static

WRAL 10pm News | February 26

10pm Newscast Static

Person killed outside Fayetteville restaurant, police investigating

Local News

Durham vet hospital tackles pet blood shortage with donations from staff pets

1 dead in NC due to Listeria outbreak from frozen shakes, DHHS says

Parents, teachers deliver letters urging Thom Tillis to keep U.S. Dep. of Education open

17 people arrested as part of Wake County drug operation targeting opioid and cocaine trafficking

As measles cases mount in the US, what's the situation worldwide?

Nation/World

Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US

France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks

Texas says this doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the law

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months

Robert Turner, a Wake County deputy, turned two chairs on NBC's "The Voice" Monday night. WRAL News sat down with him Tuesday for a one-on-one interview.



'You're not dreaming': Wake County deputy on 'The Voice' shares uplifting message

Wake County Sheriff's deputy Robert Hunter sings on 'The Voice'

70+ events to check out this March in NC

St. Patrick's Day Parade Raleigh (March 16, 2019)

Weekend best bets: Mardi Gras, Bull City Food and Beer Experience

Durham Mardi Gras parade	

The top 7 best cities to live in North Carolina

Raleigh skyline from Boylan Street. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Wake County deputy turns two chairs on NBC's 'The Voice' Monday night

Deputy Robert Hunter

Foodie News: New diner opens in downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow

Midwood Smokehouse near downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow development

Out & About

Fact check: Would SAVE Act disqualify voters who have changed their names?

Politifact

Fact check: Mace says people 'either have XX or XY chromosomes'

Fact check: Is the State Department about to pay Tesla $400 million for Cybertrucks?

Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

Wayne Goodwin's tenure: DMV wait times improve, but public dissatisfaction persists

NC Capitol

NC Senate leaders advance immigration crackdown bill

Storms and drought cost NC farmers billions in 2024. Lawmakers want to pay them back

Immigration status a big topic of discussion for state lawmakers on Wednesday

Ban or limit cellphones in NC schools? Lawmakers advance dueling bills

How the Wake County Public School System plans to address budget concerns

Education

State of the schools: Wake superintendent talks cellphone policy, outlook for budget adjustments

Superintendent Robert Taylor to deliver 'State of the Schools' address Wednesday

Wake Schools superintendent to deliver 'State of the Schools' address Wednesday

Wake County superintendent will draft changes to allow limited remote learning

Judge weighs continued freedom for Adnan Syed in 'Serial' murder case

WRAL In Depth

Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE's acting administrator by the White House?

As ODs strain medical examiners, one county opens autopsy center to hasten justice

Soaked with sewage: Homeowner left with big bill after sewer backup into home

Durham County delays: Large employers haven't had fire inspections in years

No. 8 UNC, No. 9 NC State, No. 16 Duke vying to give region 3 NCAA host sites

WRALSportsFan

NC State men's basketball falls at Syracuse, damaging ACC Tournament hopes

Carolina Panthers' ownership ranked 31st in NFLPA survey

What's a football GM worth at UNC? More than any assistant coach was paid last year

NFL reviewing possible changes to overtime rules. First downs to be measured electronically

Girls Basketball Playoffs: First round storylines, best conferences, & looking ahead to round two

HighSchoolOT

Allegations of 'blatant racism' surface after Cherokee girls basketball game

Corinth Holders scores 7 unanswered runs to rally past Apex Friendship

Cardinal Gibbons girls soccer opens season with 7-0 win over Jordan

HighSchoolOT's spring sports previews for the 2025 season

Investigations of overdose deaths lead to more autopsy requests, straining the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But Union County has a unique solution.

Union County opens autopsy center to help address medical examiner backlog

On Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed adopting a more consistent, effective policy statewide for the next school year.

Proposal to ban cell phones in NC classes passes first key vote

A key North Carolina PFAS pollution meeting was abruptly canceled with no explanation. State leaders have not said why or when it will be rescheduled, raising concerns over regulatory delays.

NC regulators abruptly cancel PFAS pollution meeting without explanation

A file photo of the Cape Fear River.

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about the North Carolina Supreme Court race, testing for PCBs inside NC State's Poe Hall, school districts using cell phone pouches and the renaming of Fort Bragg.

In Depth with Dan mailbag: Answering viewer questions about NC Supreme Court race, Fort Bragg name change

A simple, noninvasive calcium score test can help detect heart disease early, especially for those without symptoms.


CT for calcium another way to understand cardiac risk

CT scan

School districts across the state are grappling with the decision to either cancel school or transition to remote learning due to snowy forecasts and icy roads. We asked parents: Which works better?


Snow days or remote learning? Parents see benefits, shortcomings of both

Aiden and Wyatt

WRAL Specialists

If you must drive in ice and snow, go slow, stay in control

How to safely operate a generator during a power outage

Here's what to do if you lose power

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

5 On Your Side

Durham County years behind in fire inspections of large employers

After WRAL documentary exposes failures in foster care, NC lawmakers promise change

North Carolina lawmakers push for child welfare reform after WRAL documentary 

'Happens in seconds:' FBI warns of rise in 'sextortion' targeting kids as young as seven

Investigations

Mike Walden: What egg prices teach us about the economy

Donald Thompson: Five red flags that your workplace lacks psychological safety

Grace Ueng: Six strategies to take back your time

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone

WRAL TechWire

Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigations

Egg prices could jump 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump's bird flu plan is unveiled

Latest News about 2dfdba11/b997/5de1/bfcd/6507b5620c20