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Temperatures and humidity levels creep up slightly this weekend, but it will still be comfortable. 



Stretch of cool mornings, comfortably warm afternoons continues into first weekend of October

I'm meteorologist Chris Michaels. Welcome to the first weekend of October, and it's a nice one out there, especially this afternoon, where it's mostly sunny, warmer than yesterday, but humidity levels are at least tolerable. Highs for most of us, 74 to 79. The sand hills are gonna be warmer than that. Tomorrow we'll take temperatures up by about 2 degrees, pretty much everywhere, but still a nice day, just more cloud cover. Heading into the middle of the Upcoming week we'll track this area of low pressure that results in a dip in the jet stream. That means a decent chance for some showers and storms on Wednesday and then cooling down after Wednesday. Now this is not going to cure the ongoing drought in parts of North Carolina. More than 80% of the state is considered abnormally dry, or is about a quarter of the state, especially near to the east of I-95, is in a moderate drought.

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Dog slips tether, attacks 2 in Lillington. Man believed to be dog's owner arrested on other charges

Harnett County authorities outside a home in Lillington

'Troubling and disgraceful': Raleigh police officer fired, accused of sex crime with crash victim

Tremale Cogdell faces felony charges of a sexual act by a government employee and obstruction of justice. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of willfully failing to discharge duties.

Outer Banks home collapses Friday night, ninth home washed away this week

Collapsed home in Rodanthe

Court: Woman's 'unofficial daycare' had 26 kids at her home when child drowned

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RESTRICTED -- Why Are More Young People Getting Cancer?

Trump Says Hamas Is Ready for Peace and Tells Israel to Stop Bombing

Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages but Seeks Talks on Gaza Ceasefire Plan

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 "Iryna's Law" enacts numerous changes to North Carolina's criminal laws and pretrial procedures. It also requires the governor to try to restart executions, which have been held up in North Carolina by legal challenges since 2006. 

Stein signs crime bill, potentially restarting death penalty in NC after Charlotte stabbing

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WASHINGTON -- When President Bill Clinton's staff relegated Speaker Newt Gingrich to the back of Air Force One on an international trip, it went down in history as an epic taunt that triggered a government shutdown.

Deepfakes, Insults and Job Cuts: A Government Shutdown Like No Other

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office arrested Danny Yarborough, a 66-year-old registered sex offender, for driving onto the property of Gallberry Farm Elementary School in Hope Mills.

Cumberland County sex offender arrested for driving onto elementary school property

Danny Yarborough, 66, of Fayetteville, is charged with two counts of a sex offender on child premises.

Rocky Mount city council members T.J. Walker and Jabaris Walker spoke with WRAL News regarding the city's multimillion-dollar budget crisis, a situation where the city has spent millions more than it brought in for at least two years.

Rocky Mount city council members acknowledge responsibility for financial crisis

A file photo of the city of Rocky Mount's administrative offices.

According to the Durham Police Department, officers are looking for 63-year-old Sherry Sheetz. Sheetz is described as a white woman, 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 120 pounds. The police department said Sheetz has shoulder-length white hair and blue eyes.


Durham woman found after going missing, police say

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NEW YORK (AP) â Sean âDiddyâ Combs was sentenced Friday to four years and two months in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters, capping a sordid federal case that featured harrowing testimony and ended in a forceful reckoning for one of the most influential figures in hip-hop.

Sean âDiddyâ Combs gets 4 years in prison for case involving sex workers, violence and âfreak-offsâ

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(CNN) â Israelâs government and military are preparing for the first phase of US President Donald Trumpâs Gaza peace plan, they said early Saturday after Hamas made a similar statement â marking a potential breakthrough after months of failed efforts to end the war.

Israel and Hamas signal willingness to move forward on Trumpâs Gaza peace plan

Hamas Still Considering Trump Gaza Plan but Rejects âTake It or Leave Itâ Deal

At least nine homes collapsed in the Outer Banks, scattering debris for miles. Crews are cleaning septic tanks, lumber and waste as rising seas put more houses at risk.

Collapsed Buxton homes leave toxic mess along Outer Banks beaches

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Attorneys representing NC State alumni and students battling cancer told WRAL News they have reason to believe the university altered or destroyed evidence tied to the chemical contamination inside Poe Hall. 

NC State alumni raised concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

A file photo of Poe Hall at NC State University.

The six people hurt in the shooting at a Southport waterfront pub have been released from the hospital.

6 hurt in Southport released from hospital as city continues to mourn mass shooting

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Mark your calendar and set your alarm for Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. That's when tickets go on sale for the popular Holiday Express train at Raleigh's Pullen Park. This family event often sells out in minutes.


Holiday Express tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14

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A golf tournament and dinner in Raleigh on Monday will raise awareness and funds for mental health in memory of Grayson Murray, a local professional golfer who died in 2024.


Raleigh charity golf event honors Grayson Murray, raises mental health awareness

Grayson Murray's Legacy Inspires Mental Health Awareness at Raleigh Golf Championship

Another home fell in Buxton on Wednesday, Oct. 1, bringing the total to 19 homes that have collapsed during the last five years in the Rodanthe and Buxton area. This comes as several homes crashed into the ocean on Sept. 30, 2025. Photos: Donny Bowers

Photos: More Outer Banks homes collapse into the ocean 

7th home to collapse along the NC Coast making 19 total to fall in five years.

The young, two-person band Cabin Creature managed to create a hauntingly accurate song that evokes the spirit of Appalachian folk music for a new documentary about havoc from Hurricane Helene.


Music duo channels emotion of Helene's aftermath, honoring North Carolina mountain resilience

The Raleigh Fire Department accrued more than 117,000 overtime hours and nearly $4.84 million in overtime spending in the last fiscal year, more than any other city department.

Battling fires and burnout: Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of OT in one year

A file photo of Raleigh firefighters responding to a house fire.

The Granville County Sheriff's Office and Granville County Public Schools are warning parents about a viral TikTok fad that encourages teens to take an excessive amount of over-the-counter medications, potentially causing severe health effects and even death. 

Officials warn parents of dangerous TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' after teen tries it

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The Battle of the Badges basketball tournament is underway in Raleigh.2025's tournament is honoring the lives of Deputy Ned Byrd and Officer Gabriel Torres, who were both killed in the line of duty. 

Basketball tournament remembering the lives of fallen officers

UNC develops treatment to help women combat postpartum depression

Documents detail the depth of financial crisis in Rocky Mount

NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

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Torry Holt headlines group of Triangle athletes, coaches inducted into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine

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Viral search carries on at NC Lowe's for missing beloved Richmond cat, owners offering $2k reward

Some blindsided by revised Chapel Hill leaf collection policy

QB Max Johnson expected to start for North Carolina vs. Clemson

Trump Is âTrollingâ Democrats With Cuts, Johnson Says

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Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goals

Sarah Mullally named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history of Church of England

Man kills 2 in car ramming and stabbing attack at English synagogue on Jewish holy day

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about National Cinnamon Roll Day and where you can get rolls for $2.50 on Saturday. Plus, the new State Fair food and what's next for the old Fox Liquor Bar space.


Foodie News: National Cinnamon Roll Day and more sweet local restaurant news

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Weekend best bets: Triangle Oktoberfest, Falling for Local fest

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Selma Railroad Days Festival to feature carnival rides, parade

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Quiz: Which new NC State Fair food are you?

New NC State Fair foods for 2025 include hot Cheetos pickle pizza, BBQ doughnuts

New NC State Fair foods for 2025

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Fact check: Did Democrats propose to give health care to immigrants illegally in the US?

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Fact-checking claims that Erika Kirk's charity is tied to trafficking

Fact-checking claims about Tylenol's 2017 social media post and pregnancy guidance

Fact check: Noem says 1.6 million immigrants have 'voluntarily' left the U.S.

Gov. Stein signs 'Iryna's Law' despite mixed feelings over bill

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Millions in NC on Obamacare, Medicaid affected by budget fights

Why a federal judge ruled NC Senate map is fair game

THC-infused treats spook state leaders, with Halloween just around the corner

Stein signs bills loosening DMV rules, funding disaster relief and Lenovo Center

Allow school districts to ditch class rank, State Board of Education asks lawmakers

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NC ACLU chapter threatens legal action against UNC if professor is not reinstated by end of week

Questions remain after fight at Durham high school

Students, faculty rally for suspended UNC professor

Government shutdown and how schools, school programs will be impacted

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NC lawmakers wanted to make COVID shots easier to get. Why the law they passed did the opposite

NC officials begin process to help thousands of state workers switch doctors, as Duke negotiations sour

Former NCGOP director to lead 'election integrity' efforts, serve as election board liaison, says NC Auditor

Eric Tulsky comfortable, confident and going for the Stanley Cup in 2nd year as Hurricanes GM

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Duke extends Jon Scheyer through 2031 after Final Four run

NC State can spend Lenovo Center naming rights money with fewer restrictions

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Southeast Raleigh defeats No. 25 Clayton for first time since 2016

A young mother faces her cancer diagnosis with resilience, finding solace and support through Duke's innovative young adult oncology program.


Young mother battles cancer, finds hope in Duke's young adult oncology program

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the cost of college in the state of North Carolina.

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NC State University filed a lawsuit against Monsanto, alleging the company failed to warn the university about the dangers of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) that have caused "extensive" contamination in Poe Hall.

NC State admits 'extensive' PCB contamination in lawsuit, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

On Wednesday, lawmakers failed once again to get the necessary votes to fund the government.

5 On Your Side examines the impacts of the federal government shutdown

The North Carolina State Board of Education decided not to vote on language Thursday intended to make a new rule clearer: That North Carolina high school students can no longer receive an "FF" failing grade solely based on not attending enough classes.

NC Board of Education declines to vote on failing grades, attendance policy

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A former employee of Durham-based CJF America, which faces lawsuits and criminal charges over accusations of not paying employees, says he finally received a partial payment.

CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit

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5 On Your Side: Three recalls for major foods containing lead

5 On Your Side: Alerting customers about unexpected charges from Lasta Fitness app

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CJF America president misses court for second time in as many weeks, attorney says she's hospitalized

CJF America president misses court again, attorney says she's hospitalized

Two execs from Durham-based company charged in fraud investigation

Durham police charge two in CJF America fraud investigation

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Mike Walden: 'Wait and see' on big financial decisions in coming months

Red Hat investigating data breach, severity of breach unclear

Red Hat suffers data breach, Raleigh based company says

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Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies view of hiring and the US economy

Wall Street ticks to more records, led by technology stocks

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Early Amazon Prime Day Deals: Fire TV Sticks up to 50% off starting at $17.99, Fire Tablets up to 56% off, Ring and Blink Home security up to 66% off, Prime Day event Oct. 7-8

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