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UNC football coach Bill Belichick has encountered plenty of turbulence in Chapel Hill well before the start of his first college football season. He talked with WRAL's Brian Murphy in a one-on-one conversation about transitioning to the college game and all the attention he's getting.

Bill Belichick: 'I appreciate everyday at Carolina'

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'It was just that fast': Radar-confirmed tornado in Edgecombe County, no injuries reported

Pinetops storm damage May 13, 2025

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Level 1 risk for severe storms, steady rain and flood risk linger

Flood watch in effect Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Allison Riggs sworn in to NC Supreme Court after six-month legal battle

Republican Gives Up Fight to Overturn Defeat in N.C. Judicial Race

Two people arrested in shooting at Big Ed's in Raleigh; restaurant remains closed until Wednesday 

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Ask the Meteorologist: How many nighttime tornadoes happen in North Carolina?

Ask the Meteorologist: Nighttime Tornadoes

Photos: Storm damage in Pinetops after radar-confirmed tornado 

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to end fuel economy incentives for start-stop technology in cars, a system designed to cut emissions and save fuel. Critics say the feature is annoying and unnecessary.

EPA takes aim at start-stop systems in cars, calls feature a 'climate participation trophy'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to end fuel economy incentives for start-stop technology in cars.

The school system now has three mobile command vehicles, thanks to a state grant. What do they do?

Wake Schools will demo new 'mobile command vehicles' for emergency response

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A motorcyclist killed in a May 6 crash had just attended his father's funeral and was riding to "clear his head," according to a GoFundMe for the victim's family.


Motorcyclist killed in Wake County hit-and-run had just attended father's funeral, family says

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

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The former superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park tells WRAL News he is worried that safety and sanitation are on the line as tourist season gets underway.


Advocates, employees warn federal cuts threaten safety, summer tourism in Great Smoky Mountains

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The Raleigh Police Department's "Connect Raleigh" program launched in January 2024. Police said it is significantly improving crime-solving efficiency by allowing citizens and businesses to register their surveillance cameras.

Connect Raleigh security camera program thwarts bank robbery suspect in 10 minutes

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Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg is the consensus top prospect in the 2025 class. The NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Dallas Mavericks get No. 1 pick in 2025 NBA Draft, earning rights to draft Duke's Cooper Flagg

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Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $13.1 million for the company, which plans to build a $700 million plant in the Wake County town. It's the latest drugmaker to target the state for the production of weight-loss treatments. 

Biotech company Genentech to add 420 jobs in Holly Springs

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We tested the sound during Game 3 vs. the Washington Capitals. Needless to say, it got very loud in the Lenovo Center!

Sounding off! Are Canes fans really the loudest in the NHL?

"Get Playoff Loud" on the jumbotron at the Lenovo Center

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Looking to beat the heat at a local splash pad? We have your guide to the best ones (many free!) to check out with your family and when they open for the season.


Where to find spraygrounds, splashpads in Raleigh, Durham

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U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to government data released Tuesday.

US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs

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Radar confirms a tornado formed in Pinetops, in Edgecombe County, around 3:42 a.m. on Tuesday. A tornado warning for the area expired at 4 a.m.


Wondrously diverse languages all name the person who gives birth by a soft m-sound, either at the beginning or within the word: maan, moer, mere, mutti, matka, ama, eomma, ema, mom, mommy.


Go Ask Dad: In a word: A Mother's Day tribute

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Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

You probably have Band-Aids in your medicine cabinet and jumper cables in your car, but do you have a financial emergency kit?


5 On Your Side: How to save for an emergency

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The Kids Code Coalition held a virtual press conference Monday to discuss a proposal in the California legislature that would require warning labels to pop up before social media access and will lock the app access after three hours of scrolling.  

Nationwide movement to add mental health warnings to social media platforms grows

New mental health proposal on social media

Virginia aquarium saves cold-stunned turtle amidst a record breaking year for these beached creatures

Trees fall on townhomes in Durham 

Strong winds uproot massive trees in Edgecombe County

Many North Carolina tornadoes happen overnight, study finds

30% of tornadoes happen at night in North Carolina

'We're very blessed': Pinetops mayor, neighbors wake up to tornado warning

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Trees collapse on homes in Durham storms, crashes and standing water reported

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Possible tornado, heavy rain makes a Monday mess across North Carolina

Betting companies, anti-tax group push against proposed NC sports-betting tax hike

Cost of convenience: Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of American diets

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Inflation cooled again even as some tariffs took effect. But economists don't expect that to last

Trump and Saudi crown prince sign a host of agreements as US leader begins 4-day Mideast tour

R&B singer Cassie is set to testify in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

What's next with Trump's trade war truce with China

140+ events to check out in NC this May

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Comedy, Canes and concerts: Lenovo Center enters 'historic' stretch

Linkin Park brings 'From Zero' world tour to Raleigh

Weekend best bets: Artsplosure, Got to Be NC, Bimbe and more festivals

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Foodie News: Coffee for morning, peyote for evening. Two new options open in Raleigh

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Fact check: RFK Jr. says U.S. government is spraying the sky with jet fuel chemicals

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Fact check: Is the new Pope registered to vote as a Republican?

Fact check: Did Republicans vote to 'allow' Trump to deport U.S. citizens?

Fact check: Can you use REAL ID to register to vote under GOP bill?

Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said? 

Allison Riggs sworn in as NC Supreme Court justice after legal battle over ballots

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NC bill sparks teen health and privacy concerns

NC lawmakers weigh parking lot reforms that would impact stormwater runoff

Bill would limit what conversations minors and their doctors could keep from parents

Biotech company Genetech plans to add 420 jobs in Holly Springs

'Day Without Child Care' rally planned in Raleigh

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Day without child care: Families, day care workers to rally for improvement in Raleigh

Duke University holds graduation ceremony at Wallace Wade Stadium

Franklinton High School principal suspended, facing termination

Cybersecurity expert warns impacts of PowerSchool data breach may not be over

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A hacker's ransom: Inside the cyberattack that compromised NC student and teacher records

Man who fought for transparency in Poe Hall case remembered as courageous

5 On Your Side: What happened to cars flooded during Hurricane Helene?

Bill Belichick arrives at ACC spring meetings with new personal PR representative

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UNC basketball legend Larry Miller dies at age 79

Eagles to host Cowboys in NFL season opener

More than an athlete: Why Tylee Craft's story keeps replaying in Chapel Hill

No bull: Durham Bulls mascot nominated for Mascot Hall of Fame

Weather impacts continue on Tuesday as spring sports playoffs see schedule changes

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Pinecrest looks for 3-peat, 6-way tie atop leaderboard in 4A boys golf

West Wilkes' Slater Meade has 1-stroke lead, tight race in team standings after Day 1 of 2A golf

Crowded leaderboard after first day of play at 3A boys golf state championship

1A boys golf state championship suspended on Monday due to weather

The "Fostering Care in NC Act" would standardize the process to allowing parents to petition for reconnecting with their children after they've been removed to foster care.


Proposed foster care law could give NC parents a second chance to reunite with children

Felicia Chandler (pictured) lost custody of her biological son, Blake Deven, more than a decade ago. Authorities say Blake Deven died from abuse and starvation after Avante Deven adopted him.

A Randolph County business owner and advocate for access to raw milk is facing weapons charges in Raleigh.

Woman arrested for having gun at NC legislature

Lorena Allan is facing charges of bringing a concealed weapon to the North Carolina legislative complex in downtown Raleigh.

Dozens of school employees in the state have already received threatening emails claiming to have sensitive data. Experts have advice for how they should react and what steps they should take to protect themselves.

More NC schools may face extortion attempts in PowerSchool hack, expert warns

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Some Wake County students are participating in a social media trend to intentionally damage their school-issued Chromebooks, the school system says.

Wake schools: Students must stop making Chromebooks 'smoke'

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Raw milk advocate charged with carrying a concealed weapon into NC legislative building

Instead of banning raw milk, a key agriculture bill now proposes studying the feasibility of making raw milk even more broadly available for people to buy. State agriculture officials have compared it to playing Russian Roulette with public health.

NC lawmakers seek to legalize sale of raw milk for human consumption

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Consumer Reports: How to choose healthier packaged foods and cut back on ultra-processed snacks

Restaurant Ratings: Rookies, Urban Turban Indian Grill and Bar, Yaya Tea

Locked out? Beware locksmith scams that can cost you hundreds

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Cost to fix lead in Durham's parks could be much higher than state originally estimated

Orange County farm owner charged after dozens of complaints about large party

Durham parks remain closed due to lead, with no end in sight and a huge price tag looming

Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields

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Mike Walden: Is it 'code red' for the US economy?

Tom Snyder: We need a standard to ensure AI, algorithmic decisions, protect human life, values

Loneliness: The unseen crisis undermining the modern workplace

Grace Ueng: How this Triangle couple is changing the world, together and apart

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Dow soars around 1,100 points higher after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs

Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs

'Thunderbolts' and 'Sinners' top box office charts once more

Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims the company collected users' data without permission

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There's science behind a 'mother's intuition'

Cape Fear Valley Health celebrates Mother's Day in the NICU

NC mom joins groundbreaking cancer study to protect her daughters

When should NC students be allowed to have phones in schools? Discussions underway

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