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On Monday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum declaring the Army would rename the base from Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg.

Defense Sec. Hegseth signs order to rename Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, but with a twist

YEAR-OLD STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY. >> BREAKING NEWS FROM WRAL COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> AND WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT 10 O'CLOCK AFFECTING ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. TONIGHT, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PETE HEADSET SAYS THE ARMY WILL CHANGE FOR LIBERTY BACK TO FORT BRAGG. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I'M LENA TILLETT AND I'M GERALD OWENS. THERE IS A TWIST THIS TIME. >> THE POST WAS ORIGINALLY NAMED AFTER CONFEDERATE GENERAL BRAXTON BRAGG IN 1918. IT WILL NOW BE NAMED AFTER PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ROLAND BRAGG WHO SERVED DURING WORLD WAR 2, NO RELATION. THE BASE WAS RENAMED IN JUNE OF 2023. AS PART OF A DEFENSE DEPARTMENT INITIATIVE TO REMAIN 9 MILITARY INSTALLATIONS NAMED FOR CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS. PRESIDENT TRUMP VOWED TO CHANGE THE NAME

Fort Liberty to be renamed back to Fort Bragg

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Icy conditions possible Tuesday morning for some during WRAL Weather Alert Day

From 7 a.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday, a winter weather advisory was issued for Alamance, Durham, Granville, Halifax, Orange, Person and Vance counties.

NCDOT brines North Carolina roads ahead of icy conditions along I-85

Salt brine trucks preparing to brine roads

Durham Public Schools employee arrested, charged with assaulting student with special needs

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Oxford woman arrested, accused of leaving three children in car while drinking, police say

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Republican Jefferson Griffin is challenging the ballots in an attempt to reverse the results of the 2024 election for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, which he appears to have lost to Democratic Justice Allison Riggs in November by just 734 votes.

Griffin to appeal court loss in effort to throw out 60K NC ballots from 2024 elections

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A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health from cutting research funding in 22 states that filed suit earlier in the day arguing that the plan would eviscerate studies into treatments for cancer, Alzheimerâs, heart disease and a host of other ailments.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Cuts to Medical Research Funding

22 States Sue to Block Trump Cuts to Medical Research Funding

According to the Raleigh Police Department, the accident happened around 6:30 p.m. on South Saunders Street between Carolina Pines Avenue and Ileagnes Road.

Pedestrian hit by car on South Saunders Street, Raleigh police say

Police car crime scene night

Two lanes of Interstate 40 will reopen between North Carolina and Tennessee by March.


Part of I-40 opening near North Carolina-Tennessee line by March, Stein says

Saturday vs. Wednesday: I-40 near the North Carolina/Tennessee line

January makes the third time in five months and the sixth month overall that sports betting operators in North Carolina paid more than $11M in taxes.

North Carolina eclipses $6B bet on sports before the Super Bowl

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William Peace University's Peace Pledge guarantees 100% tuition coverage for qualifying North Carolina students with family incomes less than $75,000, a 3.25 high school GPA and Pell Grant eligibility.

William Peace University offers 100% tuition coverage through Peace Pledge

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Andrew Allen pleaded guilty to two counts of statutory sex offense with a child by an adult, two counts of sexual act with a student and two counts of indecent liberties with a child.

Lee County middle school teacher sentenced to 18 years in prison after child sex plea

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Shots were fired Monday at a Super 8 hotel located just south of downtown Raleigh.


Shots fired at Super 8 hotel in Raleigh, no one injured

Report of shots fired at Super 8 hotel in Raleigh, no one injured

In response to a new federal policy capping National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant indirect costs at 15%, UNC-Chapel Hill leaders held an emergency meeting to address the decision and its impacts.


UNC-Chapel Hill leaders hold emergency meeting to discuss federal medical research caps

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A new California Law will require manufacturers to make test results for heavy metals in baby food publicly available on their websites.


New tool makes it easier to choose safer baby food

Homeade vs. store-bought baby food: Which is safer?

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There are some lovely Valentine's Day offers this year for roses, floral bouquets, bonus gift card promotions, restaurant meals, retail deals and more! 

Valentine's Day deals 2025: Restaurants, flowers, gift card offers

Roses at store, Cary, NC

Kendrick Lamar uses his Super Bowl halftime show to settle a vendetta

Kendrick Lamar Sings âNot Like Usâ to Huge Audience 

Rising energy bills are raising questions for some Duke Energy customers.

Duke Energy customers shocked by spiking bills despite promised rate reductions

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NEW YORK (AP) â The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years

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U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., appearing Feb. 2 on CBS' "Face the Nation," said when it comes to USAID funding, "10 to 30 cents on the dollar is what actually goes to aid."

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

USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say

(CNN) -- When Elaine Spaulding met Arthur Aron in class at the University of California, Berkeley, in the late 1960s, she was conflicted.

Married for 50 years, these psychologists who study love share what they've learned to do â and not to do â to stay happy

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DOT crews spent the day preparing the roads for the incoming weather.  WRAL News captured video on I-85 after trucks spread brine. 

NCDOT crews prepare for roads for Tuesday winter weather chances

Durham Public Schools employee accused of assaulting a student

President Trump makes series of cuts: Where do the savings go?

Trump makes series of cuts: Where do the savings go?

What would happen if the CFPB shuts down for good?

NC Attorney General: Judge temporarily halts medical research caps

NC Attorney General: Judge temporarily halts NIH caps

CFPB ordered to stop work, new director appointed

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'Everything was so close': Attorney describes body cam footage from Raleigh officer shooting

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered to stop work

14-year-old girl shot in Durham, woman charged

Chase after car break-ins ends in Durham

Local school districts grapple with new federal policy on immigration enforcement

A$AP Rocky may take the risk of testifying at his felony assault trial

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Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say

New strain of bird flu is detected in a Nevada dairy worker, CDC says

Scientists warn Trump's medical research cuts endanger patients as judge blocks the move for now

Super Bowl halftime performer detained after unfurling Sudanese-Palestinian flag

Romantic escapes in North Carolina for a weekend getaway

This romantic escape in North Carolina has a cabin with backyard waterfall in Pisgah Forest

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

Fact check: Did Trump's firing of aviation officials make the plane crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say

Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?

Fact check: Trump says Biden kicked 2,000 Helene victims out of temporary housing

New North Carolina governor sues over more laws meant to weaken him

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North Carolina fines UnitedHealthcare $3.4M for improper billing practices

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the weeks ending Jan. 30 and Feb. 6

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State Health Plan could increase $20-$50 per month based on salary

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Local school districts grapple with new federal immigration enforcement policies

Panic button gets closer to rollout at Wake County schools

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Lakhin leads No. 23 Clemson to 85-65 win over North Carolina

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AP Top 25: Duke tied with Florida at No. 3

Women's college basketball: NC State, UNC and Duke ranked in AP Top 25

Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout

Officials' calls prove not to be decisive as Eagles dominate in Super Bowl

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Raleigh Charter's boys swimming team wins back-to-back 1A/2A championships

Raleigh Charter outpaces reigning champion Pine Lake Prep to win 1A/2A girls swimming title

WRAL Investigates found that Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry's key card data shows she is present in the office for about half of work days, significantly less than nearby district attorneys. Deberry claims the data is unreliable and that her work extends beyond standard office hours.

Keycard data reveals spotty attendance for Durham County DA

The State Health Plan is considering a major overhaul of its pricing structure, likely leading to premium increases for most state employees by 2026.

State Health Plan premiums likely to increase for most workers by 2026

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Protesters spoke Friday outside Wake County Superior Court in Raleigh about the ongoing NC Supreme Court race between Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs and Republican Jefferson Griffin.

Protesters speak outside courthouse in Raleigh about ongoing NC Supreme Court race

Protesters speak outside court house in Raleigh about ongoing NC Supreme Court race

They urge lawmakers to move the funding toward public school needs, suggesting school facility needs in Helene-affected counties and tutoring.

No new private school vouchers, State Board of Education asks lawmakers

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A group of NC State students is pushing for expanded PCB testing across university buildings.

NC State student government to vote on call for more PCB testing on campus

Republican legislative leaders in the state House proposed spending $500 million on Helene aid relief but have not yet detailed how that money might be focused.

NC lawmakers propose smaller Helene recovery bill

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Lawsuit calls for changes to NC's foster care system

Airspace safety: What FAA data reveals about close calls at RDU

Shrinking number of air traffic controllers comes into focus after DC crash

Following deaths, North Carolina families demand stricter dental anesthesia laws

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Volunteers are now tracking what's already been lost in the USAID freeze

'Amazon has been doing everything to make sure we don't win': Workers in Garner to vote on unionizing this week

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