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According to the Garner Police Department, the crash happened on Fayetteville Road near U.S. 401. Police said the car involved rolled over, but no one was injured.

Chase of kidnapping suspect from NY ends in crash in Garner, suspect still on the loose

Daveaun Whittle mugshot from 2021

Lawsuit: Rex Healthcare discriminated against employee who would not get COVID shot

COVID vaccine

'Returnuary' begins: How shoppers and retailers navigate post-holiday returns

Target, shopping, retail 

10 people left without homes after electrical fire in Raleigh

Raleigh fire displaces 10 residents on Thursday morning

Cool, cloudy days precede weekend that will be warmer, wetter

Highs from Thursday, Dec. 26, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

Christmas trees, boxes can be recycled; gift wrap and bows reused

decorated room with Christmas tree 

What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board

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A drone armed with a chicken cutlet was among the methods used to rescue a dog from a frozen New Jersey lake on Wednesday.



Christmas rescue: Dog saved from frozen NJ pond with help of drone, salmon and chicken cutlet

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The Durham-based company makes split keyboards and ergonomic keyboards designed to help people with wrist pain, shoulder pain and wrist strain injuries.


Durham company Keebio makes split keyboards to help people with wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome

Keebio founder David Nguyen launched his company on May 5, 2017. 

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.

How much have grocery prices risen in NC this year?

Grocery tracker

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) â Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama, authorities said.

'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle

Actor Hudson Meek

Tarniquia Scott, a repeat offender from Enfield with a violent criminal history, is accused of ambushing two men on East 8th Street.


Scotland Neck ambush, shooting suspect turns herself in

Tarniquia Scott

Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 -- Votes by N.C. legislators are expressions of obligation to their constituents. They are not convenient vehicles to facilitate someone else's agenda. Corruption of the democratic process should not be tolerated and at the next election, those who fail to heed the will of the people need to be replaced.

Editorial: N.C. legislators votes become meaningless under leaderships manipulations

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Jenatus Gray Manning is facing charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and shooting in the city limits. 

Suspect sought in Rocky Mount shooting

Jenatus Gray Manning

According to Raleigh police officers, the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on Capital Boulevard near Trawick Road. 

Crash takes out stoplights, powerlines on Capital Blvd.

Crash on Capital Boulevard near Trawick Road in Raleigh

A police officer, responding to a report of a stolen vehicle, fatally shot a charging dog.


Raleigh officer fatally shoots dog on Christmas Eve

Dog shot by Raleigh officer

Three people were shot and another person was stabbed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona during a family dispute in one of the terminals on Christmas night, police said.

3 shot, 1 stabbed at Phoenix airport in apparent family dispute, police say

Arizona airport operations resume after reported shooting

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Check out our list of winter break activities to keep the kids entertained over the holiday break.

Ideas for family fun in Raleigh over winter break

Winter Break 

From giant acorns to plastic pigs, North Carolina has some of the quirkiest traditions that make ringing in the new year a unique and unforgettable experience.


Acorn, pig, pickles: Unusual New Year's Eve celebrations in North Carolina

New Year's Eve Egg Drop

Stacker used IMDb and Metacritic to round up 50 of the best Christmas movies of all time. 

50 of the best Christmas movies of all time

Family watching Christmas movies

Here's how Triangle residents can prepare for the winter season.

How to prepare for winter in the Triangle

Snow, winter, snowflakes, flurries, ice, cold weather

WRAL's Coats for the Children collects gently used, clean coats, hats and gloves to outfit children each winter. Thousands of families benefit from the annual, major community campaign, a partnership between WRAL and the Salvation Army.

Coats for the Children: Donate in person, online to keep kids warm this winter

Coats for the Children

Are you looking for something to do for New Year's Eve? We have your guide to New Year's Eve in Raleigh, Durham and surrounding cities!


3, 2, 1! Your guide to New Year's Eve in the Triangle

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Doug is a two-year-old rescue at the SPAC of Wake county. 

Pet of the Day for Dec. 26, 2024

How to cope with holiday grief 

People flock to stores to return holiday gifts 

Ailrline experts suggest Russsians may have brought down Chrismas Day flight

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Stocked campers provide safety, warmth while families rebuild in western NC

Break your bedtime TV habit to get better sleep

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Christmas Day becomes ideal travel day for some at RDU

Driver killed in Christmas crash in Goldsboro

Helping Hand Mission feeds Christmas meal to those in need

Oak Island Christmas tree on the beach becomes community tradition

4 die on Christmas Day in New Hampshire home from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Nation/World

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day

Bird flu concerns spread from cows to cats

Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

Ring in 2025 with WRAL's First Night Raleigh, a vibrant celebration kicking off on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. Enjoy family-friendly fun with a Children's Celebration and live music at City Plaza.


What's new at WRAL's First Night Raleigh 2025

Midnight acorn drop at WRAL First Night Raleigh signals start of 2023

Weekend best bets: Hanukkah, ice skating, karaoke

Ice skating, ice skater, figure skater, figure skating

5 Faves: Best Triangle holiday traditions

Santa at North Hills

Holiday light shows: Best places to see Christmas lights in NC

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Out & About

Fact check: Would Trump's immigration plan affect his own children?

Politifact

Cooper, Helene responders and immigrants: PolitiFact's top NC fact-checks of 2024

Fact-checking claims about Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and new Tesla products

Would a government shutdown affect holiday mail and travel? 8 questions, answered.

Trump debate claim is 2024 'Lie of the Year'

Cooper issues new pardons, but doesn't copy Biden's sweeping commutations

NC Capitol

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 19

On the Record: Next auditor promises conservative principles not partisan politics

Federal government shutdown could have significant impacts on NC

$9.2 billion in disaster aid for North Carolina at risk if Congress can't pass funding plan

Brain Game: Research Triangle High School vs Middle College High School

Education

How changes to school bus systems will impact Durham families

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Durham Public Schools leaders weigh solutions for school bus driver shortage

Durham Public Schools approves family responsibility zones as bus driver shortage continues

Before your holiday gifts arrive, federal officers inspect them at this massive Atlanta facility

WRAL In Depth

Why Greenland? Trump wants to deal for mineral-rich country

Inside Poe Hall: The chemicals and where they were found

The evolving approach to PCBs at UNC System schools

NC doctor's license revoked after he sent sexual text to patient's father

Kitchens, players must impress fans and new boss Belichick in bowl game

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Jim LarraÃ±aga stepping down at Miami, Bill Courtney to take over, AP source says

Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over Texans

LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113

Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10

Chambers seeking new head football coach 3 years after last title appearance

HighSchoolOT

The history of each NCHSAA school in football state championships

Statewide Football Rankings: 4A champion Grimsley finishes as the clear No. 1

Cresset Christian leaves NCISAA less than a year after winning 1A girls basketball title

HighSchoolOT's final regional Top 15 rankings for football

Last year, a group of NC State employees battling breast cancer urged the university to test Poe Hall for environmental hazards. The results showed dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals, prompting the university to close the building, displacing hundreds of workers and students. Over the past six months, WRAL reviewed more than 1,000 pages of testing documents to uncover what they may have been exposed to.

Toxic chemical testing inside NC State's Poe Hall: Where tests were taken and what was found

Toxic chemical testing inside NC Stateâs Poe Hall

The clock is ticking on TikTok, the popular social media app. Congress passed the ban in April and it's set to take effect in January. The company has asked the United States Supreme Court to intervene. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie talked to experts who say the court might step in.

Looming TikTok ban could be paused by U.S. Supreme Court

Internal emails reveal that Durham's District Attorney, Satana Deberry, has a policy of dismissing some "possession of a firearm by a felon" charges if no violence is involved, which some community members believe is contributing to increased crime.

No consequences: Records reveal Durham DA's policy not to prosecute gun charges

File photo of Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry

Most people probably can't name the state labor commissioner, but that person oversees worker safety for the entire state. A political newcomer won the office this year - Republican Luke Farley.

Next NC labor commissioner to focus on worker safety

Luke Farley

The research, published in JAMA, suggests that active monitoring could be a viable alternative to surgery and radiation for low-risk patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), known as stage zero breast cancer.


New Duke study could mean fewer with early-stage breast cancer would face surgery, radiation

Duke Health C.O.M.E.T. breast cancer study

WRAL Investigates uncovers one local district attorney's policy facing criticism, and how other cities in the Triangle compare.

Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? Durham County DA's policy under fire

Monday at 6: Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? The local DA's policy under fire, and how other cities compare.

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Top furniture anchor kits prevent child injuries at home

Consumer Reports reveals stores with the best and worst return policies

Consumer Reports reveals the best and worst retailers for holiday returns

Consumer reporters reveals how to book travel like a pro  

5 On Your Side

FEMA lags behind its prior projection as hundreds of Helene victims await temporary housing

NC a hotbed for extremist group's activities, expert says

'Paper terrorism' jams up NC courts, costs taxpayers, targets law enforcement

FTC claims weapon detector company misled school systems

Investigations

Tom Snyder: AI is unavoidable and other top tech stories of 2024

Grace Ueng: The transformative power of saying thank you

Mike Walden: Are tariffs the answer?

Donald Thompson: Want high-performing teams? Promote creative tension and workplace trust

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Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election

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