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There are still some scattered storms moving through with lightning and brief heavy rain. This will gradually taper off as the front slowly moves east.

Scattered showers and storms chances roll through for evening. 90s return for holiday weekend

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Humidity returns July 5, 6

Wing flap from plane found in Raleigh driveway, FAA investigating link to Delta flight

Airplane part found in Raleigh driveway

Stein urges opposition to Trump budget, warning of major job losses, sky-high energy bills

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Sean âDiddyâ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case

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No bond for man accused of shooting girl on US 1 in road rage-inspired act

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Apex introduces drone show and sensory-friendly features for July 3 event

Apex's July 3 celebration offers sensory-friendly bags with headphones, fidget toys and a drone show, creating an inclusive experience for families with sensory sensitivities.

How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill

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Nearly every North Carolina public school system or public charter school receives funding from at least one of the programs, and more than 70 organizations receive funding for before- and after-school educational programming.

Trump administration withholds $169M from NC public schools amid review

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Kraft Heinz has issued an urgent recall of over 300,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon due to potential listeria contamination.


Beware this bacon: Oscar Mayer recalls turkey bacon, could be contaminated with listeria

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The vetoes set up yet more political battles between the Republican-led state legislature and the Democratic governor, who has also vetoed other bills to amp up immigration enforcement and repeal the state's concealed carry rules.

Stein vetoes bills on Duke Energy, charter schools, empowering state auditor

Gov. Josh Stein releases his two-year state spending wish list

Durham police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Cornwallis Road on Wednesday afternoon.


Durham police investigate fatal shooting on Cornwallis Road

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The Carolina Mudcats will rebrand as the Wilson Warbirds and move to a new $69 million downtown stadium in Wilson, set to open by April 2026.

Wilson Warbirds reveal renderings of new downtown baseball stadium

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A new state law allows auto insurance companies to charge more to inexperienced drivers, people with minimum coverage and people with driving infractions.

Higher auto insurance bills on the way for many in NC, especially new drivers

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A researcher at Duke University, speaks out after her NIH grant for sickle cell research was terminated. The $750,000 funding cut, justified by NIH as a move against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, has sparked significant controversy.


Sickle cell researcher fights back, calling NIH grant termination "racist" and "discriminatory"

A major mixed-income development in downtown Durham will soon be ready, as the Durham Housing Authority continues its work on developments on Main and Liberty Streets. The Durham Housing Authority's Interim CEO Anthony Snell explained why recent financial issues won't impact construction. 

Major mixed-income developments by Durham Housing Authority not impacted by financial issues

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WASHINGTON (AP) â An analysis finds a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trumpâs current tariff plans, a sum that could potentially be managed through price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins.

Analysis shows Trump's tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion

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Wednesday is the busiest day of road travel before the July 4 holiday, according to AAA.


Fourth of July driving forecast: Hit the road early, Wednesday is busiest travel day

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The SPCA of Wake County is urging pet owners to bring their animals inside during fireworks this July 4.

Pet owners: More dogs and cats get lost on July 4 than any other day

A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

New York (CNN) -- Lululemon is suing Costco, alleging that the discount wholesaler is selling knockoffs of its $128 pants and other pricey athleisure clothing.

Lululemon accuses Costco of selling 'unauthorized' versions of its $128 pants

Lululemon accuses Costco of selling âunauthorizedâ versions of its $128 pants

Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

A Raleigh woman said her dogs began smelling something in her side yard after being let out, which ended up being a venomous copperhead. 

Raleigh woman bit by copperhead snake while protecting dogs

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Apex hosts sensory-friendly event July 3 with drone show

NC increases insurance costs for new drivers

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Plastic Free July: What people can do to avoid single-use plastic, work toward ending plastic waste

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SC troopers chase pig on the loose on I-26

State troopers chase pig on interstate

Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges

Sean "Diddy" Combs verdict list

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New arcade and taproom opening in downtown Fayetteville

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Person killed in Tuesday night Durham crash

Clayton firefighters return to pool supply store after hazmat situation, no threat or injuries

Naked man in police custody after attempted robbery and assault in Raleigh

Raleigh scraps Six Forks Road widening, redirects funds to pedestrian safety and sidewalks

The Latest: Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty in University of Idaho stabbings

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Republican leaders in House work to win over final holdouts on Trump's tax bill

Mike Walden: How rising national debt could impact the economy and your wallet

Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weakness

Bryan Kohberger admits to killing 4 Idaho students but motive remains unclear

From live music to fireworks, July is filled with fun in North Carolina.


60+ events happening in NC this July

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Weekend best bets: EnoFest, movies and more

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Free, discounted summer family movies in the Triangle

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DPAC ranked as #2 theatre in America by Billboard

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30+ trampoline parks and indoor playgrounds in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Clayton

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Southern Pines: Where to eat, shop and relax

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Fact check: White House says 'big beautiful bill' would boost take-home pay by $10,000

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Fact check: Will GOP bill give a tax cut to Social Security recipients?

Fact check: Newsom compares murder rates in California to GOP-controlled Southern states

Fact check: What was the Minnesota shooting suspect's political ideology?

Fact check: Could Trump delay elections if Congress passes the 'big beautiful bill'?

Analysts: Trump's pick to replace Tillis could boost Republican midterm turnout in NC

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New NC law restricts cellphones in classrooms, requires social media literacy lessons

New NC restrictions on flavored vape products effect

NC governor warns Senate cuts will be costly to state's clean energy economy

'Easier, faster and better': Stein signs law aimed at improving NC government hiring process 

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

Education

Harnett County Schools announce new start, end times for 2025-2026 to boost efficiency

Lawmakers send bill targeting gender, public school discussions to NC governor

NC Republicans advance anti-diversity program bills targeting state agencies, education

Attorney General sends demand for answers to PowerSchool over hack affecting NC students, teachers

Who will Trump back to replace Tillis? 3 Republicans to watch

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NC man's homeowners insurance soars 41% in one year due to 'consent to rate' clause

Diagnosis Young: Doctors see link between lifestyle, cancer diagnoses

Thom Tillis is leaving the Senate over Medicaid cuts. Here's what they'll mean for NC

Expired pool permits: WRAL investigation spurs Wake County to inspect pools

UNC picks athletics director to replace Bubba Cunningham, who isn't leaving yet

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Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the last top-five women's seed left. Carlos Alcaraz wins

Knicks offer coaching job to Mike Brown and are working on a deal, AP source says

Canes trade for Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller

Hurricanes sign Logan Stankoven to eight-year contract extension

Jordan 4-star DL Noah Clark picks South Carolina over NC State, UVA, & VT

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St. David's hires former NC State basketball assistant Levi Watkins to lead its program

Way-too-early top 25 rankings for boys basketball

Southeast Raleigh's Keysaun Eleazer picks Stanford

D'Various Surratt, a 3-star DB at Crest, will play football for NC State

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about flooding and missing furniture from the Hawkins-Hartness House.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about flooding, missing furniture from NC lieutenant governor's house

WRAL anchor/reporter Ashley Rowe examines who could possibly replace U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, who announced he won't seek reelection in 2026.

Who could take Sen. Thom Tillis' seat?

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, had told fellow Senators in the days before the vote on Trump's budget that it will kick more than 600,000 North Carolinians off their health insurance if it becomes law.

Federal budget cuts threaten 660,000-plus people covered by Medicaid expansion

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' decision to not seek reelection comes after he opposed President Donald Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," which would cut taxes on wages and tips while increasing spending on many of the president's priorities, including immigration enforcement.

Tillis criticizes Trump's big tax bill on Senate floor, says he won't run again

As early-onset cancer diagnoses surge among young people, doctors and researchers are urgently exploring potential causes including environmental and dietary factors, with ultra-processed foods and sedentary lifestyles under scrutiny.


Doctors worry ultra-processed foods play role in early onset cancers

Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, is now facing two misdemeanor charges for selling alcohol without a permit. An arrest warrant states the new charges stem from a party held Saturday at his property. It adds to the charges he already faces from a May 2 event held at his property.

Orange County farm owner facing new charges for another party

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Future of Consumer Product Safety Commission in the air, putting consumer safety at risk

Proposed cuts to the Consumer Product Safety Commission put consumer safety at risk

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Iranian hackers targeting specific industries for cyber attacks as conflict escalates

Duke expert warns: Iranian cyber threats target specific jobs, not public at large

Thousands in revenue for field parties raise concerns about underage drinking, agritourism, and safety

Orange County farm owner accused of hosting another party, charged with illegally selling alcohol

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CivicReach: Transforming government customer experience with AI

Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NCâs economic growth

Durham chipmaker Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy protection, seeking to reduce debt, remerge

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Chuck E. Cheese is opening arcades for adults

Paramount will pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview

In a big bill that hurts clean energy, residential solar likely to get hit fast

138-year-old grocery store staple files for bankruptcy

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Owner of popular farm worried about proposed traffic plan that would pave over land

Go Ask Dad: Nearer to kneeling

Parents, break away this summer to rethink the path ahead

Historic Grasshopper Farms threatened by NCDOT road widening project in Knightdale

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Top Amazon Deals: Prime for Young Adults 6 month trial at NO COST plus Forehead Thermometer, BIC pens, Fire TV Stick

Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for July

Walmart Deals Summer Savings Event July 8-13 PLUS top sales now

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