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Afternoon swelter turned to storms with heavy rain falling in the Sandhills, over Wilson and Rocky Mount Friday afternoon.

Storms fire up for Friday evening

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NCDMV: Check in and wait anytime to avoid long lines

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Chimney Rock reopens nine months after Helene, Stein touts $575M aid

Gov. Josh Stein signs disaster recovery bill into law

Historic Grasshopper Farms threatened by NCDOT road widening project in Knightdale

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Have you seen them? Goldsboro police searching for mother, two children missing for two weeks

Jasmine Wilson and her 4-month-old son Zayden

5th person arrested in 2022 shooting that killed 'Lizard Lick Towing' star's son, paralyzed woman

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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

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Matt Cross, a youth hockey coach and cancer survivor, has turned his personal battle into a mission to educate and inspire others.


Coach Matt, a cancer survivor, wants other young men to take responsibility for their health

Diagnosis: Young: Matt Cross's story

North Carolina Central University summer program students say they are enduring sweltering conditions, as they report a lack of air conditioning in dorms and classrooms, despite the university's claims of recent repairs. 

'It's miserable': NCCU summer program students say AC not working in dorms, classrooms

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Court documents are providing more information about foul play in an already tragic situation. Authorities found a man and two teenagers shot to death in the home as a fire burned.

Sheriff: Man, teens were found with gunshot wounds in Wake County house fire

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An apartment building in Mebane went up in massive flames Friday morning, according to witnesses and neighbors on the scene.


Residents displaced, at least one pet dead after fire engulfs Mebane apartment complex

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Microsoft is ditching the notorious feature that appears on Windows computers in the coming months, "streamlining the unexpected restart experience" with a new black-colored screen, the company announced in a blog post.

Microsoft is retiring the infamous 'blue screen of death'

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Facing a sizzling summer with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, Raleigh residents looking to cool off in local pools might encounter unexpected disruptions due to a significant lifeguard shortage.


Triangle's lifeguard shortage threatens pool capacity amid summer heatwave

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Although the 2025 NHL Draft takes place in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theatre, Carolina Hurricanes' leadership will enjoy home cooking throughout.

Hurricanes 'open to everything' ahead of key offseason, NHL Draft

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"Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC" is the latest investigative documentary from the WRAL Doc unit, exploring the alarming trend of cancer striking younger adults in North Carolina and across the nation.
The documentary follows three North Carolinians in their 20s and 30s who never expected a cancer diagnosis so early in life. Behind every personal story is the big question: Why is this happening?

'Diagnosis: Young' documentary explores trend of younger people getting cancer

Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC

WRAL News has learned a deputy who shot and killed a dog after he entered the house in April will remain with the Wake County Sheriff's Office.


Wake Co. deputy who shot, killed dog after entering home to stay with sheriff's office

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Crews and police shut down a stretch on Williams Street in Apex to fix utility lines after a downpour Thursday night knocked down a tree, breaking electric poles and pulling down lines across the roadway.


Williams Street in Apex reopened after crews spent hours to repair broken utility lines

Crews shut down Williams Street in Apex Friday to repair broken utility lines

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At a service filled with laughs and tears, friends, colleagues and family remembered the man who brought the news to thousands of North Carolinians every night for decades.


Legendary WRAL anchor and 'Cronkite of North Carolina' Charlie Gaddy laid to rest

Charlie Gaddy, longtime WRAL anchor

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 

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.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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As temperatures in the Triangle soar past 100 degrees, smartphone users face the risk of device damage from overheating.


Protect your smartphone: Tips to prevent overheating in Triangle's summer heat

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A woman is recounting her experience following Tuesday's lightning strike that injured her and others at Lake Murray in South Carolina.


'Everything froze': Woman recalls being struck by lightning at South Carolina lake

Woman describes being struck by lightning at South Carolina lake

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Amazon has just announced Prime Day for next month, but this year brings some significant changes. How this can help bargain hunters.  

Big changes ahead for Amazon Prime Day

Amazon has just announced Prime Day 

Supreme Court issues decisions, including one involving executive orders

Plunge into happiness: Local entrepreneur, coach makes her mission to help others find joy

ON CAM: Louisiana tractor-trailer hits worker in utility truck bucket

Tractor-trailer hits worker in utility truck bucket

Wild burrows in California are being targeted by arrows 

California wild burrows targeted with arrows

Massachusetts woman records strange object falling from sky

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Person critically injured after being hit by car in Fayetteville

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Driver hurt in dump truck crash on Capital Boulevard Thursday night

Man shot in the chest in Fayetteville, police say

Triangle-based company transforms airport security technology, could allow items like water bottles

Supreme Court upholds Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing pornography online

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Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements

Supreme Court has 6 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship

Deal with Beijing will speed China's export of minerals to the US, treasury secretary says

Supreme Court meets Friday to decide 6 remaining cases, including birthright citizenship

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on new restaurants opening in the Triangle including Flying Biscuit's new location in Wake Forest and a fourth location for The Pickled Onion.


Foodie News: Popular breakfast restaurant expands to Wake Forest

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Gamers gather in Raleigh for Rocket League Championship Series

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Weekend best bets: BrickUniverse, Raleigh food truck rodeo

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Where to find the best ice cream in North Carolina

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Swimming pools in North Carolina: Search for your favorite public pool

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'Dawson's Creek' creator is back with another show filmed in Wilmington

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Out & About

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

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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'?

Fact check: Are 20% of Medicaid payments 'improper'?

NC lawmakers send new school cellphone bill to Stein. Here's what it would do

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Let NC elections workers be hired or fired for political reasons, GOP lawmakers say

North Carolina lawmakers vote unanimously for new $500M Helene relief bill

Gov. Josh Stein signs foster care reform bill into law with bipartisan support

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

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

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

Wake school board favors AI, debating guardrails in first generative AI policy

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

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3 NC lieutenant governors, a historic house, and a case of missing furniture

Durham man with 100-plus charges freed on $3K bond, rearrested for operating chop shop at his home

Summer solstice is the longest day of the year, but not earliest sunrise or latest sunset

Cellphone crackdown: New policies going into effect in districts across NC

Big-name foes highlight UNC men's basketball non-conference schedule

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An 84-game season is among the changes coming to the NHL as part of the new labor deal

Sion James drafted by Hornets in 2nd round of NBA Draft; RJ Davis signs with Lakers

Dexter Lawrence hosts 3rd annual 7-on-7 at Wake Forest; Jordan wins championship

Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka dance at Centre Court and post about it on TikTok and Instagram

East Forsyth WR Jaire Richburg commits to N.C. State

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C.J. Huntley, Davidson Day and Appalachian State grad, signs two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns

Greater Triad 1A/2A Conference Football Preview: A fresh opportunity for 7 programs

Carolina Panthers host production day for schools participating in 2025 Keep Pounding High School Classic

Hear from some of the top players at the 2025 Dexter Lawrence 7-on-7

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

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

Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, made his first court appearance after being charged with seven counts of aiding and abetting underage drinking at a massive party held on his property.

Hundreds of supporters of North Carolina's shrimp industry, many from coastal counties, descended on the state legislature to protest a proposed ban on shrimp trawling in the state's inland waters.

Hundreds of fishermen protest proposed ban on shrimp trawling in Pamlico Sound

BuildOps Inc. plans to add the employees by 2029, state economic development officials said Tuesday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $2.8 million.

Construction software company plans new Raleigh hub with 291 high-paying jobs

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The school system's nutrition department has said the increased costs of labor, goods and shipping have put a financial strain on the department. It's the fourth price increase in the past four years.

The price of a Wake school meal is going up again, following board vote

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about taxes and flooding.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about taxes and flooding

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Know your repair rights: NC Insurance Commissioner warns against insurer steering

5 On Your Side: Expert tips on how to cool down your car fast in extreme temperatures

5 On Your Side: Five protections to take when shopping online

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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

WRAL uncovers Wake County public pools operating without inspections

Investigations

Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas

Triangle innovation could allow water bottles through airport security

Worldâs "most sustainable company" opens robotics lab in Morrisville

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Gloomy Americans cut back on spending as inflation ticks higher

Inside Starbucks' 'coffeehouse of the future': Its redesign to save the company

Stocks gain ground and put Wall Street on a path for all-time highs

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Family

Parents, break away this summer to rethink the path ahead

60+ events happening in NC this July

Best 5 books for toddler parents

Parents, let's hit the reset button and refresh your parenting approach

Top Amazon Deals: Half off Fire TV stick, Ring doorbell, Vera Bradley bags plus July Prime Day dates

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Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through June 29

Top grocery deals valid June 25-July 1

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