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Thursday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day with chilly, widespread rain in store. The morning will start off dry, with rain expected to move in around 9 a.m. and last through the evening.


WRAL Weather Alert Day: Showers in store for Thursday morning commute ahead of chilly, wet afternoon

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'Truly, I don't get it': Family mourning woman shot outside of Durham Cook Out

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Body of missing Pittsboro woman possibly found in Person County, sheriff says

83-year-old Alice McIlvaine Parsons has been reported missing 

NC State alumna Christina Koch to receive North Carolina's highest civilian honor

Astronaut Christina Hammod Koch: official NASA photo 

E. coli in NC: Reported case tied to McDonald's outbreak, CDC says

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder in several states, CDC says

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

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An eastern North Carolina woman has grown an okra plant that's now over 17 feet tall.

17-foot-tall okra plant has eastern NC woman shooting for world record

17-foot tall okra plant in Newport

Although Thursday's hiring event was previously scheduled, it comes after a series of shootings in Durham that left three people dead in a span of only 72 hours. 

Durham Police Department to hold hiring event Thursday as city leaders focus on crime reduction

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Avantae Deven, a Fayetteville mother charged with the murders of two of her adopted children, was a licensed foster and adoptive parent for years, with no prior concerns reported by the agency overseeing her placements.

She was licensed as a foster and adoptive parent. Now she's charged with the murders of her two children

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

Even after wrongfully convicted people in North Carolina are exonerated, they aren't eligible for restitution for their time in prison unless also pardoned by the governor.

Cooper pardons NC men wrongfully convicted of murder, armed robbery

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A banner promoting a white nationalist website was found at Durham's American Tobacco Campus on Saturday night. It prompted restaurant employees to tear the banner down.

Durham restaurant employees tear down white nationalist group's banner from American Tobacco Campus

Israel has overseen the forced mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza in a deliberate and systematic campaign that amounts to a war crime and a crime against humanity, according to a new Human Rights Watch report.

War crime: Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of mass displacement in Gaza amounting to a war crime

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According to State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 4:23 p.m. on Tommy's Road in Wayne County between Wayne Memorial Drive and N.C. Highway 111 North.

Driver killed in crash in Wayne County, troopers say

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The tech consultant charged in Cash App founder Bob Lee 's stabbing death testified in his own defense Wednesday that he made a "bad joke" to try to put an end to a late night of drinking and doing drugs, and the famous entrepreneur suddenly attacked him.

Tech consultant testifies that 'bad joke' led to deadly clash with Cash App founder Bob Lee

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Wake County is launching a new campaign called "Lock. Call. Live." to address the issue of veterans who die by suicide using a gun. The campaign encourages secure gun storage, reaching out for help and living through life's hardest moments.

Lock. Call. Live. promotes behavior change to reduce veteran suicides

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Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams talked about the issues the city faces on Wednesday, including shootings and bolstering relationships with citizens and community organizations.

Durham mayor on crime: 'We're not running from our issues'

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A driver died Saturday after authorities said she drove around the barricades on a closed section of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee line.

Southern Pines woman dies after driving around barricades on I-40 near NC-Tennessee line

WRAL will have complete results as votes are counted in 400+ national, state and local races.

2024 election results: Presidential election, Congressional balance of power

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Stepping into Angus Barn at Christmas time is one of Raleigh's most memorable holiday experiences. The glitzy, twinkling wonderland has grown each year since the tradition began around 20 years ago - culminating in over 20,000 decorations and weeks of work from Santa's elves.

Wonderland at Angus Barn: Grieving sisters started one of Raleigh's most beloved holiday traditions 

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A contractor who abandoned four Fayetteville work sites was paid about $5.62 million for the projects, according to records obtained by The Fayetteville Observer. 

Contractor walked away from Fayetteville projects with millions

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Dive into the magic of the holiday season in the Triangle area with a plethora of festive activities to enjoy. Embrace the spirit of the season and make unforgettable memories with family and friends.


Top holiday events in the Triangle: Tree lightings, parades, and festive markets await

Watch the tree lighting ceremony at Cary's Fenton as part of the 'Light the Square' event

Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its newly launched "Wicked" dolls.

Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on 'Wicked' movie dolls packaging

Mattel's 'Wicked' movie dolls mistakenly list pornography website on packaging

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The Durham Police Department is recruiting new officers. Although Thursday's hiring event was previously scheduled, it comes after a series of shootings in Durham.

Durham Police Department working to fill vacancies as city leaders work to reduce crime

NC Treasurer Dale Folwell reacts to governor's race, future of NC Treasury

New Wake County program works to save veterans

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Gov. Roy Cooper pardons two men, making them eligible to seek restitution

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Fuquay-Varina land deal could yield dense mix of shops and apartments near town hall

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Cooper calls for more Helene aid as NC lawmakers prepare to return to Raleigh

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Utah scores 3 goals in 2 1/2 minutes in 3rd, Vejmelka has 49 saves in 4-1 win over Hurricanes

Tarboro man arrested, charged with shooting into multiple homes with children inside

State child health experts urge lawmakers to tighten safe gun storage laws

Wendell police investigate fatal shooting on New Yardbird Street

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state

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Ukrainian soldiers focus on keeping Russian advances at bay and brace for storm to come from US

Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures

1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target

Earth's projected warming hasn't improved for 3 years. UN climate talks are still pushing

Race around the track and take a trip into space before a quick bite this month on Out & About.

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Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

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Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle 

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Golf, Golf, Golf: New indoor golf lounge opens in downtown Raleigh with unique simulators 

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Foodie News: Little Rey closer to opening at Raleigh Iron Works

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

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Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

NC lawmakers could approve more Helene aid next week

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Lindberg pleads guilty to to role in $2B money laundering scheme 

A fight over transparency at NC startup incubator, fueled by $500 million in tax dollars

NC gamblers bet more than $600 million on sports in October. Will state change the way winnings are taxed?

NC's Morrow wants Trump to put her in charge of US education policy

NC officials announce $1M fund for field trips for public schools

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Teacher of the Week: Tenika Jones

On WRAL at 6: A WRAL investigation reveals flaws in how Wake schools respond to reports of abuse.

Wake school board vice chair announces Dec. 30 resignation

Calendar mismatches, commutes frustrate Wake parents facing reassignment

Durham mayor questions tone, perception after WRAL Investigates report on rising crime   

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Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

How did Donald Trump and Josh Stein both win NC?

Pack makes zero three's, take down Coastal Carolina 82-70

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Caitlin Clark draws a big crowd for an LPGA pro-am in Florida

Double-digit deficits are barely a speed bump for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs

No. 6 Duke deals with more cramping issues in loss to No. 19 Kentucky

Camels down Newberry in dominating fashion, 83-40

NCHSAA sets ADM numbers, giving early glimpse at upcoming realignment with 8 classifications

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See the 2024-25 ADM numbers sorted by county, classification

Here are the 2024-25 ADM numbers sorted by the current East-West line

New Wake County high school Felton Grove reveals mascot, colors

Statewide Girls Basketball Top 25: Defending champs Rolesville, Cannon School lead the way

Child welfare service reveals how mother accused of killing children was able to adopt them

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the average annual salary at $59,730 for someone living in North Carolina.

Are wages keeping up with inflation in NC?

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Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams has expressed disappointment in a WRAL Investigates story that examines the number of crimes committed in western Wake County by people from Durham.

Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

Steve Slocumb, a North Carolina property owner, described the severe damage left by his former tenant, Avantae Deven, who is now charged with murdering her two adopted children.

Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

WRAL goes In Depth to asnwer your elections and veteran benefit questions.

What is the Wake County soil and water conservation board?

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Thanksgiving grocery prices expected to impact holiday plans

5OYS helps extended warranty customer get replacement refrigerator 

5 On Your Side gets faulty fridge replaced

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WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

Monday at 6 on WRAL: Durham crime is increasingly creeping into Wake County

Violence against healthcare workers is surging

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

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Amazon set to unveil new project in Edgecombe County

Coastal startup community still NEW after almost a decade

Donald Thompson: What do we do now? Psychological safety gives us all a path forward

Economic health checkup: Fairly good, but room for improvement

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Top Federal Reserve official defends central bank's independence in wake of Trump win

Gold is suddenly not so glittery after Trump's White House victory

Disney Q4 bolstered by strong results from streaming, 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

Bull doge! Dogecoin soars as Trump announces a government efficiency group nicknamed DOGE

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Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

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Inflation goes up in October, raising concerns for fed rate cuts

US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

Family honors WWII veteran's legacy as he turns 102

Wake County parents can share concerns over school reassignments Tuesday 

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