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Monday's WRAL Weather Alert Day is in effect due to rain during the morning commute. A wintry mixing will be possible near the Virginia state line.

Monday's WRAL Weather Alert Day brings winter weather advisories, school closures/delays across the region

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37-year-old man dies after Fayetteville crash submerges car in water

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'Quad-demic' surge: Several hospitals limiting visitors during spike in respiratory illnesses

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Winter weather hits: Viewers share photos of snow and sleet across multiple counties

Viewers in the area have started to see sleet and snow

Man behind New Year's attack visited New Orleans before, recorded video with smart glasses, FBI says

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Raleigh police investigate Sunday night shooting at Red Roof Inn on Arrow Drive

Raleigh police investigate Sunday night shooting at Red Roof Inn 

Mom arrested, charged with shooting her 4-year-old child with rifle

Shooting scene at East Cornwallis Road in Durham

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A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a Fayetteville home Saturday morning.

Missing 24-year-old woman found dead at Fayetteville home

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Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons need to beat Carolina while NFC South leader Tampa Bay loses to New Orleans for Atlanta to win the division.



Live blog: Sanders wins it in overtime, Panthers beat Falcons 44-38

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PWC told WRAL News that there were two power outages Sunday, both caused by equipment failure. Crews are still working to resolve the second power outage.

Equipment failure leaves 32,000 without power Sunday, takes out traffic signals across Fayetteville

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The person is at the hospital with serious injuries and receiving treatment.


Man shot in parking garage in downtown Raleigh, police say

Shooting scene Saturday near Marbles Kids Museum

New Gov. Josh Stein, new NC Speaker of the House Destin Hall and others will be among those stepping into the spotlight in 2025 as North Carolina politicians take on Helene relief and other hot-button issues.

New leaders, new problems: Top 2025 stories to watch in NC politics

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The fire department told WRAL News that three people were transported to the hospital, with at least one person in critical condition.

Fire leaves 3 hospitalized, house destroyed near Murchison Road in Cumberland County

House fire near Murchison Road in Cumberland County

"At this time, we will not be releasing the identity of the officer involved in this shooting," the police department said. 

Man in critical condition after being shot by Winston-Salem Police officer

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Ripken, who drew big cheers from fans while retrieving bats and tees, died on New Year's Day.

Owners of Ripken, beloved dog to NC State and Durham Bulls fans, thank fans for support after dog's death

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A man was arrested on Saturday and charged in connection with a hit-and-run last month that killed a woman and injured three others.

Man arrested, charged with deadly December hit-and-run in Johnston County

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LOS ANGELES (AP) â Writer-director Jeff Baena, whose darkly comedic independent films included âThe Little Hoursâ and who was married to his frequent creative collaborator Aubrey Plaza, has died. He was 47.

Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza's husband, found dead at Los Angeles home

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Winter temperatures are upon us, and "white flag" shelters are open for the homeless community and others who need a safe place to escape the cold. 


'White flag' shelters: Where to find emergency shelters in Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville to escape the cold

Across the Northeast, Officials Warn of a Dangerous Arctic Blast

Animate Raleigh, Downtown Raleigh's First Friday and more events are coming up this first weekend of 2025.


Weekend best bets: Animate Raleigh, First Friday

Costume contest at Animate! Des Moines

Rhonda Raney, executive director of InterAct, said there tends to be a slight reprieve from domestic violence incidents during the holiday season. However, that reprieve is short-lived.

Domestic violence & the holidays: How to stay safe, get help

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It's going to be a front-loaded, exciting year for all things celestial, lunar and planetary. Space lovers are going to take another solar plunge for what will be another eventful stretch for our solar system.

2025 guide to stargazing: Supermoons, meteor showers, eclipses and more

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) â The house made famous by the âBreaking Badâ TV series is up for sale, and the owners of the otherwise unassuming home in one of Albuquerqueâs older neighborhoods are hoping the propertyâs role in the long-running series will help them fetch a pretty penny.

Have an extra $4 million? You could buy the 'Breaking Bad' house

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While there's nothing specific to track just yet, the pattern bears watching for potential winter weather in the first two weeks of January.

Ask the Meteorologist: Could we see snow in January?âï¸

Arctic air returns starting January 6, 2025

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Durham Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire.

Durham house fire investigation on South Roxboro Street 

Fire leaves 3 hospitalized, house destroyed near Murchison Road in Cumberland County 

Missing woman found dead identified 

Man shot in downtown Raleigh parking deck, police say

Raleigh Convention Center's expansion looms as 'Animate! Raleigh' packs in fans

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39th US president Jimmy Carter's state funeral

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32-year-old woman injured in Goldsboro stabbing, suspect detained by police 

Fans pack Raleigh Convention Center for 'Animate!' as expansion looms

No arrests made nearly a week after two young people found shot to death inside car

Several hospitals limiting visitors during spike in respiratory illnesses

TikTok creators left in limbo while awaiting decision on potential platform ban

Nation/World

Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden signed

Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint

The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as a wintry blast roils parts of the US

Israel helps former soldier leave Brazil over investigation into alleged war crimes in Gaza

Whether you're in the mood for music, shopping, food, camping, fitness or arts and crafts, festivals in NC offer something for all ages and interests.

2025 North Carolina Festivals guide: State Fair, BBQ and lots of music ahead this year

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Get ready to laugh: List of comedians coming to NC in 2025

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Foodie News: Cary's Blue Moon Bakery moving to larger Ashworth Drugs space

Ashworth's reopens temporarily, hundreds line up for one last hot dog 

5 concert festivals to check out in NC in 2025

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WRAL First Night Raleigh: Thousands gather for acorn drop, fireworks to ring in 2025

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Out & About

Presidents, Baptists, and women: reviewing fact checks of Jimmy Carter

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Misinformation trends of 2024: PolitiFact's month-by-month review

Fact check: Did new Senate leader announce plans to cut Social Security?

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

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

On the Record: A look at what 2025 could bring in the state legislature

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Wake County board chair to step down, will take job in governor's office

Gov. Josh Stein signs five Helene recovery executive orders

NC Gov. Josh Stein signs 5 new Helene relief orders. New state auditor says he has questions.

2025 brings another state income tax cut. Is it too much?

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Brain Game: Rocky Mount High School vs. Pinecrest High School 

The Wake school board is looking for a new member

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

How changes to school bus systems will impact Durham families

Durham police warn against storing guns in cars after hundreds of thefts

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Knightdale police officer investigated over alleged contact with teen

Former employee: Red flags raised prior to fight at children's hospital

Raleigh housing market faces uncertainty, Trump's immigration policy threatens construction workers

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

Sebastian Aho's overtime goal lifts Hurricanes to 4-3 win over the Penguins

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Bryce Young accounts for 5 TDs as Panthers beat Falcons 44-38 in OT. Atlanta misses playoffs again

Hidalgo, Miles lead No. 3 Notre Dame past No. 17 North Carolina 76-66 in ACC

Saniya Rivers has 23 points, 11 rebounds and No. 22 N.C. State women roll past Boston College 91-52

Reigan Richardson reaches 1,000 career points and No. 14 Duke women rout Pittsburgh 69-31

Overhills goalkeeper Daniel Sykes breaks career saves record

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Garinger's Diego Silva named NC Soccer Coaches' POTY; 2 make All-American, 10 make all-Mid-Atlantic

252 beats 919 in 2025 Showcase Bowl

No. 7 Mallard Creek girls stun No. 11 North Meck with third quarter come-from-behind win

Lakewood boys avenge only loss, girls stay undefeated in wins over Midway

The city of Durham has decided to demolish an abandoned home at 109 Old Fox Trail in the Woodcroft neighborhood. It comes after neighbors tried for more than a decade to get it torn down.

Abandoned Durham home will be demolished after neighbors' decade-long fight

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2024 brought record heat, deadly storms and extreme weather to North Carolina, with nearly 100 deaths from Tropical Storm Helene and thousands of heat-related illnesses. Experts link these impacts to climate change, urging action to protect communities and build resilience for the future.

2024: A year of record-breaking climate impacts felt across NC

A Raleigh man visiting New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl said he was about 50 feet away from the deadly truck attack along Bourbon Street.

Raleigh man shares how things have changed in New Orleans since the New Year's Day attack

Noah Preston was a block away from a deadly truck attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans.

A former employee of Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh claimed that the facility was routinely understaffed and that leadership had ignored her concerns about the safety of staff and patients.

Former employee raised red flags before fight at children's hospital

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is increasing its footprint in the Triangle in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, leasing a 117,000-square-foot office building in Research Triangle Park.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is increasing its footprint in the Triangle in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, leasing a 117,000-square-foot office building in Durham.

FEMA leases Durham building for Helene recovery operations

FEMA has leased a 117,000-square-foot office building in Research Triangle Park.

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Durham police see surge in guns stolen from cars

Abandoned home in Durham demolished after WRAL investigation

New Orleans and Las Vegas suspects both formerly at Fort Liberty; experts think terror attacks may rise

From the location to the motivation: Duke, UNC professors explore recent terrorist attacks

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Mike Walden: Will the DOGE succeed?

Donald Thompson: Gain a competitive edge â Adapt a growth mindset for the new year

David Gardner: Tech vs. truth

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

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Biden blocks $14 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel

Tesla data helped police after Las Vegas truck explosion, but experts have wider privacy concerns

Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a little

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Top hikes for kids, families in Raleigh, Durham, Triangle

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New Year, New Pet: Wake County Animal Center slashes adoption fees to kick off 2025

Edgecombe County elementary school mourns loss of 22-year-old teacher 

NC State Fair announces 2025 dates

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