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Cold rain will continue falling overnight as Wednesday will be another WRAL Weather Alert Day due to a low flood risk. 




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Low flood risk for parts of our area Wednesday, 2/12/2025

Wake County family battles insurer over $10K car repair costs after Jeep crash

After a car crash involving his 2024 Jeep Wrangler, Dylan Hollander faced an unexpected battle with the other driver's insurance company over repair costs.

Pet microchipping company shuts down, leaving thousands of pet's microchips unregistered

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AI in weather photos poses greater concern 11 years after Raleigh's 'Snowpocalypse'

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Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages

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NC Senate looks to stop expanding health insurances mandates for millions, including state employees

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'He'd be amazed': Bragg family reacts to Fort Liberty name changing back to Fort Bragg

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NEW YORK (AP) â The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event in the Oval Office on Tuesday after demanding the news agency alter its style on the Gulf of Mexico, which President Donald Trump has ordered renamed the Gulf of America.

White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on 'Gulf of America'

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Jasmin Torres, the widow of a Raleigh police officer killed in the Hedingham mass shooting, is entitled to receive worker's compensation, a ruling shows. 

Wife of Raleigh police officer killed in Hedingham shooting granted worker's comp benefits

Loved ones, colleagues gather in Raleigh to honor officer Gabriel Torres

The school system buys a lot of supplies from countries that are affected by the tariffs, district officials told the school board Tuesday.

Wake schools eyeing potential impacts of new tariffs on HVAC, construction costs

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A student at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School was found with a loaded gun Tuesday at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School.


Student found with loaded gun at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School

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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is proposing $1.07 billion for Hurricane Helene relief. State House leaders reviewed a proposal for half that amount on Tuesday.

Where will Helene relief money go? NC House lawmakers fill out details of $500M plan

State lawmakers meet to debate how to spend an additional $500 million on Helene relief funding for western NC

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Alexander Justin White pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide and attempting material support to ISIS.


Durham man pleads guilty to supporting, attempting to join ISIS

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WRAL News reached out to realtors who said the growth in Wendell Falls is similar to other communities across the Triangle, specifically in places like Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.

Wendell Falls booms: Rapid growth sparks rising home prices 

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A man died in a Tuesday stabbing, and another man is in custody.


Man charged with murder in Durham County stabbing

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Nearly 30 women reported to North Carolina State University that artificial intelligence was used to produce sexually explicit images featuring their photos, according to a search warrant.


Warrant: NC State sorority photos used in AI-generated sexual images posted online

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The Alamance County Sheriff's Office said a man did not comply with orders to drop his gun and he pointed the gun in the direction of the deputies. At that point, one of the deputies fired a single shot, striking the man.

Alamance County deputy placed on administrative leave after shooting man near Snow Camp

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On Feb. 10, 2015, Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha were shot and killed by their neighbor in what prosecutors called a hate crime against Muslims.

10 years ago, three Muslim students were murdered by their neighbor

Deah Barakat (left), Yusor Abu-Salha (middle) and Razan Abu-Salha (right)

Several viewers reached out with pictures and questions about a halo around the moon Monday night.

Ask the Meteorologist: What causes a halo around the moon?

A 22Â° lunar halo Monday night in Willow Spring. Photo courtesy of Jonny Mike in Willow Spring

A lighthearted Danish petition is pledging to âbring hygge to Hollywoodâ by buying the state of California in response to President Donald Trumpâs talk about taking control of Greenland, a vast and mineral-rich Arctic island, from Denmark.

'Weâll bring hygge to Hollywood': Danes jokingly petition to buy California as Trump seeks Greenland

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Dive into the quirky world of Super Bowl commercials with Andrew Taylor-Troutman as he dissects the hits and misses of this year's big game ads.


Go Ask Dad: The Super and Not-So-Super commercials

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Find the love of your life this Valentine's Day by adopting a dog or cat from the SPCA of Wake County.


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Find true love: SPCA of Wake County offers $2.14 adoption special for Valentine's Day

As western North Carolina fights to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the need for aid is more urgent now than ever. Here's how you can help. 

Winter has shifted the needs of those in WNC after Helene. Here's how you can help

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Wake school leaders leaders talk about the effects of tariffs on schools

Vets make urgent plea to pet owners after microchip company shuts down

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Back to Fort Bragg: Here's how much it could cost to rename Fort Liberty

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 Helene relief: NC House lawmakers discuss details of $500 million plan

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'Time equals life': Safety advocates hope Wake schools panic button will save lives

Duke and other utilities push to weaken EPA rules on coal ash, greenhouse gas emissions

Charlotte-bound flight delayed due to bomb threat

With public broadcasters pressured by the Trump administration, PBS shuts down its diversity office

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Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness

White House fires USAID inspector general after warning about funding oversight, officials say

Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war

Israelâs fatal shooting of a pregnant Palestinian woman puts the focus on West Bank violence

There are some lovely Valentine's Day offers this year for roses, floral bouquets, bonus gift card promotions, restaurant meals, retail deals and more! 

Valentine's Day deals 2025: Restaurants, flowers, gift card offers

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Romantic escapes in North Carolina for a weekend getaway

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Foodie News: Popular Louisiana chicken restaurant to open Raleigh location

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Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

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Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

Fact check: Did Trump's firing of aviation officials make the plane crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say

Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?

Fact check: Trump says Biden kicked 2,000 Helene victims out of temporary housing

NC lawmakers discuss $500M Helene relief package

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NC lawmakers meet to plan Helene relief bill 

Should NC invest state funds in cryptocurrency? NC House Speaker says yes

Griffin to appeal court loss in effort to throw out 60K NC ballots from 2024 elections

New North Carolina governor sues over more laws meant to weaken him

How Wake County schools plan to roll out digital panic button

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NC schools still lag in math, reading after pandemic, but they outpace the nation

Local school districts grapple with new federal immigration enforcement policies

Durham Public Schools employee arrested, charged with assaulting student with special needs

William Peace University offers 100% tuition coverage through Peace Pledge

Public records reveal Durham County district attorney comes to the office roughly half of work days 

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'Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina': Failures, child deaths & how to fix NC's foster system

NC State students demand PCB testing on campus

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Deven case timeline: WRAL documentary 'Broken' exposes NC's foster care failures

UNC GM outlines how Belichick intends to develop, build, pay Tar Heels

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13th ACC game unlucky for Duke as Dickie V returns

Lenovo Center development plan advances, despite safety concerns from Cardinal Gibbons

Steve Smith Sr. unhappy with former teammate Cam Newton calling Panthers 'losers' prior his arrival

Lakhin leads No. 23 Clemson to 85-65 win over North Carolina

Beating the odds: After eight brain surgeries as a child, North Mecklenburg's Chadlyn Traylor doesn't take accomplished career for granted

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Alexander Central promotes alum Chris Marshall to head football coach

Statewide Girls Basketball Top 25: Some shifts in the top 10

Every NCHSAA girls basketball playoff clinching scenario for this week

Statewide Boys Basketball Top 25: Carmel Christian and Wayne Country Day join statewide rankings

Jeep owner fights for higher quality replacement parts after crash

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about many of the cuts made by President Donald Trump.

President Trump makes series of cuts: Where do the savings go?

Trump makes series of cuts: Where do the savings go?

WRAL Investigates found that Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry's key card data shows she is present in the office for about half of work days, significantly less than nearby district attorneys. Deberry claims the data is unreliable and that her work extends beyond standard office hours.

Keycard data reveals spotty attendance for Durham County DA

State elections officials were right to reject Jefferson Griffin's attempts to throw out tens of thousands of North Carolina voters' ballots from the 2024 elections, a Wake County judge ruled Friday.

Allison Riggs vs. Jefferson Griffin: How did we get here?

The State Health Plan is considering a major overhaul of its pricing structure, likely leading to premium increases for most state employees by 2026.

State Health Plan could increase $20-$50 per month based on salary

State Health Plan premiums likely to increase for most workers by 2026

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Parents can use new tool to find safer baby food

New tool makes it easier to choose safer baby food

Restaurant ratings: Bass Lake Draft House, Canastas Chicken, Ichiban Hibachi Supreme Buffet

How to protect yourself from sports betting scams

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NC State student government to vote on call for more PCB testing on campus

Lawsuit calls for changes to NC's foster care system

Federal lawsuit targets North Carolina's 'broken' foster care system for urgent reforms

Airspace safety: What FAA data reveals about close calls at RDU

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Mike Walden: Expect AI to transform NC's economic powerhouses of tobacco, textiles, technology

Donald Thompson: Your engagement strategy is failing. Get the data to fix it

Tom Snyder highlights data, uncertainty in 2025's State of the Region

Grace Ueng: ââInside the mind of a champion: Cognitive defusion & the pale blue dot

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Volunteers are now tracking what's already been lost in the USAID freeze

North Carolina fines UnitedHealthcare $3.4M for improper billing practices

'Amazon has been doing everything to make sure we don't win': Workers in Garner to vote on unionizing this week

'Dog Man' bests 'Heart Eyes,' 'Love Hurts' at box office

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