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The countdown to fall is on, but the temperature will feel more like mid-summer on Friday, which is when the area could see temperatures up in the low-90s.



Friday starts off with dense fog, summer-like temps to kick off a comfortable and dry weekend

I'm WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell. Summer is still holding on 90 degrees. Our forecast high Friday. We bumped up the high and we reached the mid 80s today. The warming trend continues as our ridge of high pressure built in this weekend. 86 in Bronxboro, 90 for Rocky Mount 92 even in Fayetteville. Another issue that we're watching is. Drought though as it gets hotter and stays dry, this is a growing concern. Part of our area was added to a moderate drought south of Fayetteville and north and east of Rocky Mountain. Also new with the drought monitor that came out today, Wake County up to Durham is abnormally dry. That's the warning stage before a drought, really no rain in the forecast this weekend. No measurable. 87 on Saturday. 82 on Sunday. Sunday not quite as hot, but it's still a pretty warm weekend, especially because we've had such a cool September so far. It's been cooler than normal, over 80% of the month. All the days in blue here have featured below normal temperatures in our area for the morning commute, we expect temperatures to be in the mid-60s as you head out the door, a mild start to the day.

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Weekend outlook Sept. 19-21, 2025

Brett James, Grammy-winning 'Jesus, Take the Wheel' songwriter, dies in North Carolina plane crash

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High school football games will have double the deputies in Edgecombe County after shooting

Extra security, enhanced safety after Edgecombe County school shooting

Lanes reopened, traffic slowly flowing after crash closes lanes on US-64 West in Zebulon 

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Power restored for 3,000 customers, including schools and businesses, in Johnston County

Streetlights are out in Johnston County following a power outage.

Officials find remains they believe are Travis Decker, wanted in killings of his 3 young daughters

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UNCW lockdown cleared: School says reports of person with a gun on campus were false

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WASHINGTON (AP) â President Donald Trump has used threats, lawsuits and government pressure as he remakes the American media landscape, unleashing his long-standing grievances against an industry that has mocked, criticized and scorned him for years.

Kimmel's suspension is the latest display of Trump's growing power over the US media landscape

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According to court documents, 54-year-old Brian Keith Mayhew broke into a home Monday morning on Lionel Lane and installed a camera inside to secretly watch a couple who lived at the home.


Warrants: 30-year NCDOT employee charged with secretly peeping on couple

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Tyler Toodle appeared in court Thursday morning in Sampson County after authorities said he kidnapped a child and then led deputies on a chase across multiple counties. Toodle claims the child is his.


Documents: Man accused of kidnapping 1-year-old girl barred twice from seeing girl's mother

Tyler Toodle appeared in court on Thursday. He faces several charges for allegedly kidnapping a 1-year-old girl, leading to an Amber Alert.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is joining Republican state lawmakers in calling for changes to criminal justice and mental health rules after the Charlotte stabbing of Iryna Zarutska.

After Charlotte stabbing, Stein backs changes to magistrates, mental health involuntary commitments

Gov. Josh Stein gives update on western NC recovery as fall toursim season begins

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is convening for a crucial two-day meeting to vote on new guidelines for MMRV, Hepatitis B and COVID-19 vaccines. Decisions could impact vaccine schedules and insurance coverage nationwide.


Committee changes recommendation for childhood vaccines; considers COVID vaccines Friday

FDA Reviews Reports of COVID Vaccine Deaths

A local attorney is charged with embezzling over $3 million from his Johnston County law firm and various clients he represented.


Johnston County lawyer charged with embezzling over $3M from law firm and clients

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After a story about a man who nearly lost his foot aired, viewers emailed 5 On Your Side with complaints about potentially hazardous utility boxes near their homes. Getting the boxes repaired proved to be difficult.

5 On Your Side exposes problems getting potentially hazardous utility boxes fixed

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Find out how Duke's Manny Diaz, North Carolina's Bill Belichick and NC State's Dave Doeren try to stay at their best during the long, difficult grind of a football season.

Daytime breaks, routines and good sleep: How football coaches try to handle stress of the job

UNC coach Bill Belichick, NC State coach Dave Doeren and Duke coach Manny Diaz.

A first-grade student at Pembroke Elementary School received a one-year suspension after a staff member found a handgun in his waistband.


Pembroke Elementary first-grade student found with handgun

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The newest Dateline NBC series features the 2007 case of Denita Smith, a N.C. Central University student who was murdered at her Durham apartment by her fiancÃ©'s ex-girlfriend.


Deadly engagement: Podcast details romantic rivalry that killed an NCCU grad student

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The FDA is advising consumers to throw these 12 brands of ground cinnamon away and not to buy these products going forward until further notice.


FDA recalls 12 brands of cinnamon for elevated lead levels

Some cinnamon brands recalled by FDA

Modern fans demand an active tailgate scene, and UNC and North Carolina State are accommodating with upgrades that fans will notice.

NC's football stadiums: New tailgate celebration in Chapel Hill, updates coming for Wolfpack fans

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Tsogtbaatar Chinzorig, a paleontologist at North Carolina State University, didnât have to travel far on the day he made what may be the most important fossil discovery of his career. As he stepped out of his tent in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia to start his day of fossil hunting, he noticed something small and spherical protruding from a nearby hillside.

NC state researcher finds most important fossil discovery of his career

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On Wednesday, officials posted on Facebook the Capuchin monkey escaped the Zootastic Park in Iredell County. Anyone who sees the monkey is asked to not approach it, and call the Iredell County Animal Services immediately.


Capuchin monkey escapes zoo in Iredell County, residents advised to stay alert

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Florida was visible in North Carolina skies early Thursday morning. After 5:30 a.m., viewers from Clayton, Raleigh, Knightdale, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Smithfield and Willow Spring sent photos of what is believed to be a SpaceX launch. 

Photos: SpaceX launch visible in Clayton, Knightdale, Raleigh

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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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Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, known for penning hits including Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel," died in a small-engine plane crash in Macon County. 

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James dies in North Carolina plane crash

Lockdown at UNCW lifted after reports of a person with a gun on campus

In Depth with Dan: Why Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled off the air

Disney's ABC is taking Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off the air indefinitely after his recent comments about Charlie Kirk's suspected killer.

New team, but same core for Carolina Hurricanes as training camp begins

UNC System schools consider tuition increases

Jordan High School lockdown lifted after report of gun on campus

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14 former NC State athletes have filed a lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer

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Goldsboro man dies days after getting hit by car

3 killed in Macon County plane crash

Princeville teen charged with attempted murder after shooting at high school football game

William Peace University receives biggest donation in school's history

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remain

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DC leaders defend crime fighting efforts to Congress as federal law enforcement surge continues

Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules

Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic Universe

More Americans say Israel has gone too far in the Gaza conflict

Friday's date is Sept. 19 or 919 - the area code for Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill.


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Weekend best bets: 919 Day, CenterFest, Bounce America

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Roach races and buggy dishes: BugFest is coming up this weekend

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CenterFest to bring family fun to downtown Durham

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Seaboard Station social district gets preliminary approval from city leaders

Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n' Stroll program to the Village District.

Pumpkin patches, fall and Halloween events in NC

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Fact check: Trump says gas and grocery prices are down

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Fact check: Does new North Carolina law allow doctors to practice without completing U.S. exams?

Fact check: Whatley says 'Cooper bears direct responsibility' for Charlotte stabbing

PolitiFact: Charlie Kirk's assassination highlights the rise in US political violence

Fact check: Trump said the US is the 'only country' that uses mail-in voting

Aetna-Duke Health talks could take doctors out of state health plan

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GOP NC lawmakers spar over Medicaid, children's hospital funding

State workers could face another health premium hike, depending on Duke-Aetna contract fight

Republican NC lawmakers spar over Medicaid, children's hospital funding as budget impasse drags on

Democratic NC lawmakers reiterate plea to GOP for more law enforcement, mental health funding

UNC System could increase tuition for in-state students

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UNC System considers raising tuition costs for undergraduate students

Wake Forest University to offer tuition-free education for some NC students starting next year

Wake teachers using AI in the classroom set tone for safe, smart learning

Go Ask Dad: Ode to school custodians

Public employees' comments on Charlie Kirk killing largely protected by law, analysts say

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After Charlotte stabbing, a political push for death penalty in NC

Couple battling illness says contractor took money, didn't finish job

Trump signs executive order on flag burning: What it means for free speech

North Carolina's bet on Belichick paying off, so far, in generating more money, attention

Ehlers, Miller join a Hurricanes core hungry to win the Stanley Cup as training camp begins

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Hockey is back: Carolina Hurricanes training camp begins, new fan experience this year

Young, Panthers look to match offensive output of previous meeting with Falcons in home opener

Carolina Panthers are in a must-win situation against the Atlanta Falcons

No. 18 Cedar Ridge volleyball starting to pull away from Big Seven competition

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Timely takeaways help Hillside football past Wake Forest

Alpaca Game of the Week to feature a top-ten matchup between Mallard Creek and Cardinal Gibbons

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Viewers are telling 5 On Your Side about hazards involving in-ground utility boxes near their homes. Our team started getting these emails after a recent story. Now, Keely Arthur previews the problem neighbors say they can't get fixed.

5 On Your Side: Viewers say utilities ignore requests to fix broken box covers

An employee is scammed out of $300, when her boss asks her to run some errands for him. Turns out it is not her boss, but it sure looks like it. WRAL News explains boss text scams so you don't waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Boss text scams targets new employees

All great athletes know age will eventually catch them. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler meets a basketball team doing their best not to get caught.

Tar Heel Traveler: Silver Spirits Basketball

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about President Donald Trump's executive order banning burning of the American flag.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about Trump's executive order banning flag burning

The president of the Durham-based company accused of not paying its employees missed her court date on Tuesday, and now a judge could issue an order for her arrest.

President of NC nonprofit accused of not paying workers skips court

President of company accused of not paying employees misses court date

Kristen Picot, president of the Durham-based nonprofit CJF America, is facing four misdemeanor charges for "simple worthless checks."

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What federal interest rate cuts mean for area housing market

What the Fed's interest rate cut means for NC housing market

5 On Your Side: Finding the best used car

5 On Your Side: Buying the right used car, right now

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UNC researchers finds endangered shark at local stores

UNC researchers say some shark and other seafood sold in stores may not be what you think it is

Man accused of identity theft taught at multiple schools in the area

NC nonprofit accused of not paying employees faces accusations in Siler City

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Nvidia to Buy $5 Billion Stake in Intel, Giving Rival a Lifeline

Donald Thompson: Insights on leadership from an expert on building trust

Nvidia to invest $5 billion in struggling rival Intel

What Exactly Are AI Companies Trying to Build? Here's a Guide.

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Hyundai says it will spend $2.7 billion expanding part of the Georgia complex raided by ICE

Intelâs best day since the 1980s helps drive Wall Street to more records

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

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