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A judge denied bond for Alexander Barnes, who is charged with assault with a deadly weapon after Sunday's shooting at Big Ed's restaurant. Barnes' stepfather, Jermaine Mitchell, was given a $25,000 bond, but he was taken back to jail after Tuesday's court appearance.

Bond denied for man charged with firing shots at Big Ed's restaurant

Alexander Barnes, left, and Jermaine Mitchell

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Thunderstorms rolling in across the area, severe weather threats continue

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Car crashes into nail salon in Raleigh's Village District; one person hurt

Car crash in Raleigh's Village District

Wake County schools teacher charged with assaulting students

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Two-year break for driver's license renewals headed for NC House floor 

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Bill Belichick on venture into college football: 'I just love coaching'

Bill Belichick at ACC spring meeting

Doorbell camera captures intruders using keycode to enter Cary home for sale

A Cary family selling their home was disturbed after their doorbell camera recorded someone using the front door keycode to enter the residence.

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The Coastal Plain League will welcome its first female player in its 29-year history this summer. Alexia Jorge is expected to join the Holly Springs Salamanders.

Holly Springs Salamanders to welcome CPL's first woman player

Alexia Jorge

The Museum of Life and Science in Durham celebrates a pivotal moment in wildlife conservation with the birth of three critically endangered red wolf pups. They were born on May 3. Visitors can anticipate the opportunity to observe these pups beginning mid-June.


Conservation milestone: Durham's Museum of Life and Science welcomes 3 new baby red wolves

New red wolf puppies at Museum of Life and Science

The school system now has three mobile command vehicles, thanks to a state grant. What do they do?

Wake Schools: New 'mobile command vehicles' will improve emergency response, communication

Wake Schools adds three new mobile command vehicles for emergency response

Edgecombe County was under a tornado warning between 3:25 a.m. to 4 a.m. Savannah Brooks said her family woke up to her neighbor's parents banging on the window and asking if they were okay.

'It was just that fast': Edgecombe County wakes to tornado warnings, homes, cars damaged

Pinetops storm damage May 13, 2025

Severe early morning storms in Durham left a trail of destruction Tuesday, including a fallen tree on Hartford Court that damaged the roofs of multiple townhomes. In addition to property damage, the storm has caused several vehicle accidents, resulting in lane closures on Interstate 85.

Trees collapse on homes in Durham storms, crashes and standing water reported

Trees fall on townhomes in Durham 

Akayla Bearden and Justin Bearden are charged with two counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. Deputies responded to a 911 call to find the baby covered in blood with bite marks all over her body.

SC parents charged after baby found covered in rat bites

Akayla Bearden and Justin Bearden 

In a meeting that drew transparency concerns, state lawmakers weren't shown copies of the bill they'd be asked to vote on until four minutes beforehand.

NC lawmakers rush through changes limiting governor's power to pick prosecutors

North Carolina Legislative Building 

Democratic state lawmakers, a minority in the state legislature, say an increasingly partisan political environment is obstructing proposals that could help the state and silencing the voices of millions of voters. 



'Petty games and politics': Democrats condemn increase in legislative partisanship

NC House and Senate Democratic leaders 

NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs won the 2024 election for her seat on the court by defeating Republican Jefferson Griffin. The race attracted national attention for her Griffin's attempt to overturn the result by throwing out thousands of voters' ballots.

Allison Riggs sworn in to NC Supreme Court after six-month legal battle

Republican Gives Up Fight to Overturn Defeat in N.C. Judicial Race

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to end fuel economy incentives for start-stop technology in cars, a system designed to cut emissions and save fuel. Critics say the feature is annoying and unnecessary.

EPA takes aim at start-stop systems in cars, calls feature a 'climate participation trophy'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to end fuel economy incentives for start-stop technology in cars.

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Looking to beat the heat at a local splash pad? We have your guide to the best ones (many free!) to check out with your family and when they open for the season.


Where to find spraygrounds, splashpads in Raleigh, Durham

Splash Pads and Summer Safety

U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to government data released Tuesday.

US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs

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We tested the sound during Game 3 vs. the Washington Capitals. Needless to say, it got very loud in the Lenovo Center!

Sounding off! Are Canes fans really the loudest in the NHL?

"Get Playoff Loud" on the jumbotron at the Lenovo Center

Radar confirms a tornado formed in Pinetops, in Edgecombe County, around 3:42 a.m. on Tuesday. A tornado warning for the area expired at 4 a.m.


Photos: Storm damage in Pinetops after radar-confirmed tornado 

Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

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Ultraprocessed foods like chips and other prepackaged snacks often contain seed oils. Fried foods are also prepared with this type of food as well. But before you throw out everything in the kitchen there are other things you should consider.

Should you avoid seed oils? 

North Carolina Museum of Art hosts After Hours event this week

Pet of the Day: May 13, 2025

Radar-confirmed tornado in Edgecombe County damages homes, no injuries reported

Strong winds uproot massive trees in Edgecombe County

United Airlines says travel is 'absolutely safe'

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Ex-girlfriend Cassie testifies on Day 2 of 'Diddy' trial

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Possible tornado, heavy rain makes a Monday mess across North Carolina

Dallas Mavericks get No. 1 pick in 2025 NBA Draft, earning rights to draft Duke's Cooper Flagg

Advocates, employees warn federal cuts threaten safety, summer tourism in Great Smoky Mountains

Betting companies, anti-tax group push against proposed NC sports-betting tax hike

Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce

Nation/World

Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria and move to restore relations with new leader

Inflation cooled again even as some tariffs took effect. But economists don't expect that to last

Sean 'Diddy' Combsâ ex-girlfriend Cassie testifies at his trial about abuse and 'freak offs'

Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday in downtown Raleigh. WRAL is a presenting sponsor of Artsplosure.


Artsplosure to fill downtown Raleigh with performances, art market

Artsplosure celebrates 'all different forms of art'

BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival features live music, family fun in Durham

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Weekend best bets: Artsplosure, Got to Be NC, Bimbe and more festivals

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Where to find the best ice cream in North Carolina

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Out & About

Fact check: RFK Jr. says U.S. government is spraying the sky with jet fuel chemicals

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Fact check: Is the new Pope registered to vote as a Republican?

Fact check: Did Republicans vote to 'allow' Trump to deport U.S. citizens?

Fact check: Can you use REAL ID to register to vote under GOP bill?

Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said? 

Allison Riggs officially sworn in as NC Supreme Court Justice

NC Capitol

Allison Riggs sworn in as NC Supreme Court justice after legal battle over ballots

NC bill sparks teen health and privacy concerns

NC lawmakers weigh parking lot reforms that would impact stormwater runoff

Bill would limit what conversations minors and their doctors could keep from parents

'Day Without Child Care' rally planned in Raleigh

Education

Day without child care: Families, day care workers to rally for improvement in Raleigh

Duke University holds graduation ceremony at Wallace Wade Stadium

Franklinton High School principal suspended, facing termination

Cybersecurity expert warns impacts of PowerSchool data breach may not be over

In Depth with Dan: DMV Hacks Fact or Fiction

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In-Depth with Dan Haggerty: DMV hacks fact or fiction

A hacker's ransom: Inside the cyberattack that compromised NC student and teacher records

Man who fought for transparency in Poe Hall case remembered as courageous

5 On Your Side: What happened to cars flooded during Hurricane Helene?

Wade on NC State's roster rebuild: 'Need another piece or two'

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Shane's take: Canes' depth shines in Game 4 win

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

NFL's record seven international games features back-to-back games for Vikings in Dublin and London

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

Pinecrest 3-peats at 4A boys golf championship; Will Hartman wins 2nd individual title

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Salisbury narrowly wins 2A boys golf title; Slater Meade becomes West Wilkes' first champion

Girls Lacrosse Playoff Preview: Bracket superlatives, top players, predictions

Boys Lacrosse Playoff Preview: Bracket superlatives, top players, predictions

Hear from 15 of the top players at the 2025 CMS Prospect Day

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like sugary drinks and packaged snacks constitute a large portion of the American diet and are linked to health issues like weight gain and diabetes due to their high sugar, sodium and additive content.

Cost of convenience: Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of American diets

A file photo of sugary food.

Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $13.1 million for the company, which plans to build a $700 million plant in the Wake County town. It's the latest drugmaker to target the state for the production of weight-loss treatments.

Biotech company Genetech plans to add 420 jobs in Holly Springs

The "Fostering Care in NC Act" would standardize the process to allowing parents to petition for reconnecting with their children after they've been removed to foster care.


Proposed foster care law could give NC parents a second chance to reunite with children

Felicia Chandler (pictured) lost custody of her biological son, Blake Deven, more than a decade ago. Authorities say Blake Deven died from abuse and starvation after Avante Deven adopted him.

A Randolph County business owner and advocate for access to raw milk is facing weapons charges in Raleigh.

Woman arrested for having gun at NC legislature

Lorena Allan is facing charges of bringing a concealed weapon to the North Carolina legislative complex in downtown Raleigh.

Dozens of school employees in the state have already received threatening emails claiming to have sensitive data. Experts have advice for how they should react and what steps they should take to protect themselves.

More NC schools may face extortion attempts in PowerSchool hack, expert warns

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Some Wake County students are participating in a social media trend to intentionally damage their school-issued Chromebooks, the school system says.

Wake schools: Students must stop making Chromebooks 'smoke'

A file photo of a Chromebook that caught fire.

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Consumer Reports: How to choose healthier packaged foods and cut back on ultra-processed snacks

5 On Your Side: How to save for an emergency

5 On Your Side: How to save for emergencies

Restaurant Ratings: Rookies, Urban Turban Indian Grill and Bar, Yaya Tea

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Cost to fix lead in Durham's parks could be much higher than state originally estimated

Orange County farm owner charged after dozens of complaints about large party

Durham parks remain closed due to lead, with no end in sight and a huge price tag looming

Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields

Investigations

Mike Walden: Is it 'code red' for the US economy?

Tom Snyder: We need a standard to ensure AI, algorithmic decisions, protect human life, values

Loneliness: The unseen crisis undermining the modern workplace

Grace Ueng: How this Triangle couple is changing the world, together and apart

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Dow soars around 1,100 points higher after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs

Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs

'Thunderbolts' and 'Sinners' top box office charts once more

Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims the company collected users' data without permission

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Go Ask Dad: In a word: A Mother's Day tribute

Family

There's science behind a 'mother's intuition'

Cape Fear Valley Health celebrates Mother's Day in the NICU

Comedy, Canes and concerts: Lenovo Center enters 'historic' stretch

NC mom joins groundbreaking cancer study to protect her daughters

Amazon deals: Amazon Pet Day May 13-14 with up to 66% off, Gorilla Grip Stainless Steel Can Opener only $8.98 (55% off),  Hanes Men's Polo Shirt only $7.99 (62% off)

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New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 3-5 pm ET on May 13

Walmart Deals: Car Battery Jump Starter only $32.99 (reg. $89), Apple Products Wireless 3 in 1 Charging Station only $15.99 (reg. $29.99), Nerf Dog LED Squeak Ball only $4.97 (reg. $12)

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