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Protesters gathered Tuesday in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square and along Angier Avenue in Durham to voice opposition to the federal immigration enforcement operations throughout the Triangle area.

The latest: Federal immigration agents on the ground in Raleigh

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Protesters have gathered in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square in opposition to the federal immigration enforcement operations throughout the Triangle.

Wake reassignment plan up for school board vote: Here's who is affected

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Durham police arrest mother after her 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself

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Stunning fake field goal pushes Duke past rival UNC

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Big rain chances return this week behind a cold front

Monday 12/1 highs only reach the upper 40s to low 50s. 

Ask the Meteorologist: Why is our sense of smell, sound enhanced on some cold mornings?

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Wake school board set for vote on budget while waiting for state raises

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WASHINGTON (AP) â Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.

Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill

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Officials are expected to consider economic incentives for a manufacturer that plans to expand near Benson. People familiar with the matter tell WRAL News that Vulcan Elements is at the center of the deal. 

Pentagon-backed RTP startup eyes Johnston County for rare-earth magnets plant

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All lanes of Interstated 95 near Bud Hawkins Road are closed after a crash on Monday. WRAL's Breaking News Tracker is headed to the scene to learn what caused the crash and if there are any injuries.


Interstate 95 closed in Harnett County due to crash; drivers urged to avoid the area

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New court documents released Tuesday revealed a fifth child in the ongoing investigation into a Johnston County man who admitted to killing his four children.


New evidence reveals fifth child dead in Johnston County murder case

Wellington Dickens III appeared in court on Tuesday afternoon.

Landen Glass was sentenced to prison and required community service on Monday for his role in the death of 11-year-old Hailey Brooks in November 2022 during the Raleigh Christmas Parade. Glass was behind the wheel of an out-of-control pickup truck that crashed into Brooks.


Man tied to girl's death in 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade sentenced to prison

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The Triangle remains one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, and it shows no signs of slowing. How will traffic planners keep up with the growth? WRAL looks at some of the worst bottlenecks -- and what's being done about them.


Triangle traffic headaches: What's being done about them

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A high-speed chase ended with two people dead and two others injured, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Troopers found alcohol, marijuana and guns in the car.


2 killed after chase at 120 mph leads to crash in Wayne County

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Part of the recently passed Senate spending bill, intended to reopen the government, proposes a ban on the sale of many hemp-derived THC products by lowering the allowable THC limit to 0.4 milligrams. Some hemp store owners claim it would effectively illegalize 99% of their current inventory.

North Carolina hemp industry faces upheaval as Senate bill threatens major THC product ban

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The Aurora borealis put on an impressive showing in portions of the U.S. and Canada Tuesday night. These are photos sent to us by viewers.

Photos: Northern Lights' Aurora illuminates the sky

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While Laura Tonkin's attic was being renovated, a worker found an old, tattered letter under the insulation. It was a letter written by a soldier from the front lines during World War I.

Durham woman discovers love letter written by WWI soldier during home renovation

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WRAL and 5 On Your Side is partnering with the North Carolina Society of Enrolled Agents to connect people with federally licensed tax professionals that can answer their questions about filing taxes.


Tax Pros on Call: Get your tax filing questions answered

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Orange County has some of the lowest euthanasia rates in North Carolina. WRAL Investigates went to the animal shelter in Chapel Hill to find out what is behind the success.


Orange County attributes community support to low euthanasia rates in animal shelter

As temperatures plummet, the use of space heaters is on the rise, but safety must be a priority to prevent potential fires.

Space heater safety: Follow these tips to avoid a fire

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The new policy requires cell phones to be turned off during the school day, and all tech features on smart glasses and watches must be disabled in the classroom.

Wake School Board approves new cellphone policy

Events change plans after Raleigh Convention Center fire

Drone footage captures the damage left behind at the Raleigh Convention Center after a fire broke out Monday night.

Fire out, investigation begins on roof of Raleigh Convention Center

WRAL Investigates: Inspection failures preceded Raleigh Convention Center fire

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'A little more complex': Clean up underway, damage assessment and the prior code violations

Chance of snow in central NC later this week: Pullen Park Holiday Express kicks off

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NC State professor dies after being hit by a car in Raleigh, driver cited with misdemeanor death

WakeMed-UnitedHealthcare contract talks could disrupt Medicare Advantage coverage in Raleigh

A nighttime phenomenon: Northern Lights visible Tuesday night across parts of North Carolina

Garner police said Silver Alert for missing 70-year-old man canceled

US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years

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Autumn events continue this weekend in the Triangle. There is fun for the whole family, as well as adult exclusive fun. Here's our top picks to add to your weekend plans.


Weekend Best Bets: Raleigh Christmas Parade, North Hills celebration and more

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2025 Raleigh Christmas Parade: Parking tips, timeline and streaming info

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Trophy Trot offers Thanksgiving fun, exercise

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Discover the best family-friendly parks for adventure in the Triangle area

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100+ events in NC to enjoy this November

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Foodie News: Benchwarmers Bagels opens second location

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Fact check: Are turkey prices at their lowest point since 2000?

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Fact check: Does the US pay Home Depot to arrest immigrants in its parking lot?

Fact check: Pritzker said Trump 'shut down the SNAP machines'

Fact check: White House says ICE officers have 'federal immunity'

Fact check: Does NC offer the South's lowest teacher pay?

How they voted: Key NC congressional votes for November

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Report: NC relief program for hurricanes Matthew, Florence was 'logistical nightmare'

NC Medicaid fight: Cuts could affect millions, with no end in sight

NC elections board addresses staffing changes as officials count ballots

North Carolina bets more than $811 million on sports in October, setting another record

UNC approves tuition hike, NC State recommending one: How to cut costs to attend college

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NC State leaders advance plan to raise tuition by 3%

UNC to raise tuition on in-state undergrads for first time since 2017

UNC leadership votes to raise tuition, reversing committee decision

Tuition hike for in-state UNC-Chapel Hill undergrads rejected by board members

From ancient times to influencers: NC still allows jilted spouses to sue

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In Depth with Dan: Examining the proposed tuition increases at UNC and NC State

Another agency investigating CJF America, nonprofit accused of not paying employees

High-speed pursuit policies in the Triangle: How municipal borders impact law enforcement decisions

Which intersections in Durham County have the most crashes? WRAL Investigates got the data

The ACC is trying to spark men's basketball. A better showing in the ACC/SEC Challenge would help

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Lea: The Carolina Panthers are graduating from Middle School behavior

Duke holds on to No. 4 spot in AP Top 25; NC State drops out

Michael Jordan's fight against NASCAR heads to court, could shake up motorsports

Harnessing the power of AI to help revolutionize Olympic-level figure skating

No. 9 Panther Creek holds off Southeast Raleigh boys basketball to stay unbeaten

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Every change approved at the 2025 NCHSAA winter Board of Directors meeting

NCHSAA football regional championships schedule: Some games move to Thursday

Live Video and Updates: 2025 NCHSAA Winter Board of Directors Meeting

NCHSAA postponing 2025 Cheerleading Invitational following Raleigh Convention Center fire

More than 100 foster care kids have lived in a Wake County building in 2025. It is a growing problem each year.

More than 100 foster children have lived in Wake County office in 2025

Since the beginning of 2025, more than 100 foster children in Wake County have had to spend nights living in converted offices and meeting rooms at the Swinburne Building.

WRAL anchors Dan Haggerty and Ashley Rowe explain what federal immigration enforcement means for the Triangle and North Carolina as a whole.

How North Carolina fits into federal immigration enforcement

A proposed system uses signals from nature and human health to spot rising climate pressure. Here's what it could mean for North Carolina communities already feeling the strain.


New research shows climate warnings arrive long before disasters

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As prices continue rising, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper says Congress needs to end President Donald Trump's tariffs. Republican candidate Michael Whatley says he'll work with Trump to 'make our state affordable again.'

Cooper slams 'erratic' tariffs in Senate campaign stop at Wilson farm

Former Gov. Roy Cooper speaks about tariffs on North Carolina farmers at Wilson County farmer Pender Sharp's barn on Nov. 7, 2025.

New 3D maps reveal Buxton's beach lost 800 dump trucks of sand and nine feet of elevation in five weeks -- a warning, scientists say, of how fast North Carolina's coast is collapsing.

800 dump trucks of sand gone: A new look at North Carolina's vanishing coast

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North Carolina lawmakers must return to Raleigh later this month, Gov. Josh Stein said Thursday, using his constitutional authority to call for a special legislative session.

Gov. Josh Stein calls NC lawmakers back to address Medicaid shortfall

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5OYS: Holiday online shopping safety 

Restaurant Ratings: Japan Express, Giorgio's East End Market, New China Inn

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WRAL Investigates: Questions about day care safety and regulations after toddler dies

Fayetteville mother demands tougher charges after daughter drowns at unlicensed day care

WRAL Investigates Durham's most crash-prone intersections

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Flying car takes to the skies in Northampton County

Talent in every ZIP code: Congressman wants to tap HBCUs for tech workers

Attorneys caught citing fake cases generated by AI

American Underground returns to American Tobacco Campus

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More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula

Don't Waste Your Money: The downsides of downsizing

Airlines rush to prepare for federal reductions in flights

Top NC leaders travel to Taiwan, Japan to bolster business ties

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North Hills Tree Lighting planned Nov. 22

How parents can please picky eaters at mealtime

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Go Ask Dad: Treasure among the trash

Best weekend (Nov. 14-16) shopping deals for the holidays

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Veterans can enjoy free meals, services 

Top Amazon Deals: Hanes men's hoodie, LEGO sets, Stanley water bottle, LED flashlights

Target Early Black Friday Sale: 40% off clothing, pajamas, sheets, holiday decor & stockings

Walmart Black Friday Events announced: First one starts Nov. 14

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Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

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