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Wednesday will be a breezy, milder day followed by a pleasant stretch of weather.




Fall weather is back: Low humidity, breath of fresh air on tap this week

I'm meteorologist Chris Michaels. Happy Wednesday. Happy October to you. Today, temperatures right at about the average for this time of year. We'll be breezy at times, high temperature in South Hills 75, Roanoke Rapids, 72. Fayetteville, 81, Durham, Raleigh, Lewisburg, Rocky Mount at 77. Let's talk you through that wind. It's not gonna be anything damaging, but from time to time, you may see gusts 15 to 25 miles. Per hour and it's that breeze that just emphasizes some cooler air, especially the next couple of mornings. Thursday on the left hand side. You see temperatures 45 to 50 north of the triangle, 50 to 55 south of that, and then Friday morning it's more of the same. Be ready to have a light jacket as you're taking the kids to the bus stop or maybe heading to work early in the morning on Thursday and Friday.

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High temperature forecast for Wednesday, 10/1/2025

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Federal government shutdown: Live fact-checks as Democrats, GOP spar over health care, layoffs

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New NC State Fair foods for 2025 include hot Cheetos pickle pizza, BBQ doughnuts

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Duke alumna Anna Menon preps for history joining NASA's 2025 astronaut class

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Wake Forest police arrested 44-year-old Harison Jose Urena Morales after he was accused of shooting and killing a person Tuesday night around the 5500 block of Mill Dam Road near Winter Jasmine Lane.


One dead and one arrested in Wake Forest shooting, police investigating

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now, declining to act on the Trump administrationâs effort to immediately remove her from the central bank.

Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now

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A man was shot and killed in a Durham neighborhood late Tuesday night, according to police.


Man shot and killed in Durham neighborhood, police say

WASHINGTON (AP) â Blame was hurled Wednesday at all sides for start of a government shutdown after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to fund federal operations and plunged the country into a new cycle of uncertainty.

Government shutdown blame begins as Senate tries to reverse course

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NEW YORK (AP) â An incinerator shaft on the corner of a 20-story New York City apartment building collapsed with a loud crash into a pile of rubble Wednesday morning after reports of a gas explosion.

Part of a New York City apartment building collapses, no injuries reported

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Neighbors told WRAL News they felt the impact of the crash in their home next door, saying they were worried the woman who lived there was hurt when they saw the car crashed into her bedroom.


Neighbors alarmed when car hits woman's Wake County home, say crashes there are frequent

The State Board of Education will discuss a change nearly a year after approving a similar rule: That North Carolina high school students can no longer receive an "FF" failing grade solely based on not attending enough classes.

NC education board again set to discuss failing grades, attendance policies

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Thousands of Johnston County residents may be temporarily unable to call 911 from their landlines, officials said Wednesday morning.


911 service disrupted for thousands of Johnston County landline customers

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More beachfront homes in Buxton collapsed Tuesday into the Atlantic Ocean, adding to the dozen lost to high surf and erosion in recent years.


Six houses fall into sea in 24 hours in Outer Banks as hurricanes pass offshore

WRAL's Opinion section was launched in 2016 by Capitol Broadcasting Company to raise awareness of important statewide issues, fostering meaningful discussions and encouraging civic engagement to drive positive change for North Carolinians. As part of this initiative, Dennis Draughon has served as the company's editorial cartoonist since 2017, bringing sharp visual commentary to the platform. 

With a 38-year career that began at the former Raleigh Times, Draughon has also contributed to The Scranton Times-Tribune, The Durham News, The Fayetteville Observer and The (N.C.) Insider. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the 1993 Fischetti Award for Distinguished Achievement in editorial cartoons and the 1999 Golden Spike Award from the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists. More recently, he received Editor & Publisher Magazine's EPPY Award for best editorial/political cartoons, recognizing his impact in the digital news landscape. 

Through his work, Draughon continues to provide insightful and thought-provoking illustrations that enrich WRAL's Opinion section and engage readers across North Carolina.

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Weeks of dry, warm weather are having an impact on fall colors in the mountains.

Ask the Meteorologist: What's driving the change in fall colors?

Ask the Meteorologist: What's impacting the change in our fall colors? 

The United States federal government shut down in the early morning of Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass funding for federal programs and services.

The law requires agencies to furlough their "non-excepted" employees. Excepted employees, who include those who work to protect life and property, stay on the job but don't get paid until after the shutdown ends.

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

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A golf tournament and dinner in Raleigh on Monday will raise awareness and funds for mental health in memory of Grayson Murray, a local professional golfer who died in 2024.


Raleigh charity golf event honors Grayson Murray, raises mental health awareness

Grayson Murray's Legacy Inspires Mental Health Awareness at Raleigh Golf Championship

A breakthrough in pediatric medicine: a local kindergartener experiences the joy of sound for the first time after undergoing a pioneering ear surgery.


Local kindergartener hears clearly for the first time thanks to innovative ear surgery

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More unoccupied homes crashed into the ocean on Sept. 30, 2025, in Buxton, bringing the total to 18 homes that have collapsed during the last five years in the Rodanthe and Buxton area. Photos: Donny Bowers

Photos: More Outer Banks homes collapse into the ocean 

More Outer Banks homes collapse into ocean

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WRAL's Teacher of the Week for Oct. 1, 2025, is Karen DiGiacomo, a third-grade teacher at Middle Creek Elementary School.

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The North Carolina State Fair has more than 85 new foods. Which new food are you? Take our quiz below to find out.



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As sea levels rise at an increasing rate, oceanfront homes in the Outer Banks, particularly Buxton, face an increased risk of collapse.

High surf could topple more Outer Banks homes

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CJF America President Kristen Picot missed her second straight court date on misdemeanor worthless check charges, with her attorney stating she was hospitalized in Raleigh.

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