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According to Raleigh police, a woman was hit by an 18-wheeler truck Saturday morning on Capital Boulevard near the Circle K gas station. 

Capital Blvd at Greywood Dr closed after woman was hit by 18-wheeler, police say

WELL. I WALK YOU THROUGH SUNDAY. COMING UP. ELIZABETH, THANK YOU RIGHT NOW CREWS ARE ON CAPITAL BOULEVARD AFTER A WOMAN WAS HIT BY A TRACTOR TRAILER. WE HAVE A LIVE LOOK AT THAT SCENE THERE. RALEIGH POLICE SAY IT HAPPENED AROUND 6 THIS MORNING. >> THE BURIAL BREAKING NEWS TRACTOR CAPTURING THE SCENE HERE WHERE THAT 18 WHEELER WAS INVOLVED. WE'RE WORKING TO

From L-R: The 18-wheeler that might have hit a pedestrian, Capital Blvd closed at Greywood Dr due to this incident. (Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025)

Police: Woman hit by tractor trailer in Raleigh

Flights momentarily grounded at Charlotte Douglas due to staffing issues

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Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments

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Slightly wet, warm weekend with highs in the 70s, but an Arctic front is on the way

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Car overturned onto its roof on Capital Boulevard

A car overturned onto its roof on Capital Boulevard early Saturday morning, spilling the contents from inside the car. (Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025)

Already a fan favorite, freshman Wilson delivers for UNC in win over Kansas

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According to a spokesperson from Durham Public Schools, a Southern High School football player, identified as Caden Vann, suffered a severe concussion during the team's game against Lumberton High School.


Southern High School football player hospitalized during playoff game

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Victoria Tudor and Ethan Smith are facing dozens of charges in a multi-county fraud scheme.

Warrants: Man, woman took thousands through stolen checks in multi-county scheme

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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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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.

Barbara Vitarelli lost her mother, Karin Zoanelli, during a 2022 blackout in Moore County, North Carolina.

NC woman remembers mom who died during power outage caused by Moore County power grid attacks

Karin Zoanelli (middle) was a parent and grandparent. She died as a result of the attacks on two Moore County substations, an autopsy shows.

The Smiling Face Company in Raleigh abruptly closed its doors last month, leaving patients who spent thousands on braces without service, refunds or their medical records.

Patients demand refunds after dental office closes in Raleigh

The Smiling Face Company posted a message about its closure.

A few dozen people gathered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus to protest the Trump administration's proposed "Compact for Academic Excellence." Chancellor Lee Roberts said the university would not sign the compact "as written."

Chancellor says UNC won't sign Trump's higher education compact 'as written'

A few dozen people gathered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus to protest the Trump administration's proposed "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education."

WASHINGTON (AP) â President Donald Trump said Friday that no U.S. government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the countryâs treatment of white farmers.

Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmers

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RDU wasn't one of the airports targeted by FAA cuts. However, of the 40 proposed airport locations expected to see cuts, RDU serves 33 directly.


Weekend travelers brace for RDU delays, cancellations as FAA reductions have ripple effect

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CJF America, already facing criminal charges in Durham against its executives, is now the subject of a criminal investigation by Roxboro police.

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

A file photo of the CJF America logo.

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Normally on Veterans Day, volunteers gather at the Riverside National Cemetery in California to place flags alongside more than 300,000 gravesites. But not this year.

The government shutdown prompts the cancellation of some Veterans Day events

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While smaller spaces promise savings, they may lead to unforeseen expenses and lifestyle adjustments. Discover the hidden costs and unexpected challenges of downsizing your home.


Don't Waste Your Money: The downsides of downsizing

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To thank veterans and current military members for their service, many businesses are offering free meals, restaurant deals, grocery store and retail discounts and more on Veteran's Day this year!


List of Veterans Day 2025 free meals and discounts

50 Years After Saigonâs Fall, âthe Wallâ Reflects and Collects a Nationâs Trauma

SNAP benefits could be suspended for the first time in the food aid program's history because of the government shutdown. This could leave many without the much needed food and resources.


Where to find food, resources in the wake of SNAP benefits suspension

Got a parking ticket? This town lets you pay it off with food donations

Flight Tracker: Any flight, any airport

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Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.


Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame

Trivial Pursuit, Battleship and slime were the three winners out of 12 finalists to be inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy: The Strong National Museum of Play.

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An Indiana family is in mourning over the tragic loss of their loved one who was shot and killed by a homeowner after she showed up at the wrong address to clean a house. 

Housecleaner shot after arriving to wrong home, husband left to parent 4 kids alone

IN: HOUSECLEANER SHOT AFTER ARRIVING TO WRONG HOME

Veterans battle PTSD with psychedelics

VETERANS BATTLE PTSD WITH PSYCHEDELICS

Pet of the Day for November 8, 2025

Erosion & money: Why homes keep falling into the ocean

Supreme Court pauses full SNAP payments as NC families receive partial payments

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Does North Carolina offer the lowest teacher pay in the South?

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No suspect found after man shot near downtown Raleigh, police say

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American Underground returns to American Tobacco Campus

North Carolinians saw partial SNAP payments come in but it's not enough, AG Jackson says

Drivers should avoid Fayetteville Street near City Plaza this weekend

Knightdale woman stole, pawned over $50K worth of jewelry from mostly retirement homes, police say

UPS and FedEx grounding MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash

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Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15

Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation

The holiday season is here and there are a lot of fun events coming up to help you celebrate and shop.


100+ events in NC to enjoy this November

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Foodie News: Benchwarmers Bagels opens second location

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Carolina Ballet makes 'Nutcracker' feel new

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Variety is the superpower of Ruckus restaurant

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'Accidental restauranteur' shares a taste of her roots at Cheeni

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Events planned in the Triangle to observe Veteran's Day

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

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Fact check: Has overall inflation eased under Donald Trump?

Fact-checking Trump's '60 Minutes' interview on nuclear weapons, Mamdani, ICE

Fact check: Paul calls out Trump's drug boat strikes, citing Coast Guard statistics

Fact check: Democrats claim Leavitt said White House ballroom is Trump's 'main priority'

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 6

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Farmers say tariffs, trade wars put crops at risk

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

Stein orders NC lawmakers back into session to address Medicaid funding shortfalls

DMV boss tells NC lawmakers wait times are down, but key funding is running low

UNC students and staff rally to protest Trump's higher education compact

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Eighth gradres learn about jobs of the future at Johnston County Works career fair

Wake schools back to normal after call for teachers to protest

Cornell University to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

Two Wake County schools prep for possible teacher call-outs

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

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

Duke study reveals alarming effects of flavored e-cigarettes on pregnancy and fetal health

New Duke Health program supports young breast cancer patients as diagnoses climb

NC school background checks vary, leave loopholes to hire convicted criminals

Copeland, McNeil each score 18 as NC State gets by UAB, 94-70

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One win from bowl eligibility: Darian Mensah looks to carry Duke's hot stretch into UConn

NCAA revokes eligibility of 6 more college basketball players as it continues sports betting probe

College basketball opens a new season with an influx of international talent

Live 2025 NCHSAA football state playoff brackets

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Around NC: Recapping the first round of the high school football playoffs

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(16) Harnett Central outlasts (17) South View with game-winning TD in the final minute

Gigi Michelle James died at Mema's Playhouse in Fayetteville after slipping into a fenced-off pool.


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

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North Carolina's new DMV leader gave state lawmakers another update on how he's improving the embattled agency.

How the NCDMV is lowering wait times, making improvements

Scientists at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences have found that what was believed to be a juvenile T.rex skeleton is instead a distant relative, the first of its kind to be found in a full skeleton.

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Kids ask about new dino discovery at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Just days out from the potential call-out, no one is taking credit for the graphic, and the most vocal supporter of action says she doesn't plan to participate.

Will NC teachers walk out? Anonymous post calls for it, others discourage it

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The district presented its plan to the school board on Tuesday during an afternoon work session, but the board isn't scheduled to vote on it until Nov. 18 at the earliest.

State budget stalemate impacts Wake County teacher pay raises

An analysis of NCDOT crash data from Jan. 1 to July 31 reveals that the intersection of I-40 and NC Highway 55 is the most dangerous in Durham County, with 28 crashes.

WRAL Investigates Durham's most crash-prone intersections

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Consumer Reports: Best cleaning products that really work

Consumer Reports ranks best cleaning products

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Wake's worst intersection has seen 44 crashes so far this year

These intersections have the most crashes in Wake County: What improvements are being made?

CJF America President comes to court, avoids WRAL Investigates' questions

CJF America president avoids WRAL's questions after court, company accused of not paying employees

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Let the tape run: How to uncover authentic thought leadership

U.S. takes stake in RTP-based maker of rare-earth magnets as part of $1.4B deal 

Tom Snyder: To win the AI race, US must look to efficiency, not energy use

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What to know about the flight cancellations at US airports caused by the government shutdown

US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order

Airlines rush to prepare for federal reductions in flights

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