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A major fire at a Wayne County apartment complex is under investigation. The cause remains unknown. WRAL's Breaking News Tracker is headed to the scene to learn more.


Major fire at Wayne County apartment complex under investigation, cause unknown

70s and 80s: Temps stay below average this week, feeling like 'unofficial end to summer'

Below average temperatures likely to our north and west through early September

Bill Belichick's coaching debut brings business boom to Chapel Hill's Franklin Street

How a former NASCAR executive with deep Chapel Hill ties plans to move UNC athletics forward

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Person shot at downtown Raleigh apartment has non-life-threatening injuries

Person shot at apartment complex near downtown Raleigh taken to hospital

Hit-and-run: Driver brings down power lines, blocking Dixie Trail in Raleigh

75+ events to check out in NC this September

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A 16-year-old was arrested after sending a woman to the hospital with life threatening injuries in Wake Forest for a shooting that was intended for someone else, according to police. 

Wake Forest coach's wife injured in shooting, police say she was not the intended target

Shooting investigation in Wake Forest

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) â Powerball players will get another chance Monday at a jackpot estimated at over $1 billion, after no one won the big prize Saturday night.

Powerball jackpot grows to $1.1 billion after Saturday drawing ends without a winner

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Travis Kelce's mom recently visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, according to a Facebook post. 



Travis Kelce's mom visits Biltmore Estate in Asheville

Biltmore Estate, Ashville, NC. Photo: ghannen, Pixabay

The Bill Belichick era at North Carolina officially begins with a prime-time game against TCU, drawing immense excitement and a sold-out season for the Tar Heels.


'Chapel Bill': Bill Belichick's UNC debut vs. TCU kicks off new era for Tar Heels football

Will you get a COVID-19 vaccine? That has become a complicated question for many people.

Why getting a COVID-19 vaccine is more complicated

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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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The two children killed in the shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis were identified Thursday by the Hennepin County medical examiner's office as 8-year-old Fletcher Alexander Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Lillian Moyski.

2 children who died in Minneapolis school shooting are identified

Officials Sift Through Tangle of Online Grievances by Minneapolis Shooter

Person killed in crash on I-40 near Garner

Crash investigation on I-40 near U.S. Highway 70

Internationally-acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo will bring five trolls to Dix Park in Raleigh in the coming months, and the public is invited to be part of the process.


Giant trolls are coming to Dix Park, and the public is invited to help build them

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Two men are dead Wednesday night after a shooting in Roanoke Rapids.


Two men killed in Roanoke Rapids had fight the night before, police say

Shooting at a convenience store in Roanoke Rapids

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Explore the vibrant cultural scene in North Carolina this September with over 75 events, including music festivals, family-friendly activities and unique cultural celebrations.


A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to specific eggs has sickened 95 people across 14 states, including North Carolina.


Egg recall: 2 North Carolinians sick with Salmonella after multistate outbreak

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Chosen nearly 100 years ago, the science says the more-orange-than-yellow color is close to the perfect choice for the job.

The science behind school bus yellow

our eyes are highly sensitive to school bus yellow

Wednesday's winning numbers are 9, 12, 22, 41, 61, and the Powerball number is 25.


Powerball jackpot soars to $950 million, the largest prize of the year

Powerball jackpot soars to $565 million, the largest prize of the year

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A community gathered to mourn Harper Moyski, 10, one of the two children killed when a shooter opened fire at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.

Community remembers 10-year-old girl killed in Catholic school shooting

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Exploration ship reveals unique underwater life

Engaged couple finds stolen car with dress inside

Pet of the Day for Aug. 31, 2025

CDC changes: Who gets a COVID-19 vaccine this fall?

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One person dead in accident involving pedestrian on I-40 near Garner

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Firefighters rescue resident from burning mobile home in Huntersville

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Celebrate safely: NC Wildlife warns boaters of alcohol risks at local lakes this Labor Day

Four children die in Columbus County house fire, fire marshal says

Head-on crash involving emergency services truck sends three to hospital near Dunn

Man charged in Raleigh nightclub shooting that killed another man, injured a third

2 civilians indicted for their role in a Pearl Harbor fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people in 2021

Nation/World

Colleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrollment plummeting

Israel kills Hamas spokesperson as security cabinet meets to discuss expanding offensive in Gaza

Trump is cutting 500-plus jobs at Voice of America and its parent agency despite legal challenges

Federal judge issues order blocking Trump effort to expand speedy deportations of migrants

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about Top Chef star Katsuji Tanabe's revival of his beloved High Horse restaurant.


Foodie News: Top Chef star announces reopening of beloved restaurant in RTP

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Weekend best bets: African American Cultural Festival, live music

African American Cultural Festival returns in September

Best places, ongoing series to find free live music in the Triangle

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5 roadside attractions to check out in NC

Rose Hill: Home of the world's largest frying pan 

Top 7 sights to see in Charlotte, NC: Must-visit attractions

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Kamala Harris brings book tour to DPAC

What Kamala Harrisâ Decision Not to Run for Governor Means for 2028

Out & About

Fact check: Did mass shootings go down after 2022 gun law?

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Fact-checking claims targeting Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Politifact: What's going on with the homeless encampments in DC?

Fact-checking TikTok videos about Washington police clearing homeless encampments

Fact-check: Newsom says Republicans voted against national independent redistricting

Activists advocate for federal bill that would require birth certificate or passport in person to register to vote

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How the NC Treasurer's Office found $170 million in an unknown account

Canadian immigrant voted illegally in NC, federal prosecutors say

NC treasurer finds $170M in state money sitting in previously unknown account

DHHS ordered NC lawmakers to postpone Medicaid cuts for now

North Carolina school districts work to adjust cellphone rules and statewide ban

Education

New year, new cellphone policies: How NC schools are restricting phones, watches and other devices

New agreement gives Wake Tech grads a path to William Peace at reduced cost

Johnston County parents upset with lack of communication after lockdown

5 On Your Side: Discounts to help college students save money

Unpaid workers, lawsuit filed: A closer look at CJF America and the man accused, Courtney Jordan

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Owner of Durham home raided by FBI details tenants' unusual behavior

Holly Hill under scrutiny again: State finds repeated failures after violent patient uprising

Triangle conservation group sues farm, hoping to halt amphitheater plans

Wake County schools resist weapons detectors as nearby NC districts see safety gains

NC Central falls in home opener to New Hampshire 27-10 

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KC Current clinch playoff spot with 2-0 win over NC Courage 

Carolina Panthers re-sign Hunter Renfrow and place Jalen Coker on IR

Sayin, defense propel No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas 14-7

Florida State stuns No. 8 Alabama 31-17, delivering blow to Crimson Tide's playoff hopes

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Without Faizon Brandon, freshman Brody Lowe leads No. 1 Grimsley past No. 11 West Forsyth

No. 6 Providence Day's hot start puts away No. 8 Rolesville

No. 5 Cardinal Gibbons ends 31-game winning streak of Maury (VA)

Who is the man behind a Durham-based foundation accused of not paying employees? WRAL Investigates the claims Courtney Jordan makes about personal and professional life.

Who is Courtney Jordan? WRAL Investigates man behind nonprofit accused of not paying its employees

Leaders of the North Carolina House of Representatives have instructed the state's Medicaid program to suspend its plans to cut reimbursement rates and services in October, despite a shortfall in Medicaid funding in lawmakers' stopgap spending plan.

NC lawmakers order halt to Medicaid cuts as budget stalemate continues

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Raises for state employees are on hold until Republican leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives can reach a state budget deal.

NC lawmakers still far away from passing new state budget

People from all over the world are mourning the Minnesota shooting at a Catholic church that left two people dead and wounded 17 people.

National school security consultant addresses safety

A plaintiff in a new lawsuit against the Durham-based nonprofit CJF America is speaking out about the financial and mental toll of not being paid for her work.

Woman suing Durham nonprofit describes impact of nonpayment

Why hasn't NC approved raises for teachers and state employees? GOP stalemate over taxes

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Restaurant Ratings: Urban Turban Indian Grill & Bar,  Twisted Noodles & Subway

Do fast food combo meals really save you money? 

Kids, parents learn about mental health and coping techniques for back-to-school

Raleigh parents speak with experts about current children's mental health challenges

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WRAL Investigates jobs still vacant as school begins

Local school districts still need to fill hundreds of jobs. Where vacancy rates are highest

Lawsuit against Durham non-profit remains unserved

Triangle conservation group sues farm

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Genentech, Gov. Stein celebrate company's arrival in Holly Springs

Genentech the latest biotech company bringing jobs to Wake County

Johnson & Johnson to increase Holly Springs manufacturing 

Greg Behr: The best third spaces find an audience where they are

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No-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines seeks second bankruptcy in months

Powerball's 10th largest jackpot lined up for Monday after no winner matched all six numbers on Saturday draw

The Tesla Diner has become a hub for fans of Elon Musk

The success of AI music creators sparks debate on future of music industry

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Moving on to middle school: What kids and parents need to know for a new stage

'You never want to leave': TikTok employees raise concerns about the app's impact on users in newly unsealed video

Erin cancels Outer Banks wedding, so couple makes new plans

Couple changes plans after Hurricane Erin cancels Outer Banks wedding

Labor Day 2025 restaurant & retail deals

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Top Amazon deals: Ring Alarm 5-Pc Wireless Security System only $99.99 (50% off), AirTag 4 Pk only $69.99, USB C 4-Port Block Wall Charger only $5.29

BJ's Wholesale Club 1-yr membership only $15 (75% off)

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List of school supply deals for Aug. 24-30 starting at 15 cents

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Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

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