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Bill Belichick met the media Monday morning, a week after WRAL began reporting about divisions within the UNC football locker room, a disorganized coaching staff and a lack of communication with families.


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Belichick speaks: UNC coach sees team making progress, has no intention to leave

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More than $6.5B in medical debt relieved through NC program. Stein calls it 'life changing news'

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Springfield Middle School fully reopens next week, a year after devastating EF3 tornado

Drone 5 flew over Springfield Middle School on Aug. 9, 2024, a day after an EF3 tornado ravaged the area.

AP Top 25 poll: Duke ranked No. 6, UNC comes in at No. 25 and NC State is unranked

Duke coach Jon Scheyer looks ahead to 2025-2026 season

People tased by Warrenton police officer file federal lawsuit

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Water main break closes stretch of Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, could impact Monday commute

Stretch of Blue Ridge Road closed in Raleigh for water system repairs

Power restored to most in Durham County after equipment damage

Public can voice opinions tonight about Duke Energy's proposed rate hikes

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Fayetteville Technical Community College's Spring Lake campus was placed on lockdown for about an hour Monday after college leaders got a report of a shooter. Authorities said they have not confirmed that there was ever a shooter on campus.

Authorities find no evidence of shooter after Fayetteville Tech lockdown

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Between Tuesday night's Chris Brown concert at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh and crowds flocking to the North Carolina State Fair, there is bound to be a lot of traffic this week in the area of Blue Ridge Road.


Chris Brown, Billie Eilish concerts could snarl traffic near NC State Fair this week

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We'll keep stubborn cloud cover and the chance for some light rain and drizzle early Monday before the sky gradually clears later on.

Breezy Monday ahead, cool 40-degree mornings on tap this week

Monday at a Glance

Monday marks three years since a mass shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood in east Raleigh.


Three years after Hedingham mass shooting in Raleigh, murder trial set for 2026

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NEW YORK (AP) â Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is forcing retailers to pull back or delay plans to hire seasonal workers who pack orders at distribution centers, serve shoppers at stores and build holiday displays during the most important selling season of the year.

Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs forces many retailers to be cautious on holiday hiring

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Mark your calendar and set your alarm for Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. That's when tickets go on sale for the popular Holiday Express train at Raleigh's Pullen Park. This family event often sells out in minutes.


Holiday Express tickets go on sale Tuesday

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The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2025: Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms, expected to remain in Atlantic

Tropical Storm Lorenzo as of 5 a.m., 10/13/2025

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) â Israel and Hamas moved ahead on a key first step of the tenuous Gaza ceasefire agreement on Monday by freeing hostages and prisoners, raising hopes that the U.S.-brokered deal might lead to a permanent end to the two-year war that ravaged the Palestinian territory.

After hostages and prisoners are freed, complex issues remain for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

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A deputy was involved in a crash on Monday in Moore County.


Deputy involved in serious crash with pickup truck in Moore County

October is designated as Safe Infant Sleep Month, raising awareness on practices to reduce SIDS risks. Experts highlight the importance of back sleeping, crib safety and room-sharing without bed-sharing.

5 On Your Side: October is safe infant sleep month, how to reduce SIDS risk

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You can meet some of your favorite people from WRAL at the N.C. State Fair this year.


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The hire of a Super Bowl champion and future Pro Football Hall of Famer brought national attention to the University of North Carolina football program. But the culture of the team under Bill Belichick has turned that attention from a positive to a negative just five games into the season.


Chapel Bill thrill to turmoil on the Tar Heels: How the Belichick era devolved in just 5 games

Tar Heel Turmoil

Gavin Edwards got a crashing introduction to one of his neighbors Wednesday when a deer crashed through the storm door of his Fuquay-Varina home.


Caught on cam: Deer burst into Fuquay-Varina home

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Photos captured in October 2025 show damage to Outer Banks homes in Buxton after a tropical system and nor'easter pounded North Carolina's coast. All photos courtesy of Donny Bowers.

PHOTOS: 10 homes collapse in Outer Banks in 2025

More Outer Banks homes collapse into ocean

Two high-level sources said the University of North Carolina is not currently looking into an exit strategy for coach Bill Belichick, whose contract states he can leave for a $1 million buyout. However, if UNC were to fire him without cause, the university would owe him $30 million total.

Bill Belichick buyout options: What UNC football coach's contract says

A file photo of UNC coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines.

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Bill Belichick stands behind program despite report of divide in UNC locker room

Hedingham shooting victims remembered 3 years after tragedy

End-of-watch ceremony for Gabriel Torres

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Water rescues, flight delays as nor'easter slams East Coast

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Four killed, 20 injured in mass shooting on South Carolina island

A mass shooting at a South Carolina bar has left four people dead and at least 20 others injured, officials said.

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Person found dead in burning camper in Wendell

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Driver killed after SUV flips in Southern Pines crash

Moore County internet outage: Deputies investigate, say someone intentionally cut fiber lines

Raleigh surgeon spots early-stage breast cancer during routine surgery

Road closures reported due to flooding in Myrtle Beach

Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment

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Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn't settle war soon

Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day

Shooting at packed South Carolina bar kills 4 and injures at least 20 others

Trump's intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down

It is a busy weekend in the Triangle with the state of the NC State Fair and Billie Eilish at Lenovo Center for two nights.


Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Billie Eilish

Six of âThe Greatestâ Songs

Beer in Raleigh: Your weekend brewery crawl guide

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SAS Championship adds free family fun event

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Foodie News: Stuffed pretzel shop opens in Raleigh

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Savannah Bananas bring banana ball excitement to Chapel Hill's Kenan Stadium April 2026

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Fact check: Could Affordable Care Act health premiums rise 75% by next month?

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Fact check: Jeffries says GOP 'effectively ended' medical research in the US

Fact check: Did Democrats propose to give health care to immigrants illegally in the US?

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

Fact-checking claims that Erika Kirk's charity is tied to trafficking

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Oct. 9

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NC lawmaker facing sex crime charges appears in court from hospital

Prosecutors: NC legislator facing child sex charges lived with victim for months, faces $1M bond

Gov. Stein continues push for mental health aid focused on public safety

Stein, NC Democratic Party call on legislator to resign after sex charges against a minor

NC isn't meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage

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After brief suspension, UNC prof back in the classroom, advocating for free speech

Reinstated professor speaks about ordeal at UNC

Teacher of the Week: Nancy Gonzalez

Durham schools look at solutions for classified staff salaries

Moms who overcame addiction helping others through growing statewide network

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Man says he lost $200K to executives at center of WRAL investigation

Privatize NC's liquor sales? Leader of DOGE-style group wants to explore the cost

North Carolina child fatality group links social media algorithms, AI chat bots to suicide risks

NC State suit admits 'extensive' PCB contamination, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

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Dowdle has 239 yards from scrimmage vs. former team as Panthers beat Cowboys on FG as time expires

Mahomes leads the Chiefs to a 30-17 victory over Lions, and a fistfight erupts at the finish

Penn State fires coach James Franklin amid midseason free fall in a lost season

Tears of triumph: Denny Hamlin wins emotional race in Las Vegas, secures championship spot

NC Football Top 25: Northern Guilford joins as the rest of the state sees little change

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NC Top 25: At end of regular season, Myers Park girls tennis leads statewide rankings

HighSchoolOT's boys soccer statewide rankings has just one new team this week

HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for football

HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for girls tennis

A man said he gave CJF America's founder and  chief financial officer nearly $200,000 to invest, but now fears the money is gone after learning of criminal charges and allegations against the company's executives

Man claims he lost $200K to two men at center of WRAL investigation

WRAL Investigates found Raleigh Firefighters are working a lot of overtime. Raleigh's Mayor Pro Tempore is now planning to help cut back.

WRAL Investigation into firefighter overtime spurs call to action

After a WRAL investigation showing Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of overtime in one year, Mayor Pro Tempore Stormie Forte requested that the city manager and fire chief formally assess firefighter burnout, appropriate staffing levels, and the need for a shift modification study.

WRAL investigation into Raleigh firefighter overtime spurs call to action by mayor pro tem

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A church in Edgecombe County is a symbol of the power of a hurricane. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the spirit of a town, committed to keeping its history upright.

Tar Heel Traveler: Princeville 

One local man who has served in the lions club for over 6 decades. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the states and continents he's traveled to over that time span and what he says keeps him going.

Tar Heel Traveler: The Longest Lion 

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers who cleans up the debris after an Outer Banks home collapses into the Atlantic Ocean. He also answered questions about garbage is converted into energy.

In Depth with Dan: Beachfront homes collapse in NC's Outer Banks, converting garbage into energy

In Depth with Dan: Who cleans up the debris when a beachfront collapses in NC's Outer Banks?

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5 On Your Side: October safe infant sleep month

Chefs and home cooks disagree: Is non-stick cookware safe/

Restaurant Ratings: Jin Jin Gourmet, IHOP, Yaya Tea

5 On Your Side: How to save money in the kitchen

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Chapel Bill thrill to turmoil on the Tar Heels: UNC coach to face questions Monday

NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

NC State admits 'extensive' PCB contamination in lawsuit, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

Battling fires and burnout: Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of OT in one year

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Donald Thompson: Brianna Pinto aims to transform lives through soccer

Annual 'All Things Open' conference approaches its 'lucky' 13th year

Guest column: Your job is safer from AI than Silicon Valley wants you to believe

Is there an AI bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning

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Durham jewelry maker thriving at 79 years old

Nasty news? Forget about it. The markets say all is well.

Teen sneakerhead turns stylish passion into online business

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Town of Zebulon brings back annual Christmas Parade

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Tips for saving big on grocery shopping as prices grow higher

Breweries debate: Kid friendly or adults only

Kids and breweries: Wake County brewery's Facebook post sparks public debate

Single mom of 15 paddles down Mississippi River with some of her kids

Amazon Deals: Apple AirTag 4 Pack only $64.99, Play-Doh sets up to 50% off, LEGO starting at $5.89

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