Raleigh breaking news and weather, Raleigh North Carolina news today, WRAL 7-day forecasts, NC lottery updates. WRAL news in Raleigh, NC.

WRAL.com

New developments include the reported suspension of cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins, a locker room fight between two players on Tuesday and a "toxic" environment.

Bill Belichick 'fully committed' to UNC amid reports of dysfunction, toxic culture at program

SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS TELLING US. >> BREAKING >> NEWS FROM WRAL COVERAGE. YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> RIGHT NOW AT 11, WE'RE FOLLOWING SEVERAL NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TURMOIL IN THE TAR HEEL FOOTBALL PROGRAM. WELL, NEW TONIGHT, 2 NEW STATEMENTS RELEASED IN THE LAST HOUR FROM THE PROGRAM. FIRST COACH BILL BELICHECK SAID, QUOTE, I'M FULLY COMMITTED TO UNC FOOTBALL AND THE PROGRAM WE'RE BUILDING HERE AND FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS. BUBBA CUNNINGHAM, QUOTE, COACH BELICHECK HAS THE FULL SUPPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS AND THE UNIVERSITY. ALSO NEW TONIGHT WE HEAR FROM A LAWYER ABOUT BILL BELICHECK CONTRACT. HE ANALYZES THE CLAUSES THAT COULD COME UNDER SCRUTINY CONSIDERING THE REPORTS OF LOCKER ROOM DYSFUNCTION THIS AFTER SOURCES TELL WRAL, ASSISTANT COACH ARMIN HAWKINS IS NOT AT PRACTICE BECAUSE OF PERSONAL BUSINESS. THE ATHLETIC IS REPORTING THAT HAWKINS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED. WE ALSO LEARNED FROM SOURCES THAT THERE WAS A FIGHT BETWEEN 2 PLAYERS IN THE LOCKER ROOM YESTERDAY. GOOD EVENING AND THANKS FOR JOINING US. I'M GERALD OWENS, SEPARATE FROM WHAT WE JUST HEARD FROM UNC, A REPORT FROM THE TAR HEEL. 24 7 SAYS DECISION-MAKERS AT UNC ARE LOOKING INTO A POSSIBLE EXIT STRATEGY FOR BELICHICK WRAL. SPORTS IS WORKING TO CONFIRM THAT REPORT. WE BEGIN TONIGHT'S TEAM COVERAGE WITH ERIC MILLER AIR. YOU SPOKE WITH AN ATTORNEY WHO LAID OUT WHAT THAT STRATEGY COULD LOOK LIKE. WELL, JERROLD, WE TOOK THIS QUESTION TO ANDREW FIND. HE'S IT THROUGH IN THE TOURNEY WITH A LOT OF EXPERIENCE IN THE SPORTS WORLD, FROM EVERYTHING FROM NIL DEALS TO ATHLETE CONTRACTS. HE TELLS US THAT IF UNC WANTED TO FIRE BELICHICK, AT LEAST BASED ON WHAT'S KNOWN PUBLICLY AT THIS POINT, THEY LIKELY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FIRE HIM WITH CALL US. >> IT'S A BLOWER IN CAROLINA BLUE. WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF UNC DECIDES TO CALL IT QUITS WITH BILL BELICHICK UNDER BILL BELICHICK. CONTRACT THEY CAN FIRE HIM AT ANY TIME. >> THEY WOULD NEED TO PAY. AND 30 MILLION DOLLARS IF THEY DIDN'T FIRE HIM FOR CAUSE. DURHAM ATTORNEY ANDREW FIND SAYS SAVING THAT MONEY AND FINDING CAUSE TO THE GOAT ISN'T INTERESTINGLY IN FOOD, LACK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL AS A LOSING COACH CAN BE FIRED, A LACK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL TYPICALLY IS MADE UP OF A LOT OF SORT OF LESSER VIOLATIONS, ACCORDING TO FIND. THERE ARE 2 THINGS WANT TO KEEP HER TO TO MAKE. THE ARGUMENT PLAYS SELLING TICKETS FOR THE COACH TO FOR AN IMPROPER BENEFITS. HOWEVER, THOSE 2 THINGS BY THEMSELVES FALL FAR SHORT OF WHAT THE NCAA, HIS COLD, LACK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL IN THE PAST AND FIND SAYS IF UNC DECIDED TO GO THIS ROUTE VILLAGE, A LITTLE NEWS, CERTAINLY CHALLENGE THAT MOVES IN COURT. BUT GIVEN THE HISTORY OF HOW THAT TERM HAS BEEN USED, AND THE THING IS THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO CONSTITUTE A LACK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL. >> I THINK IT WOULD BE A DIFFICULT CASE TO MAKE. >> THAT THOSE 2 VIOLATIONS, IF YOU WANT TO CALL THEM THAT. >> AND SO TO THE LACK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL ON THE PART OF COACH BELICHICK. >> AND FIND ALSO POINTED OUT HERE IS WELL FIRING A COACH EVEN FOR CAUSE. HE'S A VERY RARE THING IN THE SPORTS WORLD. INSTEAD, IT NEGOTIATED EXIT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND A COACH. THAT IS A MUCH MORE LIKELY OUTCOME. WE DID REACH OUT TO A REPRESENTATIVE FOR COACH BELICHECK ON ALL OF THIS. THAT REPRESENTATIVE DECLINED TO COMMENT. INSTEAD POINTING US TO THOSE 2 STATEMENTS RELEASED EARLIER THIS EVENING IN CARY, ERIC MILLER. WRAL >> AND THIS IS BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER WITH MORE ON THIS STORY. OF COURSE, THIS IS A STORY YOU SAW FIRST ON WRAL MONDAY AND PAT WALTERS REPORTING HAS GOTTEN A LOT OF ATTENTION ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY. A LOT OF SPORTS PODCAST. WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THIS, INCLUDING ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST POPULAR PARDON. MY TAKE HERE IS A LITTLE BIT OF WHAT THEY SAID ON TODAY'S EPISODE. >> THERE WAS A REPORT THAT CAME OUT TODAY I THINK WAS WRAL. THE RED. THAT'S A LONG STORY ABOUT JUST HOW BAD THINGS ARE GETTING THERE. IT DOES FEEL LIKE THIS IS JUST THERE'S A LOT OF THINGS HAPPENING THAT WOULD POINT TO BELICHECK NOT STICKING AROUND TOO MUCH LONGER. >> AND JUST TONIGHT, AN ARTICLE ON ESPN DOT COM MENTIONS WRAL'S REPORTING, SIR. PAT STORY HAS SPARKED A NATIONAL SPORTS CONVERSATION. ALL RIGHT, RYAN, THANK YOU. NEWS OF THE INTERNAL TURMOIL IS SWEEPING THROUGH CAMPUS STUDENTS THAT WE TALKED TO SAY THE MOOD IS ENTIRELY DIFFERENT THAN IT WAS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON. >> THERE'S ABSOLUTELY RESPECT IT RIGHT NOW. I MEAN, IT YOU SEE WITH MEDIA, WE'RE GETTING JUST COMPLETELY. EMBARRASSED. IT'S EMBARRASSING. AND I THOUGHT THIS WAS HIS CHANCE TO REDEEM HIMSELF FOR ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA. >> BUT HE COMES HERE AND NOW THE PROGRAM IS AWFUL. AND QUITE FRANKLY, I THINK THERE'S JUST A LOT OF DRAMA WHEN WE SHOULD BE PLAYING GOOD FOOTBALL >> NO OTHER STUDENTS ARE READY TO HIT THE PANIC BUTTON JUST YET. THEY SAID GIVE BELICHECK A YEAR OR SO BEFORE SCRUTINIZING HIS WORK. THE BUREAU IS REPORTING ON THE BELICHECK LOCKER ROOM IMMEDIATELY TOOK OFF ONLINE THAT WELL TO THIS FIRST STORY BROKE MONDAY AT 06:00PM AND SPREAD FROM OUR TV NEWS TO THE WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA. THE YOUTUBE VERSION IS MORE THAN 110,000 VIEWS. YOU CAN WATCH PATS ORIGINAL STORY AND EACH DEVELOPMENT ON

UNC football fallout: Breaking down the future of the program as UNC backs Belichick

A file photo of UNC football coach Bill Belichick.

Crisp, cool fall weather returns, weekend showers and scattered storms possible 

Temps dip to 50 for Thursday morning

Mail found opened and thrown into a ditch in Durham County

Pile of opened mail behind a Durham County home

Three people killed in Wednesday crash, Fayetteville police say

Deadly Fayetteville crash on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump's Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners

Israel_Palestinians_Gaza_07145

Lawsuits: Boater had .17 blood alcohol when he hit, killed child & injured woman on Harris Lake

Brooklyn Carroll. 

One person injured in SUV crash Wednesday, Clayton police say

Police siren (generic), crime, arrest, shooting

WRAL News+

WRAL News+ Live Thumbnail

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

The Carolina Hurricanes begin their 2025-26 season Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils. It will provide the first regular-season look at offseason acquisitions K'Andre Miller and Nikolaj Ehlers.

Carolina Hurricanes start 2025-26 season hosting New Jersey Devils

Blue Jackets Hurricanes Hockey

No serious injuries were reported, but the crash comes as multiple districts across central North Carolina have seen school bus crashes in the last two weeks.

Durham police investigate after SUV crashes into school bus

Durham police are investigating after a man was hit and killed while walking on the train tracks on Wednesday.


A man is dead after hit by train in Durham, police investigate

North Estes Drive is fully reopened after a gas leak on Wednesday closed a portion of the road. Officials have not mentioned a cause of the leak.


North Estes Drive reopens in Chapel Hill after temporary closure due to gas leak repair

Police lights

Some parents purchasing what they believe are e-bikes for their children are inadvertently buying electric motorcycles, which in North Carolina require a license, registration and insurance.

E-bike confusion sparks safety concerns; Apex boy winds up in hospital with broken arm

A 15-year-old Apex boy named Colton broke his arm riding what his mom believed was an e-bike.

Aimed at reducing accidents and enhancing road safety, the campaign involves increased patrols and educational outreach.

NC launches 'Operation Crash Reduction' to combat speeding and distracted driving statewide

crash Photo by Clark Van Der Beken on Unsplash

According to the Nash County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested Tray Jenkins and charged him with multiple counts of sexual exploitation, including sexual exploitation of a minor.


Sharpsburg man arrested, charged with downloading child sexual abuse material

Tray Jenkins

Members of the state House of Representatives' committee on government efficiency grilled the leader of the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, pressing him on the benefits of state-controlled liquor. 

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

Wake County ABC store

WakeMed's innovative screening tool is revolutionizing maternal healthcare by significantly improving birthing outcomes. This new technology helps identify potential complications early, ensuring timely interventions and enhancing safety for both mothers and newborns.

WakeMed screening tool helping improve birthing outcomes

Pregnant belly -- Photo by freestocks on Unsplash

A coastal low will bring everything from rain to wind to coastal flooding and high surf along the Outer Banks.

Nor'Easter likely to bring more impacts to North Carolina's already-troubled coastline

Nor'Easter impact to North Carolina this week

View WRAL's latest top news

MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM

95.7 That Station

99.9 The Fan

Durham and Fayetteville narrowed the fields for mayor Tuesday in a primary election. The top two vote getters in each city advance to the general election Nov. 4.


In Durham, Fayetteville, mayors survive primary challenge. General election comes next month

Durham, Fayetteville mayors

Races for mayor in Durham and Fayetteville top the ballot in an off year. Dozens of communities across the state will vote in local races. Find complete results for 2025 elections in North Carolina here.

2025 municipal election results

Voting in N.C., voting generic 

LOS ANGELES (AP) â Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for public television stations suffering from cuts in federal funding.

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

Bob_Ross_Auction_19615

The holiday shopping season kicks off this week with competing events from Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Kohl's and we have a list of the best buys! 

2025 holiday shopping season kicks off with big retail events: See the list of top deals

Boxes from retailers on porch

Multiple sources with knowledge of the inner workings of Bill Belichick's program say that UNC football's losses are a product of a divided locker room, a disorganized coaching staff and a failure to communicate.


Divided locker room, disastrous results: Players, parents blame Belichick culture for UNC problems

UNC coach Bill Belichick

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, Oct. 14

Holiday Express

Don't Miss It

WRAL's Willie Daniely spoke to the family, who found their mail in a Durham County ditch.

Opened and undelievered mail found thrwon on the side of the road

After son's injury, Apex mom urges e-bike safety

Edgecombe County teaching assistant charged with assaulting disabled student appears in court

G.W. Bulluck Elementary School

Tar Heel Traveler: It's A Zoo Life

Technology helping spot risks to improve birth outcomes 

Family of girl killed in boat crash files wrongful death suit

Video Central

WRAL 6am News | October 8

6am Newscast Static

WRAL 9am News | October 8

9am Newscast Static

WRAL Noon News | October 8

12pm Newscast Static

WRAL 4pm News | October 8

4pm Newscast Static

WRAL 6pm News | October 8

6pm Newscast Static

WRAL 10pm News | October 7

10pm Newscast Static

Edgecombe teaching assistant charged with assaulting disabled student appears in court

Local News

State reports season's first flu death out of western North Carolina

Millions of dollars missing, higher bills and layoffs: A timeline of Rocky Mount's financial crisis

Police: Woman shot in parking lot of Durham convenience store by customer

Pentagon, journalists on collision course as restrictions on reporting loom

Nation/World

Man charged with sparking the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history

Your phone rings, and it's a number from Sweden. Do you answer? A Nobel Prize winner didn't

Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died

Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue Trump foe's case is politically motivated

It is a busy weekend in the Triangle with lots of chances to enjoy some festivals.


Weekend best bets: Wake Forest Pride, Durham Bulls Festibull

Pride flag

Foodie News: National Cinnamon Roll Day and more sweet local restaurant news

Fresh homemade Cinnamon rolls or Cinnamon buns

100+ events in NC to enjoy this October

October events in North Carolina

Quiz: Which new NC State Fair food are you?

NC State Fair teases new rides, attractions

2025 State Fair Logo

Selma Railroad Days Festival to feature carnival rides, parade

Selma Railroad Days (Courtesy photo)

Out & About

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

Politifact

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

Fact-checking claims about Tylenol's 2017 social media post and pregnancy guidance

Child fatality task force makes recommendations to combat social media addiction

NC Capitol

NC Republicans aim to keep Lumbee representation after House departure

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

NC lawmakers' version of DOGE to meet, pushing for greater government efficiency

Cooper, Whatley each report raising millions for US Senate campaigns to replace Tillis

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

Education

Teacher of the Week: Nancy Gonzalez

Durham schools look at solutions for classified staff salaries

Durham Public Schools weighing 3 options for calculating classified staff salaries

Wake school board discusses when to use AI - and when to not

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

WRAL In Depth

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

CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit and executives evading police

NC lawmakers wanted to make COVID shots easier to get. Why the law they passed did the opposite

NC officials begin process to help thousands of state workers switch doctors, as Duke negotiations sour

NCAA moves to allow student-athletes, staff to bet on pro sports

WRALSportsFan

ACC looks to have a wide-open race for the spotlight with few returning all-conference performers

Return within recovery: Jayson Tatum back at Duke as Chief Basketball Officer

Mark Sanchez, ex-NFL quarterback, stabbed then charged after fight in Indianapolis

Lea: The Carolina Panthers are growing up ... kinda, sorta

No. 20 Grimsley sweeps McMichael to boost resume as 7A contender

HighSchoolOT

No. 1 Green Level, No. 5 Green Hope to play for conference title live on HighSchoolOT

HighSchoolOT's Male and Female Athletes of the Week for September 29-October 4

The Starting 22: Best players from Week 7 of the North Carolina high school football season

Data: These N.C. football teams have played the toughest - and easiest - schedules

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?

Smart tech in your home could be draining your wallet, but these simple tips will save you money.

Simple fixes to smart home tech items could help save money

Attorneys representing NC State alumni and students battling cancer told WRAL News they have reason to believe the university altered or destroyed evidence tied to the chemical contamination inside Poe Hall.

NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

A file photo of Poe Hall at NC State University.

At least nine homes collapsed in the Outer Banks, scattering debris for miles. Crews are cleaning septic tanks, lumber and waste as rising seas put more houses at risk.

Collapsed Buxton homes leave toxic mess along Outer Banks beaches

Family Tides

WRAL Specialists

Tips for saving big on grocery shopping as prices grow higher

5 On Your Side: How to save big on grocery shopping

5 On Your Side: Decoding your energy bills

Decode your energy bill: Tips to understand charges and track your savings

5 On Your Side

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

CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit

CJF America president misses court for second time in as many weeks, attorney says she's hospitalized

CJF America president misses court again, attorney says she's hospitalized

Investigations

Is there an AI bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning

RIoT Demo Night is games, beer and a sneak peek at the future

Triangle Tech Night celebrates two years of community connections

Robin Williams' daughter pleads fans to stop sharing AI videos of late actor

WRAL TechWire

Domino's Pizza is about to look -- and sound -- a lot different

IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week

US stocks hit records after the briefest of stumbles as goldâs price keeps rising

Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time

Business

Powerball

Mega Millions

Cash 5

Breweries debate: Kid friendly or adults only

Family

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

Durham neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday

List of top grocery deals valid October 8-14

SmartShopper

Check out the top Amazon Prime Day deals

Articles published by Merco