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Power has been restored in Enfield after a four-day blackout left residents sweltering in heat following severe storms.


Enfield power restored after four-day outage during intense heat

Many Enfield residents still don't have power after more than 2 days

Mid-week break from intense humidity; potential heat alerts return this weekend

Heat index forecast through Saturday, 7/26/2025

The Filipowski rule? ACC to fine schools for field, court storming

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Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

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Parasocial relationships: Why it's okay that you might be taking Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death so hard

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Video shows Florida deputies punching and dragging a Black man from his car

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Inside job: NC inmates accused of running phone scams targeting families for fake bail payments

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Dozens of jobs, first tenant of Spark Axis building in Morrisville announced by town and Wake County leaders

Many in our area are trying to think cool thoughts, given our recent heat. The folks at ExploreFall are doing the same.

Autumn in two months: First foliage outlook released ð

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The ACC joins several other conferences, including the SEC and the Big Ten, in requiring teams to release availability reports leading up to football and basketball games.

Player injury reports coming to ACC due to worries about gambling

The ACC Kickoff, the league's annual football preview event, began July 22, 2025, in Charlotte.

WASHINGTON (AP) â The Department of Justice wants to interview Jeffrey Epsteinâs former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the financier sexually abuse underage girls and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence, a senior official said Tuesday.

Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epsteinâs former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell

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NEW YORK (AP) -- When the "KissCam" at a Coldplay concert landed on a couple who tried (but failed) to duck out of the spotlight, the internet immediately got to work.

Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga tells us a lot about the answer

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It's been the most humid summer on record (so far) in the Triangle and Sandhills. 

Ask the Meteorologist: Where does this summer's humidity rank with the past?

Tropical moisture has been a mainstay in the Southeast U.S.

Before power was restored, fire crews at the scene told WRAL News someone was trapped in an elevator at the BullHouse Apartments.

Power restored to hundreds in Durham after person gets stuck in elevator, traffic lights out

More than 2,000 customers without power near downtown Durham

Dozens of employees waited outside a plant near Rocky Mount on Tuesday after a fire forced crews to evacuate the building.


Fire at engine plant near Rocky Mount forces dozens of employees out of building

WRAL 5 On Your Side warns you about the red flags of a scam all the time, but a new scam tries to use those warnings against you.

Beware: Spoofed "Verizon agent" calls use clever scam tactics

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State regulators in Raleigh will begin testimony on Duke Energy's request to build its plant on the same site as another one.


As Person County waits, Duke to argue merits of new power plant on Tuesday

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Over nearly four decades since Prozac was approved for the treatment of depression, waves of concern about the effects of antidepressants during pregnancy have resulted in a practical consensus: Though use of the drugs may be associated with a slight rise in the odds of birth defects, the risk of leaving a mother's depression untreated is often greater.

FDA panel debates 'black box' warning for antidepressants in pregnancy

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From interactive museums to captivating outdoor adventures, the Triangle offers an array of family-friendly activities that combine entertainment with learning. 

These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle 

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With a sizzling hot summer in full swing, there are plenty of places in the Triangle to cool down with frozen treats, such as ice cream shops, gelato stands, and frozen yogurt shops. 

15 places to find the best tasty frozen treats in central North Carolina

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The magic of a rainbow makes everyone a child at heart.


Go Ask Dad: A rainbow connection

Kayem Foods Inc. has recalled 1,134 pounds of cooked chicken sausage products that may be contaminated with pieces of plastic.


Recall: Fully cooked chicken sausage could contain plastic

Recall: Fully cooked chicken sausage sold at Trader Joe's stores nationwide

A peerâreviewed study of 78 floods finds 43% of North Carolina buildings that took on water over the past two decades sit outside FEMA's hazard zones, exposing insurance gaps and urging better risk data.


UNC study: 43% of flooded NC buildings were outside FEMA's hazard zones

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GalaxyCon Raleigh is more than a comic-con! It's a four-day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists and people like you. Enjoy this event at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon brings superhero, Rocky Horror star power to town

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In men's and women's basketball and baseball, teams must submit an availability report one day before the game and again two hours before it starts.

2025 ACC Kickoff: Player injury reports coming to conference due to worries about gambling

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House could override Mike Johnson and force Jeffrey Epstein vote

Ask the Meteorologist: How does this summer's humidity rank with the past?

5 On Your Side: Inmates accused of running phone scams from NC jails

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First look at season 4 of 'Ted Lasso' 

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Crash leaves vehicle lodged in ditch in Durham, no injuries reported

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Fourth person arrested in shooting that killed 19-year-old Rocky Mount man and his friend

North Carolina elections officials make major changes to overseas and military voting 

Uncertain timeline for reopening of popular Eno River State Park

Contractor suffers medical emergency at Amazon facility in Garner, police say

Trump administration withdraws from UNESCO again, only 2 years after US rejoined

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Swarms of Russian drones attack Ukraine nightly as Moscow puts new emphasis on the deadly weapon

Alaska Airlines resumes flights after equipment failure at a data center grounds all its planes

McDowell County, West Virginia, birthplace of food stamps, faces a disappearing safety net

Bangladesh students protest after air force jet crash into school kills 31

It is a busy weekend in the Triangle with GalaxyCon in town, plus Wiz Khalifa, Willie Nelson and Weird Al.


Weekend best bets: GalaxyCon, Wiz Khalifa, Willie Nelson

Star Wars characters take over GalaxyCon

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' coming to DPAC, special presale ticket offer available

Chasing waterfalls: Check out these whimsical waterfalls right here in the Triangle

Waterfall at Juniper Level Botanic Garden, open four times a year. Courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

Foodie News: Kingfisher owners announce new venture

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Out & About

Fact check: Are 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients watching TV all day?

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Epstein files: A timeline of what the Trump administration has said about releasing a list

Fact check: Jeffries says tax breaks are permanent for billionaires, temporary for everyone else

Fact-checking rumor about 'Coffee with Roy Cooper' event in Winston-Salem

Fact check: North Carolina got a $22M grant to expand internet access. Trump said the program is 'based on race'

Hemp vs. marijuana: North Carolina courts empower police searches, some law enforcement leaders call them unconstitutional

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Hemp vs. marijuana: NC courts empower police searches

Hemp vs. marijuana: NC courts empower police searches that some law enforcement leaders call unconstitutional

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 17

NC Senate leader Berger, facing a 2026 primary challenger, ramps up fundraising 

Durham's first day of year-round school starts with cheers and full staff of bus drivers, teachers

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Saint Augustine's University dealing with financial woes: How did we get here?

Carrboro High School principal reassigned after performance concerns

Trump admin partially restores paused federal education funding under new 'guardrails'

Broken A/C and closed schools: How Wake County fell behind on HVAC funding

Why is NC seeing so much rain and flooding in July?

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Broken A/C units are closing schools: How Wake schools ended up so far behind on HVAC repairs

'New economic reality': NC consumers face tariff-driven inflation

FEMA funding cuts impact communities' ability to fix critical infrastructure before next major weather event

Facing 100+ charges, man police linked to Triangle vehicle theft ring appears in court

2025 Carolina Panthers training camp kicks off this week: Here are some of the top storylines

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Nyheim Hines agrees to one year deal with the LA Chargers, two years after tearing knee in jet ski accident

Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off the Kings

Raleigh native and former UNC golfer Ryan Gerard earns first PGA Tour victory at the Barracuda Championship

Open and shut: Scheffler dominates in British Open victory for 2nd major this year

East downs West in boys basketball all-star game; Swansboro's Jermaine Cunningham named MVP

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Jasmine Nivar MVP as East downs West in NCCA All-Star girls basketball game

NFHS survey finds a six percent increase in high school officials since last year

HSOT Press Box: Breaking down football jamborees, Christ School, and transfers

JMB: It's time for a better rule on transfers

Be careful which calls you answer! Even when the information that shows up on caller ID looks legitimate, it could be a scam. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shows you how to block those unwanted calls.

5 On Your Side: Beware of imposters with phony caller IDs

In a decision issued last month, Orange County's Planning and Inspections Director told Union Grove Farm that it could not proceed with plans to build an amphitheater, determining that it "is not a form of agritourism."

Law under the microscope for farm parties now at the heart of farm amphitheater discussion

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Much of the U.S., including North Carolina, has experienced a significant increase in intense rainfall and widespread flooding throughout July, often unrelated to tropical systems and impacting areas outside designated floodplains. 

Why has NC had so much rain and flooding?

The North Carolina State Board of Elections is seeking to resolve a lawsuit from the Trump administration, based on claims similar to those made by Jefferson Griffin, a Republican who tried overturning 2024 election results.

NC election leaders launch effort to clean up voter registration records

Voter registration problems: NC elections officials to start contacting people with missing info

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Recall: Power Stick roll-on deodorants for safety standards

Restaurant Ratings:  Los Tres Mexican Restaurant, Counting House and Annie's Grill

Ford recalls 700,000 vehicles for fire risk, fuel injector leak

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Pilot program works to protect firefighters from contaminated gear

Timeline: WRAL investigates cancer killing firefighters, how to reduce the risk

Woman claims Durham Housing Authority incorrectly sent her $6K bill

Durham Housing Authority resident was told she owes more than $6K in rent. She says it's a mistake.

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CivicReach: Transforming government customer experience with AI

Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NCâs economic growth

Durham chipmaker Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy protection, seeking to reduce debt, remerge

Duke expert warns: Iranian cyber threats target specific jobs, not public at large

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Target is changing one of its biggest customer perks

Orange juice importer sues Trump, says Brazil tariffs will mean higher prices for consumers

The government was once a steady partner for nonprofits. That's changing

More Americans shift money from checking and savings to accounts with investment income, study says

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Family

Go Ask Dad: Advice for someone expecting their first child

Sunflowers are blooming at Dix Park

5 On Your Side: Which kids snack bars are actually healthy choices

Top Amazon deals: Outlet Extender w/USB only $6.99 (50% off), Eveready LED Flashlights 4 pk only $6.09 (56% off), Satin Pillowcases 2-pk set only $5 

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JCPenney Sandals Sale: Buy One Get TWO Free

Swagbucks Swago game July 21-28 

BJ's Wholesale Club 1-yr membership only $15 (80% off) 

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents

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Historic Yates Mill's waterwheel soon to be replaced in Raleigh

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