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A local attorney is charged with embezzling over $1 million from his Johnston County law firm and various clients he represented.


Johnston County lawyer charged with embezzling over $1M from law firm and clients

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14 former NC State athletes have filed a lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer

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Documents: Man accused of kidnapping 1-year-old girl barred twice from seeing girl's mother

Amber Alert ends with 1-year-old girl safe, man in custody

SpaceX Falcon 9 lights up North Carolina skies with early morning spectacle

SpaceX launch in Knightdale

Brighter, warmer Thursday ahead of a summer-like weekend warmup

Warmer days are on the way. Highs on Thursday, 9/18 will climb to the mid to upper 80s

Deadly engagement: Podcast details romantic rivalry that killed an NCCU grad student

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William Peace University receives biggest donation in school's history

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A Wake County special education teacher has been arrested and charged with assaulting a student with a disability.


Wake County special ed teacher charged with assaulting student with disability

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The UNC System is considering raising tuition costs for future in-state undergraduate students.


UNC System considers raising tuition costs for undergraduate students

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The FDA is advising consumers to throw these 12 brands of ground cinnamon away and not to buy these products going forward until further notice.


FDA recalls 12 brands of cinnamon for elevated lead levels

Some cinnamon brands recalled by FDA

Was there a moment when you realized you were no longer young? A hot flash, a joint creaking, an ache you'd never had before?


5 steps for better health in your 40s and 50s

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ATLANTA (AP) â Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.âs new vaccine advisory committee kicked off a two-day session on Thursday morning focused on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox.

Kennedy's advisory panel is expected to vote on hepatitis B and MMRV vaccines

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NEW YORK (AP) -- ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely beginning Wednesday after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk's killing led a group of ABC-affiliated stations to say it would not air the show and provoked some ominous comments from a top federal regulator.

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk's death

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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: Two areas in the tropics, Tropical Storm Gabrielle could become hurricane

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The Carolina Hurricanes begin training on Thursday at Invisalign Arena in Morrisville for the upcoming hockey season.


Hockey is back: Carolina Hurricanes training camp begins, new fan experience this year

Rendering of new view for Carolina Hurricanes fans

NORTH CODORUS, Pa. (AP) â The gunman who killed three officers and wounded two more in southern Pennsylvania before he was killed by police was a 24-year-old being sought on stalking charges, according to court documents and law enforcement.

Suspect in killing of 3 Pennsylvania officers was a 24-year-old being sought on stalking charges

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On Wednesday, officials posted on Facebook the Capuchin monkey escaped the Zootastic Park in Iredell County. Anyone who sees the monkey is asked to not approach it, and call the Iredell County Animal Services immediately.


Capuchin monkey escapes zoo in Iredell County, residents advised to stay alert

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Florida was visible in North Carolina skies early Thursday morning. After 5:30 a.m., viewers from Clayton, Raleigh, Knightdale, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Smithfield and Willow Spring sent photos of what is believed to be a SpaceX launch. 

Photos: SpaceX launch visible in Clayton, Knightdale, Raleigh

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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Carrie Everett, Miss North Carolina 2024, is battling a rare gastric cancer at just 21. After a year of service, her community is rallying to support her fight. Everett remains hopeful, embracing her new journey with faith and gratitude.


Former Miss North Carolina battles rare cancer, grateful for community support

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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, the social media response -- in support and opposition to his political positions -- has gotten some people in trouble. Employment law attorney Victoria Kepes of Noble Law answered WRAL News questions about social media, your job and the law.


Q&A: Can I be fired for a social media post?

In an Era of Deep Polarization, Unity Is Not Trumpâs Mission

Friday's date is Sept. 19 or 919 - the area code for Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill.


Celebrate 919 Day with free concert in Raleigh

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Moonstone is a 3-month-old Lab mix. Contact Hope Animal Rescue if you're interested in Moonstone: https://www.hopeanimals.org/

Pet of the Day for Sept. 18, 2025

President Trump, UK Prime Minister discuss trade deal, war and the future

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William Peace University receives historic $5 million gift from alumna

3 police officers killed, 2 injured in Pennsylvania

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95-year-old charged in nursing home murder appears in court

Baby born only 1 pound home from hospital after a year

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Early voting begins in Durham, Fayetteville for October primary election

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'Nothing is done': Buxton residents not surprised after home collapses on NC coast

Wake teachers using AI in the classroom set tone for safe, smart learning

Durham man charged in hit-and-run

Man dies after riding roller coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic Universe

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More Americans say Israel has 'gone too far' in the Gaza conflict, according to new AP-NORC polling

UK, Lithuania and Latvia detain people over allegations of arson and spying for Russia

Trump and Starmer sign a tech deal before holding private talks on tariffs and war

Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Intel; companies will work together on AI infrastructure and PCs

It is a busy weekend in September with a bounce house festival, BugFest, CenterFest and a celebration of 919 Day!


Weekend best bets: 919 Day, CenterFest, Bounce America

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Pumpkin patches, fall and Halloween events in NC

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Seaboard Station social district gets preliminary approval from city leaders

Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n' Stroll program to the Village District.

Roach races and buggy dishes: BugFest is coming up this weekend

Krill are the featured bug this year at BugFest 2025

CenterFest to bring family fun to downtown Durham

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Out & About

Fact check: Does new North Carolina law allow doctors to practice without completing U.S. exams?

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Fact check: Whatley says 'Cooper bears direct responsibility' for Charlotte stabbing

PolitiFact: Charlie Kirk's assassination highlights the rise in US political violence

Fact check: RFK Jr. said 'everybody' can get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fact check: Trump said the US is the 'only country' that uses mail-in voting

Aetna-Duke Health talks could take doctors out of state health plan

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GOP NC lawmakers spar over Medicaid, children's hospital funding

State workers could face another health premium hike, depending on Duke-Aetna contract fight

Republican NC lawmakers spar over Medicaid, children's hospital funding as budget impasse drags on

Democratic NC lawmakers reiterate plea to GOP for more law enforcement, mental health funding

Wake Forest University to offer tuition-free education for some NC students starting next year

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Go Ask Dad: Ode to school custodians

Teacher of the Week: Lauren Golden

Applications opening for western Wake school board seat. Here's how to apply

More Wake County students being secluded at school, new data shows

Public employees' comments on Charlie Kirk killing largely protected by law, analysts say

WRAL In Depth

After Charlotte stabbing, a political push for death penalty in NC

Couple battling illness says contractor took money, didn't finish job

Trump signs executive order on flag burning: What it means for free speech

North Carolina's bet on Belichick paying off, so far, in generating more money, attention

Speed, technology and getting it right: WRAL's afternoon inside the ACC football replay center

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North Carolina sports betting in August grows by 30% year over year

Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds

Undefeated NC State visits struggling Duke in key ACC matchup

Problems officiating the tush push could be the new argument to support banning it

No. 13 Hough rallies, downs previously undefeated No. 1 Myers Park in OT

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Boys Soccer playoff projections for the 2025 postseason

HighSchoolOT's Male and Female Athletes of the Week for September 8-13

Hillside-Wake Forest football game moves up to Thursday; Ericka Lucas funeral on Friday

No. 23 Watauga sweeps Alexander Central to stay red-hot

Viewers are telling 5 On Your Side about hazards involving in-ground utility boxes near their homes. Our team started getting these emails after a recent story. Now, Keely Arthur previews the problem neighbors say they can't get fixed.

5 On Your Side: Viewers say utilities ignore requests to fix broken box covers

An employee is scammed out of $300, when her boss asks her to run some errands for him. Turns out it is not her boss, but it sure looks like it. WRAL News explains boss text scams so you don't waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Boss text scams targets new employees

All great athletes know age will eventually catch them. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler meets a basketball team doing their best not to get caught.

Tar Heel Traveler: Silver Spirits Basketball

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about President Donald Trump's executive order banning burning of the American flag.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about Trump's executive order banning flag burning

The president of the Durham-based company accused of not paying its employees missed her court date on Tuesday, and now a judge could issue an order for her arrest.

President of NC nonprofit accused of not paying workers skips court

President of company accused of not paying employees misses court date

Kristen Picot, president of the Durham-based nonprofit CJF America, is facing four misdemeanor charges for "simple worthless checks."

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What federal interest rate cuts mean for area housing market

What the Fed's interest rate cut means for NC housing market

5 On Your Side: Finding the best used car

5 On Your Side: Buying the right used car, right now

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UNC researchers finds endangered shark at local stores

UNC researchers say some shark and other seafood sold in stores may not be what you think it is

Man accused of identity theft taught at multiple schools in the area

NC nonprofit accused of not paying employees faces accusations in Siler City

Investigations

AI and copyright: Anthropic settlement raises questions about data provenance, purpose, effect

Grace Ueng: Straighten up! A catwalk strut has physical, mental benefits

Thrive health portfolio expands with acquisition of Bionic Health

Mike Walden: Is the housing market improving for buyers?

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Wall Street rises toward more records as Intel and Nvidia rally

American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

ABC yanks Jimmy Kimmelâs show âindefinitelyâ after threat from Trumpâs FCC chair

Americans fear AI will do more harm than good by 2035, report finds

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919 Day performer gives preview of big event

What to expect during a high-risk pregnancy

Like cheeseburgers? Check out these deals for National Cheeseburger Day 2025 today!

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List of top grocery deals valid Sept. 17-23

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