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A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Durham, Orange and Person counties until 5:30 p.m.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Thunderstorms rock Friday evening commute

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Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report

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Police: Mistimed merge leads to fiery crash, death on I-540

Fatal crash on I-540 at Leesville Road in Raleigh

Virginia city councilman in critical condition after being set on fire

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Man arrested after bank robberies in Raleigh's Village District and Angier

Nicholas McLeod is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon. Photo courtesy of the Raleigh Police Department.

Bat flies into woman's mouth in Arizona, costing her nearly $21,000 in medical bills

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UNC grad leads NASA team headed to ISS in Friday's successful launch

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North Carolina and new coach Bill Belichick begin fall practice Saturday. The Tar Heels open their season -- and the Belichick era -- on Sept 1 against TCU.

Belichick, rebuilt Tar Heels open fall camp with more questions than answers

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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced on Friday that it will wind down its operations due to the successful Republican effort to defund local PBS and NPR stations across the country.

PBS North Carolina 'committed to our mission' as Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down

What Will Funding Cuts Do to NPR and PBS?

From businesses to schools to restaurants, the Triangle is an area that finance professionals view as critical toward growth. JP MorganChase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon was in Raleigh on Friday to highlight the region's strengths.

JP MorganChase CEO believes research, university systems will recover from funding cuts

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A Cumberland County teacher, Devon Murphy, 41, has been charged with assault by strangulation and child abuse for allegedly choking a student until they lost consciousness.


Criminal justice teacher charged with choking student

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A North Carolina state office found largely positive results in trying out artificial intelligence to modernize its operations.

10% productivity boost: AI pilot program saves time at NC treasurer's office

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A lawsuit brought last year by the family of the nation's top-ranked quarterback recruit ended the state's prohibition on public school athletes signing name, image and likeness deals.

Here's how many NC high school athletes have signed NIL deals, including one for $1.2M

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"Madden NFL 26" has unveiled its player ratings, with the Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young receiving a 75 overall as the league's 23rd-best quarterback. Defensive tackle Derrick Brown leads the team with a 95 overall rating.

Carolina Panthers' ratings released for 'Madden NFL 26': Bryce Young receives 75 overall

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Cumberland County deputies and the U.S. Marshals Service have arrested Tresean Green for the first-degree murder of Damonte Larsen. The sheriff's office said the shooting happened on Oct. 31, 2024.

Cumberland County Halloween shooting: Suspect arrested 9 months later, charged with murder of man

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Saint Augustine's University faces increasing financial turmoil. The IRS filed additional tax liens totaling over $600,000 in the first half of 2025, adding to the institution's existing debt.


IRS: St. Aug's owes $600K through first half of 2025

Saint Augustine's University must prove its financial position

Itâs been almost 100 years since the U.S. had tariffs at the level they could reach next Friday.

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

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Corpse plants, known scientifically as titan arums, are given the nickname because of the strong odor they make when they bloom. Scientists compared the smell to rotting flesh or a decaying corpse. It also attracts natural pollinators, such as beetles and flies.


What's that smell? Corpse plant begins rare blooming at botanic garden in Raleigh

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Tickets are now available for The Rink's fifth annual holiday season at Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater, which will run from November 22 to January 4.


Get your skates on: Tickets for Red Hat Amphitheater's beloved ice rink on sale now

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Developer Kane Realty is seeking approval from the city of Raleigh to build four towers around Six Forks Road and Lassiter Mill Road. The developer plans for the towers to be 37 stories high, but if Kane received city approval, the towers would be zoned up to 40 stories high.


North Hills residents remain skeptical of new development proposal two years after previous version

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Two weeks after Jaysen Carr spent the Fourth of July swimming and riding on a boat on one of South Carolina's most popular lakes, he was dead from an amoeba that lives in the warm water and entered his brain through his nose.

Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their son on a South Carolina lake

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The 1st annual event is hosted at Southeast Raleigh High School and will feature the Bulldogs, Knightdale, Sanderson, Cary, Jordan, Garner, Wilson Prep, and Wake Forest.

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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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Midge is a 6-year-old female rabbit. She is energetic and gets zoomies a lot. She absolutely loves being held. She's a confident, happy, playful girl.  As part of the Clear the Shelters kickoff, all adoption fees at SPCA Wake will be waived! This includes Midge's adoption fee.


Pet of the Day for Aug. 1, 2025

SPCA of Wake County waiving adoption fees on Friday

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Childhood vaccination rates are down

Vaccinations give Fayetteville State students something to cheer about

Clear the Shelters: SPCA of Wake County waives adoption fees, open until midnight

Clear the shelters: SPCA of Wake County waives adoption fees, open until midnight

Dozen of teenagers found living in a Georgia church basement

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Oregon arcade named best in the country by Newsweek

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Durham murder suspect charged with killing his niece in front of her son, warrants say

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Military bases flagged for high PFAS while EPA status remains unchanged

Coast Guard helps rescue 3 children on Outer Banks after falling out of kayak

'Everyone's on alert': Residents in Durham neighborhood scared after multiple fox attacks

Eastern NC man shares close encounter with western Carolina bears

Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out

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Manhunt launched after 4 killed in a shooting at a Montana bar

Why not enough food is reaching people in Gaza even after Israel eased its blockade

Turbulence forces Delta flight to land and sends 25 people to hospitals

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants in the area, including the latest restaurant to move into Raleigh Iron Works, plus information about Dave's Hot Chicken's first Raleigh location and the new Whataburger spot.


Foodie News: Raleigh Iron Works is getting a new restaurant from an acclaimed chef

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Uproar Festival celebrates public art in August

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Weekend best bets: Beer, Bourbon and BBQ, plus Kesha and The Flaming Lips

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From fishing to bike rentals: NC parks offer free family fun year-round

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70+ events happening in NC this August

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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.

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Ice cream deficit? Trump administration says Biden oversaw trade imbalance

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Fact check: Will Trump's tariffs 'pay off' the U.S. deficit?

Fact check: Stein says guns are top cause of child deaths in North Carolina

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

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

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley enters 2026 US Senate race

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State spending plan calls for larger DMV site in Fuquay-Varina

RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces run for US Senate

Larger Fuquay-Varina DMV office to tackle long waits, boost service for growing community

GOP Chairman Michael Whatley announces U.S. Senate campaign

UNC leaders building relationships in Washington in effort to minimize impact of cuts

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Hillsborough charter school opening delayed due to Chantal flood damage, volunteers welcome

Federal education tax credit program would come to NC under bill passed by lawmakers

UNC announces cuts, plans to save about $70 million

Staff cuts, less aid for some students all part of UNC's $70M cost-cutting plan

Bounced checks, thousands owed: Employees say they were never paid by Durham-based nonprofit

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Cary testing way to remove 'forever chemicals' from Jordan Lake without waste

Family of man killed by Wake Forest coach's punch seeking $18 million in damages

A painful trade: Swapping wine for THC landed her in the ER and sick for months

How the US-EU trade deal wards off more escalation but will raise prices and slow growth

Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders, AP sources say

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Trey Lance tosses 2 touchdown passes, leading the Chargers over the Lions 34-7 in Hall of Fame game

Five different countries take gold medals on a wide-open day at the swim world championships

Deal on 'valid business purpose' avoids threat of college NIL settlement heading back to court

New upper-concourse bar, lower-level suites at Lenovo Center expected to be ready for fall

Cardinal Gibbons, North Lincoln, Seaforth, & CTK win 2024-25 Wells Fargo Cups

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Conference Cup winners announced for 2024-25

Ten 4A championship contenders in every sport

The Four Horsemen of Rolesville: Rams quartet some of the best in the state

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Multiple employees of Durham-based nonprofit CJF America claim they have not been paid for weeks of work, with some receiving bounced checks. 

Employees claim they are owed thousands by Durham nonprofit

Healing after Hurricane Helene. School looked nothing like normal for students and families in Western NC, and this year will have plenty of changes too. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler visits a group in our area trying to help bring back some normalcy. 

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Storm relief is getting into the hands of crooks, instead of the people who really need it. From storms to everyday government aid, WRAL Investigates the growing use of AI to commit fraud.

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Public schools, universities and the State Health Plan would get funding for continuing operations under a mini budget, while lawmakers remain at an impasse over a full state budget plan. The bill also contained a provision to create a government efficiency program to be run by the state auditor.

Stopgap spending bill on its way to Gov. Josh Stein for his signature

The use of artificial intelligence is growing in an effort to steal disaster-relief money from people who really need it.


AI-driven scams threaten NC disaster aid: How to protect yourself from fraudsters

State legislators on Tuesday moved forward with a proposal to allow North Carolinians to renew their driver's licenses more often online, and to scrap a requirement that new drivers document their driving practice hours and submit logs to the state. 

Renewing your driver's license? NC lawmakers want to make it easier, and scrap some driving logs

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5 On Your Side: Property damage, injuries and even death, the products recalled in July.

5 On Your Side: Recent recalls to keep in mind before packing your child's lunch

Lawmakers want it done, but deed fraud bill is stalled

5 On Your Side: Testing AI and robotic technology before welcoming them into your home

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Don't Waste Your Money: Dealers, websites making instant cash offers for cars

Family seeks $18 million after Wake Forest University coach's deadly punch

Illness linked to cannabis use sending more patients to the hospital, including NC woman

Chapel Hill police investigate uptick in mail theft

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CivicReach: Transforming government customer experience with AI

Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NC'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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US employers slash hiring as Trump advances a punishing trade agenda

Apple overcomes Trump's trade war, slow start in AI to deliver surprisingly strong quarter

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