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Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed 14 bills while in office. On Tuesday Republicans found enough Democratic support in the state legislature to override some but not all of those vetoes.

New NC laws on guns, immigration, donor privacy now in place despite Stein's vetoes

LOST. A MOTIVE HAS NOT BEEN DISCLOSED YET. >> THE DUST IS SETTLING ON JONES STREET AT THIS HOUR AFTER STATE LAWMAKERS OVERRODE A STRING OF GOVERNOR JOSH STEIN'S VETOES HOUSE REPUBLICANS WERE ABLE TO GET ENOUGH HELP FROM DEMOCRATS TO ACCOMPLISH MOST OF WHAT THEY WANTED TO DO. WRAL CAPITOL BUREAU CHIEF LAURA LESLIE IS LIVE AT THE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING FOR US THIS NOON TOMORROW. >> JUST IN THE STATE, LAWMAKERS SET A VETO OVERRIDE RECORD TODAY WITH 8 IN THE 2 BILLS BEING ENACTED INTO NEW LAW. THE PREVIOUS ONE-DAY RECORD WITH 6 OVERRIDES AND THEY DID HAVE HELP FROM VARIOUS DEMOCRATIC STATE LAWMAKERS HERE IN THE STATE HOUSE. THE ISSUES THAT WERE OVERRIDDEN DEAL WITH EVERYTHING FROM GUNS, ELECTRIC BILLS TO GUNS IN SCHOOLS TO DEFINE GENDER AND CRACKING DOWN ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. THE HIGHEST PROFILE BILL THAT WAS OVER IN THIS MORNING. EXEMPTS DUKE ENERGY FROM CARBON REDUCTION GOALS THAT UTILITY AGREED TO MEET SEVERAL YEARS AGO. IT ALSO ALLOWS THE UTILITY TO START CHARGING CONSUMERS. NOW FOR POWER PLANTS. IT PLANS TO BUILD LATER. SUPPORTERS SAY THAT WILL KEEP COSTS FOR ELECTRICITY, LOWER. BUT THE GOVERNOR VETOED IT, SAYING IT IGNORES CLIMATE CHANGE AND WILL TRANSFER MORE OF THE COST OF POWER ON TO CONSUMERS INSTEAD OF BUSINESSES. IT WAS QUICKLY OVERRUN IN BOTH CHAMBERS >> TO POWER BILL REDUCTION ACT IS ABOUT ONE THING. SAVING ALL CONSUMERS AND RATEPAYERS MONEY ON THEIR ELECTRIC BILLS FROM WHAT OTHERWISE THEY WOULD PAY WITHOUT THIS BILL. OUR PLAN IS ON FIRE. LOOK AT THE FLOODING WE HAD AND CHAPEL HILL 2 WEEKS AGO, 50 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE IN A SIMPLE RAIN EVENT. >> LOOK AT HOW LANE LOOK WHAT HAPPENED IN TEXAS. ALL OF OUR HURRICANES 1000 YEAR EVENTS HAPPENING EVERY YEAR. WE HAVE GOT TO REDUCE OUR DEPENDENCE ON CARBON >> OTHER BILLS THAT WERE ENACTED TODAY INCLUDE QUITE A FEW. OBVIOUSLY, PRIVATE SCHOOLS CAN NOW ALLOW ADULTS TO CARRY GUNS IN CLASSROOMS IN THE SCHOOLS. LAW ENFORCEMENT MUST CHECK THE IMMIGRATION STATUS FROM OR CHART CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST PEOPLE THAT THEY PICK UP AND WHO'S THAT I WAS IMMIGRATION STATUS. THEY CAN'T CONFIRM GENDER IS NOW GOING TO BE DEFINED UNDER STATE LAW BY BIOLOGICAL OR GUNS. AND WE HAVE A FULL BREAKDOWN OF ALL THE OTHER NEW LAWS AS WELL AS A FEW OF THEM THAT WERE NOT OVERTURNED TODAY ON WRAL DOT COM. AND OF COURSE, A MUCH FULLER STORY FOR YOU COMING UP

NC lawmakers override multiple vetoes from Gov. Josh Stein

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NC lawmakers reach deal on 'mini budget' plan to fund some basic state functions

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State lawmakers force Louisburg to allow runoff in mayor's election; current mayor feels targeted

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WRAL Weather Alert Days: Heat Advisories continue through at least Wednesday

Weather Alert Day in effect through at least Wednesday afternoon, evening

Man faces assault charge, allegedly shot driver who wouldn't give him a ride

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Goldsboro police identify couple in suspected murder-suicide

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

Jill Fuller moved back in with her 92-year-old mother after developing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) from using THC gummies. Fuller's experience, which required hospitalization and a lengthy recovery, highlights a growing concern among medical professionals about the rise of CHS cases.

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Most of central and eastern North Carolina are under a Heat Advisory until Wednesday. The heat index values could reach as high as 115 degrees.

Tracking dangerous heat: More HVAC issues continue, and safety measures implemented for businesses, utility workers, and student athletes during the intense heatwave

Five-day highs between Monday, July 28, and Friday, Aug. 1

With heat index values expected to reach 113 degrees Fahrenheit, the Battleship North Carolina Memorial is adding new measures to keep visitors safe and cool.

Battleship North Carolina rolls out plans to combat triple-digit heat index

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The General Assembly killed the state's 70% emissions target, approving an energy bill some analysts say will raise power bills while supporters claim it keeps electricity reliable and affordable.

Lawmakers erase NC 2030 climate goal, override Stein veto

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Former Gov. Roy Cooper, who is running to be the Democratic nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, launched his campaign Monday morning. 

Cooper raises $3.4M in first 24 hours of Senate bid, campaign says

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper

For many places in North Carolina, the summer of 2025 falls within the top-5 hottest on record.

Ask the Meteorologist: Where does Summer 2025's heat rank across North Carolina?

Intense heat recently in North Carolina

Two new investigations by the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services of Duke come at a time of increasing financial uncertainty for the university.

Federal investigations into Duke University come at time of financial uncertainty

Duke University campus

Raleigh police have arrested Amanda Farrington, 31, in connection with a weekend shooting on Hoyle Drive. Farrington is accused of shooting another woman in the neck.

Woman arrested after weekend shooting and robbery, Raleigh police say 

Amanda Farrington is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and robbery with a dangerous weapon.

LONDON â Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday that Britain would recognize the state of Palestine in September if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, pouring pressure on the Israeli government to halt a war that has put the Gaza Strip on the brink of famine.

U.K. Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood in September, Barring Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing Palestinian Statehood, U.K. Officials Say

A water main on Cameron Street in Raleigh's Village District has broken for the second time in two days.


Cameron Street closed as water main breaks for second time in Raleigh's Village District

Sky 5: Above Village District water main break

Former Gov Roy Cooper instantly becomes the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in the race to fill the seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Thom Tillis.

Nickel suspends campaign, clearing Democratic field for Cooper in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race

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Breeze Airways has unveiled a new nonstop route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, launching on December 11.


Breeze adds nonstop flight to Portsmouth from RDU

Despite It All, Two New U.S. Airlines Prepare to Fly

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions and can only be diagnosed posthumously. It can cause memory loss, depression and violent mood swings.


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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests.

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the US Senate in North Carolina in 2026

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Over 3 million HydroTech Expandable Burst-Proof garden hoses are being recalled nationwide following reports of 29 injuries, including sprains and hearing damage due to bursting incidents.


Over 3 million garden hoses recalled due to bursting hazard, can cause temporary hearing loss

HydroTech Expandable Burst-Proof garden hoses recall

A Holiday Inn sized meteor triggered a landslide which damned the Colorado River 56,000 years ago.

Researchers find evidence that a meteor turned the Grand Canyon into a lake

Meteor Crater AZ

GalaxyCon made its annual return to Raleigh, bringing fans and cosplayers alike to downtown Raleigh.

Cosplays, collectibles and more: GalaxyCon Raleigh 2025

Cloud, Tifa Lockhart and Star-Lord

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'They can put their differences aside': Gov. Josh Stein calls on General Assembly to pass a budget

Gov. Josh Stein calls on General Assembly to pass budget, July 29

University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders reveals he beat bladder cancer

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One dead after Family Dollar collapses in Missouri

Missouri Family Dollar building collapses

On cam: Florida Border Patrol detains U.S. citizen

Florida border patrol detains U.S. citizen

Arkansas cat missing for six years finally returned to family

Arkansas missing cat found after 6 years

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Free, weekly concert series comes to American Tobacco Campus in September.

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North Carolina launches free virtual therapy for justice-impacted teens through Talkspace

Wake Prep teacher, school sued after detention allegedly included loud music, planks and wall squats

Local high schools implement safety protocols for outdoor practices amidst record heat wave

Man dead after being hit by SUV on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh

US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool

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'Worst-case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts warn

Federal Reserve likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening the gulf between Powell and Trump

Gunman who killed 4 in New York was trying to get to NFL offices and claimed to have CTE: Officials

Trump's tariffs could squeeze US factories and boost costs by up to 4.5%, a new analysis finds

Families looking to enjoy fun on a budget can take advantage of several free programs at North Carolina parks.


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

Falls Lake fishing pier

Explore the best bars in Raleigh: Top spots to unwind

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70+ events happening in NC this August

August events

Swimming pools in North Carolina: Search for your favorite public pool

NC swimming pools

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week: List of 55+ lunch, dinner, drink specials

The Yard Milkshake Bar

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

Flaming Lips at City Plaza

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

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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

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

Political ads already underway for 2026 US Senate race

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NC lawmakers second-guess puppy mill protections, kickstart debate on disaster recovery plans

Duke study: Scrapping carbon goal could add $23â¯billion to NC power bills

Cooper expected to face Trump fave Whatley in NC Senate race

Roy Cooper announces plans to run for senate seat

Wake Prep teacher, school sued after detention allegedly included planks and wall squats

Education

NC advisory council: Schools need better lockdown communication

A look at the top ranked colleges in North Carolina

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

'Like family': Durham nonprofit builds kids' confidence, education at no price despite grant frailty

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

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Chapel Hill police warn of rising mail theft as check washing scheme targets residents

Toddler's death after dental procedure in Greensboro sparks anesthesia safety concerns

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

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

Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worlds

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Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but plans to coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season

Bubba Wallace overcame questions and doubts to end 3-year drought with 1st Brickyard 400 win

NBA rising star Trey Murphy III gives back in his hometown of Durham 

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin reports to camp despite contract dispute

HighSchoolOT's Volleyball Showcase features 10 teams, including NC's five best

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NCHSAA Board of Directors grants Commissioner the authority to adjust championships calendar

HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for football

NC Coaches Association announces 2026 all-star game coaches, game details

HSOT Press Box: Top coaching changes in NC, breaking down the football Top 25, and how All-State teams were determined

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

Illness linked to cannabis use sending more patients to the hospital

Joining a warehouse club is getting pricier and some shoppers are wondering if they are still worth it and which one is better. WRAL's consumer reports looks into the biggest differences between Sam's Club and Costco. 

Don't Waste Your Money: Sam's Club or Costco

Expired food and flies. WRAL's 5 On Your Side breaks down the health code violations inspectors found during this week's restaurant ratings. 

Restaurant ratings: Longleaf Swine, Bojangles, Buffalo Wild Wings

A local man unknowingly rented a home on VRBO that had been the scene of a shooting just weeks earlier. When he arrived, the property was littered with broken glass and cigarette butts, starkly contrasting its online listing.

5 On Your Side gets Morrisville man refund after VRBO rented him home damaged in shooting

The Longleaf Golf Course Dam failure flooded three homes and nearly claimed the lives of a Moore County family during Tropical Storm Chantal.

Inspectors found issues, ordered action months before Moore County dam failed

The Longleaf Golf Course Dam failure flooded three homes, and nearly claimed the lives of a Moore County family, during Tropical Storm Chantal.


NC inspectors found issues, ordered action, months before Moore County dam failed during Chantal

State inspectors found issues, ordered action, months before Moore County dam failed

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5 On Your Side: Skin cancer prevention tips for people with dark skin

Consumer Reports finds popular bassinet may not be safe for infant sleep

Testing finds popular bassinet may not be safe for infant sleep

Raleigh family's nightmare ends in refund after VRBO rental discovered to be a crime scene

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Chapel Hill police investigate uptick in mail theft

2-year-old dies after dental anesthesia complications in Greensboro

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

Pilot program works to protect firefighters from contaminated gear

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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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America's first transcontinental freight railroad is planned after a megamerger

The maker of Tide and Charmin said it will raise prices in part because of tariffs

Creating realistic deepfakes is getting easier than ever. Fighting back may take even more AI

'Fantastic Four: First Steps' scores Marvel's first $100 million box office opening of 2025

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