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Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will run for the open Senate seat in North Carolina, a source familiar with the decision tells NBC News.

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley expected to run for Tillis' Senate seat in North Carolina

OUT THE DOOR TO HIS IT ON THE RADIO. ONE, A 1.5, HT 3. >> JEFF HOGAN DAMARA LIVE CENTER HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. SOURCES HAVE CONFIRMED TO NBC NEWS THAT REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIR MICHAEL WHATLEY WILL RUN FOR THE OPEN SENATE SEAT IN OUR STATE. NOW WHAT IS EXPECTED TO HAVE FULL SUPPORT OF THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS THE PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, LARA TRUMP HAS OPTED TO STAY OUT OF THE RACE AS WE'VE REPORTED, THE OPEN SEA COMES AFTER REPUBLICAN SENATOR THOM TILLIS ANNOUNCED LAST MONTH HE WOULD NOT RUN AGAIN. WILEY IS A NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE AND RAN THE STATE'S REPUBLICAN PARTY BEFORE BEING CHOSEN BY PRESIDENT TRUMP TO CHAIR THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE IN 2024. NOW FORMER GOVERNOR ROY COOPER. AS WE'VE BEEN REPORTING AND FORMER CONGRESSMAN WILEY NICKEL WILL RUN FROM THE WATLEY JOINS FORMER REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES DON BROWN AND ANDY MILLS AND RUNNING FOR THE SEAT. YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE NC CAPITOL SECTION OF WRAL DOT COM TO GET

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RNC Chairman Michael Whatley expected to run for NC Senate seat

Charlotte flight attendant who police say secretly recorded girls in airplane bathroom sentenced to 18.5 years

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More heat and humidity making a return; possible dangerous heat this weekend

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Mooresville pet groomer charged for animal cruelty after video caught aggressive treatment to dogs

NC aggressive dog groomer, Classy Critters Pet Resort & Spa

17-year-old killed and man in critical condition in Durham shooting

Durham police on Wednesday night responded to Sherwood Drive near Morreene Road.

Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon returns Thursday

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UNC System leaders to meet ahead of new school year, as financial pressures loom

Tuition increases, spending cuts planned for UNC system

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In just one week, Brier Creek has witnessed a spree of over 20 car break-ins, prompting community concern and calls for heightened security. Victims report thefts of cash and firearms, with one car owner finding themselves among ten affected in a single hour.


Raleigh police investigate more than 20 cars broken into in a 7-day period at Brier Creek

Raleigh firefighters responded to a fire on a patio at the Everly on 401 apartments early Thursday morning.


No one injured in deck fire at northeast Raleigh apartment

A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night in a crash in Fayetteville.


Pedestrian killed in Wednesday night crash in Fayetteville

Teen arrested for shooting, killing 14-year-old boy in Sanford

A Durham couple experienced a terrifying near-miss while flying on a Delta-operated SkyWest jet out of Minneapolis, avoiding a collision with an Air Force B52 Bomber.


Durham couple shares near-miss experience with B52 bomber on Delta flight

MOSCOW (AP) â All 48 passengers and crew onboard a passenger plane that crashed in Russiaâs Far East have died, the head of the countryâs Amur region said in a statement Thursday.

48 people die in a passenger plane crash in Russia's Far East, officials say

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Cooper is considered the favorite to win the Democratic nomination for the seat being vacated by Republican Thom Tillis. The decision could also shape the GOP's efforts to retain the seat in the chamber it narrowly controls.

Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper to announce bid for U.S. Senate seat

North Carolina Legislature Passes 12-Week Abortion Ban

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has reached a $750,000 settlement with the family of Professor Zijie Yan, who was shot and killed on campus in August 2023.

UNC reaches $750K settlement with family of professor killed in 2023 on-campus shooting

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Police in Chapel Hill are warning residents about a rising check washing scheme after a local woman emailed town council to complain.


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

Chapel Hill police investigate uptick in mail theft

Fayetteville police arrested 18-year-old Micah James Boyer and charged him with attempted first-degree murder and other offenses related to a June shooting near Cude and Center streets in Fayetteville.


Fayetteville teen charged with attempted murder in June shooting near Cude and Center streets

Fayetteville teen charged with attempted murder in June

A FedEx truck driver was injured and over 100 packages were destroyed Wednesday in a serious crash off Interstate 540 near Knightdale.


Over 100 packages destroyed, driver injured after FedEx truck crashed off I-540 near Knightdale

Fiery truck crash on I-540 near Knightdale blocks shoulder

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Wawa will open a new store in Garner on Thursday, the chain's closest location to Raleigh yet.


Wawa opens in Garner on Thursday, the closest Wawa to Raleigh yet

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Splashpads and swimming pools in North Carolina across the area will open around Memorial Day. Check out our list of public pools across central North Carolina.



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

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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

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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Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week returns July 24 to Aug. 3 with more than 30 restaurants offering special menus and deals.


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

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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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WARNING: The video may be disturbing to some viewers. This surveillance video shows a graphic hit-and-run that sent a cyclist to the hospital with several injuries. Other cyclists want to raise awareness about reckless driving. 

On cam: Milwaukee cyclist survives hit-and-run, other cyclists raise awareness about reckless driving

Wisconsin cyclist hit on cam

Claw their way to the top: Massachusetts town holds cat mayoral race

Massachusetts cat mayoral race

Arizona's Lake Powell could drop below critical levels as soon as 2026

Arizona's Lake Powell may hit critical lows in 2026

Pennsylvania police looking for imposter nurse

Pennsylvania police looking for fake nurse

School mistakenly puts 7-year-old in Lyft ride alone

Michigan school mistakenly puts 7-year-old in Lyft ride alone

Massachusetts deaf woman travels to adopt two deaf puppies in Texas

Deaf woman travels to adopt two deaf puppies

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Peaceful protest in downtown Durham: Community rallies against ICE presence

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Nash animal shelter closed, fined after failing inspection

New memo from UNC System orders schools to prove DEI policies are eliminated

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

ICE agents seek to detain man before court appearance in Durham

Appeals court finds Trumpâs effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block

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Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding

Border dispute heats up: What's behind the clash between Thailand and Cambodia

House subcommittee votes to subpoena Justice Department for Epstein files

The Latest: Major media say Gaza staff face starvation as US envoy prepares to host ceasefire talks

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

These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle 

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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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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'

Cooper expected to enter Senate race

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WCPSS among nation's biggest losers in Trump's effort to cut school spending, US Reps say

Chinese tableware maker plans 515 jobs in new North Carolina factory

Duke Energy asks NC regulators to OK a second natural gas power plant in Person County

Cooper ramps up fundraising, fueling speculation over possible US Senate bid

UNC Board of Governors memo orders school to show DEI elimination, equality policy implementation

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Major retailers pledge to hold the line on school supplies

Harvard under investigation over participation in visa program for foreign students and researchers

Wake Tech program molds cybersecurity experts of the future, helps inform business owners

Former Durham superintendent accepts head role for Buffalo Public Schools

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

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

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

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

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

In the books! Day one of Panthers Training Camp closes with optimism and speed.

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UNC to ACC title game? ACC coach: 'You got Bill Belichick, you better be, right?'

After a healthy and 'Hollywood' offseason, Panthers WR Xavier Legette ready to be a star

Frank Reich excited about Bryce Young's resurgence after 'terrible' start to QB's NFL career

UNC sells out every football ticket for Belichick's first season

Eight schools joining the NCISAA this upcoming year, including one previous member

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Millbrook's Rashad Streets and Quinton Cypher form one of the best defensive duos in the state

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

Here are the top returning 8A volleyball stat leaders in 2025

These are the top returning 8A boys soccer stat leaders in 2025

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

A 2-year-old died after what was expected to be a routine dental visit. WRAL Investigates has reported extensively on deaths from dental anesthesia and the fight for accountability.

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

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

As Person County waits, Duke Energy argues merits of new power plant

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Police can't tell the difference between hemp and marijuana. Neither can the state experts who test drugs. North Carolina courts don't seem to mind, even though one is legal and the other can lead to years in prison.

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

Hemp vs. marijuana: North Carolina courts empower police searches

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

Union Grove Farm proposed amphitheater

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Supreme Court allows Trump to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission

5 On Your Side: How to identify counterfeit products sold through major online retailers

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

Target is changing one of its biggest customer perks

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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

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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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Roanoke Rapids entertainment district finds new life; amphitheater to open in August

Krispy Kreme, GoPro and Beyond Meat surge as the latest meme stock revival rolls on

US stocks hit more records following US-Japan trade deal

From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

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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

Macy's Black Friday in July Sale up to 86% off: Comforter Sets for only $21.99 (73% off), Sheet sets start at $6.99, Swim & clothing up to 73% off,  Bras start at $12.99

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JCPenney Sandals Sale: Buy One Get TWO Free

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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