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A tractor-trailer crashing down an embankment on I-85 East between Durham and Hillsborough caused a significant traffic backup for miles.

Tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Orange County causes miles-long traffic backup

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Sky 5 flies over tractor-trailer that fell down an embankment along I-85 in Durham

A tractor-trailer fell down an embankment on Friday along Interstate 85 East between Durham and Hillsborough, causing a miles-long traffic backup.

U-Haul gas pump crash at Hillsborough BP sends 2 to hospital

U-Haul crash at BP station in Hillsborough

Fight on NC State campus between ECU, State students ends with charges

Fight on NC State's campus after football game

NC assisted living worker accused of pushing 88-year-old with disabilities & dementia to the ground

Tameka Jeffries is charged with patient abuse and neglect, along with assaulting a person with a disability.

Cooler, crisper long holiday weekend as part of fall-like pattern that will stick around through mid-September

Labor Day is trending drier. There are slight chances of rain, but not enough to cancel plans

Unpaid workers, lawsuit filed: A closer look at CJF America and the man accused, Courtney Jordan

WRAL Investigates the claims Courtney Jordan makes about personal and professional life. Photo courtesy of CJF America.

Sunblock, charcoal ... and Powerball? Holiday weekend lottery drawing worth $1 billion

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According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a report related to indecent liberties involving a minor. Deputies said during the course of the investigation, they learned that Mark Alan Kuhns, 57, of Pikeville, had sexually abused multiple children "over a twenty-plus-year span."

Deputies: Pikeville man sexually abused children for more than two decades

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It is unclear what led up to the shooting or how severe the woman's injuries are.


Woman shot in Wake Forest, town says

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A man died and a second man was injured following a shooting at a Raleigh nightclub on Saturday. 

Man charged in Raleigh nighclub shooting that killed another man, injured a third

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A Clayton man, Gregory Pettiford, faces felony charges for using stolen identities to secure a job at Crosscreek Charter School. WRAL uncovered a long criminal history involving Pettiford.

Court records: Man hired to Franklin County school using stolen identity

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The Bill Belichick era at North Carolina officially begins with a prime-time game against TCU, drawing immense excitement and a sold-out season for the Tar Heels.


'Chapel Hill Bill': Bill Belichick's UNC debut vs. TCU kicks off new era for Tar Heels football

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On Friday, the Carolina Mudcats begin their final home series of the 2025 season, which will be the last time the Mudcats will play at Five County Stadium.


End of an era: Mudcats begin final home series before move to Wilson, rebrand

Five County Stadium in Zebulon

Johnston County commissioners are working to get the state to expand the number of daily passenger train routes that stop in Selma and add a new station in Clayton.


Johnston County pushes for more passenger train routes and new Clayton stop

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A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to specific eggs has sickened 95 people across 14 states, including North Carolina.


Egg recall: 2 North Carolinians sick with Salmonella after multistate outbreak

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Prepare for a bustling Labor Day Weekend as AAA warns of heavy traffic, busy skies and beach hiccups.


Plan your Labor Day getaway: Keeping in mind busy traffic, beach hiccups in North Carolina

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An early morning fire in Johnston County's Flowers Plantation community left one home a total loss and damaged another.


'Total loss': Fire destroys home, damages another in Johnston County's Flowers Plantation

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Chosen nearly 100 years ago, the science says the more-orange-than-yellow color is close to the perfect choice for the job.

The science behind school bus yellow

our eyes are highly sensitive to school bus yellow

Wednesday's winning numbers are 9, 12, 22, 41, 61, and the Powerball number is 25.


Powerball jackpot soars to $950 million, the largest prize of the year

Powerball jackpot soars to $565 million, the largest prize of the year

These roadside attractions in North Carolina are perfect stops when you are traveling. From giant things to a small village, these are must-see attractions.


5 roadside attractions to check out in NC

Rose Hill: Home of the world's largest frying pan 

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ford is recalling more than 355,000 of its pickup trucks across the U.S. because of an instrument panel display failure that's resulted in critical information, like warning lights and vehicle speed, not showing up on the dashboard.

Ford recalls more than 355,000 pickup trucks over instrument display failure on the dashboard

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Each summer, WRAL, NBC and your local animal shelters partner for a nationwide pet adoption drive that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 703,048 pets have found their forever homes since 2015.

Clear the Shelters: WRAL, NBC and local animal shelters pet adoption month

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

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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Who is the man behind a Durham-based foundation accused of not paying employees? WRAL Investigates the claims Courtney Jordan makes about personal and professional life.

Who is Courtney Jordan? WRAL Investigates man behind nonprofit accused of not paying its employees

Johnston County leaders push for train expansion

How the NC Treasurer's Office found $170 million in an unknown account

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Tar Heel Traveler: Truck driving family

Activists advocate for federal bill that would require birth certificate or passport in person to register to vote

Woman charged with pushing dementia patient, hospitalizing her

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Fayetteville man arrested with cocaine, oxycodone and marijuana during traffic stop

Four people found stabbed in Hoke County home, deputies investigating

Relocated Red Hat Amphitheatre plans to open in 2027

NC lawmakers order halt to Medicaid cuts as budget stalemate continues

Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid Congress OK'd, using maneuver last seen nearly 50 years ago

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2 firefighters battling Washington state wildfire arrested by Border Patrol

Israel declares Gazaâs largest city a combat zone as death toll surpasses 63,000

Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia

Trump suggests more US cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about Top Chef star Katsuji Tanabe's revival of his beloved High Horse restaurant.


Foodie News: Top Chef star announces reopening of beloved restaurant in RTP

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Weekend best bets: African American Cultural Festival, live music

African American Cultural Festival returns in September

Best places, ongoing series to find free live music in the Triangle

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Top 7 sights to see in Charlotte, NC: Must-visit attractions

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Kamala Harris brings book tour to DPAC

What Kamala Harrisâ Decision Not to Run for Governor Means for 2028

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Fact check: Did mass shootings go down after 2022 gun law?

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Fact-checking claims targeting Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Politifact: What's going on with the homeless encampments in DC?

Fact-checking TikTok videos about Washington police clearing homeless encampments

Fact-check: Newsom says Republicans voted against national independent redistricting

Canadian immigrant voted illegally in NC, federal prosecutors say

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NC treasurer finds $170M in state money sitting in previously unknown account

DHHS ordered NC lawmakers to postpone Medicaid cuts for now

NC county elections official resigns after charged with putting drugs in granddaughter's and her friend's ice cream

NC lawmakers still far away from passing new state budget

North Carolina school districts work to adjust cellphone rules and statewide ban

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New year, new cellphone policies: How NC schools are restricting phones, watches and other devices

New agreement gives Wake Tech grads a path to William Peace at reduced cost

Johnston County parents upset with lack of communication after lockdown

5 On Your Side: Discounts to help college students save money

Owner of Durham home raided by FBI details tenants' unusual behavior

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Holly Hill under scrutiny again: State finds repeated failures after violent patient uprising

Triangle conservation group sues farm, hoping to halt amphitheater plans

Wake County schools resist weapons detectors as nearby NC districts see safety gains

Seven former employees sue, claim Durham-based nonprofit owes them thousands

NC State gets its identity back in season-opening win against East Carolina

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Lee Corso's emotional farewell: His final 'College GameDay' at Ohio State holds special significance

Mensah shines in debut as Blue Devils rout Elon 45-17

With all eyes on Belichick and UNC football, new-look Tar Heels face big test in opener

Vince Wilfork comparison helped flip 4-star Trashawn Ruffin to Belichick, UNC

Watch Live: No. 6 Providence Day @ No. 8 Rolesville - Alpaca Game of the Week

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Alpaca Game of the Week to feature No. 6 Providence Day at No. 8 Rolesville

HighSchoolOT and Football Friday's game coverage for week 2

Week 2 JV scores from across North Carolina

People from all over the world are mourning the Minnesota shooting at a Catholic church that left two people dead and wounded 17 people.

National school security consultant addresses safety

A plaintiff in a new lawsuit against the Durham-based nonprofit CJF America is speaking out about the financial and mental toll of not being paid for her work.

Woman suing Durham nonprofit describes impact of nonpayment

Raises for state employees are on hold until Republican leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives can reach a state budget deal.

Why hasn't NC approved raises for teachers and state employees? GOP stalemate over taxes

Berger and Hall on Nov. 6, 2024

"Helene: What we've lost, what we've found" will debut Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL-TV. You can stream is everywhere you find WRAL.

Upcoming WRAL documentary looks at Helene's lasting impacts in western NC

Home damaged in Helene flooding

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about redistricting in North Carolina and other states.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewers' questions about redistricting 

A North Carolina House Democrat who's already helped Republicans override six of Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes tells WRAL News he's prepared to help with another one when lawmakers come back for a work session in September.

NC Democrat to vote to override Gov. Josh Stein's veto of school voucher bill

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Restaurant Ratings: Urban Turban Indian Grill & Bar,  Twisted Noodles & Subway

Do fast food combo meals really save you money? 

Kids, parents learn about mental health and coping techniques for back-to-school

Raleigh parents speak with experts about current children's mental health challenges

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WRAL Investigates jobs still vacant as school begins

Local school districts still need to fill hundreds of jobs. Where vacancy rates are highest

Lawsuit against Durham non-profit remains unserved

Triangle conservation group sues farm

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Genentech, Gov. Stein celebrate company's arrival in Holly Springs

Genentech the latest biotech company bringing jobs to Wake County

Johnson & Johnson to increase Holly Springs manufacturing 

Greg Behr: The best third spaces find an audience where they are

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Online age checks are proliferating, but so are concerns they curtail internet freedom

Triangle businesses begin feeling impacts of international shipment suspensions

Fox and YouTube reach distribution deal after narrowly avoiding blackout

Delta to pay $78.75 million to resolve fuel dump lawsuit

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Moving on to middle school: What kids and parents need to know for a new stage

'You never want to leave': TikTok employees raise concerns about the app's impact on users in newly unsealed video

Erin cancels Outer Banks wedding, so couple makes new plans

Couple changes plans after Hurricane Erin cancels Outer Banks wedding

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