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Friday marks the turning point, from heat wave to a series of cloudy days with temperatures in the 80s.

Storm chances pick up. Flood risk comes Friday night

<p>A meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. We do have our transitions starting today. We have our cold front sitting over us. Now today's still going to feel on the warm side. It's going to feel muggy. Our heat index will be on the higher side, but it's out of the triple digits, so no WRL weather alert day, no heat advisories. We do have the potential for some severe storms, mainly in our southern and western counties. Our potential for severe weather today is minimal, but we could have some heavy downpours and in a few places, we could have a few isolated. Reports of some wind damage, a few severe thunderstorm warnings. Most of those will be in our southern counties, but we could see showers and storms anywhere in the viewing area. So 40 to 50% chance late this afternoon and this evening. Our heat index is still in the mid to upper 90s. We still have a lot of moisture in the atmosphere, but that does change overnight tonight and into the day tomorrow. This afternoon's highs will be in the upper 80s, but Saturday and Sunday, highs will be in the low to mid 80s, drier air works in, and we'll notice a nice drop in our humidity.</p>

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

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

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

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

For weeks, WRAL Investigates has been speaking with people who say their checks bounced from a Durham-based nonprofit they now believe is not legitimate.

Police: Car caught fire, driver dead on scene of I-540 crash in Raleigh

Fatal crash on I-540 at Leesville Road in Raleigh

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

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The SPCA of Wake County is waiving all adoption fees and staying open late on Friday, Aug. 1, to kick off the month-long initiative "Clear the Shelters."


Free adoptions at SPCA of Wake County on Friday

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

A water main break on West Knox Street in Durham has led to road closures and significant disruption as water floods the area.


Water main break shuts water off, closes West Knox Street in Durham

Hole in West Knox Street after water main break in Durham

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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Firefighters swiftly responded to a truck engine fire early Friday morning on Miami Boulevard in Durham.


Early morning truck engine fire on Miami Blvd in Durham, no injuries reported

Truck fire off Miami Boulevard in Durham

WASHINGTON (AP) â U.S. hiring is slowing sharply as President Donald Trumpâs erratic and radical trade policies paralyze businesses and raise doubts about the outlook for the worldâs largest economy.

US employers slash hiring as Trump advances a punishing trade agenda

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Police said multiple agencies are assisting with the investigation, and agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are on their way to the scene.



One person killed, one injured in shooting at Outer Banks pier, police say

Shooting investigation at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills 

Raleigh police and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol arrested a man in connection with a bank robbery that happened Thursday morning at the Truist Bank on Oberlin Road.

Man arrested after Truist Bank robbery in Raleigh's Village District, police say

Raleigh police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred late Thursday morning at the Truist Bank on Oberlin Road.

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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The decision sets the stage for what is likely to be a heavyweight battle between a behind-the-scenes political insider and a former governor with a knack for winning unaffiliated voters.

Trump-backed GOP leader Michael Whatley launches U.S. Senate campaign in North Carolina

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Paul Brooks was arrested and charged with first-degree trespassing and misdemeanor secret peeping.

Warrant: Contractor peeped into Raleigh woman's bedroom while she was inside

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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.

Eight teams to compete in the Southeast Raleigh Bulldog Bash Powered by HighSchoolOT

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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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The CDC reported that nearly 4% of U.S. kindergartners had an exemption for a required vaccination last school year.

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

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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'Gunfire didn't deter him': Man takes police on chase in stolen garbage truck

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Flooded Maryland town denied FEMA disaster funding

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Chapel Hill fire displaces four, damages two townhome units

Thunderstorms ground flights across major Northeastern airports, delays expected

Wendell police enhance safety with drone program to aid missing persons search

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

A celebration of public art will take place with 60 bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art showcases throughout Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough in August.


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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Chasing waterfalls: Check out these whimsical waterfalls right here in the Triangle

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Explore the best bars in Raleigh: Top spots to unwind

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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?

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

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

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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

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

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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

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'Football's in the driver's seat.' Amid budget cuts, UNC's Roberts defends athletics spending

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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

Two from Duke, one from NC State land on Clemson-dominated All-ACC preseason team

In age of roster limits, NC State still carrying 125 players on football team

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

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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.

Scammers using artificial intelligence for disaster 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: Testing AI and robotic technology before welcoming them into your home

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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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