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According to the Highway Patrol's preliminary investigation, a 2004 Ford Expedition was traveling north on Autry Mill Road when it ran off the road.


3-year-old boy killed, several people hurt in Sampson County crash

BUT IT IS HAPPENING NOW. WE'LL EXPLAIN. >> AND BREAKING NEWS WE ARE GETTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEADLY CRASH IN SAMPSON COUNTY. THIS IS VIDEO THAT ARE BREAKING NEWS TRACKER TOOK FROM THE SCENE. WE'VE LEARNED THAT A 3 YEAR-OLD BOY HAS DIED. 2 JUVENILES WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND THE DRIVER WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY ONE WEARING THE SEAT BELT. WE'RE

3-year-old boy killed, two more children hurt in Sampson County crash

Crash near Autry Mill Road in Sampson County

Court: Cary man can't keep neighbors from using trail between his two properties

A video of a Cary man jackhammering a trail entrance has gone viral on Reddit, sparking a debate over property rights.

Chris Brown, Billie Eilish concerts could snarl traffic near NC State Fair this week

Carter-Finley Stadium

Tribute held at football game for E.E. Smith High School football players killed in crash

Football game to honor E.E. Smith High School players killed in crash

Parents ask for changes after student is hit in front of Panther Creek High School

Student hit by car in front of Panther Creek High School in Cary

'Don't even feel safe': East Durham residents share stories of gunfire at all hours

A file photo of Durham police responding to a shooting.

Chilly starts settle in as mid-week fall front will drop lows to the 40s

Morning low temperatures through Sunday

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Marcus Ginyard has done it all at the University of North Carolina. Slam dunks, three's, a national championship and knowing what it's like to be the big man on campus. But he wanted more, and the university wanted more with him.

'Morphed into something more': Marcus Ginyard returns to UNC under new role

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A Republican-led Medicaid oversight committee questioned top health officials about the future of the program and a decision to cut reimbursement rates.


NC Medicaid cuts under scrutiny amid funding stalemate

N.C. health, mental health, Medicaid generic

A man who lives on Chalk Level Road told WRAL Investigates he has been complaining to Durham leaders about the road's safety for years, yet feels that not enough action has been taken. 

'It's a racetrack': Dangerous Durham road bothered man for years before deadly hit-and-run

Chalk Level Road in Durham, North Carolina

According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers were notified around 4:36 p.m. about a possible stabbing on Dillmark Court.


Boy hospitalized in Raleigh stabbing; police investigating

Stabbing investigation in Raleigh

A new North Carolina voting law heads to trial ahead of the 2026 elections. Republicans say it's about election integrity. Critics say it'll throw legitimate ballots in the trash.

Voting rights advocates prep for federal trial over NC 'election integrity' law

Election Day, polling places

Williams, a transfer from Texas Tech, edged out Duke freshman Cameron Boozer for preseason honors.

Duke picked to win ACC again; NC State's Darrion Williams named Preseason Player of the Year

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer

A North Carolina startup found a way to grow real leather from cow cells in a lab, a sustainable breakthrough that could cut emissions and eliminate slaughter in the $400 billion leather industry.

NC startup's lab-grown leather from a living cow could change the fashion industry

Lab-grown wallet made from "cultivated leather"

The Raleigh Police Department on Tuesday contained and disposed of a hazardous chemical found on Shaw University's campus last week.

Raleigh police detonate, dispose of hazardous chemical found at Shaw University

Chemical hole at Shaw University

UConn is the No. 1 team in the country in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll. 

Duke ranked No. 7, NC State is No. 9 and UNC is No. 11 in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

NC State women's basketball coach Wes Moore

Aaron Searls, a 20-year-old Raleigh resident, is set to serve at least seven years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges of statutory rape and sexual exploitation of a minor.

Raleigh man sentenced to years in prison for statutory rape, sexual exploitation of a minor

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The Chicken Hut, a cornerstone of the community for decades, has been honored with a 'local historic landmark' designation.


Durham staple receives 'local historic landmark' designation

Chicken Hut

Tickets for the popular Holiday Express event at Raleigh's Pullen Park appear to have sold out on Ticketmaster.


Tickets for Pullen Park's Holiday Express sold out on Ticketmaster

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Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

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You can meet some of your favorite people from WRAL at the N.C. State Fair this year.


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Between Tuesday night's Chris Brown concert at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh and crowds flocking to the North Carolina State Fair, there is bound to be a lot of traffic this week in the area of Blue Ridge Road.


The hire of a Super Bowl champion and future Pro Football Hall of Famer brought national attention to the University of North Carolina football program. But the culture of the team under Bill Belichick has turned that attention from a positive to a negative just five games into the season.


Chapel Bill thrill to turmoil on the Tar Heels: How the Belichick era devolved in just 5 games

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People who live in the area say they worried something like this could happen. 

Parents speak out about safety after student hit by car outside high school

Community pays tribute to three high school football players killed in car crash

Instagram unveils new age-restricted content settings

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein slams Republican redistricting plan

Weatherby Healthcare opens new hub in Wake County

East Durham residents share stories of gunfire

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RDU 'reviewing' Noem video on shutdown impact; CLT, others won't show the video, saying it's political

Much of NC 12 reopens, ferries bring equipment to clear overwash in Ocracoke

Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

Nation/World

US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech

US kills 6 people in strike on boat accused of carrying drugs near Venezuela, Trump says

ICE's use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment

Israel says it has received the remains of 4 more deceased hostages as cuts to aid for Gaza loom

There are more than 80 new food items at the North Carolina State Fair this year. We had a chance to try some of those items during the annual Deep Fried Media Luncheon on Monday.


Our favorite NC State Fair food: 10 dishes to try

NC State Fair media lunch tray

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Billie Eilish

Six of âThe Greatestâ Songs

North Carolina State Fair Guide 2025

Beer in Raleigh: Your weekend brewery crawl guide

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Foodie News: Stuffed pretzel shop opens in Raleigh

Freshly baked homemade pretzels

SAS Championship adds free family fun event

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Out & About

Fact check: Trump says small children get 80 different vaccines

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Fact check: Do doctors recommend '80 different vaccines' for small children?

Fact check: Could Affordable Care Act health premiums rise 75% by next month?

Fact check: Jeffries says GOP 'effectively ended' medical research in the US

Fact check: Did Democrats propose to give health care to immigrants illegally in the US?

NC bets record amount on sports in September, pushes past $10B since legalization

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North Carolina lawmakers will attempt to redraw congressional districts

More than $6.5B in medical debt relieved through NC program. Stein calls it 'life changing news'

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Oct. 9

NC lawmaker facing sex crime charges appears in court from hospital

Educators turn to state after feds cut 'Farm to School' program

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NC isn't meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage

After brief suspension, UNC prof back in the classroom, advocating for free speech

Reinstated professor speaks about ordeal at UNC

Teacher of the Week: Nancy Gonzalez

Moms who overcame addiction helping others through growing statewide network

WRAL In Depth

Man says he lost $200K to executives at center of WRAL investigation

Privatize NC's liquor sales? Leader of DOGE-style group wants to explore the cost

North Carolina child fatality group links social media algorithms, AI chat bots to suicide risks

NC State suit admits 'extensive' PCB contamination, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

Duke women projected to repeat as ACC champions; Hannah Hidalgo selected Preseason Player of Year

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Bill Belichick expresses confidence in UNC's 'process,' refutes claims he's seeking exit

Amid struggles, Belichick defends GM Lombardi, Tar Heels' roster construction

'A work in progress': Bill Belichick leaves open possibility of documentary on UNC football team

AP Top 25 poll: Duke ranked No. 6, UNC comes in at No. 25 and NC State is unranked

Jacksonville soccer grinds out 2-1 victory over White Oak

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Chapel Hill downs rival East Chapel Hill on Senior Night

NCISAA Soccer and Volleyball Playoff Scores

NCHSAA announces fall championship sites; UNC, Durham County, and Lenoir-Rhyne to host football

Mike Hobgood, South Granville's all-time winningest football coach, resigns

A man said he gave CJF America's founder and  chief financial officer nearly $200,000 to invest, but now fears the money is gone after learning of criminal charges and allegations against the company's executives

Man claims he lost $200K to two men at center of WRAL investigation

WRAL Investigates found Raleigh Firefighters are working a lot of overtime. Raleigh's Mayor Pro Tempore is now planning to help cut back.

WRAL Investigation into firefighter overtime spurs call to action

After a WRAL investigation showing Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of overtime in one year, Mayor Pro Tempore Stormie Forte requested that the city manager and fire chief formally assess firefighter burnout, appropriate staffing levels, and the need for a shift modification study.

WRAL investigation into Raleigh firefighter overtime spurs call to action by mayor pro tem

Raleigh fire truck at Station No. 5

A church in Edgecombe County is a symbol of the power of a hurricane. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the spirit of a town, committed to keeping its history upright.

Tar Heel Traveler: Princeville 

One local man who has served in the lions club for over 6 decades. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the states and continents he's traveled to over that time span and what he says keeps him going.

Tar Heel Traveler: The Longest Lion 

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers who cleans up the debris after an Outer Banks home collapses into the Atlantic Ocean. He also answered questions about garbage is converted into energy.

In Depth with Dan: Beachfront homes collapse in NC's Outer Banks, converting garbage into energy

In Depth with Dan: Who cleans up the debris when a beachfront collapses in NC's Outer Banks?

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5 On Your Side: Take steps now to protect your home this winter

5 On Your Side: Winter preps to start now for your home

5 On Your Side: October is safe infant sleep month, how to reduce SIDS risk

5 On Your Side: October safe infant sleep month

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Chapel Bill thrill to turmoil on the Tar Heels: UNC coach to face questions Monday

NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

NC State admits 'extensive' PCB contamination in lawsuit, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

Battling fires and burnout: Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of OT in one year

Investigations

A New Pulse for Factory Towns in Making the Weaponry of the Future

Grace Ueng: Here's what high-definition leadership looks like

Donald Thompson: Brianna Pinto aims to transform lives through soccer

Annual 'All Things Open' conference approaches its 'lucky' 13th year

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Best industries in North Carolina for those looking for a career change

As US wood tariffs kick in, kitchen cabinet companies look for a silver lining

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

Business

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Be wary of Halloween candy that look like weed edibles

Family

How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse

Town of Zebulon brings back annual Christmas Parade

Tips for saving big on grocery shopping as prices grow higher

Amazon Deals: iPhone Charging Cords 3 Pk only $6.99 (53% off), Shark MessMaster Portable Wet Dry Vacuum only $79.99 (47% off), LEGO sets starting at $5.19

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Walmart Deals: Kids Headphones only $11.99, Halloween Sleep Pants only $5, Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls set only $19.99 (reg. $69.99)

Target Deals: Up to 50% off Halloween costumes & decorations

Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for October 

Start holiday shopping early with these Consumer Reports' top-rated products on sale

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