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July is coming to a close as a record-setter -- the hottest July on record in the Triangle, and the hottest summer to date.

Showers and storms roll through before a cold front brings much needed relief from the heat

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 Relief from the heat is on the way this weekend.

One person killed in I-540 crash Thursday in Raleigh; two lanes still closed

Fatal crash on I-540 at Leesville Road in Raleigh

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

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Trump to Impose Sweeping New Tariffs on Much of the World

Trump Threatens India With Steep Tariffs, Including Penalty Over Russian Oil

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

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

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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.

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An eastern Carolina man visiting his home in the western part of the state had a close encounter with not just one, but two black bears.

Eastern NC man shares close encounter with western Carolina bears

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A fire on Kirkwood Drive in Chapel Hill has left two townhome units damaged and four residents displaced. The cause of the fire is unknown.


Chapel Hill fire displaces four, damages two townhome units

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued delays and grounded flights across major Northeastern airports on Thursday due to thunderstorms.


Thunderstorms ground flights across major Northeastern airports, delays expected

The NFL preseason officially begins Thursday night with the Pro Football Hall of Fame game featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions. The game airs on WRAL.

2025 NFL preseason kicks off with Lions and Chargers in Pro Football Hall of Fame game

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UNC-Chapel Hill is cutting $70 million in costs, as uncertainty over federal funding continues. Universities such as Harvard, Columbia, and more recently Duke, have come under scrutiny by the Trump Administration.

UNC leaders building relationships in Washington in effort to minimize impact of cuts

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One man was hospitalized and about 20 people were forced to leave their homes when a man shot a propane tank at his Angier home on Wednesday morning.

Police: Angier man caused explosion by shooting propane tank

Townhome damage after reported fire, explosion in Angier

DANVILLE, Va. (AP) â Police say a man who doused a Virginia city councilman in gasoline and set him on fire told investigators he wanted the attack to be fatal, according to charging documents available Thursday.

Man who burned a Virginia city councilman intended to kill him, police say

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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 

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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North Carolina's new spending plan includes provisions for four new DMV offices.

Larger Fuquay-Varina DMV office to tackle long waits, boost service for growing community

Fuquay-Varina and three other areas in North Carolina are set to receive new DMV offices.

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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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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.

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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.

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

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

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President Donald Trump on Thursday touted deals made hours before his trade deadline expired and higher tariffs kicked in for most countries.

Trump trade deadline looms, new tariffs announced for every country

One person killed in I-540 crash in Raleigh

Durham couple on high alert after saving dog from fox attack

Fighting crime from the sky: Wendell police implement drone program to improve safety and efficiency

5 On Your Side: Property damage, injuries and even death, the products recalled in July.

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley enters 2026 US Senate race

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Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline looms

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

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

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

Raleigh police search on foot for man with multiple arrest warrants

Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days

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

A key US inflation gauge rose last month as Trump's tariffs lifted goods prices

Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help

Teacher admits to fatally stabbing couple on a hike with their kids in a random attack in Arkansas

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

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Get your skates on: Tickets for Red Hat Amphitheater's beloved ice rink on sale now

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Explore the best bars in Raleigh: Top spots to unwind

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

Nominations open for the 'Coolest Thing Made in NC'

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

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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

State spending plan calls for larger DMV site in Fuquay-Varina

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RNC Chair Michael Whatley announces run for US Senate

GOP Chairman Michael Whatley announces U.S. Senate campaign

Stopgap spending bill on its way to Gov. Josh Stein for his signature

Pace of Helene recovery frustrating to western NC lawmakers

Hillsborough charter school opening delayed due to Chantal flood damage, volunteers welcome

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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

Federal investigations into Duke University come at time of financial uncertainty

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

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

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

Trey Lance tosses 2 touchdown passes, leading the Chargers over the Lions 34-7 in Hall of Fame game

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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

Deal on 'valid business purpose' avoids threat of college NIL settlement heading back to court

New upper-concourse bar, lower-level suites at Lenovo Center expected to be ready for fall

The Four Horsemen of Rolesville: Rams quartet some of the best in the state

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Former Panther Creek coach Danielle Sullivan to lead Grace Christian girls basketball

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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.

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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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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. 

NC lawmakers send 'mini budget' and DOGE-style plan to Stein 

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5 On Your Side: Recent recalls to keep in mind before packing your child's lunch

Lawmakers want it done, but deed fraud bill is stalled

5 On Your Side: Testing AI and robotic technology before welcoming them into your home

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

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Don't Waste Your Money: Dealers, websites making instant cash offers for cars

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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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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Nvidia Chips Are Front and Center in China at Crucial Moment in the AI Race

Trump announces agreement to pause higher tariffs on Mexico for 90 days

Losses for health care stocks help push Wall Street lower

US applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain low

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Uproar Festival celebrates public art in August

Protecting your pets when a hurricane threatens

Nature as curriculum: A simple solution to a big problem

Tar Heel Traveler: Furnitureland South

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