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According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least one case has been detected in the state. 

E. coli in NC: Outbreak linked to slivered onions on McDonald's burgers, CDC says

AND WHEN WE COULD BE IMPACTED IN THE U.S. COMING UP. >> THANKS, KEN. THIS IS BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER. AN ALL NEW AT 4 O'CLOCK. WE'VE LEARNED THAT THAT MCDONALD'S E-COLI OUTBREAK INCLUDES ONE CASE IN NORTH CAROLINA. THAT IS A NEW UPDATE FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL. THE LATEST UPDATE INDICATES THAT THERE ARE MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE THAT WERE SICKENED IN THIS OUTBREAK. THE LAST CASE WAS REPORTED IN ACT LATE OCTOBER. SO THERE HAVE BEEN NO CASES IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS IN THE CDC SAYS THAT ALL OF THOSE SLIVERED ONIONS THAT WORK LIKELY THE SOURCE OF THIS OUTBREAK HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF THE MARKET AND THE RISK TO THE

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder in several states, CDC says

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's found in NC, CDC says

Durham restaurant employees tear down white nationalist group's banner from American Tobacco Campus

A banner promoting a white nationalist website was found at Durham's American Tobacco Campus on Saturday night. It prompted restaurant employees to tear the banner down.

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Body of missing Pittsboro woman found in Person County, sheriff says

83-year-old Alice McIlvaine Parsons has been reported missing 

NC State alumna Christina Koch to receive North Carolina's highest civilian honor

Astronaut Christina Hammod Koch: official NASA photo 

Cooper calls for more Helene aid as NC lawmakers prepare to return to Raleigh

Gov. Cooper announces $1 million for more public school field trips in NC 

Lock. Call. Live. promotes behavior change to reduce veteran suicides

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Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams talked about the issues the city faces on Wednesday, including shootings and bolstering relationships with citizens and community organizations.

Durham mayor on crime: 'We're not running from our issues'

Durham police respond to shooting

Republican control of both chambers of Congress means that President-elect Donald Trump will have a path to enact his agenda of tax cuts, immigration enforcement and foreign policy.

Republicans will retain House majority; GOP sweeps control of president, House, Senate

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Steve Slocumb, a North Carolina property owner, described the severe damage left by his former tenant, Avantae Deven, who is now charged with murdering her two adopted children.

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

According to county property records, Amazon purchased 77.43 acres of land in Edgecombe County for $512,000.

Amazon set to unveil new project in Edgecombe County

Amazon Cautions That When the News Gets Nutty, People Shop Less

The National Weather Service on Wednesday started forecasting a track for the next tropical system. Potential Tropical Cyclone 19, in the southern Caribbean, will likely meander near Central America through this weekend.

Hurricane season 2024: Potential tropical cyclone tracks toward Central America

Where our next tropical system likely goes through this weekend

A man was carjacked while dropping off a delivery Sunday night in Hoke County.

Man carjacked while dropping off delivery in Hoke County, juvenile detained after chase in Fayetteville

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HMP Holdings is working on a deal to pay the fast-growing town $3.4 million for a 2.5-acre assemblage adjacent to the John W. Byrne Municipal Building. Officials are considering economic incentives for the company as part of a proposal to build a mixed-use development.

Fuquay-Varina land deal could yield dense mix of shops and apartments near Town Hall

Downtown Fuquay-Varina

The Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund is available to K-12 public schools in the state, with priority given to schools with a higher percentage of lower-income students.

NC officials announce $1M fund for field trips for public schools

Gov. Roy Cooper and state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson announced $1 million in new funding for field trips meant to support access to more than 100 DNCR locations across the state.

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Federally licensed enrolled agents will be taking your calls, answering questions about everything from adjusting your withholding to dealing with penalties and changes to tax law.

Tax Pros on Call: Call Wednesday, plan now, save later

Tax Pros on Call Wednesday

A driver died Saturday after authorities said she drove around the barricades on a closed section of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee line.

Southern Pines woman dies after driving around barricades on I-40 near NC-Tennessee line

WRAL will have complete results as votes are counted in 400+ national, state and local races.

2024 election results: Presidential election, Congressional balance of power

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A contractor who abandoned four Fayetteville work sites was paid about $5.62 million for the projects, according to records obtained by The Fayetteville Observer. 

Contractor walked away from Fayetteville projects with millions

What 8 Workers Wore to Their Wall Street Construction Site

Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its newly launched "Wicked" dolls.

Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on 'Wicked' movie dolls packaging

Mattel's 'Wicked' movie dolls mistakenly list pornography website on packaging

Stepping into Angus Barn at Christmas time is one of Raleigh's most memorable holiday experiences. The glitzy, twinkling wonderland has grown each year since the tradition began around 20 years ago - culminating in over 20,000 decorations and weeks of work from Santa's elves.

Wonderland at Angus Barn: Grieving sisters started one of Raleigh's most beloved holiday traditions 

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Deputies told WRAL News that Parsons was found a mile off of Burlington Road in Hurdle Mills down an embankment.



Body of Pittsboro woman missing since October found in Person County

Pilot program offers free two-hour parking in downtown Raleigh 

State gives $1M to fund K-12 field trips

Death investigation underway in Wendell 

Gov. Cooper announces $1 million for more public school field trips in NC

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Wendell police investigate fatal shooting on New Yardbird Street

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Mayor Jerry Medlin of Benson dies at 87 following cancer diagnosis

Insurance magnate pleads guilty as government describes $2B scheme

Body buried in North Carolina carried to Tennessee by Hurricane Helene floodwaters

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state

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US government worker charged with leaking classified documents on Israel's plans to strike Iran

Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience

Explosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

Race around the track and take a trip into space before a quick bite this month on Out & About.

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Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

Eating outside in downtown Raleigh. 

Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle 

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Golf, Golf, Golf: New indoor golf lounge opens in downtown Raleigh with unique simulators 

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Foodie News: Little Rey closer to opening at Raleigh Iron Works

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

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Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

Lindberg pleads guilty to to role in $2B money laundering scheme 

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A fight over transparency at NC startup incubator, fueled by $500 million in tax dollars

NC gamblers bet more than $600 million on sports in October. Will state change the way winnings are taxed?

NC's Morrow wants Trump to put her in charge of US education policy

Margins narrowing in NC Supreme Court race as officials finish tallying votes

Teacher of the Week: Tenika Jones

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On WRAL at 6: A WRAL investigation reveals flaws in how Wake schools respond to reports of abuse.

Wake school board vice chair announces Dec. 30 resignation

Calendar mismatches, commutes frustrate Wake parents facing reassignment

Wake County parents can share concerns over school reassignments Tuesday 

Durham mayor questions tone, perception after WRAL Investigates report on rising crime   

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Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

How did Donald Trump and Josh Stein both win NC?

No. 6 Duke deals with more cramping issues in loss to No. 19 Kentucky

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The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72

Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post

New Wake County high school Felton Grove reveals mascot, colors

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Statewide Girls Basketball Top 25: Defending champs Rolesville, Cannon School lead the way

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for girls basketball

Here are the start times for the 3rd round of the boys soccer state playoffs

(13) James Kenan upsets defending 2A champion (4) Franklin Academy

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the average annual salary at $59,730 for someone living in North Carolina.

Are wages keeping up with inflation in NC?

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Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams has expressed disappointment in a WRAL Investigates story that examines the number of crimes committed in western Wake County by people from Durham.

Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

WRAL goes In Depth to asnwer your elections and veteran benefit questions.

What is the Wake County soil and water conservation board?

WRAL Investigates has uncovered a troubling trend of rising crimes in Wake County linked to residents of Durham.

WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty compares Raleigh's string of shootings compares to the 2002 "Beltway snipers" in Washington, D.C. and the 2003 shootings in Columbus, Ohio.

How Raleigh's string of shootings compares to 2002 'Beltway snipers' in DC, 2003 Columbus shooting, 

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Thanksgiving grocery prices expected to impact holiday plans

5OYS helps extended warranty customer get replacement refrigerator 

5 On Your Side gets faulty fridge replaced

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Monday at 6 on WRAL: Durham crime is increasingly creeping into Wake County

Violence against healthcare workers is surging

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

Abandoned for years: Why has the city of Durham not torn this house down?

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Donald Thompson: What do we do now? Psychological safety gives us all a path forward

Economic health checkup: Fairly good, but room for improvement

Guest column: Trump's return could unexpectedly accelerate AI innovation

Donald Thompson: Common leadership tools donât teach the critical art of engagement

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Amazon launches an online discount storefront to better compete with Shein and Temu

Trump's economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates

Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'. What happens next is less clear

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US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

Family honors WWII veteran's legacy as he turns 102

Photos: Thank you veterans!

Food Lion hit by cyberattack

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