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The Raleigh City Council approved the decision in a unanimous vote during their afternoon work session. The city announced plans to move Red Hat Amphitheater in 2023.

Red Hat Amphitheater move approved by Raleigh City Council

<p>IS OUTRIGHT INNOCENT. IF CONVICTED OF ALL COUNTS. COMBS FACES DECADES IN PRISON. &gt;&gt; A DECISION IS EXPECTED TODAY FOR THE FUTURE OF THE RED HAT AMPHITHEATER, RALEIGH CITY COUNCIL IS MEETING TO VOTE ON A PLAN THAT WOULD CLOSE A PORTION OF A DOWNTOWN ROAD WRAL. SEAN GALLAGHER IS LIVE AT RED HATS. CURRENT LOCATION AND SEAN, SOME PEOPLE ALREADY HAVE A FEELING AS TO HOW THIS VOTE IS GOING TO GO. &gt;&gt; YEAH, THAT'S RIGHT, RENEE AND BASICALLY WHERE I'M STANDING RIGHT NOW IS WHERE THE CURRENT AMPITHEATER WILL END UP ACCORDING TO WHAT THIS PLAN SAYS AT THE MOMENT. BUT THAT'S A PLAN THAT STILL NEEDS TO BE VOTED ON. AND ONE OF THE PEOPLE THAT IS IN OPPOSITION OF THIS PLAN THAT WOULD CLOSE A ROAD JUST OVER THERE. HE SAYS THAT HE JUST DOESN'T THINK THAT THERE ARE ENOUGH VOTES IN OPPOSITION TO STOP THIS. AND THERE'S A NEWLY POST A DOCUMENT ONLINE THAT BACKS THAT UP. NOW THE CITY POSTED THIS DRAFT OF A RESOLUTION TO CLOSE SOUTH STREET. SHOULD THE COUNCIL VOTE IN FAVOR LATER TODAY? IT SAYS AFTER GATHERING INFORMATION FROM A PUBLIC HEARING, CLOSING SOUTH STREET IS NOT CONTRARY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST. TODAY'S MEETING WILL ALSO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION AROUND RED HAT, INCLUDING SOME TRAFFIC CHANGES TO HELP DRIVERS HEADING EAST AND WEST ON SOUTH NAVIGATE THAT CLOSURE. IT'S A REALLY BIG BLOW TO JAY SPAIN WHO'S BEEN VOCAL IN HIS OPPOSITION ABOUT THE MOVE IS STILL HOLDING OUT. HOPE THAT SOMETHING CAN BE DONE TO STOP THIS. &gt;&gt; I BELIEVE WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE, BUT IT'S REALLY GOING TO DEPEND ON THE BACKBONE OF. SEVERAL COUNSELORS TO VOTE AGAINST IT IN. THE SMALL PUT SO MUCH PRESSURE ON ON THIS. THEM VERSUS US. WE'RE REALLY ON THE SAME SIDE. &gt;&gt; RED HAT HAS ITS PLANS OUTLINE. SHOULD THIS BE APPROVED TODAY WITH GROUNDBREAKING ON THE NEW SITE HERE EXPECTED EARLY NEXT YEAR WITH THE INTENTION OF IT BEING OPENED IN TWENTY-TWENTY 6. BUT THE AMPITHEATER IN ITS CURRENT CAPACITY WILL OPERATE THROUGH NEXT YEAR. THE RESOLUTION THAT WAS POSTED ONLINE IS JUST A DRAFT. IT STILL NEEDS TO BE VOTED ON THAT COUNCIL MEETING STARTS AT 1 O'CLOCK AND WE'LL BE THERE AND</p>

City Council expected to vote on Red Hat Amphitheater location

Raleigh City Council unanimously approves Red Hat Amphitheater relocation

Fully AI-generated political TV ad takes aim at North Carolina governor's race 

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'It's in bad shape': Massive tree hits Raleigh home near Oberlin Village

Adam McLaine, a recent graduate of North Carolina State University, was watching Monday Night Football when a tree came crashing into his Raleigh home.

More scattered showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the week

At the bus stop Wednesday morning 

State of Emergency declared for coastal counties: Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 dumps more than 20 inches of rain on Carolina Beach

Water rescue reported Sept. 16, 2024, at Carolina Beach

NC education candidate Michele Morrow falsely says the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

NC GOP superintendent candidate Michele Morrow talks about Jan. 6 Capitol attack, upholding Constitution and improving schools

Wake County school district leaders evaluate response to Heritage High School bomb threat

Students at Heritage High School in Wake County are safe after a bomb threat on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, prompted an evacuation.

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Republican Mark Robinson called for a debate Tuesday, but Democrat Josh Stein, who is leading in the polls, said would not participate in one.

Stein rebuffs Robinson's call for televised debate in governor's race

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

Dawn Mangum was arrested on a felony charge of attempting to obtain property by false pretense on Monday. 

On charge she made false claim to $4.5 million home, woman gets $150,000 bond

Dr. Craig Adams, the owner of a high-end Raleigh home, says a woman he's never met filed legal documents claiming she owns his house.

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides. Seven North Carolina homes have already collapsed in the past four years.

Outer Banks homes on brink of collapse as erosion, king tides worsen

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â A North Carolina appeals court on Tuesday overturned a former county sheriff's fraud and obstruction convictions, declaring allegations related to falsifying his firearms training requirements didn't meet the necessary elements for those crimes.

Ex-North Carolina sheriff's convictions over falsifying training records overturned

Former Granville County Sheriff Brindell Wilkins

NEW YORK (AP) â Sean âDiddyâ Combs headed to jail Tuesday to await trial in a federal sex trafficking case that accuses him of presiding over a sordid empire of sexual crimes protected by blackmail and shocking acts of violence.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs jailed by judge after sex trafficking indictment

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Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 -- Gov. Roy Cooper's veto is an opportunity for legislators to rise above petty partisanship and enact a spending bill that addresses the true needs of the state and its people.

Editorial: Sustain Gov. Cooper's voucher veto, pass spending bill to help all NC

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A 23-year-old motorcyclist in Fayetteville was killed Monday while trying to prevent a crash.



Motorcyclist killed trying to avoid hitting pedestrian in Fayetteville

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Duke Energy uses self-healing technology to restore power to thousands of customers in seconds or minutes without the need for a crew to respond

Duke Energy uses self-healing technology to restore power ASAP

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A police car smashed into parked cars to avoid a moving car while responding to a 911 call. It was caught on camera. 



Caught on cam: NC deputy's car crashes into parked cars to avoid collision 

Caught on cam: NC police car crashes into parked cars to avoid collision 

The night sky on Tuesday will treat us to a partial lunar eclipse during a supermoon. It's an astronomical wonder that almost anyone in the Western Hemisphere under clear skies can experience, and it's the latest reminder that our home planet is part of a bigger cosmic system.

A supermoon and lunar eclipse will light up and darken Tuesday's night sky

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Tens of millions of teenagers with Instagram accounts may soon find their public profiles made private.

Instagram's new 'teen accounts': What parents and kids need to know

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AAA is alerting parents to keep child passengers safe after alarming crash data from a government analysis. 


Car seat safety: AAA shares tips for parents after alarming crash data

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More than 450 first responders will be recognized Wednesday at the Greater Raleigh Chamber's First Responders Appreciation Breakfast.



First responders honored in Raleigh, get free Chick-fil-A biscuits at 2 locations 

Greater Raleigh Chamberâs First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

Photos show flooding, water rescues and damage at North Carolina's coast, especially in southern coastal communities, as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 impacts the area Sept. 16 and 17, 2024.

Photos: Life-threatening flooding at NC coast from Potential Tropical Cyclone 8

Tree falls on Raleigh home

Sept. 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and there are a few ways that you can celebrate.

3 ways to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19

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WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell explains what to expect for the remainder of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

What can we expect for the rest of the Atlantic hurricane season?

Oceanfront Outer Banks homes on verge of collapse

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean

Large tree fell on Raleigh home while people were inside

Democrats, LGBTQ+ groups criticize Michele Morrow post

AI-generated political TV ad takes aim at NC governor's race 

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz speaks at Asheville rally

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SUV and CSX train crash in Fayetteville, no injuries reported

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 Beaufort County mother faces first-degree murder charge in death of 6-week-old, abuse of second child

Granville teacher hospitalized after trying to break up fight in middle school classroom

Raleigh man plans to buy a home after winning $250,000 Powerball drawing

North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say

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Hundreds of pagers exploded in Lebanon and Syria in a deadly attack. Here's what we know.

Overseas threats hit the Ohio city where Trump and Vance lied about Haitians eating pets

Ex-officer testifies he beat a 'helpless' Tyre Nichols then lied about it

Hezbollah hit by a wave of exploding pagers and blames Israel. At least 9 dead, thousands injured

The interactive dinosaur exhibit Jurassic Quest will stop at the Raleigh Convention Center Nov. 15-17, 2024.

Dinosaurs return to Raleigh in November

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Wake Forest Lit Fest announces lineup for 2024

Wake Forest Lit Fest Lineup

Marbles Kids Museum $6M expansion project moves ahead, new exhibit dubbed a 'game-changer'

Marbles Kids Museum looking for ways to expand beyond downtown Raleigh 

Bull Durham a home run on musical stage

Bull Durham the musical

La Fiesta del Pueblo celebrates 30 years of Hispanic culture

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Out & About

Fact check: Is rape up 53% in NC since Josh Stein became Attorney General?

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From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

Are immigrants without legal status straining North Carolina services? Here are the facts.

Fact check: Stein says Robinson skipped vote on 'teacher bonuses' to hold campaign event

NC superintendent candidate Michele Morrow falsely states the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

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Absentee ballots to be sent to military and overseas voters this week after RFK Jr. debacle

School safety, teacher pay and diversity initiatives central themes of NC superintendent debates

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 13

Men, parents more likely than others to place a bet

State, new HB10 shorting public schools on funding, Wake school board members say

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Wake schools, Shaw leaders ready application for leadership academies -- but as just one high school

Saint Augustine's University's land could be in jeopardy due to unpaid bills

Wake County Public Libraries now offering free tutoring

For the first time, NC police using AI to monitor police behavior

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In Depth with Dan: Friday the 13th's spooky mythology and how it came to be unlucky

5 On Your Side helps wrongfully convicted man get his dream pool shaped like Mr. Peanut

Raleigh man believes woman filed fraudulent deed on his home to squat there, slow eviction process  

With RFK Jr. off the ballot, Wake County to pay about $66K to reprint ballots 

Holliday: Anxious moments at home for State, UNC, Duke

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Steelers sticking with Justin Fields at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs calf injury

Florida State is college football's most disappointing team, and it's not even close

Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay players

Dolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion

5-star TE Kendre Harrison returns to Reidsville after short stint at Providence Day

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NCHSAA member schools will vote on three bylaw amendments

A.C. Reynolds 3-star junior QB Ely Hamrick commits to Virginia

UNC first to offer Kings Mountain TE/OLB William Vaughn

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Erosion, high winds and king tides are pushing vulnerable homes to their breaking point along the Outer Banks.

Tropical system puts more Rodanthe homes in danger of collapse

Homes at risk of collapsing in Rodanthe

A Louisburg woman has been charged with filing a fraudulent deed against a high-end home in Raleigh. 

Woman surrenders on fraud charge connected to fake deed on $4 million home

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Two different families in Franklin County say BMB Contractors has caused them huge problems. 

Franklin Co. woman could lose home in fight with contractor

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AI is tracking local police behavior - and for the first time in North Carolina a police department is turning over thousands of hours of body cam video to artificial intelligence. WRAL Investigates how this new technology is changing police conduct across the country.  

On WRAL at 6: AI tracking local police behavior, searching body cam footage

The rental home is just 0.18 miles outside a mandatory evacuation zone. 

Bride left in limbo: VRBO denies cancellation as wildfire threatens bachelorette party

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Woman charged with filing fake deed in attempt to take over Raleigh home

Two Franklin Co. families say contractor caused big problems

VRBO host won't let guest cancel despite wildfire danger

Restaurant Ratings; Hibachi China Buffet and K&W Carolina Cafe and 

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Death investigation: Video shows Javion Magee purchasing rope at Walmart night before his death

Durham volleyball coaches subject of investigation

New: Teacher fired after WRAL investigation seen working in different district 

Child care director in Bunn charged with child abuse

Investigations

Duke lab will make investigational avian flu vaccines

Tom Snyder: When, how to regulate depends on public priorities

State approves $1.8 million incentives deal for food company that plans Selma expansion

Donald Thompson: Accent awareness helps speakers, listeners be more effective

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Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

How small businesses can recover from break-ins and theft

Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it

Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials say

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Go Ask Dad: The Reptilian Teacher

Harlem Globetrotters announce NC tour stops

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Like cheeseburgers? Check out this list of National Cheeseburger Day deals on Sept. 18

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Top Amazon Deals: Prime Big Deal Days event coming Oct. 8-9, Highlights Hidden Picture Book only $5.59 (44% off), Cordless Adjustable Electric Spin Scrubber for floors & shower only $19.98, Kidde Fire Extinguisher 2 pack only $32.98 (41% off)

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $15 (70% off)

Target Deals: Kids' tees up to 70% off, Car seat trade-in event, 20% off maternity clothing

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