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At least two people were hurt by a truck driver falling asleep at the wheel along Interstate 95 on Friday night in Johnston County.

NCSHP: At least 2 hurt from crash caused by truck driver falling asleep on I-95

I-95 crash in Smithfield

NC superintendent candidate says she's not calling for 'armed revolution'

Michele Morrow speaks at a news conference on Oct. 18, 2024

Combination of chilly mornings, warm afternoons take us through the next few days

Weekend forecast for 10/19 and 10/20/2024

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh

Woman in serious condition after being hit by car on Capital Blvd in Raleigh 

Human skeletal remains found by kayaker identified as missing 62-year-old from Guilford County

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Advocates call for laws to increase staffing, improve care at nursing homes

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NC Supreme Court ruling could shake up multibillion-dollar hospital industry

Duke performs NC's first hand transplant

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The Blue Devils forced four turnovers in their 23-16 victory over Florida State in Durham on Friday night.

Behind stellar defense, Duke football scores first-ever victory over Florida State

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WASHINGTON (AP) â Over the past four years, judges at Washingtonâs federal courthouse have punished hundreds of rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in an unprecedented assault on the nation's democracy. On the cusp of the next presidential election, some of those judges fear another burst of political violence could be coming.

Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence as Election Day nears

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A Wendell woman arrested Tuesday faces five counts of cruelty to animals.


Wendell woman charged with animal cruelty, dogs locked in van were covered in feces

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The common cold has several myths. Also, with flu season almost here, look at some of the most common questions about it.

Will Vitamin C really ward off that cold? Cold and flu myths busted

NC Dental Society: Cold and Flu Season

Durham Police, along with the NCCU Police and Organized Crime Division, arrested two NCCU students, Demarcus Justin Coley, 18, and Ja'Maury Coe, 19, in connection with an Oct. 10 home invasion on Fitzgerald Avenue. 

Durham police arrest two NCCU students for home invasion

Combatting Crime: Durham

More than 350,000 North Carolina voters cast a ballot Thursday, the first day of the 2024 general election early voting period.

North Carolina sets record for first day of early voting

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The Lenovo Center is advising concert-goers to allow extra time due to anticipated traffic congestion from the nearby North Carolina State Fair, running from October 17-27.


Lenovo Center urges concert-goers to leave early due to State Fair traffic

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Police are investigating a series of boat motor thefts at a lake near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and searching for a brazen thief caught on camera.



Boat motors stolen from UNC rowing team, thief caught on camera

Rocky Mount police have captured four teenagers who escaped from the Edgecombe Youth Development Center in Rocky Mount.


Fourth teen captured after nearly 20-hour search in Rocky Mount

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety identified the four juveniles who escaped as Quadarius H., Jayden W., Eric M., David B. (from left to right). The department did not provide their last names. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

People working in downtown Durham could soon pay less for parking.


Parking could become cheaper for employees in downtown Durham

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Your favorite WRAL-TV reporters will be at the fair each day. Here is the schedule. Be sure to stop by!

Visit WRAL at this year's State Fair!

Renee and Jeff at the 2024 State Fair

NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

Early voting is underway. See your ballot and make a plan to vote.

Decision 2024

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend with our picks including the State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter and more! 

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter

Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can observe only a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your naked eye. Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the night sky, are one of them.

The Orionids Meteor Shower Is Peaking. Here's How to Watch.

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There are several ways to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair. Hear from winners on the best ways to do it.

Elephants, dragons and Sonic the Hedgehog: How to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair

Caleb Phillips (left), Jameson Johns (middle) and Matt Phillips (right) won a stuffed elephant on Monday at the North Carolina State Fair.

How has Hurricane Helene impacted the NC mountains ahead of North Carolina's peak fall leaf color season? Will we still be able to see fall color in the mountains this year? WRAL's Elizabeth Gardner explains.


Fall colors in NC: Helene devastates mountains. What does that mean for leaf season?

Fall colors in NC 2024

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NBC News Doctor Akshay Syal reports on a game changing heart stent for babies. It's the first of its kind that literally grows with the child as they get older.

Heart stent for babies grows with them, preventing need for surgeries

Heart stent for babies

Teen builds satellite tracker to talk to astronauts in space

Teen makes his own satellite printer

Pet of the Day for Oct. 19, 2024

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Woman in serious condition after being hit by car on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh 

NCCU students arrested in home invasion 

Body of missing Guilford County woman found in Haw River 

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Vance County drug bust uncovers meth, cocaine, and stolen guns; Suspect released on $330,000 bond

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Uniting NC: Helene-hit vendors find hope and support at day 2 of the State Fair

IRS issues warning on charity scams in NC following hurricane relief efforts

North Carolina Supreme Court revives town's challenge against CSX plant near water source

Health screenings take center stage in Cumberland County barber shops

Drone targets Israeli prime minister's house as strikes in Gaza kill 50

Nation/World

The last in-person vote in the US will be cast on the desolate tundra of Alaska's Aleutian Islands

US has new rule aimed at preventing infant deaths

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

Middle East latest: Hezbollah says its war with Israel is entering a new phase

Taking a ride on the new NC State Fair slide

NC benefit concerts planned to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery

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Foodie News: Tacos and tequila restaurant opening in Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Your ultimate guide to the 2024 North Carolina State Fair  

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'Outer Banks' creator has new project set in Wilmington

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Are foreign adversaries China and Russia amplifying hurricane misinformation? NC lawmakers seek intel

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Fact check: Did Harris stage NC photo op with supplies that weren't sent to Helene victims?

Fact check: No, North Carolina's post-Helene election changes are not signs of 'cheating'

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper blocked Helene aid to western NC

Fact check: Democrat's ad says Republican Ashlee Adams 'campaigned for Mark Robinson and his radical agenda'

Meet the Press: NC is a swing state with close races in national spotlight

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GOP officials can't purge 225,000 voters in NC, Trump-appointed judge rules

Robinson's CNN lawsuit has the ingredients for an explosive trial. Why lawyers don't think it'll come to that 

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz, Former President Bill Clinton make campaign stop in Durham

Voters set record for early voting in North Carolina

NC superintendent candidate calls election 'American Revolution 2.0'

Education

Morrow makes comments about fighting after election

'Really scared': Rolesville High parents, students wait 2 hours for lockdown to end

App State student body president discusses students' return to campus after Helene devastation

Wake teacher who wore tutu for spirit week says it was a joke, mom calls it 'sexualizing'

Caught on camera: Nursing home employee charged with assaulting resident

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'It's really exciting': Police department using drone technology to improve emergency response

Road closures continue throughout western NC: Find out what routes to avoid

Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

Martin Necas has goal and assist as Hurricanes cruise to 4-1 win over Penguins

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Daniels, Commanders host Panthers in a matchup of teams going in different directions

Watch Live - HSOT Game of the Week: (6) Mallard Creek @ (5) Hough

North Carolina Central men's basketball ready to return to action

UNC soccer captain Asha Means continues Carolina legacy started by her parents

No. 5 Hough shuts out No. 6 Mallard Creek thanks to trenches, special teams

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Ashbrook's defense leads Greenwave past No. 22 South Point

No. 19 Leesville Road survives, holds off furious Enloe comeback attempt

No. 14 Cleveland overcomes halftime deficit to beat Southeast Raleigh

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 9

Advocates are calling on state lawmakers to enact changes that will improve conditions and care for residents at long-term care facilities, including Carver Living Center, that has been the focus of multiple WRAL investigations in recent weeks.

Lawmakers could require more staff at nursing homes, but it would be costly

"This has been the worst facility that I have ever seen in North Carolina..."  A local nursing home is at the center of a WRAL investigation. Only on WRAL at 6, an employee convicted of abusing a resident --all caught on camera -- and a former manager speaks out to WRAL. 

Abuse at Durham nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the facility

Abuse at a nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the local facility

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, utilities across North Carolina and beyond face increasing challenges to maintain reliable and affordable electric service.

NC lab tests new methods to protect the power grid

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As extreme weather events intensify and become more frequent, North Carolina's utilities are grappling with unprecedented challenges in delivering reliable and affordable electric service.

As weather threats increase, NC lab tests new methods to protect the grid

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the growth of downtown Raleigh.

The ups and downs of developing downtown Raleigh

Some North Carolina voters have reported receiving absentee ballots with both envelopes already sealed, likely caused by moisture and humidity from Hurricane Helene and other rain events.

Multiple NC counties see absentee ballot issues

Multiple counties see absentee ballot issues

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5 On Your Side: Easy way to rid your car of that funky smell

Car have a funky smell? 5 On Your Side's tips to remove odors

Colsen recalls nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits after reports of serious burn injuries

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On WRAL at 6 : Hundreds of safety violations in Wake Schools uncovered in WRAL investigation raise questions of student safety. 

Feds charge 16 Fayetteville Hells Angels members in murder, attack

Bullets flying, hammers swinging in parking lot: 16 members of motorcycle gang face charges

Local police using a drone to keep streets safe

Investigations

Mike Walden: Growth corridors spread the wealth across North Carolina

Donald Thompson: Embrace neurodiversity to unlock innovation and productivity

LinkedIn's top 50 startups in America: How North Carolina can capitalize on its tech spotlight

Grace Ueng: Show her the money! Women are better bets

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Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

A full economic recovery in areas ravaged by Milton and Helene may happen faster than you think

Raleigh aims to revitalize downtown with new entertainment venues, free parking

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools

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Inspectors check 158 food vendors before start of NC State Fair

NC State Fair kicks off Thursday

Tickets on sale for Marbles Kids Museum's holiday events

Go Ask Dad: A confession about going to the dentist

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