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A crash on Page Road in Durham sent one person to the hospital and caused thousands to lose power on Friday morning.

Durham crash knocks out power for thousands, sends 1 to hospital

Crash on Page Road in Durham

Crash takes out power pole along Page Road in Durham

PHOTOS: Northern lights make for awesome sight in the Triangle

Northern lights visible all over the Triangle

Police: Man killed in shooting at Fayetteville sports bar

Man dies from Fayetteville shooting

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

Wake County mother Jennifer Chonillo discovered that her son, Corbin Chonillo, has been without a permanent teacher this school year.

Northern lights give the NC skies a stunning glow

Jack Kendrick submitted this photo of the sky on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Wendell.

Coldest morning since April on Friday before pleasant, sunny afternoon

Chilly mornings coming Oct. 11-15

Canes' game at Tampa Bay on Saturday postponed due to Hurricane Milton

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Juha Jaaska (54) celebrates his goal during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 -- Climate change is intensifying hurricanes, rainfall, and flooding, making past weather patterns unreliable predictors of future events. We need to embrace new tools, adaptations, and language that reflect the reality of our changing climate.

TODDI STEELMAN: Rethinking resilience in face of climate change. Lessons from N.C.'s September floods

Global Warming Made Helene More Menacing, Researchers Say

UNC System President Peter Hans said a bear attacked North Carolina Arboretum Police Chief Emily Brahy during Helene clean up.

Western NC police chief recovering after bear attack, UNC System president says

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Bryan Brice and his team of attorneys represent more than 200 workers and NC State alumni who spent years in Poe Hall and later developed cancer. 

Environmental attorney accuses NC State of neglecting cancer risk in Poe Hall

State lawmakers look to spend millions renovating NC State's Poe Hall 

Decades after surviving Hurricane Katrina, Ronnell Randale is now in the North Carolina mountains, where she survived the dangerous flooding and landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.



'It's a lot': Woman who survived Katrina now picking up pieces from Helene

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DENVER (AP) â One person was killed and 12 people were rescued after being trapped for about six hours at the bottom of a former Colorado gold mine when an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site, authorities said.

1 person dies and 12 are rescued after elevator malfunctions at Colorado gold mine tourist site

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) â Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned up debris Friday after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.

Residents repair their homes and clean up after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida

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Wake Co. man arrested, charged with starving dog to death

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Organizers canceled the parade in 2023 after the city released new parade guidelines in the wake of the death of 11-year-old Hailey Brooks, who died when an out-of-control truck carrying a parade float hit her.

'it's a disappointment': NC Veterans Day Parade canceled for second-straight year, organizers say

Raleigh Veterans Day parade canceled amid concerns about vehicles

Tickets will go on sale Friday for "Music for the Mountains," an Oct. 27 concert at Red Hat Amphitheater benefiting Hurricane Helene victims. WRAL is a proud media sponsor.


Music for the Mountains: Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Helene relief concert at Red Hat

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh.

Strong winds from Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night tore through the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, home to the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball, video showed.

Hurricane Milton destroys roof of Tropicana Field in Florida

Hurricane Milton tore off the roof at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Slideshow: Northern lights make appearance in central North Carolina on Oct. 10, 2024

There's been some confusion regarding the government's response to Helene in western North Carolina. So let's break it down.

Some have been critical of the government's response to Helene. Here's a breakdown of how disaster response works

Small Business Administration Will Soon Exhaust Disaster Loan Funds

Thousands of people have donated more than $900,000 through the WRAL Cares telethon. The Red Cross is using those donations to operate 20 shelters in the state, helping nearly 1,300 people with a safe space to stay. 

Help North Carolina rebuild: Ways to give money, goods, volunteer to help western NC

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Get ready for a jam-packed weekend of fall festivities, live performances, and family fun this weekend. See our top picks! 

Weekend best bets: Fall fun, movies and more

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Musicians with North Carolina connections will collaborate to celebrate the Tar Heel State and raise money for hurricane relief. The Concert for Carolina takes place Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium.


Concert for Carolina: Sheryl Crow, Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor to perform Oct. 26

Concert for Carolina Oct. 26, 2024

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The Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning are playing to lift the spirits of hurricane victims as both fanbases have seen hurricanes cause devastation in their respective homestates in recent weeks.

Canes, Lightning have more on their minds heading into season opener

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1 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after equipment malfunction at Colorado mine tour

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Henderson County bridge destroyed by Helene, hurting efforts to bring supplies to victims

Henderson County bridge destroyed

Woman picking up pieces from Helene nearly two decades after surviving Katrina

Veterans Day Parade organizers say strict rules prompted cancelation

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Emergency responders asked to preserve IV fluid as flooded NC manufacturer recovers

Residents report health concerns, potential contamination after Hurricane Helene floods

Some railroad tracks are closed indefinitely, could affect deliveries

Organizers want staggered shipments of Hurricane Helene relief supplies to maximize efficiency

Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaignâs final stretch

Nation/World

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japan's Nihon Hidankyo for efforts to rid world of nuclear weapons

Trump seizes on one block of a Colorado city to warn of migrant crime threat, even as crime dips

Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died

Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

Catawba singer Christina Eagle joins Team Snoop Dogg on 'The Voice'

5 On Your Side: Vacationers getting mixed messages about traveling to NC mountains

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Beech Mountain Ski Resort announces opening date for 2024-25 ski season

On Dec. 17, 2022, skiers and snowboarders go down the slopes at Beech Mountain.

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The future of fact-checking & how people can combat misinformation

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Fact check: Is government seizing North Carolina lithium after Helene?

Fact check: No, Democrats didn't withhold aid to right-leaning NC counties after Helene

Fact check: No, FEMA and other Helene responders aren't 'confiscating' supplies

Fact-checking 5 misleading claims about Helene relief efforts

NC election chief says early voting will start on time despite Hurricane Helene

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NC elections face shifting rules, uncertainty heading into final 2024 stretch

NC election officials provide update on election changes for counties hit by Helene

AG candidate Bishop sues Jackson campaign for defamation

Election 2024: Voter registration ends this week, but you get another chance in early voting. What to know

Attorney representing NC State employees, alumni discusses case involving Poe Hall

Education

Ahead of formal installation, UNC chancellor reflects on tenure, reiterates commitment to affordability

A month without a teacher: 5 On Your Side digs into a statewide teacher shortage

New E.E. Smith High School to be built, but location still up in the air after Fort Liberty site rejection

State senate candidate reinstated to assistant principal job after monthlong suspension

Did weak building codes contribute to devastation from Helene?

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CDC investigating potential 'cancer cluster' at NC State after hundreds of people who worked, studied in Poe Hall develop cancer

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Much of Tropical Storm Fred relief money remains untouched as western NC regroups after Helene

Community event at NC State aims to address, reduce cancer disparities

NC State, 0-2 in ACC play for first time since 2015, hosts fast-starting Syracuse

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Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs and the 49ers beat the Seahawks 36-24 to move atop division

ACC's additions of Cal, Stanford create test for coast-to-coast basketball scheduling plans

Carolina Hurricanes host Tampa Bay Lightning for 2024-25 regular season opener

Panthers, Canales must evaluate Ejiro Evero as defensive coordinator

No. 19 Ashley evens season series with No. 6 Hoggard boys soccer

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Gray's Creek secures conference title with five-set win over Cape Fear

No. 5 Hough crushes No. 14 West Charlotte to set up QCC battle with Mallard Creek

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 8

Week 8 JV football scores from across North Carolina

Kim Wooten, an engineer and member of the state Building Code Council, has criticized recent changes to North Carolina's building codes, which she believes have weakened building standards and paved the way for more destruction in the next storm.

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

After months of WRAL investigations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working to determine if there is a connection between PCBs in Poe Hall and employee cancer cases.

CDC to investigate potential cancer cluster among Poe Hall workers at NC State

Before hunting for deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day, 5 On Your Side is warning you about the pitfalls to watch out for while you shop and after.

How to guard against scammers this Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day Is Coming Up And Some Clothing And Shoes Are Already On Sale

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions related to the response to Hurricane Helene.

Answering viewer questions about Hurricane Helene aftermath

The North Carolina Board of Elections voted unanimously to give the hardest-hit counties more flexibility in how they conduct the elections.



NC leaders approve flexibility for voters in Helene counties

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Vacationers getting mixed messages about traveling to NC mountains 

Helene shuts down mines critical to semiconductor production

If Helene causes a chip shortage, it'll be different than COVID

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NC town waiting for millions hit again 3 years later. WRAL Investigates why relief funds take years to help local communities

Hope Mills man charged with murdering 25-year-old man after turning himself in

How difficult is it for underage people to get vapes? WRAL goes undercover to find out

Man killed outside barbershop Saturday in Clinton

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Effective ERGs align with business strategy

Grace Ueng: The controversy over 'Founder Mode

Mike Walden: What does the Fed's rate cut mean?

New AI phone conversation tool QuikTok is getting people talking

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Playpen on Amazon recalled, should be destroyed

US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike

Boeing withdraws contract offer after talks with striking workers break down

McDonald's sues top meat packers for allegedly colluding to inflate the price of beef

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Lena Tillett welcomes a second son, Zayden

Family

Go Ask Dad: The magic of the mail

Closed for renovations: NC Museum of History working to retell the state's story

Shifting from parenting to coaching: How and when to make the switch

Adults Night: 'Magic and Monsters' planned at Raleigh museum

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Target Circle Week Top Deals: Carter's Baby Clothing 40% off today, Oct. 10, Instant Pot 6qt Bundle only $59.99 PLUS get a $10 Target Gift Card, Shoes & clothing up to 66% off

Walmart Holiday Deals event is LIVE: See the long list of top buys

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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Tar Heel Traveler: Chimney Swifts

Former WRAL photojournalist compares Asheville flooding to storm 20 years ago

20 inches of rain cut off Fred's Mercantile on top of Beech Mountain

On Beech Mountain, Fred's Mercantile stayed open to serve after hurricane hit

Helene's impact on livestock in NC

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