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The intense heat, humidity, and the possibility of isolated storms stick around for another WRAL Weather Alert Day Sunday. While storm chances won't be as high as Saturday, storms could bring strong winds and heavy downpours.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: More intense heat, isolated storms Sunday

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A heat advisory has been issued for most of the viewing area Sunday, 7/20, prompting another WRAL Weather Alert Day

Cape Fear guide calls for caution after deadly month on water

Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert

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Adoption drive: Wake County waives fees to ease overcrowded animal shelter

Emergency water main repair closes part of US-501; Expect traffic delays and detours

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Lightning strikes Wake County home, sparks attic fire; no injuries reported

Lightning strikes Wake Forest home, sparks attic fire; no injuries reported

Raleigh police arrest 18-year-old in connection with June nightclub shooting

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A Salisbury family mourns the tragic loss of their two-year-old son, following complications from anesthesia during a dental procedure at Valleygate Dental Surgery Center in Greensboro.


Salisbury toddler dies after dental surgery in Greensboro, family seeks answers

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a performance venue along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people and leading bystanders to attack the driver, authorities said.

Car strikes crowd outside Los Angeles venue, injuring 30. Bystanders attack driver, who was shot

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A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting on Erwin Road in Durham late Friday night.


Man shot on Erwin Road in Durham, suffered non-life threatening injuries

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This weekend is filled with events including comedian Nate Bargatze and a food truck fair at Durham Central Park.


Weekend best bets:  Nate Bargatze, outdoor movies and food trucks in Durham

Nate Bargatze Wants Your Family to Stop Fighting for an Hour. Maybe Two.

A car crash in Rocky Mount claimed the life of 23-year-old Marco Brown Jr. early Saturday morning.


Man dead after being ejected from car in a crash on Sunset Ave in Rocky Mount

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A rare, but painful skin condition called Ritter's disease has sent several children to WakeMed Hospital this year. Doctors note it can produce redness all over the body and cause itching and discomfort.

'It really hurt': Rare, painful skin condition sends multiple kids to WakeMed hospital

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These restaurants, bars, bottle shops and breweries are family-friendly with games and other options for the children to enjoy.

Triangle area breweries, bottle shops that are kid-friendly

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Chapel Hill police are actively investigating an armed carjacking on Franklin Street that took place early Saturday morning, where three men forcibly took a vehicle at gunpoint. This incident may be linked to a similar armed robbery that occurred Thursday night.


Chapel Hill Police investigate possible link between armed carjacking and armed robbery

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A crash on Interstate 87 South near Rolesville Road in Wendell left one person dead on Saturday morning.

One dead after crash on I-87 South near Rolesville Road in Wendell

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A Wendell woman is shaken up after lightning struck a tree and power pole outside her house Friday afternoon.

'The whole house shook': Lightning strike caught on cam in Wendell

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From July 16-20 explore over a mile of clothing racks and 700 tables filled with toys, books and baby supplies -- all at discounted prices and at free admission.


Shop and save for back-to-school: Kids Exchange consignment sale returns to NC State Fairgrounds

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With a sizzling hot summer in full swing, there are plenty of places in the Triangle to cool down with frozen treats, such as ice cream shops, gelato stands, and frozen yogurt shops. 

15 places to find the best tasty frozen treats in central North Carolina

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Splashpads and swimming pools in North Carolina across the area will open around Memorial Day. Check out our list of public pools across central North Carolina.



Swimming pools in North Carolina: Search for your favorite public pool

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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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The sunflowers at Dix Park are in full bloom and ready to be enjoyed. 




Dix Park sunflowers in full bloom. Here's what you need to know

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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has discontinued its specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth, eliminating the "Press 3" option, following the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision to cut federal funding for these services.


North Carolina commits to LGBTQ+ mental health support as 988 line ends specialized services

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Lightning strikes, downed trees and downpours left damage across the viewing area on Saturday. WRAL News takes a look at what people in the Triangle are dealing with on another WRAL Weather Alert Day. 

Lightning strikes and power outages: weekend storms move through the Triangle

Driver who plowed into LA crowd shot after being attacked by bystanders

Raleigh nightclub shooting arrest

Tech company CEO resigns after Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal

Animal center at critical capacity, waving adoption fees

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Triangle's Super Skippers ready for 2025 World Jump Rope Championships in Japan

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Motorcycle crash in Wake Forest leaves one man dead

I-40 East closed near Benson due to downed trees

Bodycam footage released in NCCU protest arrests

Holden Beach welcomes first sea turtle hatchlings of the season

Man dies after heavy weight-training chain around neck pulls him into MRI machine

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Tourist boat capsizes during a storm in Vietnam, leaving 37 dead. 5 remain missing

Training facility blast kills 3 LA deputies in one of sheriff's department's worst losses of life

32 Palestinians shot dead trying to reach US group's food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say

Trump administration seeks release of Epstein grand jury records but not Justice Department files

You don't have to drive all the way to the North Carolina mountains to see beautiful waterfalls this season - there are several beautiful and historic waterfalls right here in the Triangle. One is even hidden in the middle of a Raleigh neighborhood.

Chasing waterfalls: Check out these whimsical waterfalls right here in the Triangle

Waterfall at Juniper Level Botanic Garden, open four times a year. Courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

Foodie News: Kingfisher owners announce new venture

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27 best free family activities in the Triangle: Art to outdoors, concerts to spraygrounds, music to movies

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GalaxyCon, WRAL team up for inaugural two-day Street Fest

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My Morning Jacket, Earl Sweatshirt among Hopscotch headliners

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Epstein files: A timeline of what the Trump administration has said about releasing a list

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Fact check: Jeffries says tax breaks are permanent for billionaires, temporary for everyone else

Fact-checking rumor about 'Coffee with Roy Cooper' event in Winston-Salem

Fact check: North Carolina got a $22M grant to expand internet access. Trump said the program is 'based on race'

Fact-checking Elizabeth Warren on Meta's tax break in 'Big Beautiful Bill'

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 17

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NC Senate leader Berger, facing a 2026 primary challenger, ramps up fundraising 

Is your NC voter registration complete? Here's what to know

NC election leaders launch effort to clean up voter registration records

Voter registration problems: NC elections officials to start contacting people with missing info

Saint Augustine's University dealing with financial woes: How did we get here?

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Carrboro High School principal reassigned after performance concerns

Trump admin partially restores paused federal education funding under new 'guardrails'

Broken A/C and closed schools: How Wake County fell behind on HVAC funding

Broken A/C units are closing schools: How Wake schools ended up so far behind on HVAC repairs

Why is NC seeing so much rain and flooding in July?

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'New economic reality': NC consumers face tariff-driven inflation

FEMA funding cuts impact communities' ability to fix critical infrastructure before next major weather event

Facing 100+ charges, man police linked to Triangle vehicle theft ring appears in court

5 On Your Side catches grocery stores charging full price for sale items

Clayton's Salina McFadyen chases NASCAR dream with her dad in the passenger seat

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Scottie Scheffler is on the verge of another major at the British Open by building a 4-shot lead

NFL Draft, NCAA championships, Army-Navy? New state fund could help lure big-time sporting events

2025 Carolina Panthers training camp kicks off next week: Here are some of the top storylines

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick, Hulu negotiating deal for series

Eight teams to compete in the Southeast Raleigh Bulldog Bash Powered by HighSchoolOT

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The history and results of HighSchoolOT's Football Jamborees

Christ School boys basketball to play in EYBL scholastic league, will forgo NCISAA playoffs for two seasons

2025 HighSchoolOT Jamboree to feature 10 teams, huge rematches

Faizon Brandon remains 247Sports' top 2026 football prospect; several rise in new update

In a decision issued last month, Orange County's Planning and Inspections Director told Union Grove Farm that it could not proceed with plans to build an amphitheater, determining that it "is not a form of agritourism."

Law under the microscope for farm parties now at the heart of farm amphitheater discussion

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Much of the U.S., including North Carolina, has experienced a significant increase in intense rainfall and widespread flooding throughout July, often unrelated to tropical systems and impacting areas outside designated floodplains. 

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Progress on construction projects could slow because contractors can't find enough workers to meet demand, advocates for commercial builders say. 

NC construction sector joins national call for more immigrant labor

Federal immigration crackdown could slow Triangle construction, builders warn

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North Carolina is among 20 states seeking an emergency court decision to reinstate the funds, arguing FEMA unlawfully halted a program Congress had already funded.

NC sues FEMA after agency cut $200 million for infrastructure ravaged by recent flooding

Orange County estimates damage from Chantal will cost more than $30 million.

WRAL Investigates has reported for years on the risks firefighters face from cancer on the job, including from cancer-causing forever chemicals found in their own suits, and on the steps lawmakers have taken to increase support for firefighters facing job related cancers.

Timeline: WRAL investigates cancer killing firefighters, how to reduce the risk

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Ford recalls 700,000 vehicles for fire risk, fuel injector leak

5 On Your Side: Which kids snack bars are actually healthy choices

Should you buy a new phone or new battery? 

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Pilot program works to protect firefighters from contaminated gear

Woman claims Durham Housing Authority incorrectly sent her $6K bill

Durham Housing Authority resident was told she owes more than $6K in rent. She says it's a mistake.

Police link man to high-dollar vehicle theft ring across the Triangle area

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CivicReach: Transforming government customer experience with AI

Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NC'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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Climate catastrophes are creating a 'new market reality' for insurance carriers

New airport scanners are better at spotting liquid explosives, but many airports lack them

Wall Street closes a record-breaking week with a quiet finish

CBS is ending 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year

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Sunflowers are blooming at Dix Park

Go Ask Dad: Rubber ducks and other beautiful nothings

Explore the best neighborhoods in Raleigh for families

List of National Ice Cream Day 2025 deals on July 20 

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