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According to a spokesperson for Durham Public Schools, a student reported seeing a suspicious person on campus but did not see a gun.



'Suspicious person' puts Hillside High School on lockdown, DPS official says

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Apex, Cary, Holly Springs and Morrisville police help with Hurricane Helene relief at Biltmore Village

Holly Springs police are among the law enforcement officers helping patrol the Biltmore Estate in Asheville after Hurricane Helene caused devastation in the area.

FEMA sets up work center at Durham's American Tobacco Campus to help Helene victims

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

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Roberts on Smith Center replacement: 'Have to be thinking long term'

UNC takes down UNC Wilmington, 69-56

'If it ain't broke, don't fix it': Law professor says NC constitutional amendment unneeded

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5 On Your Side uncovers Venmo donation fraud targeting Helene relief efforts 

Payment apps offer limited protection from scams 

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It was a colorful display Thursday across the North Carolina skies as a geomagnetic storm triggered northern lights in the United States.



After stunning view, northern lights unlikely in NC again Friday night 

Northern lights forecast for Oct. 11, 2024

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina faces a massive cleanup challenge. Debris and waste management isn't just about quick fixes; it requires careful handling to prevent long-term environmental damage and mitigate climate change impacts.

Helene aftermath: What happens to debris in North Carolina?

Small communities rally together despite ongoing struggle

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

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.

It's great weather for tailgating if you're headed to the Carolina Hurricanes' season opener at Lenovo Center.

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Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET Friday at the newly named Lenovo Center in Raleigh.

New-look Hurricanes open season at home vs. Tampa Bay, Guentzel amid storm worries

Canes game at Lenovo Center

This year, fairgoers can explore an expansive menu of 72 new items, including fried favorites, global flavors, and creative twists on classics, making for a flavorful and memorable experience.

72 new food items: 2024 North Carolina State Fair has something for every taste 

NC State Fair has 72 new food items  

PHOTOS: Northern lights make for awesome sight in the Triangle

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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: Tickets on sale for 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.

This week's foodie news brings exciting updates from Wake County with new Benchwarmers Bagels and Sir Walter Coffee locations.

Foodie News: Benchwarmers Bagels opens new Raleigh location

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The Wake County Council of Veterans made the decision to cancel the North Carolina Veterans Day Parade for the second year in a row.



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

Raleigh Veterans Day parade canceled amid concerns about vehicles

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UNC Health psychiatrist Nadia Charguia, MD, shares six tips about how to talk to your child after a hurricane or other natural disaster.


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

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

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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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has set up a work center at American Tobacco Campus (ATC) in Durham to help Hurricane Helene victims get much-needed relief.

FEMA sets up work center at American Tobacco Campus

UNC chancellor reiterates commitment to affordability

Lee Roberts has been named interim chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill

Man turns propane tanks into Jack-o'-lanterns

Music For The Mountains benefit concert coming to Red Hat Amphitheater

Thorne Daubenspeck, Executive Director of Band Together

COVID-19 may raise heart attack, stroke risk

Mask off: Durham, NC 

Child escapes knife attack in Detroit

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Raleigh police officers deploy to western NC for Helene recovery

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Hoke County Sheriff's Office asking for help solving cold case of 16-year-old killed at birthday party

The Local: Canes set date for opening of new restaurant at Backyard Bistro location

Police: Postal worker robbed at gunpoint in Southern Pines; $150K reward offered for info

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

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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

Hurricane Milton Destroys Roof of Tropicana Field in Florida

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

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

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

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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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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

Cooper signs Helene recovery package into law, with $273 million in disaster relief

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

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

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

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

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Boozer twins, 5-star basketball recruits, pick Duke

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Falcons aim for third straight win vs. NFC South foe against struggling, injury-riddled Panthers

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

UNC hosts Georgia Tech: Tar Heels look to snap three-game losing streak

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

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

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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.

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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

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Donald Thompson: Effective ERGs align with business strategy

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

New AI phone conversation tool QuikTok is getting people talking

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Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

TD Bank to pay $3 billion in historic money-laundering settlement with the Justice Department

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

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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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