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Showers and storms moved in from the west on Saturday evening and some light showers will stick around into the late night hours.

Showers, storms move through central NC Saturday night before slight cooldown Sunday

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Crews battle South Hill fertilizer warehouse fire in sweltering heat

South Hill fertilizer warehouse fire

Man dead from moped crash in Raleigh, driver charged with DWI

One person has died in a motorcycle crash on Friday night, according to Raleigh police.

Girl ejected from car in crash on U.S. 64 in Franklin County, 7 hurt

US-64 highway in Franklin County

To a defiant Biden, the 2024 race is up to the voters, not to Democrats on Capitol Hill

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2 hurt from crash in commemorative motorcycle ride on US 64 in Rocky Mount

Motorcycle crash in Rocky Mount

New hope for Apex cold case, unsolved 1984 disappearance of Sandra Ross near Cary mall

Photos of Sandra Ross (left) and Sandra Ross sitting with her daughter Jennifer Buckner (right). Photos courtesy of the Wake County Sheriff's Office. Cover photo taken by Kristen Brewer. 

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Record heat for Saturday, July 6

Part of the experience of a NASCAR race is hearing the engine roar, the rumble of each car's approach and the zip when it whizzes past at more than 150 mph.

A green flag for clean power: NASCAR unveils its first electric racecar

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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. 

13 places to find tasty frozen treats

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Saturday, July 6, 2024 --  For Donald Trump and true believers, it hardly matters that the First Amendment was intended to protect religion from the state, not have the state impose a religion. Their goal is to impose Christianity. Those who do not share it will have to submit.

PAMELA PAUL: Your religious values are not American values

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Fans lined up around the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary to watch Olympic swimmers train up close. Some had been there since before 4 a.m.

Fans line up to watch Olympic swimmers train at Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary

The community will gather to remember former Goldsboro Mayor Al King on Sunday.

'Legacy of service:' Former Goldsboro mayor Al King dies at 92 

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Some UNC students say they have applied to around 1,000 jobs and are still waiting to hear back.

'Better, faster, cheaper:' How AI is reshaping career paths for new college graduates

CAPTION: ChatGPT is one of the most popular generative artificial intelligence tools. AI like ChatGPT leave students wondering, will AI take their jobs? Photo taken by Adrian Tillman. 

Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was one of three people who died in an overnight three-car crash in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Vikings' Khyree Jackson, 2 former college football players killed in car crash in Maryland

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Filming for a popular TV series, "The Summer I Turned Pretty," will close some streets near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.



'The Summer I Turned Pretty' to film new season at UNC Chapel Hill 

âThe Summer I Turned Prettyâ: Lola Tung on Growing Up Alongside Belly

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We're in the middle of a sweltering summer in central North Carolina. Here are some places to cool off.


Stay safe in summer heat: Cooling stations offer relief from sweltering temps

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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

Dorothea Dix Park - Sunflowers in Bloom

Each year, lifeguards along the Carolina coast rescue hundreds of people. The majority of those swimmers are those caught in rip currents.

What is a rip current? What to do if you feel the pull

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From Fourth of July fun to outdoor concerts, this weekend is filled with fun! 

Weekend best bets: Enofest, food truck fun

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A church in Elizabeth City is waiting to hear back from State of North Carolina archaeologists on how to proceed after digging up potentially 300-year-old artifacts on its property.

Tree removal accidentally unearths centuries-old artifacts at North Carolina church

300-year-old artifacts unveiled at NC church playground

Dozens of people from all over the world will be able to call themselves Americans this Fourth of July after a naturalization ceremony at the State Capitol. So what does a citizenship test entail? 

Could you pass a US citizenship test? 

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Cold cases have risen astronomically across the United States. While investigators have been advised to resubmit evidence, many cases remain unsolved. In Apex, one case highlights the increasing cold case problem with no major developments for over four decades. 

Investigators seek new leads in 40-year-old cold case of missing Apex woman

On the Record: Bill seeks to improve Black maternal health in NC due to troubling outcomes

Pet of the Day: July 6, 2024

Team USA arrives at Triangle Aquatic Center for training ahead of Olympics

Deadly motorcycle crash on Fox Road and Louisburg Road in Raleigh 

Crews still searching for missing swimmer near North Topsail Beach

14-year-old boy missing 

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Pause for paws: How to avoid common pet injuries during the dog days of summer

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$200 million in bonds on Durham ballot for sidewalk, parks improvements

Woman found dead on Creedmoor Road, Raleigh police investigating 

UNC shark expert prompts caution to beach swimmers after holiday bites 

Wake County year-round schools start school year Monday

A hacker stole OpenAI secrets, raising fears that China could, too

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On cam: Kids rescued from hot car in Texas, mom charged

3 dead and 8 injured after truck strikes group celebrating July Fourth in Manhattan park

Key takeaways from the June jobs report

Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted for alleged money laundering for undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia

Site plans show Polar Ice Raleigh is expanding, adding a second ice rink as hockey and skating grow in popularity in the South.



Polar Ice Raleigh adding second ice rink as hockey interest soars

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Foodie News: New coffee shops; gourmet market planned for Raleigh's East End

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NC Museum of History makeover: What's changing, what's planned 

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Knightdale celebrates July 4th with bike parade, water fun

Knightdale July 4, 2024 bike parade

Out & About

What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump drop out?

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Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

'Cheap fake' videos of Biden, Trump take center stage of 2024 election

Fact check: Did a federal court just rule vaccine mandates unconstitutional?

Fact check: Is Donald Trump 'against mail in voting?'

Cooper vetoes bills on building safety rules, government-backed cryptocurrencies

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NC Democrats divided over Joe Biden's presidential candidacy

NC Republicans call on election officials to testify about treatment of third-party candidates

Pfizer anticipates 'transition plan' in Sanford following failed clinical trial

Cooper signs vaping registry, farm bills; vetoes two others

IRS files $1.1 million lien against Saint Augustine's University

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Expansion of NC private school vouchers stalled

Saint Augustine's University board seeks dismissal of alumni lawsuit

What parents need to know about the new teen trend sadfishing

UNC System provides guidance after DEI policy repeal

Adoptive mother forced child to buy supplies & dismember sibling's body, warrants allege

WRAL In Depth

'Warehouses of neglect:' US Senate report highlights allegations of neglect, abuse at Holly Hill Hospital's parent company

FDA approves drug shown to slow effects of Alzheimer's disease

'He needs to step up': Some top NC Democrats raise concerns over Biden

Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

Keeshawn Silver strives to be role model for Rocky Mount youth through "Big Kountry" camp

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Hurricanes trade defenseman Dylan Coghlan to Winnipeg for 'future considerations'

Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James makes NBA Summer League debut

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Holly Springs senior William Ball to represent Team U.S.A. at powerlifting world championships in Malta

What to know about Parris Baxter, the new head football coach at Northeast Guilford

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Mount Tabor 4-star safety JaDon Blair picks Notre Dame

Rolesville First Team All-State WR Jaedon Alford commits to Elon

Extra Effort: Abbey Kennedy blazes trail as first Middle Creek flag football QB 

Corinth Holders' new football coach is former Beddingfield, Person leader Carl Smith

WRAL anchor/reporter looks at the growing popularity of cricket.

In Depth with Dan: Is cricket the next big thing in NC?

The U.S. Senate has raised concerns about the care provided to children at facilities owned by Universal Health Services. The company owns Holly Hill Hospital.

US Senate issues scathing report on mental health companies, including Holly Hill Hospital's owner

Understaffing, inexperienced employees, underreported escapes, worries about patient safety-- all concerns from two former high-ranking employees of Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh.

Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

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WRAL 5 On Your Side shows several ways to protect your car from a break-in.

How to protect your car from a break-in

Former Holly Hill employees share concerns about patient safety, citing escapes and understaffing

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Joel Hopkins claims his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April while under the care of a Royal Parking Inc. valet service in North Hills.

NC man claims truck was stolen in North Hills while under care of valet service

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Hyderabadi Biryani, Blue Fox Indian Cuisine and Saltgrass Steakhouse

Consumer reports top July buys 

Ford recalls more than 30,000 Mustangs for steering issue

Hatch Baby recalls nearly 1 million sound machine adapters

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Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

Warrants: 'Shoot To Kill' gang operating in Wake and Durham counties, leader indicted

Investigations

Bionic leg links to brain waves to restore natural walking speeds and steps

Raleigh e-commerce tech company acquired by Intuit Mailchimp

Futurist Kurzweil still says he will merge with AI

Grace Ueng: Transformative leadership: Lessons from symposium and life

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AI Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots

Tesla is now an official Chinese government car

Stock market today: Wall Street's scorching rally sets more records as hopes rise for rate cuts

US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength

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Alzheimer's drug could make big difference to hundreds of thousands of families 

Fireworks light up the sky at Durham Bulls' 4th of July home game

Fort Fisher to re-create lost parts of fort, including underground tunnel

The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + Maps

Target Circle Week starts Sunday, July 7 with their biggest sale of the season

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Top Amazon Deals: Surge Protector Power Strip w/USB only $8.48 w/coupon, Oversized Waterproof Beach Blanket only $9.98, Prime Day early deals

Great Kohl's Sale: Stackable coupons, Kohl's Cash, tees for $3.99, men's swim trunks for $6.39, Anti-Gravity Patio Lounge Chair for $31.99

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