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We won't see as many storms Labor Day as we did Sunday evening, but scattered showers are still expected to linger Monday. 

Labor Day forecast: More showers in store Monday, cold front to bring drop in temps & humidity

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Torrential downpours cause flooded roads, crashes and cancellations Sunday in Wake County

Lightning strike near Glenwood Avenue

What's open and closed on Labor Day 2024?

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Charlotte school bus driver charged with DWI, child abuse after 'driving erratically,' police say

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North Carolina chose to cover obesity drugs for its poor, but not its own employees

The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees

Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily room cleaning work

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In North Carolina, the math for a supermajority may come down to one

In North Carolina, the Math for a Supermajority May Come Down to One

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Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 --  The General Assembly leadership's neglect has hurt lower-income working North Carolinians and has cost the state's economy billions in missed economic activity.

Editorial: North Carolina's laborers deserve better than neglect from legislative leaders

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If you're planning to vote in this year's presidential election, here's how to make sure your ballot is counted. 



What you need to know to vote in North Carolina 

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â Keely Muscatell always told prospective students they could study anything they dreamed of at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Now, with many diversity programs across the state's public university system at risk of elimination, she isn't so sure.

After diversity pushback, some faculty feel left in dark at North Carolina's flagship university

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Police said they spoke to the woman's daughter-in-law, who said she does not remember the details perfectly, but said the elderly woman had been trying to get support with her phone and got in contact with a scammer through a fake number online.

Police searching for man they say scammed woman with dementia out of $25K

Man wanted by Asheboro police officers

The Wilson Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-243-2255.

38-year-old man arrested after fatal shooting of woman in Wilson

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Trump is expected to speak Friday in Charlotte to the Fraternal Order of Police's national board of trustees.

Trump to speak with national police organization in Charlotte this week

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Debby disrupted those services as it moved through the state, and the organization said they're still struggling. According to the organization, Note in the Pocket, the storm knocked out power, damaged a transformer and left a leaky roof behind.



Local nonprofit struggling weeks after Tropical Storm Debby

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The Carolina Hurricanes and restricted free agent Seth Jarvis have agreed to a new eight-year, $63.2 million contract, according to a report from Daily Facebook reporter Frank Seravalli.

Seth Jarvis agrees to eight-year, $63.2 million contract with Canes, report says

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Antwain Orlando Stroman and George Reaves Jr. are facing charges after deputies arrested them Thursday.

Moore County deputies arrest two people after seizing cocaine, marijuana and gun during search

Antwain Orlando Stroman (left) and George Reaves Jr. (right) are facing charges after deputies arrested them Thursday.

Olive Gordon, a 12-year-old Girl Scout, has broken the North Carolina state record for the most cookies sold.

NC Girl Scout sets, then breaks, cookie sales record

How Much for Thin Mints? Some Girl Scouts Raise Cookie Prices.

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Tour the WRAL Severe Weather Center and meet the meteorologists that work on air and behind the scenes to keep you safe every day. 

Meet the WRAL meteorologists and tour the WRAL Severe Weather Center 

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"To see our beautiful planet truly just changes your perspective on how lucky we are to be alive," Karsen Kitchen said. "If everyone had the chance to see that, the world would be a better place."

'Perseverance really pays off': UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space, hopes to inspire others

Karsen Kitchen describes flying on Blue Origin rocket into space

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Lawrence Barbecue moving to downtown Cary

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A man who fell asleep while his Tesla was driving along U.S. Highway 70 has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Man who fell asleep in Tesla while driving on US 70 charged with drug trafficking, multiple felonies

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Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. One expert estimates that 50,000 K-12 schools were constructed with materials containing PCBs.

Hundreds of NC schools may contain toxic chemicals

More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs

In North Carolina, Buncombe, Rutherford and Cleveland counties have reported one case each of a human infection. It is unclear if any of those cases required hospitalizations.

West Nile virus is in North Carolina: Here's what you need to know

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Tropical Storm Debby's impact continues to be felt in North Carolina. Note in the Pocket provides clothing to Wake and Durham County Public School students. On Sunday, WRAL News learned of the struggles the organization is facing several weeks after the storm.

Charity's three-week shutdown leaves thousands waiting for back-to-school clothing

38-year-old man arrested, charged with shooting girlfriend in Wilson

Rain wreaks havoc Sunday around central NC

Woman displaced after northwest Raleigh house fire

K-9 units deployed after suspect runs from police in Moore County

Two mobile units will be set up at Springfield middle by mid-October  

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J'Mari Taylor scores three touchdowns to guide North Carolina Cental past Alabama State 31-24

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North Carolina asks for forever chemicals to be designated hazardous air pollutants

Local nonprofit group digs for history in downtown Wilmington

Ask the Meteorologist: What is meteorological fall?

GoRaleigh resumes collecting fares to use bus service

Discovery of 6 dead hostages in Gaza spurs protest and division in Israel

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AfD becomes first far-right party to win German state election since 1945

Tiger mauls handler at amusement park

Boeing's next big problem could be a strike by 32,000 workers

Russian bomb attacks on Ukraineâs Kharkiv leave at least 8 dead, more than 100 injured

The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh makes its 15th annual return Saturday and Sunday.

15th annual African American Cultural Festival returns 

Each year, the African American Culutural Festival draws about 40,000 people.

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' based on 1988 movie about Durham Bulls team to debut in home city

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' 

Perfect snacks for beachy days: What food to bring

The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Hereâs Why.

Celebrate 10 years of the WRAL Voters' Choice Awards this September  

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NY-style deli opens in downtown Raleigh's Union Station

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Fact check: Social media claims NC ballot order shows 'attempt at voter manipulation'

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Politifact: Trump's claim about manipulated US job numbers baseless

Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

Could Mark Robinson hurt Trump's chances in North Carolina?

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'We expect to win here': Dem VP candidate Tim Walz makes first stop in NC as VP candidate

NC Democratic leaders call on GOP Supreme Court justice to recuse himself from case

Tim Walz visits Cook Out with Gov. Roy Cooper during Raleigh visit

Can you guess Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's Cook Out order in Raleigh?

Nash County Public Schools to begin random screenings of elementary school students

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Nash County Public Schools to start randomly screening elementary school students

Bed bugs found inside Chromebook laptops for Durham students

Wake County expands free pre-k program for 3-year-olds

Be SMART initiative calls for action on safe gun storage as kids return to school

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Raleigh police to partner with mental health facility at center of multiple WRAL investigations

Past due and overbudget: NC's new Medicaid computer system has issues and a whistleblower knew it

NC farmers facing unprecedented struggles amid extreme weather and economic pressures

After WRAL investigations, Durham County to review anti-violence program

Scottie Scheffler caps off record season with FedEx Cup title and $25 million bonus

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49ers player Ricky Pearsall injured in shooting during attempted robbery in San Francisco

Chase Briscoe holds off Kyle Busch in Southern 500 to advance to NASCAR Cup playoffs

Coco Gauff loses at the U.S. Open to Emma Navarro, ending her title defense with 19 double-faults

NC Courage beat KC Current with Brianna Pinto stoppage-time goal

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for boys soccer

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No. 23 Richmond thumps No. 25 Butler for 1st win of the Brad Denson era

Scotland holds off Terry Sanford to earn first win of 2024

A.C. Reynolds scores game's final 24 points, runs away from Shelby

Spencer and Najm combine for five scores as Pinecrest defeats Overhills

Former patients of a mental health facility in Raleigh have expressed concerns about a partnership with the Raleigh Police Department to divert juveniles and adults from hospital emergency departments.

Patients question Raleigh police's partnership with Holly Hill Hospital

Former Holly Hill patients question Raleigh police plan to divert mental health crises to troubled facility

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Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said she is optimistic about a collaboration with Holly Hill Hospital to serve the needs of people experiencing mental health crises.

Raleigh police to partner with troubled mental health facility

The North Carolina Supreme Court justices ruled on party-line vote that Justice Phil Berger Jr. should not have to remove himself from a case concerning his father, Republican Senate leader Phil Berger Sr.

Democrats criticize NC Supreme Court's ruling to allow Justice Phil Berger Jr. to hear case involving his father

A local whistleblower's warning has now become a reality. The Medicaid upgrade now costing North Carolina taxpayers hundreds of millions more and how the delays are impacting patient care.


WRAL Investigates delays in a Medicaid upgrade costing taxpayers and impacting patients

WRAL anchor Dan Haggerty talks about the sensitivities around tipping service workers and looks into plans that would ban taxes on tips.

In Depth with Dan: Examining 'no tax on tips' policies and the growth of tipping culture

People eating outside, maskless downtown Raleigh. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

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5 On Your Side restaurants ratings: Don Ramon's Taco Shop and La Isla Del Mar  

Fisher-Price recalls plastic dumbbell toy for possible choking hazard to infants

Chatham County Sheriff's Office warns of scam calls impersonating deputies

Retailers making millions off fees to get 'cash back'

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How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

Bull City United under review by Durham County

Captain of sunken superyacht to be questioned today in Italy 

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide

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âPerseverance really pays offâ: UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space, hopes to inspire others

Why Interest Rate Cuts Wonât Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis

New fellowship in Durham offers tech startups mentorship and top resources

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'Deadpool' tops charts yet again as 'Reagan' beats expectations on sluggish Labor Day weekend

Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek

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RDU preparing for record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend 

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Letting go: The redux

Wake County's free program helps young children get head start on learning

Beat the chaos: RDU's top tips for smooth airport experience this Labor Day

Hideaway Circus to bring outdoor performances to Durham, Knightdale

Amazon Labor Day Sale: Electric Cordless Spin Scrubber for shower cleaning only $22.99, Hanes Sweatshirt only $9.80 (46% off), Queen Waterproof Mattress Cover only $13.49 (46% off), Power Strip w/USB only $8.99

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Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for September

BJ's Wholesale Club one year membership only $15 (73% off)!

Macy's Labor Day Sale: Sheet sets starting at $8.99, 3-Pc Comforter Sets in ALL sizes only $24.99 (reg. $80), $10 Star Money

Crocs Labor Day Sale: Up to 60% off plus free shipping with $30+ order

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