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Wednesday is now our third WRAL Weather Alert Day this week. There's a Level 1 risk for severe storms in the afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the biggest threat.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Localized flooding, severe storms expected again Wednesday

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Trump expected to turn his full focus on Harris at rally in Charlotte Wednesday

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Storms left thousands without power in the Triangle overnight

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Salt Lake City officially elected as host of 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Search resumes for missing swimmer at Neuse River Wednesday morning

Missing swimmers search suspended, 4th in two months  

Monday breaks the record for the hottest ever day on Earth

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NC's top Democratic, Republican party leaders disagree on the impact of swapping Biden for Harris

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A new 37-story building planned for Glenwood South will have more floors than any building in downtown Raleigh, even more than the PNC building.



The Creamery: 37-story building to break ground along Glenwood South

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 -- When it comes to actual election integrity, talk is cheap when listening to the leaders of North Carolina's legislature.

Editorial: Hearing shows 'election integrity' is mere slogan to N.C. legislative leaders 

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A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families and using it to fund an extravagant lifestyle that included multiple mansions, a fleet of luxury cars and designer accessories was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in federal prison.

US Army worker who stole nearly $109 million to buy mansions and luxury cars is sentenced

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WASHINGTON (AP) â President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid.

Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid

Biden is out, and Democrats have a whole new set of questions

A 14-year-old boy was shot in the chest early Tuesday morning in a Clayton neighborhood. A woman was shot in the hip.

14-year-old boy and woman shot in Clayton neighborhood

Two people shot in Clayton neighborhood, authorities say

WASHINGTON (AP) â Two local law enforcement officers stationed in the complex of buildings where a gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump left to go search for the man before the shooting, the head of Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday, raising questions about whether a key post was left unattended as the shooter climbed onto a roof.

Officers left post to go look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, state police boss says

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Circumhorizontal arcs will form some times in the summer due to refraction off ice crystals in high-level clouds.

Ask the Meteorologist: What was that upside-down rainbow in the sky?ð

Photo of a circumhorizontal arc taken by Tereza Gallinaeu in Wendell Falls

Steve Hunt is a captain with the New Hanover County Fire Department who says he was simply doing his job. He says he didn't hesitate to jump in the water, especially since a man's life was on the line.

'It was instinct': Off-duty firefighter saves man from drowning in Cape Fear River

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The Nash County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged a man on Monday with a second-degree forcible sex act.  

42-year-old faces second-degree forcible sex act charge in Nash County

James Rencher, a teacher at East Wake High School, has been charged with 12 counts of assaulting a person with a disability. The allegations were first reported to Principal Stacey Alston by three staff members in October 2022, but it took 19 months before law enforcement was notified.

Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months

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When the weather doesn't cooperate for an outdoor day at the park, consider checking out one of these Raleigh indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks for your children.

Find family fun year-round at these Raleigh indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks

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North Carolina's Medicaid program will expand coverage to include obesity management medications starting Aug. 1, which have been out of reach for many without insurance due to their high cost.

Medicaid to cover weight-loss medications, state health plan members still without aid

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With Vice President Kamala Harris being eyed as a potential replacement for President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, her stances on key issues will be scrutinized by both parties and the nation's voters.

Where Kamala Harris stands on the issues: Abortion, immigration and more

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GalaxyCon Raleigh is more than a comic-con! It's a four-day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists and people like you. Enjoy this event at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon to bring 'Daredevil,' 'Star Trek' stars to town

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A change in the jet stream has changed our weather from dreadful heat and drought to daily deluges.

Ask the Meteorologist: How our weather went from extreme heat & drought to days of flood potential

How the weather has changed from heat to flooding recently

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Crews are working to clear a tree that's blocking the road on Dixie Trail near Churchill Road in Raleigh.

Crews working to clear downed tree on Dixie Trail in Raleigh

Donald Trump to hold campaign rally in Charlotte Wednesday

WRAL Storm Tracker takes a look at road conditions across the Triangle this morning

Search for missing swimmer in the Neuse River resumes Wednesday morning

Duke Energy crews restore power for hundreds in Orange County

Kamala Harris holds first campaign rally

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Downed tree blocks Dixie Trail near Churchill Road in Raleigh

Rain, speed possible factors in crash on I-40 East near Wade Ave., Raleigh police say

'Black smoke everywhere' : Lightning strike sparks home fire in Johnston County

Harris' team considers VP candidates: Cooper among them

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Netanyahu visit sparks wave of protests in DC, with all sides criticizing the Israeli PM

Trash dropped by a North Korean balloon falls on South Koreaâs presidential compound

Germany carries out raids and bans a group accused of links to Iran and support for Hezbollah

US is investigating Delta's flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outage

321 Coffee, a coffee shop that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is closing its downtown Durham location on Aug. 3.

321 Coffee to close its downtown Durham location

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Foodie News: Postino wine cafÃ© in Raleigh opening in Village District 

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Dinosaur installations pop up in downtown Raleigh

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With Biden out, how will Democrats choose a 2024 presidential nominee?

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Fact-checking Trump's RNC claims about immigration, the economy and more

Fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

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

NC lawmakers accuse Board of Elections of playing politics

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Historian explains process of picking a VP, Gov. Cooper vetting material requested

Veterinary equipment maker plans to hire 275 people in Wilson at new $147M plant

$865M titanium plant, 300 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid 

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Wake County superintendent discusses student abuse incident handling, timelines for parents

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Saint Augustine's reinstated as accredited institution, work remains on path to compliance

Now is the time to get back-to-school vaccines

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces retirement

What NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson's retirement means for the future of Poe Hall

Parents demand accountability after years of violations at teen behavioral health hospital in Raleigh

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A year later, Durham is still sifting through cases of illegal dirt bike activity. Here's why

Clean energy batteries tied to toxic chemical pollution

Cellphone usage in schools is a concern for parents, teachers: Are cellphone bans the right move?

Parent group proposes cellphone ban at Wake public schools during school board meeting

Manchester City, Celtic FC take center stage in Chapel Hill for FC Series

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Coco Gauff to be female flag bearer for US team at Olympic opening ceremony, joining LeBron James

'As long as it takes': ACC commissioner commits to fight 'harmful' legal battles with Clemson, Florida State

New ACC member SMU 'bonkers' about long-awaited return to power conference

NCHSAA participation rises in almost every sport, surpasses 200,000 total student-athletes

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Grimsley 4-star DE Bryce Davis commits to Clemson over Duke

Here are the school officials on the NCHSAA's 2025-29 realignment committee

Adam Trusky named MVP as East beats West in boys soccer all-star game

Consumer Reports advises homeowners to take precautions against extreme weather during the summer, including inspecting plumbing, roofing, and air conditioning systems.

How summer storms and heat can damage your home

Consumer Reports advises homeowners to take precautions against extreme weather during the summer.

Severe weather like high heat and summer storms can damage your home

Passengers are encouraged to try to resolve problems directly with the airline first. If that doesn't work, then file a complaint with the Department of Transportation.

Delta under investigation for potential passenger protection violations

More than 12 Delta Airlines flights were canceled Tuesday at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. 



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Roy Cooper has been rumored as one of a few top candidates Kamala Harris might consider to become her running mate, if she gets the Democratic Party's nomination at next month's convention.

In Depth with Dan: Gov. Roy Cooper on 'short list' of possible VP picks

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Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain

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WRAL Investigates allegations of abuse inside a classroom

We spent how much on what? WRAL Investigates spending on projects with little, if anything, to show for it

WRAL Investigates spending on projects with little, if anything, to show for it

People push for accountability at Holly Hill Hospital

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$865M titanium plant, 300 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid

New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville

Donald Thompson: Strong relationships power high-performing multigenerational teams

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Google's corporate parent still prospering amid shift injecting more AI technology in search

Stock market today: Asian stocks fall after a torrent of profit reports leaves Wall Street mixed

Coca-Cola raises full-year sales guidance after stronger-than-expected second quarter

UPS boosts volume in US for first time since 2022, but profit and revenue slide

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