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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for areas south of the Triangle, including Bladen, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Lenoir, Moore, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland counties.

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Town of Cary employee charged with child sex crimes 

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NC town of Fremont investigated: Report says people, pets allowed to live inside Town Hall 

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NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons

Protestors gather in Graham 

Wawa in NC: 10 stores by end of 2024; ð¥¨ 90 stores in 10 years

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Co-worker saves woman, faces gunfire in Cumberland County domestic violence incident

Three shot when ex-boyfriend tries to shoot woman, co-worker tries to protect her, family says 

NCHP investigating school bus crash in Wayne County   

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Wednesday, May 15, 2025 -- Michael Cohen was asked of his regrets. "To keep the loyalty and to do things that he had asked me to do, I violated my moral compass, and I suffered the penalty.," On hearing this, did House Speaker Mike Johnson have even a flicker of foreboding?

MICHELLE GOLDBERG: Top Republicans come face to face with Trump's seamy past

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Child care providers in North Carolina are planning to close on Thursday to participate in a demonstration called "Day Without Child Care."

Day without child care: NC providers will close for a day in rally to keep centers open

Which term is correct to use? Day care or child care

On Wednesday afternoon, police removed UNC-Chapel Hill students who interrupted a Board of Trustees committee meeting.

Police remove protesters for disrupting UNC Board of Trustees meeting

Protesters at UNC-Chapel Hill meeting

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is renovating "The Pit," an iconic central space on campus.



UNC wants to renovate 'The Pit,' an iconic campus space

UNC wants to renovate iconic meeting space, 'The Pit' on campus

A 50-year-old Johnston County man convicted of child sex abuse was sentenced Tuesday to a minimum of 125 years in prison. 



Johnston County man faces 125 years in prison for child sex abuse 

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Some parents and legislators are pushing the state to ban what some people call "explicit" books in schools.

Parents push for statewide ban on 'explicit' books in schools

Parents push for statewide solution to ban 'explicit' books in schools

North Carolina has passed a bill that aims to stop the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create pornography, including child pornography.

NC wants to outlaw photos of children turned into nudes with AI

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Dennis Williams Jr., a Raleigh police informant, pleaded guilty to five felony counts of obstructing justice for his role in fake drug arrests and wrongful raids of homes. He could serve up to 3.75 years in prison, with sentencing set for June 3.

Raleigh police informant faces prison time linked to fake drug arrests, wrongful raids

Dennis Williams, Raleigh police informant accused of using fake drugs in arrests

For the second time in its history, the Carolina Panthers will play an international regular season game: vs. the New York Giants on November 10.

NFL schedule release: Panthers to play Giants in Germany

Carolina Panthers headed to Munich, Germany for season game.

The Person County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday defended deputies and their handling of an arrest caught on camera.

Person Co. sheriff defends deputies after viral video of arrest

Arrest of man in Person County

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The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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Rapper Childish Gambino will bring his upcoming  "The New World Tour" to Raleigh's PNC Arena on Aug. 30, the venue announced Monday. 

Childish Gambino announces Raleigh tour stop

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It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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The bakery, which opened its first location in Cary 25 years ago, will open a semi-permanent pop-up in downtown Raleigh at 122 Glenwood Ave. on May 22. 

La Farm expands into Raleigh with two new locations

New at the N.C. State Fair this year

Voters cast ballots for candidates seeking the GOP nominations for lieutenant governor, state auditor and a Triangle-area congressional district.

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The North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a school bus crash Wednesday afternoon involving Rosewood Elementary students.

Crash involving school bus in Wayne County 

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NC State appeals decision to give others access to Poe Hall 

Average inflation falls slightly to 3.4% in April  

New CPI report out Wednesday morning: Inflation cooled slightly

On cam: Woman's home targeted by arsonist 

Woman's home targeted by arsonist

Pregnant woman killed in Baton Rouge storms

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Police chases in NC increase, raising concerns over safety

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Grocery prices flat, overall inflation still high compared to pre-pandemic levels

Bicyclists take to streets for silent ride, bring attention to spike in deaths on NC roadways

Siler City man faces additional child pornography charges                         

Facing scrutiny, taxpayer-backed NCInnovation debates first round of grants

Biden and Trump, trading barbs, agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and September

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US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024

Netanyahu fends off criticism at home and abroad over his lack of a postwar plan for Gaza

70 years ago, school integration was a dream many believed could actually happen. It hasn't

Driver said he smoked pot oil, took medication before Florida crash that killed 8 Mexican workers

Mac and cheese restaurant to open first location in Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

10 incredible places to visit in North Carolina this year

Places to visit in North Carolina

Foodie News: Scott Crawford's new basement bar opens

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Fact check: Biden says Trump wants to monitor women's pregnancies

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Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

House Republicans seek tweaks to immigration enforcement bill

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Smaller surplus could lead to funding change for school vouchers, Moore says. Rebates and video gambling uncertain 

Brad Knott: 'We had no idea what we were getting into'

NC lawmakers push for regulations around protesters wearing masks, blocking roads

Why North Carolina drivers could soon see fewer trees, higher toll bills

Teacher of the Week: Ryan Silva 

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Removal of books with gay parents prompts federal complaint in Moore County Schools

NC State appeals decision to allow independent Poe Hall testing

Learning how to parent: Resources parents can turn to

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

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Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

5 On Your Side resolves teacher's dental bill after insurance incorrectly charges her more than $1,000

NC State says it will process public records despite message indicating temporary pause

In Depth with Dan: Examining Raleigh's growing homelessness problem

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is holding out hope for a 'really good ending' despite league turmoil

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NC State schedules non-conference games with ACC opponent for 2025, 2026

Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this season

Transfer portal tracker: NC State forward to return to Wolfpack

Seeking historic comeback, Hurricanes hope to ride momentum from Game 5 win

Rosters released for NCCA East-West All-Star basketball games

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Lacrosse state championship schedule set for this weekend in Durham

Six out of eight regional finals for NCHSAA dual-team boys tennis playoffs set

Green Level advances to boys lacrosse state championship for first time, ousts Cardinal Gibbons

Lake Norman boys lacrosse state championship bound following win over Marvin Ridge

The geomagnetic storms need to be really intense, like on Friday, for the northern lights to be visible here and that short window of notice makes it nearly impossible to plan a trip around seeing them. 

If you missed the northern lights, don't fret. More sun 'burps' mean there could be another chance this year

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Republican Brad Knott won the GOP nomination for the 13th Congressional District seat, a victory that comes less than two weeks after being endorsed by competitor Kelly Daughtry, who suspended her campaign this month. The redrawn district heavily favors the GOP in November.

Knott wins GOP nomination in Triangle congressional runoff

Kelly Daughtry (left) and Brad Knott (right)

A contractor who committed 28 code violations during the building of a single home is back to work after a six-month suspension. 

Contractor back in business after license suspension; Chatham couple says he still owes them thousands

Uneven flooring in the Muehlbach home

Car thieves caught on camera. WRAL Investigates local crime rings targeting dealerships, and why their crimes could cost you money.

Car thieves caught on camera: WRAL Investigates crime rings targeting NC dealerships

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Climate change is making hurricanes in North Carolina more dangerous and emergency response tougher. Officials are encouraging residents to prepare a kit with extra cash, medications, important documents, and an emergency food and water supply.

Climate change forces NC to adjust how it manages disasters

Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill and political strategist Hal Weatherman are competing to be the GOP's nominee for lieutenant governor, a platform that many have used to seek higher office.

NC lieutenant governor race heads to a runoff next Tuesday

Hal Weatherman (left) and Jim O'Neill (right)

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NC Attorney General orders landlord to pay $25,000 in security deposits

Spring cleaning tips for easier dusting

'Deceptive' landlord with homes near NC State ordered to pay $25,000 following 5 On Your Side reports

The dirty secrets to get your spring cleaning done easy

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WRAL Investigates: Mother says missed pool inspection cost her daughter's life

Drugs, money & speeding: A ride along with Nash County's sheriff

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

WRAL Investigates lack of transparency at mental health facilities

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Leased, custom labs allow drug makers to grow quickly in shared space

Guest column: The day the (real) music died

Tech 'Jedi' Chambers channels his insight about AI strategy

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

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Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes

Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces departure from ChatGPT maker

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Launching with confidence: Helping your scared child prepare for college 

Empower your college grad: 3 essential health talks

Birthday, Mother's Day combine for 6-generation celebration

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