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The North Carolina Senate plans to vote Wednesday to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons, institute harsher penalties on protesters, roll back juvenile justice reforms, raise toll road late fees, modernize sex crime laws and let billboard companies cut down more trees.



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

State lawmakers debate bills to ban masks, AI-generated pornography

Protestors gather in Graham 

Abandoned dog and puppies found in suitcase by Johnston County firefighters

Dog and puppies found in a closed suitcase 

Trade the umbrella for sunglasses: Enjoy Thursday's warmth and partly cloudy skies

Fitness forecast for Thursday 

Goldsboro school bus crash: Car driver airlifted, 2 children treated for minor injuries 

NCHP investigating school bus crash in Wayne County

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

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Police chase ends in multi-vehicle crash in Nashville, suspects in custody 

Several police cars responded Wednesday, May 15, 2024, to Eastern Avenue In Nashville, North Carolina.

Town of Cary employee charged with child sex crimes 

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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?

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Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety. While some law enforcement officials believe chases are necessary, others worry about innocent bystanders being caught in the crossfire.

Police chases in NC increase, raising concerns over safety

Crash in Kenly

The first store will open Thursday in Kill Devil Hills, with additional outlets planned for Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Wilson and Goldsboro by the end of 2024.

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

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A'Naya Stancil was shot by her ex-boyfriend Terrance Kerr when he broke into her home in Cumberland County. Her co-worker Anthony David, who intervened, was also shot while trying to protect her.

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 

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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The Carolina Panthers will start the season with a road game against divisional foe New Orleans on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1:00 p.m.

The 2024 NFL Schedule is out! Here's what it looks like for the Carolina Panthers

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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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Man who saved woman from domestic violence incident being called a hero

Group pushes for NC lawmakers to ban books in schools 

UNC designing a makeover for iconic campus meeting space at the pit 

Eliminating DEI at UNC could impact dozens of jobs, programs

A day without child care:  NC providers planning to rally on Thursday

Crash appears to involve police car in Nashville  

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Man charged with murder, accused of fatally shooting woman in Edgecombe County

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                         

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

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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'

NC bill moves to reverse juvenile justice reforms

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NC Senate approves bill targeting AI pornography

House Republicans seek tweaks to immigration enforcement bill

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

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

Teacher of the Week: Ryan Silva 

Education

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 upcoming 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

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety.

Deaths from police pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Since 2018, there has been an almost 140% increase in cyclists dying along roadways all over North Carolina

Bicyclists ride in silence to remember 43 people who died on NC roads

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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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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The US says Boeing violated a 2021 settlement. That doesn't mean the company will face charges

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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 Tar Heel Traveler: Chimney Rock Elevator celebrating 75 years 

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