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At least one person has died in a crash Saturday morning on Interstate 40 in Sampson County. 

Fatal crash on I-40 in Sampson County; 33-year-old woman dies after car hits median and catches fire

GET YOU PREPPED HERE FOR THE WEEKEND. COMING UP IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. ALL RIGHT. THANKS, ANTHONY. A WOMAN WAS KILLED IN A CAR CRASH ON I-40 THIS AFTERNOON. THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER GOT VIDEO OF THE SCENE IN SAMPSON COUNTY. THEY'RE THE DOUBLING COUNTY LINE. YOU CAN SEE A BADLY DAMAGED CAR IN THE MEDIAN. STATE TROOPERS SAY THE DRIVER OF THAT CAR, MICHELLE AQAP'S TRIED TO MERGE. THEY SAY SHE HIT ANOTHER CAR, LOST CONTROL, RAN OFF THE ROAD AND INTO THE MEDIAN. CAVS CAR HIT THE MEDIAN CABLE AND A BRIDGE PILING BEFORE CATCHING ON FIRE. SHE DIED AT THE SCENE. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. TROOPERS BELIEVE RECKLESS DRIVING IN SPEAK, CONTRIBUTED

Woman dies after car hits bridge piling on I-40, catches fire in Sampson County 

Fatal crash closes lane on I-40 in Sampson County

Labor Day weekend forecast: Enjoy a sunny Saturday before rainy weather moves in Sunday

Level 1 risk for damaging wind gusts Sunday

Food Lion recalls several ground beef products from Nash County store

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Dallas Famous Chicken and Biscuits to close after more than 40 years of service in Apex

Dallas Famous Chicken and Biscuits' last day of service was Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

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

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Amber Alert update: 4-year-old boy found safe in Fayetteville, two people facing charges

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15th annual African American Cultural Festival returns 

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

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The new procedures will start Monday, Sept. 9.

Nash County Public Schools to start randomly screening elementary school students

Nash County Public Schools installed Evolv gun detection systems at several schools throughout the district. In this file photo, students at Southern Nash High School walk through the Evolv system.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) â The United States military and Iraq launched a joint raid targeting suspected Islamic State group militants in the country's western desert that killed at least 15 people and left seven American troops hurt, officials said Saturday.

7 US troops hurt in a raid with Iraqi forces that left 15 suspected militants dead

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This Labor Day weekend, enjoy some live music from The Roots with special guest Macy Gray or check out Childish Gambino at PNC Arena. The annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County (AACF) is also happening this weekend. 

Weekend best bets: African American Cultural Festival, Childish Gambino

African American Cultural Festival returns in September

Springfield Middle School in Wilson County has announced that it will soon receive temporary classrooms following extensive damage caused by an EF-3 tornado. 

Springfield Middle School to receive new mobile classrooms following tornado damage

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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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WILSON COUNTY, N.C. -- The most rural of the battleground states this year is North Carolina. About 3.4 million people, or roughly a third of the state's population, reside in a rural area, more than in any other state besides Texas.

Meet the Rural Voters Who Could Swing North Carolina's Election

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A fire department spokesperson said no one was injured, but six people are displaced due to the fire.

Several Raleigh homes damaged by fire caused by lightning strike 

House fire in Raleigh 

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2024: Tracking three areas of potential development

Odds of tropical development within the next seven days

Duke's eight sacks and 16 tackles for loss are some of the highest totals for the Blue Devils in the 21st century. 

Defense leads way as Duke beats Elon 26-3 in its first game under Manny Diaz

Duke defensive end Wesley Williams

Mick Mulvaney, Donald Trump's former chief of staff, said the presidential candidate is being "weighed down" in North Carolina by the state's Republican gubernatorial candidate, Mark Robinson. Others aren't so sure.

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

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Donald Trump

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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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Up-to-the-minute, reliable weather coverage is the cornerstone of WRAL News, and keeping viewers safe during severe weather is top-of-mind for WRAL meteorologists.

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The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is taking over the streets of Downtown Raleigh this weekend. 

African American cultural festival underway in downtown Raleigh  

4-year-old autistic girl left in Texas school bus for 7 hours

4-year-old autistic girl left on school bus in Texas for 7 hours 

Raleigh home on Silver View Lane sustains extensive damage from fire sparked by lightning 

Meat sold at Spring Hope Food Lion recalled 

Fewer crowds at Raleigh Beach following recent drownings 

Boy found safe in Fayetteville after Amber Alert issued

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Raleigh Beach remains cautious Labor Day weekend after summer drownings 

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ALE operation leads to arrests and drug seizures at 2 Garner businesses

Hoke County High student drowns off Myrtle Beach coast

Motorcyclist crash in Wake County: Man dies after SUV turns in front of bike

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

Border arrests are expected to rise slightly in August but are hovering near 4-year lows

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Mississippi bus crash kills 7 people and injures 37

Harris and Trump offer starkly different visions on climate change and energy

NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding

'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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Hideaway Circus to bring outdoor performances to Durham, Knightdale

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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?

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

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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?

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

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

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Bed bugs found inside Chromebook laptops for Durham students

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

Heritage students treated for heat illnesses as bomb threat forces students outside in sweltering temps

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

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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

Hundreds of NC schools may contain toxic chemicals

UNC quarterback Johnson out for the season with broken right leg

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Sabalenka wins latest-starting match in US Open history that finally begins after midnight

Coco Gauff comes back at the US Open and beats Elina Svitolina. Emma Navarro is next

Updated Labor Day Weekend high school football schedule after storms roll through Friday night

No blowout, no apologies from NC State after win against Western Carolina

Brad Denson says his first win as Richmond's head coach made him emotional

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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

Holly Springs guard Will James Jr. commits to Toledo

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

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. 

Schools in our area might contain PCBs, cancer-causing chemicals which can lead to delays in cognitive development and reduced IQs. Vermont is the only state in the U.S. testing schools for the chemicals.

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

How one state is testing school buildings for PCBs

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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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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

Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

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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

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as US labor market continues to defy elevated interest rates

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

Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near

NCDMV closes Raeford, Laurinburg offices due to staffing shortages

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RDU preparing for record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend 

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

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