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President Joe Biden is scheduled to hold an event Friday at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Biden's post-debate visit to Raleigh underscores importance of NC to reelection bid

<p>COMMUTE LATER TODAY AND INTO THIS AFTERNOON. &gt;&gt; ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. CAN PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IS IN RALEIGH THIS MORNING. HOURS AFTER A DEBATE PERFORMANCE THAT EVEN SOME DEMOCRATS ARE CRITICIZING. HE STRUGGLED WITH HIS TALKING POINTS ON THE BIG ISSUES AND FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP IS ALSO ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL AFTER THAT DEBATE. HE'LL BE AT A RALLY NEAR NORFOLK LATER TODAY. WE'LL TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE DEBATE IN JUST A BIT. BUT FIRST, LET'S CHECK IN WITH WRAL'S KELSEY COFFEE AT THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS. KELSEY BIDEN WILL BE THERE FOR A RALLY LATER TODAY. LOOKING TO REBOUND FROM LAST NIGHT. MICHELLE. EXACTLY. AND IT'S GOING TO BE A QUICK TURNAROUND FROM LAST NIGHT'S DEBATE. THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY LANDED HERE IN RALEIGH JUST A FEW HOURS AGO. AND THEY'RE SET TO HAVE A CAMPAIGN RALLY HERE INSIDE OF THE JIM GRAHAM BUILDING AT THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS LATER TODAY. &gt;&gt; OUR CREWS WERE THERE WHEN DOZENS OF SUPPORTERS WELCOMED THE BIDENS AT RDU AIR FORCE ONE ARRIVED AT THE AIRPORT AROUND 02:00AM. WE'RE WORKING TO CONFIRM WHAT TIME THE RALLY WILL START. BUT HIP-HOP ARTIST THAT JOE AND THE 40 ARE EXPECTED TO JOIN THE BIDENS TODAY IN RALEIGH. THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY ARE SCHEDULED TO HEAD TO NEW YORK CITY AFTER THE RALLY. THEY WILL ATTEND AN OFFICIAL EVENT AND CAMPAIGN RECEPTION THERE. WE'LL HAVE LIVE CREWS HERE THROUGHOUT THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. SO IF YOU WANT TO SEE UP TO DATE ON EVERYTHING RELATED TO THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT, YOU CAN DO THAT ON AIR AND ONLINE AT WRAL DOT COM. KELSEY COPY WRAL NEWS LIVE IN RALEIGH &gt;&gt; LAST NIGHT'S DEBATE WAS A MEMORABLE ONE. BUT FOR SUPPORTERS OF PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN, MAYBE NOT FOR THE RIGHT REASONS. THE DEBATE HAS LEFT SOME DEMOCRATS SAYING THEY ARE PANICKED OVER HIS SHAKY PERFORMANCE AT TIMES HE STRUGGLED TO TALK MOSTLY WEEK. RASPY VOICE REPEATEDLY TRIPPED OVER WORDS EARLY IN THE DEBATE AND NBC NEWS POST DEBATE COVERAGE. KRISTEN WELKER BROKE IT ALL DOWN &gt;&gt; THERE'S NO WAY TO SUGAR COAT THIS THIS NIGHT GOT OFF TO A TOUGH START FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN. HE DELIVERED A PERFORMANCE THAT WAS AT TIMES HALTING AT TIMES HE SEEMED TO LOSE HIS TRAIN OF THOUGHT AT TIMES HE STARTING TO TALK ABOUT ONE TOPIC, FOR EXAMPLE, THE ECONOMY AND THEN SHIFTED TO AFGHANISTAN. PEOPLE CLOSE TO THE BIDEN CAMPAIGN SAY IS SUFFERING FROM A COLD RIGHT NOW. HIS CAMPAIGN DEFENDED HIS PERFORMANCE SAYING HE OFFERED A POSITIVE AND WINNING VISION FOR AMERICA. &gt;&gt; REPUBLICANS MEANWHILE, ARE CELEBRATING WHAT THEY CONSIDER TO BE A STRONG SHOWING BY TRUMP. BOTH HE AND BIDEN PUSHED THEIR POLICIES ON ABORTION, IMMIGRATION AND THE ECONOMY. THE FIRST QUESTION OF THE DEBATE WAS ABOUT INFLATION UNDER THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION AND THE MODERATORS FIRST POSED THE QUESTION TO PRESIDENT BIDEN WHO TALKED ABOUT THE ECONOMY HERE INHERITED AFTER TRUMP LEFT OFFICE. WE'LL GIVE YOU THAT STATEMENT. FIRST FOLLOWED BY FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP'S RESPONSE. &gt;&gt; AND PAY THEM A RUSE TO 50%. HE'S TERRIBLE. AND SO WE HAD TO DO TO TRY TO PUT THINGS BACK TOGETHER AGAIN. IT'S EXACTLY WHAT WE BEGIN TO DO. WE HAVE A LOT OF CREDIT TO THE ECONOMY. A LOT OF CREDIT TO THE MILITARY AND NO WARS IN SO MANY OTHER THINGS. EVERYTHING WAS ROCKIN GOOD. BUT THE THING WE NEVER GET THE CREDIT FOR AND WE SHOULD HAVE IS GETTING US OUT OF THAT COVID MASK. &gt;&gt; AND TRUMP WAS ASKED IF HE WILL HONOR THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION. NO MATTER WHO WINS. TRUMP SAID THAT HE WOULD, QUOTE IF IT IS FAIR. ANALYSTS SAY THAT TRUMP MADE SOME FALSE CLAIMS DURING THE DEBATE BUT WITH MUCH LESS AGGRESSIVE THAN IN PAST DEBATES AND REPUBLICAN SENATOR THOM TILLIS SHARED HIS THOUGHTS ABOUT THE NEXT. HE POSTED, QUOTE, TRUMP BROUGHT HIS A GAME TONIGHT. BIDEN SHOULDN'T HAVE EVEN WASTED HIS TIME. SUITING UP. NOT EVEN CLOSE. &gt;&gt; A FLASH POLL CONDUCTED BY CNN FOUND 67% OF VOTERS THOUGHT TRUMP WON THE DEBATE. 33% THOUGHT BIDEN WON PRIOR TO THE DEBATE. 55% OF THOSE SAME VOTERS THOUGHT TRUMP WOULD TURN IN A BETTER PERFORMANCE. BE SURE TO STICK WITH WRAL THROUGHOUT THE DAY FOR COVERAGE OF PRESIDENT BIDEN'S VISIT HERE IN RALEIGH. AND WE'LL HAVE FULL COVERAGE BREAKING DOWN EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN LAST NIGHT'S DEBATE ON WRAL DOT COM. THAT INCLUDES A FACT CHECK OF EACH OF THE CANDIDATES.</p>

Biden rally at NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh: June 28, 2024

Bidens land at RDU for rally at NC State Fairgrounds. What to expect

Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

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Trump, Biden debate over economy, abortion and immigration

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Scattered storms in Friday and weekend forecast, highs in the 90s

Weekend outlook from Friday, June 28, through Sunday, June 30

Bill to criminalize pregnant drinkers and drug users moves in NC House

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Teen arrested after 18-year-old killed at Food Lion in Goldsboro

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Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces

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A mother and her boyfriend are charged with child abuse after a 3-year-old boy died in Dunn.



Mother, boyfriend charged with child abuse after 3-year-old boy killed in Dunn

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Friday, June 28, 2024 -- North Carolina legislators, like other state officials, take an oath to "bear true allegiance" to the State Constitution. That's a serious obligation - not an invitation to frivolous and selfish manipulation.

Editorial: Constitutions are serious business, not campaign playgrounds for legislators

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The Fayetteville Fire Department responded to a large fire at a well-known funeral home on Thursday night.

Fire burns at well-known Fayetteville funeral home

Fire at well-known Fayetteville funeral home, crews on the scene 

On Thursday, District Court Judge Caitlin Evans read Avantae Deven her charges in a Cumberland County courtroom. Deven could face the death penalty if convicted on murder charges.

Avantae Deven given no bond in first court appearance, could face death penalty

Avantae Deven appears in court

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

Foodie News: 'Top Chef' alum returns to downtown Raleigh with new restaurant

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

The insurance industry claims they're losing money insuring homes in North Carolina, so it's not entirely surprising companies are taking a closer look at the properties they cover. But it's the way this is being done that has some so angry.

Homeowners get ultimatum from insurers: make pricey repairs, or lose coverage

Are insurance companies watching your home? WRAL's Keely Arthur dives into reports of drones being used to adjust your rates. Find out what to do if your insurance company threatens to drop you.

Former school resource officer Dannya Tavarez is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation for allegations she assaulted a Selma teacher with a Taser.

School resource officer accused of using Taser on Selma middle school teacher

Former Selma police officer Dannya Tavarez is not facing charges. However, the 26-year-old is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation. Photo courtesy of the Selma Police Department.

The veto overrides come as state lawmakers are also voting on new constitutional amendments to put on the ballot this fall, plus other last-minute legislative priorities as the 2024 session winds down.

New NC laws on masks, billboards, juvenile justice, campaign finance pass over Cooper vetoes

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The jury of five men and three women ordered the league to pay $4 billion in damages to the residential class and $96 million in damages to the commercial class. The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price.

Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws

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A North Carolina man was sentenced to prison for assaulting police officers with a flag pole in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol building. According to the U.S. Justice Department, 61-year-old Anthony Mastanduno was sentenced to nearly five years in prison, and a two-year supervised release after pleading guilty.

NC man sentenced for throwing flagpole like javelin at police during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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The shark bit the 14-year-old boy on Sunday afternoon at 484 New River Inlet Road.

'I'm not going to be OK': Teen boy speaks about getting bit by shark at North Topsail Beach

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Failure to update the WRAL News app to version 6.1.26 will result in users missing vital notifications for breaking news and top stories impacting central North Carolina.  

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Kaylee Stavlas is the Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2024 winner!

Raleigh teen crowned Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2024ð

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Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + Maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

It's been a hot summer in North Carolina, so your bill will increase -- making it even more important to make some of these cool, cost-saving changes.

Energy-savings: 5 energy-efficient tips for saving money on your summer electric bill 

Energy-efficiency tips for saving money, keeping cool this summer in NC

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A WRAL News employee found her kitten, Frank, hiding in her refrigerator! Mary-Alice Bell said her family was looking for him everywhere. One of her sons left the refrigerator open for just a second, and Frank took his chance. 

On cam: Durham cat jumps in fridge to stay cool

President Biden and former President Trump square off in debate 

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President Biden to arrive at RDU overnight for fundraising event Friday  

Olympic hopeful from Raleigh competes in final Thursday night 

River otter pup spotted on Outer Banks beach 

School resource officer accused of using Taser on middle school teacher

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Fentanyl, cocaine, and cash found during arrest of New Bern shooting suspect 

Raleigh native Veronica Fraley throws for Olympic glory Thursday night

Man arrested after shooting at Lenoir County Deputies, faces multiple charges 

Falls Lake is at 'pretty high' water capacity for late June, officials optimistic despite 'moderate' drought in state

The Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision

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Biden's debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against Trump

Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

Shares of Trump Media & Technology rise following first presidential debate

This weekend is full of lots of chances to enjoy live music, a big food truck rodeo in downtown Raleigh and a LEGO event.

Weekend best bets: Alanis Morissette, BrickUniverse

Lego figurines on sale

6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

6 Raleigh area pool, spraygrounds, splashpads

Post Malone to play Raleigh concert this fall 

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Dinosaur World opens for the season Cumberland County

If you love dinosaurs or if you're a kid at heart, you will love Sweet Valley Ranch on Sunnyside School Road right outside of Fayetteville.

Enormous sculpture weaving through Dix Park draws massive crowds

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Fact check: Did Trump oversee the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates?

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Fact check: Biden says Trump plans to cut Social Security

Fact check: Biden says Trump oversaw 'the largest increase in murder in U.S. history'

Fact check: In NC, Burgum claims Biden shut down natural gas export capacity

Fact check: Democrat says Biden's tariffs on China will 'hit every family'

Deal to expand private school vouchers falls apart as NC lawmakers wind down session 

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NC lawmakers approve almost $68 million in child care subsidies, amid concerns that centers would close

NC constitutional amendments: Legislature approves citizen-only voting, rejects repeal of Jim Crow literacy test law

State lawmakers wind down session with veto overrides, constitutional amendments

NC lawmakers rush to pass last-minute flood of bills, as 2024 session winds down

Wake schools wants students to scan a barcode to ride the school bus

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NC students: The teacher shortage hurts us

UNC's first financial well-being director helps prepare students for financial futures

Alumni respond to idea to merge Saint Augustine's, Shaw, after meeting between schools and local business leaders

Saint Augustine's, Shaw alumni react to SAU board chair's letter

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

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'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

WRAL Documentary Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

Gigantic parks in the Triangle: Tour 3 playgrounds in Cary, Apex and Wake Forest 

2024 NBA Draft: NC State's DJ Burns signs with Cavs as undrafted free agent

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2024 NBA Draft: UNC's Harrison Ingram selected by San Antonio Spurs in second round

2024 NBA Draft: Duke's Kyle Filipowski selected by Utah Jazz in second round

Hurricanes lease, development agreement offer PNC Arena area chance to 'come to life'

NC State makes top 4 for Grimsley 5-star QB Faizon Brandon, decision in August

Dudley state, national champion Le'Ezra Brown named Gatorade NC Player of the Year in boys track

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The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Lacrosse Team

Photos from the Garner 7-on-7 Tournament

NC's own Robert Dillingham drafted by San Antonio Spurs, traded to Minnesota

Boys lacrosse rules changes focus on safety of equipment, checking

Are insurance companies watching your home? 5 On Your Side digs into reports of drones being used to adjust rates

The investigation found that out of 15 brands of baby wipes tested - seven had concerning or unclear ingredients. 

Potentially harmful chemicals found in some baby wipes

It is up to North Carolina House lawmakers to decide whether to legalize medical marijuana.

NC lawmakers consider next steps to legalize medical marijuana

A Consumer Reports investigation has found some popular baby wipe brands may pose a risk to your baby. The investigation found that out of 15 brands of baby wipes tested - seven had concerning or unclear ingredients. 

Consumer Reports finds unclear ingredients in seven brands of baby wipes

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Residents of the Bridge View neighborhood in Carteret County, where Native American artifacts were found, reported a violent interaction with protesters.

Violent altercation in NC neighborhood after Native American artifacts unearthed

Dozens of homes are already nestled along the intercoastal waterway in Carteret County's Cedar Point, between Jacksonville and Emerald Isle. After the developers dug up bones, the multi-million dollar project to continue building was halted. 

Expedia Group has upgraded its consumer protections following a 5 On Your Side series that exposed how easily scammers could use the site to take your money.

Expedia upgrades consumer protections after 5 On Your Side series

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5 On Your Side: Walgreens changes could include significant store closures 

HDR: Recalled heat pumps could blast hot air despite being set to A/C

Recall report: MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini, DHZJM's baby lounger and Ford's F-150

Senate budget doesn't include funding to renovate Poe Hall

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Warrants: 'Shoot To Kill' gang operating in Wake and Durham counties, leader indicted

WRAL Investigates a man's battle with the state medical board after a surgery gone wrong

NC man goes 'completely numb' after hernia surgery, feels 'stonewalled' by complaint process

Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Investigations

US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021

Walgreens to take a hard look at underperforming stores, could shutter hundreds more

NASA taps Elon Muskâs SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

The power and peril of praise: Fostering true confidence and growth

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Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown

Amazon joins exclusive club, crossing $2 trillion in stock market value for the first time

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Miniverse toys recalled due to banned levels of chemicals

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Celebrating World Social Media Day by using social media for good 

Dementia: On being ignored

Snapchat is rolling out new safety tools aimed at protecting teens from sextortion

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Mark your calendars: Amazon Prime Day July dates announced PLUS excellent early deals available now!

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