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The National Weather Service said some areas could see up to 3 inches of rain. The impact will be greatest in our area before 6 p.m. or 7 p.m., when the rain begin tapering off.

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Purnell Road closed in Wake Forest

NC Democrat delegates want to see Harris-Cooper ticket

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Dangerous trucks, dangerous I-95: 5 lives lost, trucker charged

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Former Holly Hill Hospital employees say facility tried to fool state inspectors

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NC Democrat breaks party ranks to vote with Republicans criticizing Kamala Harris

Davis speaks with Pitt County voters

Swanson scores brace in USWNT's 3-0 win over Zambia to kick off Olympics

Whooping cough cases on the rise: What to know, how to protect your family

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Vicki Lynn Sutter, 42, of Raleigh, has been charged with 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. 

Duke hospital employee arrested, charged with sexually exploiting a minor

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New allegations from state public health officials come a day after the agency published a report accusing Balanced Nutrition of record-keeping, hiring and monitoring violations.

Wife of NC lieutenant governor ordered to pay almost $25,000 as part of state probe

NC second lady says scrutiny of her nonprofit was political vendetta against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

NC State coach Dave Doeren is entering his 12th season with the Wolfpack. NC State is 34-16 in the past four seasons.

'We don't want to be good': For NC State, eyeing 12-team playoff, good no longer enough

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Owners of Mama Dip's Kitchen announced Monday that they would be closing the restaurant on Aug. 17.



After 48 years in business, Mama Dip's Kitchen in Chapel Hill is closing

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Thursday, July 25, 2024 -- Users on X, Truth Social, Rumble and Gab have benefited from a series of major events to spread baseless falsehoods as their followers and engagement skyrocket.

COLUMN: Volatile election intensifies conspiracy theories online

Biden Plans to Address the Nation on Wednesday Night

Military leaders from Fort Liberty met with Spring Lake residents on Thursday after the Army discovered forever chemicals in underground water at three locations on post near the boundary of some neighborhoods.

Army wants to test wells near Fort Liberty for PFAS

Fort Liberty to sample community wells for forever chemicals

After several deaths involving defective airbags, officials are warning owners and buyers to be wary. 

How scammers may have compromised a critical car safety feature

50 million airbags recalled after fatal outcomes

Avantae Deven, a Fayetteville mother charged with the murder of her two adopted children, was transferred to the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women in Raleigh.

Fayetteville mother charged with murder of adopted children transferred to state prison

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

After an alarming decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, more girls are participating in high school sports in North Carolina than ever before.

'We've come a long way, baby': More girls playing high school sports in NC than ever before

Girls Basketball: Apex Friendship vs. Panther Creek (Jan. 12, 20

An Army officer stationed at Fort Liberty used his position to steal and resell military equipment and pocket the proceeds, amounting to almost $2 million.

Fort Liberty officer stole, sold weapons, other military equipment worth $1.8 million

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Paris, site of the 2024 Summer Olympics, is six hours ahead of the East Coast (EDT). Much of each day's competition at the Paris Games will take place in the afternoon and evening.

Plan your viewing: Paris Olympics on NBC, Peacock, TV and digital

How to watch diving at the Paris Olympics: TV and stream schedule

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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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.

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

Main exhibit floor inside the Raleigh Convention Center

Turns out many of us have been mispronouncing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's name his entire time in office.

You're doing it wrong: How to actually pronounce Gov. Roy Cooper's name

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If your flight is canceled, you have rights. 5 On Your Side breaks down how newly-established passenger protections affect travelers.



5 On Your Side: Delayed or canceled flight? Know your rights as a passenger 

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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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Take a look at every single goal that was scored in the first round of group stage play in the women's soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Women's soccer: All goals in first round of group stage play

Cases of whooping cough on the rise

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Gov. Cooper rallies support for Harris, stays silent about VP pick

Whatâs More Exciting Than a Veepstakes? A Surprise Veepstakes.

Tar Heel Traveler: 1972 Olympics' gold medal basketball game

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Police search for youth after chase from Franklinton to Durham 

Man dies from Raleigh motorcycle crash

Fayetteville city employee killed while collecting trash on ATV

Nearly 2,000 NCDMV appointments canceled during global IT outage last week

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition

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Obama expected to endorse Harris soon, source says

With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to reset the Olympics with audacious Games and a wow opening

Uvalde, Texas, school officer pleads not guilty to charges of failing to protect kids during attack

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

This weekend, there are a lot of options for fun, including a pop culture fan convention and some monster trucks.



Weekend best bets: GalaxyCon, Monster Jam

Star Wars characters take over GalaxyCon

Boating, biking, bird-watching: 10 Lakes near Raleigh for a day by the water

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'You can't do it on your own': NC State meteorology grad brings plush business to GalaxyCon

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5 best indoor play spaces for small children in the Triangle

Best indoor playgrounds for toddlers

Bynum Front Porch: Old country store on the Haw River keeps NC traditions alive

Bynum Front Porch was originally the general store for the small mill town of Bynum.

321 Coffee to close its downtown Durham location

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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?

In Depth with Dan: Examining Project 2025's big theme

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State report details allegations of errors, mismanagement at nonprofit run by wife of NC lieutenant governor

History of VP picks: Do they tend to win their home states in presidential elections

Donald Trump speaks in Charlotte, his first rally since Joe Biden dropped out of 2024 race

Trump paints Harris as an 'ultra liberal' radical in first rally since Biden's exit

'Older, deactivated grenade' brought to elementary school in Wake County, everyone safe

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Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote

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

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

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

WakeMed Violence Recovery Program helps heal bodies, minds communities

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Harris' team considers VP candidates: Cooper among them

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

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

After breakout season, UNC star Hampton wants to show off his all-around game

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Panthers sign former Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins

Men's Olympic tennis draw revealed; Nadal and Djokovic could battle in Round 2

NC State's Julius Hodge named head coach at Lincoln University 

How to watch the U.S. women's soccer team at the Paris Olympics: Tournament kicks off Thursday

Seaforth all-state guard Gabby White commits to Virginia

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Havelock, Northeastern lead HSOT's preseason 252 area code rankings

Top-50 returning NC volleyball statistical leaders in 2024: Kills and Hitting

N.C. Coaches Association announces coaches for 2025 all-star games

Nearly $12,000 worth of football equipment stolen from West Caldwell program

In all, WRAL 5 On Your Side helped a family recover $1,169. It came after the family's Delta flight got canceled.

5 On Your Side gets family more than $1,000 refund for canceled Delta flight

Of the 22 major-party presidential tickets in elections since 1980, only five lost the vice-presidential candidate's home state.

Does a vice presidential candidate's home state matter in an election?

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The Democratic-majority NC State Board of Elections said its decision to deny Cornel West's Justice For All Party was based on legal concerns. Republicans say it's really just about politics, and GOP lawmakers sought sworn testimony on what happened.

NC lawmakers accuse Board of Elections of playing politics

Kamala Harris' campaign team has requested vetting materials for several politicians across the country, NBC News reports. It includes North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.

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

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

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Warnings about counterfeit replacement airbags after several deaths

Recall: Children can fall, choke in stroller for twins

Dumbbell recall: Weight plates can fall, causing injury

Recall: Two kinds of scooters pose injury threat

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New allegations surface in Holly Hill Hospital investigation

WRAL Investigates allegations of abuse inside a classroom

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces retirement

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

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Grace Ueng: What makes us run

Lumos Technologies completes multimillion-dollar seed funding round

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

New Amazon facility opens in Fayetteville

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Video game actors are going on strike. Here's why

Stock market today: Asian shares dive after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech skids

BMW recalls over 291,000 SUVs because interior cargo rails can detach in crash, raising injury risk

Visa's fiscal third-quarter profits rise 9% as payments become increasingly digital

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