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A federal judge ordered North Carolina elections officials to certify Democrat Allison Riggs' narrow victory in the November election for a seat on the state Supreme Court. GOP challenger Jefferson Griffin has seven days to appeal.

Federal judge tells state board to certify Riggs' victory in disputed NC Supreme Court race

<p>LATEST ON WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU WALK OUT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 4.30. &gt;&gt; BREAKING TONIGHT, A FEDERAL JUDGE TOLD THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA TO CERTIFY DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENT ALLISON RIGGS VICTORY IN THE CLOSELY CONTESTED NORTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT RACE AGAINST REPUBLICAN JEFFERSON GRIFFIN. THE BUREAU'S BRIAN TRADERS IN THE LIVE CENTER. BRIAN, ALTHOUGH THE JUDGE HAS MADE THIS RULING, THE CASE ISN'T NECESSARILY OVER &gt;&gt; PROBABLY NOT BY A LONG SHOT. THAT RULING TONIGHT SAYS THAT GRIFFIN CANNOT THROW OUT THOSE 60,000 PLUS BALLOTS THAT THE STATE SUPREME COURT RULED THAT HE COULD THROW OUT IN THAT ELECTION. TONIGHT'S RULING SAYS THE BOARD MUST CERTIFY RIG 734 VOTE VICTORY AND IT DOES PUT IN A SEVEN-DAY PAUSE WHICH GIVES GRIFFIN A CHANCE TO APPEAL. AND THAT IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN. THE JUDGE SAID THAT THAT PLAN TO THROW OUT THOSE BALLOTS WOULD VIOLATE THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND INDEED, THE JUDGE IN THIS CASE RICHARD MYERS, THE SECOND WHO WAS NOMINATED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP SAID YOU ESTABLISH THE RULES BEFORE THE GAME. YOU DON'T CHANGE THEM AFTER THE GAME IS DONE. THAT IS FROM HIS RULING COMING UP TONIGHT AT 11 O'CLOCK ON WRAL NEWS, WE'LL HEAR FROM ONE OF OUR WRAL NC CAPITOL</p>

2024 NC Supreme Court candidates Jefferson Griffin and Allison Riggs

Federal judge orders elections board to certify Riggs' NC Supreme Court victory

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The board's scheduled vote comes a day after County Manager David Ellis recommended increasing the school system's budget by only $35 million.

Wake school board set to ask commissioners for $40M more

Fewer than half of North Carolinians live in homeowners associations, but the number who do is rapidly growing. Especially in the state's fastest-growing urban and suburban areas, nearly all new homes being built are being built as HOAs.

NC lawmakers try again to pass HOA reforms, making it harder for people to lose their homes

New Home Construction Slows as Mortgage Rates Remain High

According to the Raleigh Police Department, the crash happened at 8:23 p.m. around the Hammond Road and South Saunders Street exit of the interstate.


Wrong-way crash on I-40 in Raleigh sends three people to the hospital; police investigating

Traffic stalled on I-40 westbound near Hammond Road and South Saunders Street

Several trees were uprooted, and one fell through a home on Monday in Pikeville as strong storms moved through central North Carolina.


From hail to fallen trees, storm damage pops up across central NC on Monday

Storm damage in Pikeville, North Carolina on Monday, May 5, 2025

Search warrants detail the suspicious actions by two North Carolina state troopers following a fatal crash in October 2024 on Raleigh's Capital Boulevard.


Warrants: Bodycam video from crash that killed Tyrone Mason shows troopers agreed to downplay chase

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North Carolina wanted buzz when it hired legendary football coach Bill Belichick. The Tar Heels have gotten it, largely due to the 73-year-old Belichick's very public relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson. Now everyone is talking about the couple.


North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend: Who is Jordon Hudson?

During the Person County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Chairman Kyle Puryear read a statement from Tracy Ellixson stating he would resign.

Person County commissioner accused of threatening his wife resigns

Person County Commissioner Tracy Ellixson

Orange County leaders are expressing serious concerns about large off-campus college parties, similar to those reported in Durham County.

'It scares me': Orange County leaders say college field parties are resulting in injuries

Neighbors in northern Durham County are concerned about large, disruptive weekend parties hosted for Duke students at a 30-acre field, citing noise, underage drinking, trespassing and safety hazards on the rural roads.

Edgecombe County paramedics are on high alert about carfentanil, a new highly potent synthetic opioid recently found in local pressed pill samples. Detected in April, the presence of carfentanil--though only comprising two percent of the pills--poses a significant overdose risk. 

Edgecombe County paramedics warn about new drug detected in local pill supply

Family and friends are mourning a 32-year-old Durham man killed last week in a hit-and-run. Chicago native Aaron Crouse earned his Master's of Divinity at Duke, and then worked with Duke Engage for about two and a half years. 

'Authentically himself': Family and friends mourn Durham man killed in hit-and-run

Family and friends are mourning Aaron Crouse, a 32-year-old killed in a hit-and-run.

Mosquitoes in North Carolina are out in full force and health officials warn they aren't going away, unless you take action.


Wet, muggy weather increases mosquito-borne illnesses threat

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The Hurricanes advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the New Jersey Devils in five games. Here's what day each game will be played in the series against Washington. 

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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities threatened sensitive student data for millions of North Carolina students. Here's how it happened, how victims can protect themselves from identity theft, and why experts say a threat could still exist.

A hacker's ransom: Inside the cyberattack that compromised NC student and teacher records

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Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower 2020: Watch It Peak in Night Skies

Luke Combs and "Chatty Hatty" are among the 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees.


Luke Combs among 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees

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The Omega block is a unique holding pattern in the atmosphere that's been impacting our weather since Friday

Ask the Meteorologist: What is the Omega block, and how does it impact our weather?

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Strawberry farms in the Triangle are now open and ready for strawberry lovers to come and fill up their buckets.



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We're hearing from the owner of short-term rental home in Five Points at the center of a shooting investigation. Ring cameras captured the chaos after shots were fired in the neighborhood, Sunday morning.

Owner of Raleigh home speaks after shots fired at his short-term rental home

'It was a scary experience': Woman recounts tree falling through her home during Monday storms

Fayetteville Youth Protection Ordinance add 11 p.m. curfew

Crashes close lanes on section of I-40; three people hospitalized

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Fayetteville leaders discuss youth curfew to stop gun violence

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Power restored to nearly 10,000 customers near downtown Durham

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Wake Schools would get $35M more under county manager's proposed budget

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Garner kidnapping of 1-year-old girl and her mother involved planning , prosecutors say

Fayetteville establishes citywide curfew for people 16 and younger due to gun violence

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Benson Boone, whose song "Beautiful Things" was the No. 1 most streamed song in the world last year, will stop in Raleigh this September.


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Popular Wilson nightclub 'The Station' closing after one year in business

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North Carolina breweries win big with 11 medals at 2025 World Beer Cup in Indianapolis

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Fact check: Can you use REAL ID to register to vote under GOP bill?

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Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said? 

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NC lawmakers expected to consider 20 bills as 'crossover week' begins

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NC lawmakers set to advance dozens of bills as crossover nears 

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Durham Public Schools names Middle College High School literary educator its teacher of the year

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NC bills progess to allow approved people to conceal carry in private schools

Durham DA employee pleads guilty to DWI in case where his behavior stunned officers

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Washington to host the 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall, President Donald Trump says

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Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields

As measles cases surge across the nation, North Carolina hospitals are on high alert, preparing for potential outbreaks in areas with low vaccination rates.


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Republican lawmakers have been trying for a decade to give their party control over North Carolina's elections administration. All of those efforts have been ruled unconstitutional until now.

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Durham County District Attorney's Office employee Josiah Wilkerson pleaded guilty Thursday to DWI and driving without insurance.

Employee of Durham County DA's office pleads gulity to DWI

Private school leaders should be allowed to let teachers, parents and others carry concealed weapons on campus, North Carolina lawmakers said Thursday.

NC bills would allow concealed handguns for teachers, parents and others in private schools

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There's been growing bipartisan support in recent years for changing the grades. Critics say they don't measure enough of what schools do and that they correlate with schools' poverty levels.


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Durham police charge 19 people for street take over, seek help identifying others

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