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Five family members were tortured with hot metal during a home invasion last weekend - a crime that Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats calls the most heinous he's ever investigated.

Harnett County neighborhood terrified after family of 5, including children, tortured during home invasion

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NC mom who lost 2 sons to overdose waits for answers while medical examiner battles lack of resources

Case backlog: Year-long delays at state morgue leaves families hunting for answers

Two men, woman shot at Linwood Avenue intersection in Durham

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I-40 pavement will look different between southeast Raleigh and Clayton 

2-year-old, two others shot at Durham apartment complex on East Cornwallis Road

Durham police respond to incident at East Cornwallis Road apartments

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

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Friday, June 21, 2024 -- A new poll of female voters finds that concerns about inflation are still paramount, even as abortion could motivate Democratic women in states where the issue is on the ballot.

RUTH IGIELNIK: Biden's lead with women smaller than Trump's with men, a warning for Democrats

President Joe Biden

Folwell is being investigated for potentially using government vehicles for personal errands. Former State Auditor Beth Wood, who resigned last year after pleading guilty to charges in a similar case, says enforcement is inconsistent.

Beth Wood defends State Treasurer Dale Folwell, who says he's complying with driving probe

State Treasurer Dale Folwell's car use under investigation

A Fayetteville couple who owns a vegan restaurant has been charged in connection with a string of break-ins at Cary restaurants dating back to 2023.

Fayetteville couple, business owners charged with string of break-ins at Cary restaurants

Owners of The Vegan Spot

A group of athletes, coaches, and activists gathered Thursday evening in Chapel Hill as part of the "Take Back Title IX" Summer 2024 Bus Tour organized by Our Bodies, Our Sports.

Athletes share concerns over transgender participation in women's sports at Chapel Hill event

The 33-9 vote Thursday marks the third time in three years that the North Carolina Senate has voted, by a broad bipartisan margin, to legalize medical marijuana. But GOP leaders in the state House have never allowed it to come up for a vote.

NC Senate votes, again, to legalize medical marijuana. Why it could still face opposition

Justice Department Plans to Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana

A YouTuber filmed the June 9 arrest of Harlan Frye, who had served as the human resources director for the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Frye was arrested on a felony charge of "arranging a meeting with a child for lewd purposes."

YouTuber explains how he filmed LA arrest of NC employee facing felony charge for crime involving child

A YouTuber filmed the June 9 arrest of Harlan Frye

A heat wave will bake the Triangle this week, with above normal temperatures projected throughout the month. Climate change is driving longer and more intense heatwaves across the country.

Scientists say heat waves are coming earlier, getting more intense due to climate change

Summer warming across the U.S.

The Senate's plan calls for a 5.5% increase in spending over 2023-24. The House calls for a 6.5% increase. Senate leaders have rejected the House's version, saying it spends too much.

Budget fight over how to spend NC's $1 billion surplus will stretch past start of fiscal year

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The botched rollout of the FAFSA form earlier this year meant students have been waiting longer than usual to find out if they can afford a particular college.

FAFSA form change has some families surprised over dip in financial aid

Complicated changes from FAFSA form catches some families off-guard

JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.

The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says

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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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Harlan Frye was arrested June 9 in Long Beach, California, on a felony charge of "arranging a meeting with a child for lewd purposes." The arrest was caught on video and posted on YouTube.

Caught on cam: LA arrest of NC employee facing felony charge for crime involving child

On cam: LA arrest of NC employee facing felony charge for crime involving child

Preparing your home for extreme heat can start with a few simple steps. Remember, planning ahead and taking action early in the day will help you beat the heat. Stay safe, stay cool.

How to prepare your home for extreme heat in North Carolina

Facing Brutal Heat, the Texas Electric Grid Has a New Ally: âSolar Power

There's an increasing chance, now at 50%, that the low pressure system off the Southeast coast will become a tropical depression.

Hurricane season 2024: Tropical Storm Alberto makes landfall Thursday morning

Tracking the tropics 

As more people move to at-risk areas, insurance rates and disaster recovery costs are skyrocketing.

More people are moving in harm's way raising insurance and disaster recovery costs

Idalia flooding in Rodanthe

Sunday, June 16, 2024 -- In 2017, when Donald Trump was frustrated Attorney General Jeff Sessions wasn't protecting him from the investigation into his Russia ties, he exclaimed, "Where's my Roy Cohn?" The uncertain fate of "The Apprentice" demonstrates that he no longer needs to replace the man, because he's got a whole movement instead.

MICHELLE GOLDBERG: Chilling reason you may never see the new Trump movie

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Three people were shot Friday morning at a Durham intersection, just hours after a two-year-old and two others were shot less than five miles away.

Three people shot on Linwood Avenue in Durham

New: NC State plans to gut Poe Hall, removing HVAC, walls and windows, as others fight renovations 

Feathers ruffled after rooster found with legs tied in front of Raleigh store 

Former UNC women's basketball coach joins fight against changes to Title IX 

Three people, including 2-year-old, shot at Durham apartment complex

Neighbors say they heard multiple gunshots at Durham apartment 

New method to reduce hydroplaning will start in Johnston County 

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Fallen soldier from Aberdeen honored after parachuting incident

First lady Jill Biden to visit Charlotte for campaign fundraiser

Durham Public Schools redistricting plan praised as step toward equity

Town of Cary purchases former Pure Gold site to create transportation hub

15 shot after a 'sideshow' took over a peaceful Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, police say

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Man dies after ocean drowning in Myrtle Beach

Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN's debate. It'll be a showdown between Biden and Trump

Russia obliterates Ukraine's front-line towns faster with hacked bombs and expanded air base network

Singer Sabrina Carpenter is bringing her "Short N' Sweet Tour" to Raleigh's PNC Arena in October, the venue announced Thursday. 

Sabrina Carpenter to play PNC Arena in Raleigh

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Videri named among top 10 best chocolate shop in the country

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Weekend best bets: Tim McGraw and Willie Nelson

Tim McGraw at Walnut Creek

Cooling tents, plenty of water: How to beat the heat during the hot summer event season

Cooling off with a bottle of water on a hot day

Live music ahead: 100+ big concerts in North Carolina

North Carolina concerts in 2024

Indie band Goose rocks Red Hat Amphitheater

Indie band Goose rocks Red Hat

Out & About

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

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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'

Fact check: Trump says Biden wants to 'quadruple your taxes'

Fact check: Does Trump want to repeal the ACA, as Biden says?

NC lawmakers want new Constitutional amendments on 2024 ballot

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NC Senate approves medical marijuana bill, House vote uncertain

NC House Speaker says House and Senate won't agree to budget by July 1

Beth Wood defends Dale Folwell for same accusations she faced as auditor

North Carolina legislature likely heading home soon for a 'little cooling off' over budget

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

Education

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

Durham Public Schools celebrated for equity after redistricting

ELIZABETH PAUL & MARY ANN WOLF: Are vouchers school choice or schools' choice?

Saint Augustine's University rejects suggestion to merge with Shaw

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 

NC State's Katharine Berkoff headed to Paris Olympics

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Carolina Panthers share training camp schedule ahead of 30th season

Hubert Davis joins Mack Brown in offering Reidsville multi-sport 5-star Kendre Harrison

Raleigh's Ruiz a rookie at USA swimming trials at age 32

American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials

UNC football is the first major program to offer Reidsville athlete Dionte Neal

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The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Tennis Team

Hear from 9 of the top players at UNC's King of the Hill 7-on-7

Providence Day's Blane McElroy named Gatorade NC POTY in girls soccer

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Outdoor Track & Field Team

This week marks the first dangerous heat wave of the year and it's hitting earlier than usual, according to Kathie Dello a climatologist with the North Carolina State Climate Office.

Climate change driving more frequent and intense heat waves

WRAL Investigates a massive backlog at the state morgue, the problems causing the delays and why a mother is still waiting for her son's body almost a year later.

A YouTuber filmed the June 9 arrest of Harlan Frye, who had served as the human resources director for the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Fyre was arrested on a felony charge of "arranging a meeting with a child for lewd purposes."

YouTuber explains how he filmed arrest of NC employee facing felony charge

A new bill would require that the state certify which vapor products and other consumable products are eligible to be sold in North Carolina and punish stores that sell non-certified products.

Proposal would regulate vaping products sold in NC

The changes in the budget are the latest in a string of efforts by North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly, backed by police, to crack down on protests.

Proposal pressures prosecutors to avoid dismissing charges against protesters

North Carolinians who are diagnosed with cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and other illnesses could use marijuana to treat their illness if state lawmakers enact a proposal endorsed by a legislative committee Wednesday.

NC lawmakers bring back medical marijuana bill

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5 On Your Side has gear that'll make waves at the beach

Proposed House budget includes millions for Poe Hall renovation

5 On Your Side's grocery experiment shows (slight) relief at the register

Toyota recalls 13,000 cars over camera defect that increases risk of hitting pedestrians

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Saint Augustine's University employees are owed paychecks dating back to March

Person County providing more funds to staff working overtime to care for foster kids

NC foster care crisis: Person County offers incentives to staff watching kids in DSS office

Investigations

âTech Jediâ John Chambers discusses accelerating AI startup growth

New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids

TikTok accuses federal agency of 'political demagoguery' in legal challenge against potential US ban

AI have you worried? Check out Lenovo's how to guide to build 'artificial consciousness'

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Boeing CEO defends his safety record, spars with senators and apologizes to crash victims' relatives

Owner of Morgan Imports in Durham dies at 88

Novo Nordisk eyes 1,000-job expansion in Johnston County as sales of weight-loss drugs surge

McDonald's is ending its test run of AI-powered drive-thrus with IBM

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Andrea Osborne: Strawberry milk

Raleigh Christmas Parade to allow motorized vehicles again, family of girl killed in 2022 say they support the changes

Cuteness overload at local alpaca farm

6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

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