Raleigh breaking news and weather, Raleigh North Carolina news today, WRAL 7-day forecasts, NC lottery updates. WRAL news in Raleigh, NC.

WRAL.com

Two days after surviving an attempted assassination, former President Donald Trump appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Convention's opening night with a bandage over his right ear, the latest compelling scene in a presidential campaign already defined by dramatic turns.

Republican convention to focus on immigration a day after a bandaged Trump makes entrance

<p>REPORT COMING UP AT 10, 15. &gt;&gt; I'M READING HERE IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER. WE DO STILL HAVE THE LIVE FEEDS OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT. DONALD TRUMP MAKING HIS FIRST APPEARANCE SINCE THAT ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AND RIGHT THERE NEXT TO HIS VP PICK. JD VANCE. AND THIS IS THE WIDER LOOK AT THE ARENA. OF COURSE, HE'S UP ON THE BIG SCREEN RIGHT NOW AS THE FIRST NIGHT OF THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION CONTINUES ON HERE WITH ALL THOSE SPEAKERS THAT WE JUST MENTIONED. AND WE ARE GOING TO MONITOR THIS AND LET YOU KNOW IF THE FORMER PRESIDENT ENDS UP SPEAKING. THERE IS A IS SUPPORTERS CONTINUE TO CHEER HIM ON AFTER MAKING HIS FIRST</p>

APTOPIX_Election_2024_RNC_73638

RNC day 1 takeaways: Donald Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt

Election_2024_RNC_27552

Durham police investigating shooting, stabbing near N. Alston Avenue

Sweltering again: Tuesday marks third-straight day of heat alerts for Triangle, Sandhills

Heat advisory for Tuesday, July 16

Teen drowns at Ocean Isle Beach after getting caught in rip current

Ocean Isle Beach

Gun shop owner says many shooters capable of hitting target 150 yards away

Gun scope

Parent group wants Wake to ban cellphones in public schools

Wake County Public School System

WRAL Investigates: Holly Hill violated standards of care that could've prevented patient escapes, inspection says

Holly Hill Hospital

WRAL News+

WRAL News+ Live Thumbnail

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Police posited signs throughout the town, saying female alligators sitting on their nests can be aggressive and could feel threatened if approached.

Keep your distance: Sunset beach police warning residents to stay away from alligator nests

Alligator nesting

Court documents showed the children were left in a car parked unattended in an unshaded area "during peak heat hours." Around that time, WRAL meteorologists reported a heat index of 100 degrees.

Wake County mom accused of leaving kids in a hot car, feels child abuse charges excessive

Vehicles in sun

NEW YORK (AP) -- Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.

Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn

Prime_Day_Scams_28763

The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump could mean North Carolinians face stricter-than-normal security measures during the many political visits and rallies expected throughout the rest of the 2024 elections.

'People in places that you wouldn't believe': NC law enforcement on what it takes to protect a presidential candidate

Election_2024_Trump_23567

Overdose deaths is a widespread problem North Carolinians have been struggling to combat in recent years.

Opioid overdose shuts down lungs, brain. Here's how Narcan is reversing fentanyl's grip on North Carolina

Naloxone binds to receptors in the brain to counteract opiod effects

In a familiar stump speech on the national stage, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said Trump would improve the economy, the top issue for Republican voters.

Robinson touts Trump's economic policies in brief speech at Republican National Convention

Mark Robinson spoke on July 15, 2024, at the Republican National Convention.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) â Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago, and suspect there are hundreds more that could house future astronauts.

Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers

Moon_Caves_06632

Donald Trump says Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice presidential pick.

Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his Republican running mate

Election_2024_RNC_18256

I-40 near U.S. Highway 70 will be closed so crews can do bridge work for the future N.C. Highway 540.


I-40 closed near US 70 overnight Monday, Tuesday

I-40 closed near U.S. 70

Several independent businesses in downtown Raleigh on Monday kicked off a special retail week designed to help bring more sales to small businesses. 

Downtown Raleigh small businesses hope to attract big sales during Retail Week

Copperline Plant Company in downtown Raleigh

View WRAL's latest top news

MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM

95.7 That Station

99.9 The Fan

Republicans will gather Monday to Thursday in Milwaukee, where they will officially anoint Donald Trump as their presidential nominee.

Full list of expected speakers at the Republican National Convention

Election_2024_RNC_Reax_12655

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally Saturday that set off panic as a bloodied Trump was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried into his vehicle.

A timeline of the assassination attempt on former President Trump

APTOPIX_Election_2024_Trump_51004

(CNN) -- Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Long list of presidents have been shot or shot at

Election_2024_Trump_56808

NASA releases new image of intertwined galaxies to mark 2nd anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope.



NASA releases new image of intertwined galaxies from James Webb telescope

He was interested in chess and coding, and had recently received an associate degree in engineering science. High school classmates remembered him as an intelligent student who had few friends, but who never exhibited any glaring red flags. The nursing home where he had a job helping with meals said his work gave its staff no reason for âconcern.â

FBI finds few red flags on a would-be assassin

Thomas Matthew  Crooks

Don't Miss It

A parent group says the ban could help improve mental health issues, depression and even sleeping problems.

Proposal to ban cellphones in Wake County schools headed to school board

Security called into question as FBI investigates attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Tar Heel Traveler: Greenville Music Man

How naloxone works in the brain to reverse overdose

Downtown Raleigh businesses hope you will stop by during Retail Week

Scams to watch for on Prime Day

Video Central

WRAL 6am News | July 15

6am Newscast Static

WRAL 9am News | July 15

9am Newscast Static

WRAL Noon News | July 15

12pm Newscast Static

WRAL 4pm News | July 15

4pm Newscast Static

WRAL 6pm News | July 15

6pm Newscast Static

WRAL 10pm News | July 15

10pm Newscast Static

Charlotte Observer cutback: Will print paper only Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays starting in September 

Local News

Micro, macro forces combine in VinFast's delay of plant planned in NC 

How to guard against scammers this Prime Day

Cumberland Sheriff's Office on duty for start of year-round schools in Fayetteville

Man dead after being hit at car meet-up in RTP, Durham deputies say

In Vance, Trump Picks an Ambitious Ideologue and First Millennial

Nation/World

Boston lawyer once named 'most eligible bachelor' is sentenced to 5-10 years for raping 21-year-old

A Mississippi judge removes 1 of Brett Favre's lawyers in a civil case over misspent welfare money

Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to confirm delay in Aug. 8 robotaxi unveil event to make design change

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

Foodie News: City Market Sushi opening casual ramen, sushi spot

Sushi

Best local craft breweries in the Triangle

Fuquay-Varina : Spotlight : Fainting Goat

Top spots for burgers in the Triangle

Mojoe's Burger

Drink downtown: Clayton opens new social district, joining other cities

Downtown Clayton Social District 

Broadway stars and Ira David Wood III cast in 'Bull Durham' musical 

Bull Durham: A New Musical

Out & About: July 2024

Out & About

Fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

Politifact

What the Supreme Court's immunity ruling means for Trump's cases and future presidents

Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump drop out?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

Blue Cross won't appeal loss of State Health Plan contract, now shifting to Aetna

NC Capitol

NC delegates praise security at RNC, say mood is good

Top Republican budget writer leaving North Carolina House

Most important job for next UNC chancellor: How about raising $1B annually?

Shooting at Trump rally: NC officials demand accountability, offer prayers

Wake school board will weigh changes to match new Title IX rules

Education

On-campus mental health services making a big difference

From opioid addiction to recovery: A father's journey back to college

Affordable housing, growth, school safety top list of issues in Raleigh, Wake County 

NC should drop entry exam requirements for prospective teachers, State Board of Education recommends

'The Secret Service should have never allowed that': Former FBI assistant director raises questions about Trump rally security

WRAL In Depth

AI makes scams more prevalent and profitable

DHHS audit of mental health agency finds millions in payments to executives, law firm ahead of merger 

NCDOT continues to pay millions to company it found discriminated against minority-owned subcontractor

Adoptive mother forced child to buy supplies & dismember sibling's body, warrants allege

These are the players NC State, UNC and Duke are bringing to ACC Kickoff

WRALSportsFan

US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup

SEC commissioner on expansion: '16 is our today, and 16 is our tomorrow'

Report: Hurricanes' Evgeny Kuznetsov will return to KHL in Russia

Flag football will take a big step this fall as districts work together to align seasons, hold state playoff

Jamias Ferere scores 30 as West boys basketball team downs East in all-star game

HighSchoolOT

Jasmine Felton records double-double as East beats West in girls basketball all-star game

NC high school MLB Draft tracker: Through 10 rounds, 11 players selected

Charlotte Christian's D.J. Layton taken in MLB Draft's 6th round by Baltimore Orioles

East Rowan's Cobb Hightower drafted by Padres in MLB Draft's third round

To minimize the risk of shark encounters, beachgoers are advised not to swim alone. However, shark bites are statistically rare.

In Depth with Dan: What can we do about shark bites?

To minimize the risk of shark encounters, beachgoers are advised not to swim alone.

Shark encounters are rare, but you can protect yourself 

Shark bite in MA

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a law making it permanent for restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic drinks for carryout or delivery.

To-go cocktails in NC: How does it work?

To-go cocktails in North Carolina: How does it work?

Mixed drink, alcohol

A local businessman at the center of a WRAL Investigation is facing federal charges for COVID-19 relief fraud.

Garner businessman faces 9 counts of fraud in COVID-19 relief loans

Garner man accused of COVID-19 relief fraud

Fake AI voices are imitating hurt loved ones. Find out the new way scammers are trying to fool you, and how to protect yourself.

When AI can imitate a loved one, here's how to protect yourself

WRAL Specialists

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: Shaba Shabu, Subway and Hardee's

Republicans stalling PFAS pollution rules could raise water bills in North Carolina

Recall: Atomi Smart heaters pose fire hazard, can turn on by themselves

More than 68,000 Temu pajama sets recalled for violating federal flammability standards

5 On Your Side

On WRAL at 6: WRAL Investigates a lifesaving medication for a devasting epidemic

Fayetteville postal worker dies after spending hours in mail truck on 95-degree day

NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing children was able to adopt

Deven murders: NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing adoptive children was allowed to adopt

Investigations

VinFast adjusts deadline, not expected to begin production in Chatham County until 2028

Diversity's benefits in action in Morrisville's cricket coup

Smell, taste of steak on the grill perfected by chemistry

iPhone 17 Pro Max will be first to feature three 48MP cameras

WRAL TechWire

Hacker group claims it leaked internal Disney Slack messages over AI concerns

Google close to its biggest acquisition ever, despite antitrust scrutiny

China's economy slowed in the last quarter as weak consumer demand dragged on growth

Wisdomtree Intl Efficient Core Fund (NY: NTSI )

Price and Volume

Chart

Price Performance