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The newest path takes Debby straight through North Carolina, the National Hurricane Center said. The Triangle will see periods of heavy rain and flooding Tuesday through Friday.

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Debby at the coast: Tornado watch, voluntary evacuation at several beach towns as 15 inches of rain possible

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Lumber River could reach major flood stage, southeast counties brace for Debby

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The tornado touched down in Fuquay-Varina at 5:28 p.m., and it ended just a few minutes later at 5:31 p.m., the NWS said. 

Tornado touched down in Wake County Saturday, authorities say

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A father and son are recovering at home after a car crashed into them during a State Highway Patrol chase on Interstate 40.

'We're upside down and we're rolling': Father describes surviving Garner car crash with son on I-40

Chris Davis' truck was hit on Monday night along Interstate 40 near Lake Wheeler Road.

The school board has also approved budget adjustments to make up for a $4.9 million shortfall between what the board asked the county for and what it received.

Wake schools employees will get more raises, board votes

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, an Amazon driver was making a delivery Tuesday afternoon on West Morgan Street in downtown Raleigh. Police said the driver left the van running with the keys inside, and that's when the person stole it.

Driver arrested after stealing Amazon van, driving wrong way on I-40

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Every bus route will have a regular driver to start the school year, but some of those drivers are substitutes.

Wake Schools needs to keep hiring more bus drivers, leaders and school board members say

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A Franklin County jury's historic drunk driving verdict mostly targets a woman who wasn't driving at all. But she let her friend drive, despite knowing her friend was intoxicated.

$40 million drunk driving verdict upheld in what judges call biggest in NC history

A rally was held in Fayetteville to protest gun violence and honor the memory of 7-year-old Zion Gibbs, who was killed by a stray bullet from a drive-by shooting

Fayetteville rally held to honor 7-year-old shot while playing video games, calls to end gun violence

Zion Gibbs' mother set up a video gaming trailer during Tuesday's rally to honor her late son.

North Carolina is set to receive $57 million to retool the Lee-Milburnie Transmission line, which aims to reduce electricity interruptions during extreme weather.

NC to receive $57 million for transmission line to enhance power grid resilience

From left to right: Senior advisor to the president John Podesta, Gov. Roy Cooper, Duke Energy's Kendal Bowman, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross spoke Tuesday at the Duke Energy Renewable Control Center in Garner.

Rising health care costs, longer lifespans and a lack of financial support from the state legislature are putting the State Health Plan's solvency at risk, North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell says.

State Health Plan could be unable to pay bills as soon as 2026, NC Treasurer says

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Roads were closed in downtown Charleston, South Carolina on Tuesday as more than a foot of rain from Tropical Storm Debby caused flooding.

Flooding in Charleston, South Carolina after Debby dumps 12 inches of rain

Flooding in Charleston, South Carolina

Images from the WRAL Hurricane Center illustrate Debby's projected impact, including where and when the storm will impact central North Carolina. 

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A look at the flooding, property damage and heartbreak caused by Tropical Storm Debby in Florida on Aug. 5, 2024. The system made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Steinhatchee, Florida.

Photos: Flooding, crashes as Debby makes landfall in Florida

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A rainy day can leave many parents searching for ideas to help keep their children happy and occupied. Whether it is an indoor playground or museum, we have some ideas to help parents manage when the weather isn't cooperating for an outdoor day of fun. 

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The Republican Party has increased voter registration in rural counties, while Democrats have maintained their hold on urban areas.

GOP voter registration sees upswing in rural counties across NC

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Zion Gibbs' mother holds rally against gun violence

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WRAL 5 On Your Side offers last-minute suggestions to help prepare for the effects of Tropical Storm Debby.

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A new date has yet to be announced for Kamala Harris' visit to Raleigh. She was due to visit on Thursday.

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West's Justice For All Party says the North Carolina Board of Elections' Democratic members were motivated by politics when they voted to deny ballot access to the party. The board's chair says officials questioned the legitimacy of signatures on the party's petition. 

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