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Trump touts national security achievements as Democrats seek to play up Vice President Kamala Harris' work on foreign policy, an area where she lacks experience compared to former President Donald Trump.

'Every American was safer': Trump, Vance address national security in Asheboro speeches

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks in Asheboro, his first major outdoor event since July's assassination attempt

Donald Trump spoke Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Asheboro.

Convicted murderer's sister arrested, charged with helping him escape in Orange County

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Caregiver charged after man left along in car dies

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'Better armed than some of my officers': Eastern NC law enforcement concerned with youth gun violence rising

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Major I-440 construction in Raleigh begins Wednesday night, drivers brace for delays

Pumpkin perfection: Crisp mornings with lows in the 50s before 90s return

A little chill in the air on Wednesday, Aug. 21

The Latest: Walz is expected to accept the partyâs nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3

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PHOENIX (AP) -- Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday "about the present historical moment and his path forward," his campaign announced Wednesday, fueling growing speculation that Kennedy could drop out and support Republican nominee Donald Trump.

RFK Jr. plans to drop out of presidential race and endorse Trump, NBC News reports

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Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 --  JD Vance's ham-handed attempts at defining Kamala Harris reveal the wink-wink of today's egregious right-wing identity politics and point to the ways that this election's identity politics might play out through innuendo and metaphor.

COLUMN: On cat ladies, mama bears and 'Momala'

Harris and Trump Shield Their Big Campaign Fundraisers From the Public

In Durham County, of the people awaiting trial on murder charges, 15 are not in the Durham County jail. Some are out on bond, others may be in custody elsewhere or have yet to be arrested. 

19% of Durham murder suspects are not in county jail

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A Fayetteville teen just earned his private pilot's license making him one of the youngest pilots in the country. 

Fayetteville teen becomes one of the youngest pilots in the country

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Lawyers for Hasson Bacote, a Black man sentenced to death for his role in a 2007 robbery and murder in Johnston County told a judge Wednesday, "If you're a Black man, you will be sentenced to death. If you're white, you have a 50% chance of life."

Lawyers argue race played a role in man's death sentence

Hasson Bacote: Murder case could affect more than 100 death row inmates in NC

According to the Wake County Public School System, Magnet Schools of America (MSA) gave 13 schools in the district the highest level of certification of "Nationally Certified Demonstration Schools," which MSA says are schools that not only meet but exceed the criteria of MSA's five pillars.

More than a dozen Wake magnet schools recognized among top magnet schools in the country

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ASHEBORO, N.C. (AP) -- Holding his first outdoor rally since surviving last month's attempted assassination, Donald Trump on Wednesday railed against Vice President Kamala Harris' approach to national security in North Carolina as part of his weeklong trip across the country to draw attention away from Democrats and their national convention.

Trump holds first outdoor rally since assassination attempt as Democratic convention continues

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North Carolina has seen a summer COVID surge in recent weeks, with COVID cases rising and wastewater data setting new records.

Updated COVID vaccines targeting current strains expected before Labor Day

Should You Get Another COVID Shot Now?

Durham has installed two Narcan vending machines as part of a broader effort to make treatment for drug overdoses more accessible. 



Two Narcan vending machines in Durham used to combat drug overdoses

Two Narcan vending machines in Durham combat drug overdoses

Winter is still far off, but there are some early signals we're looking at to try and predict the outcome.

Winter is four months away! Here's a way-too-early look at what could happen

Winter is four months away from Wednesday

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Looking for the best family beach in North Carolina? Discover top picks, amenities, and attractions for a fun family getaway. Start planning your trip now!

Top picks for the best family beach in North Carolina

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While many year-round students have already started classes, Aug. 26 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year for most traditional calendar students, while Wake County schools start their traditional calendar on Aug. 27.


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The 2024 annual school supply sales and school clothing deals are in full swing and there are some great deals to be found! Check out the list of impressive buys at multiple stores starting at 15 cents this week. 

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents

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Winnie joined the zoo's band of Hamadryas baboons when she was born on June 16.

North Carolina Zoo welcomes Winnie the baboon

In 2023, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law that requires schools provide access to menstrual products in bathrooms regularly used by students in grades 4 to 12.

Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

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The first supermoon of 2024 could be seen in the North Carolina sky Sunday night. Send us your photos of the supermoon at wral.com/report-it.

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Worms infestations are one of the many effects some homeowners are feeling weeks after Debby moved through central North Carolina.

Army of worms brought on by Hurricane Debby causing costly damage to lawns

Updated COVID vaccines to provide better protection against current strain

Law enforcement concerned about increase in youth gun violence

Raleigh police investigating homicide on Carnage Drive

Convicted murderer's sister arrested, charged with helping him with Aug. 13 escape in Orange County

Drivers brace for more construction on I-440 in Raleigh 

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Robinson announces public safety platform, as he and Stein accuse each other of being too extreme

Police make arrest in shooting death of NCCU student

Smoky Hollow Park project gets $8.6M grant

Four men charged in deadly home robbery in Hillsborough 

Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

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A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli tank and drone strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza

Dad goes missing during Hilton Head Island vacation

Trump campaigns to 'make America safe again' as Democratic convention zeroes in on his felony record

Schoolkids Records in Chapel Hill will close its doors at the end of the year, owner Stephen Judge announced Monday via social media.

Schoolkids Records to close Chapel Hill location by end of the year

Vinyl still rules at Schoolkids Records 

70+ things to do in August

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Foodie News: Seaboard Station to get new entertainment venue featuring arcade games, bowling

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Top spots for burgers in the Triangle

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Drink up: The 10 most Instagram-worthy cocktails in the Raleigh area

Best Raleigh bars and cocktails in the Triangle area. 

Channing Tatum movie filming this fall in Charlotte, extras needed

Channing Tatum Confirmed That âMagic Mike 3â Is Happening

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Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

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Fact check: Walz says violent crime was up under Trump

Fact check: Vance says Walz left National Guard after being called to Iraq

Fact-checking claims about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic boxing eligibility

NC elections officials approve digital voter ID option for UNC students

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Cornel West officially on the ballot in NC, as state elections board reverses itself following court loss

'Not the right approach': Robinson seeks to shift his public perception on abortion

Back to school: NC ranks low on public school spending, but sent $180 million to private schools

North Carolina State Board of Elections to vote on UNC-Chapel Hill's digital ID

Small snacks can make big impact for Wake County students

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Apex crosswalk remains concern for parents as children head back to school

Free breakfast and lunch for more Wake students this year

Dozens of Wake County schools offer free breakfast, lunch this year

WRAL 5 On Your Side looks into hidden fees in your child's school lunch payments

AI use in schools: How districts are making sure it's used as a study aid

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There's no money to replace most of NC students' laptops. What are schools doing about it?

19 Raleigh homicides, 9 of the suspects are under age 18

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to teen's murder

Pay complaints mount at Saint Augustine's University, credit agreement announced up to $30M

Panthers QB Bryce Young says he's 'comfortable' in new offense even if he doesn't play in preseason

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Holly Springs man runs across country to build 'Walking with Grace House' for people with special needs 

North Carolina Courage acquire UNC alum Maycee Bell in trade

Duke names Texas transfer Maalik Murphy starting QB

UNC to play Dayton at 2024 Maui Invitational

The Top 50 NC high school football rivalries in 2024

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Keep Pounding Classic Preview: Independence, Myers Park, Weddington, & Providence Day are loaded

HSOT Volleyball Showcase is this Saturday; features 10 of the top teams in NC

The ultimate road trip for NC high school football fans in 2024

The Starting 22: Best players from week 0 of high school football

Community leaders are working to address the growing problem of juvenile crime throughout central North Carolina.

Nine juveniles charged in Raleigh homicides

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur talked with administrators and teachers to find out who's making sure artificial intelligence is being used as a study guide and not as a way to cheat.

How AI will be used in NC classrooms for the 2024-25 school year

Laptops purchased during the Covid-19 pandemic have changed education. Some recent changes should give schools a little more time to find the money to keep them. 

NC schools running out of money to replace student laptops

The North Carolina state elections board will decide for the first time Tuesday whether to accept a digital version of a student ID as an acceptable photo voter ID.  The board has never approved a digital ID in the past, but mobile technology is advancing quickly.

NC elections board to vote on use of digital IDs for voting 

The North Carolina State Board of ElectionsÂ will decide Tuesday whether to accept the digital version of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hillâs student ID as a form of photo voter ID.

Find out why 868 private and religious schools are getting hundreds of millions of tax dollars despite not having the same education standards required by public schools.

Why hundreds of millions of tax dollars were sent 868 private and religious schools across NC

Private schools and religious schools are due to take in millions of dollars in taxpayer vouchers.

A Bull City United worker has been charged with accessory after the fact in relation to the murder of 19-year-old Jeremiah Williams.

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to 19-year-old's murder

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5 On Your Side: Uncover Consumer Reports' top deals on back-to-school and Labor Day essentials

5 On Your Side big savings for back-to-school 

Salmonella in cucumbers linked to 22 illnesses in NC, hundreds nationwide

Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages

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A closer look: Pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Pay complaints mount before new school year at Saint Augustine's University

Raleigh leaders respond to increase in homicides compared to last year

Cyclospora parasite illnesses have affected 28 NC counties, sickened more than 200 people

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NCGrads2Work: Helping students leap from high school to pharma

Wingo steps down as Spiffy CEO

Tom Snyder: Is RTP the next Silicon (carbide) Valley?

The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says

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Fed minutes: Most officials favored a rate cut in September if inflation continued to cool

How a Law That Shields Big Tech Is Now Being Used Against It

Government: US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March

A tale of two retailers: Target reverses sales slump while Macy's reports another quarterly decline

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Fayetteville teen achieves dream of becoming pilot

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Boy finally leaves hospital 2 years after birth

Go Ask Dad: Back to school hugs

Hoke County sheriff saves baby's life

Top grocery sales valid August 21-27: Ground chuck for $2.99/lb, Buy 2 get 3 free shredded cheese & more

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New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 5-7 pm ET on August 21

Top Amazon Deals: Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199 (40% off!), The Children's Place clothing up to 79% off, Amazon Essentials Men's Classic Chino Shorts for $11.20 (55% off)

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through Aug. 24

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