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Another beach home has collapsed in the Outer Banks, marking the sixth house to fall in Rodanthe this year.



Outer Banks home falls into ocean, sixth collapse in Rodanthe this year

FOR HIM IN THE AREA ALONG US 2.58 AND WHEAT SWAMP ROAD NEAR KEN STEPS. BREAKING NEWS, ANOTHER HOUSE COLLAPSED IN RODANTHE OVERNIGHT. IT WAS UNOCCUPIED, BUT THE BEACH IN FRONT OF RODANTHE IS TEMPORARY CLOSED BECAUSE OF ALL THE HAZARDOUS DEBRIS. THE SEASHORE IS URGING VISITORS TO AVOID THE BEACH AND OCEAN FOR POTENTIALLY MANY MILES TO THE SOUTH. 6 HOMES

Portion of collapsed house in the water at Surf Side Drive in Rodanthe, North Carolina

Another Rodanthe home collapses, the sixth since May 

Legal action brought against NC State over PCBs in Poe Hall  

Poe Hall at NC State University

Report: Former Panthers linebacker charged with assaulting officers during Jan. 6 attack

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Catch the last supermoon of the year tonight

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UNC system leaders want to standardize how campuses respond to student protests

Tuesday marked one year since Hamas launched an attack on Israel

Final votes now being counted in NC. Results in some key races still hang in the balance

Decision 2024

Caught on camera: Man goes on minutes-long racist rant against utility workers in Raleigh neighborhood

Raleigh police have decided not to file charges against a man who went on a racist tirade and swung a shovel at utility workers in a north Raleigh neighborhood, despite the incident being captured on cellphone video and shared widely online.

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A WRAL Investigation found that at least five members of the Wake County Schools teaching staff reported alleged physical abuse of students by former Wake County teacher James Rencher, who dragged, choked and pushed students under his care at two separate schools.

Wake County Schools knew of abuse allegations for 20 months before reporting to police, WRAL Investigates finds

James Rencher

Several Triangle-area hospitals are receiving kudos from a watchdog group that checks the effectiveness, safety and communication throughout major hospital chains.

Group grades safety at central NC hospital chains Duke, UNC Health, WakeMed, Rex

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on new restaurants opening in our area.


Foodie News: Pet-friendly dining in North Hills and a new Raleigh restaurant

Dog at restaurant

People have been waiting for Trader Joe's grand opening for months. On Thursday, employees were working inside the store to prepare for the arrival of shoppers.


Trader Joe's opens in north Raleigh

Trader Joe's

We'll start the day with cloud cover, but should see some clearing on Friday afternoon. Highs will be in the low 60s.


Cooler on Friday, beautiful weekend on tap

Some chilly mornings ahead (Friday-Tuesday)

A rescue group first learned about the dog after photos of the dog were posted on Facebook and showed the dog severely emaciated.

'This one's bad': Harnett Co. deputies looking into possible animal cruelty after viral photo of dog

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Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 -- Donald Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz to lead the Justice Department is a flagrant provocation that is, like a pulpy B movie, so bad it's good.

MICHELLE GOLDBERG: Matt Gaetz is the perfect man for the job

I Canât Wait for Matt Gaetzâs Confirmation Hearings

In addition to a murder charge, Miguel Enrique Salguero-Olivares is charged with first-degree burglary, rape and first-degree sexual offense.

New charges for man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth

Miguel Salguero-Olivares, Faith Hedgepeth murder

A news release from Advance Auto Parts said the closures include 523 Advance corporate stores, 204 independent locations and four distribution centers.

Advance Auto Parts closing more than 700 stores across the US

File photo of an Advanced Auto Parts store.

More than 200 stingrays were found Thursday at Atlantic Beach.



200 stingrays wash ashore at Atlantic Beach

Stingray with stinger

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Better catch this week's supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.

When to catch the last supermoon of the year

After months of construction, Marbles Kids Museum is unveiling photos of its renovated courtyard space. 



Marbles unveils new courtyard space in downtown Raleigh

This week offers the return of a de-light-ful holiday tradition and a unique, interactive concert.



Weekend best bets: Chinese lanterns return and Ben Folds takes your requests

Elephant at the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary

Hallmark is recalling one of its Keepsake Christmas Tree Ornaments featuring the Cad Bane character from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett.



Recall: Hallmark Star Wars tree ornament due to mold 

Hallmark ornament recall: Cad Bane character from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett

The 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. and you can watch one of the Triangle's most cherished holiday traditions on WRAL.

The 2024 Raleigh Christmas Parade: What to know

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There's a troubling trend nationwide, more preschoolers are getting expelled and suspended. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the rate is three times more for preschoolers than children in K-through-12, and educators are sounding the alarm.

Preschoolers are being expelled at concerning rate

Couple burned by flaming drink at bar

Why colder months can make you sad

Cold under blanket

Man finds giant boa snake under truck

World's tallest roller coaster retires

Christina Koch on what NC taught her and standing up for what's right

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Halifax County murder suspect taken into custody, another man still sought

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Carowinds to unveil 'record-breaking' water ride in 2026

Deputies: Search underway for man who stole guns, shot 2 in Lenoir County

Residents voice support & concerns over proposed social district in Raleigh's Village District

Western NC: One man's unique way to thank recovery teams 

TV funnyman Conan OâBrien is tapped to host next Oscars

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The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House

Hundreds of hotel workers go on strike at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip

Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education. He has vowed to use federal money as leverage

Out & About November 2024

Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

Eating outside in downtown Raleigh. 

Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle 

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

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Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

NC Treasurer Dale Folwell reacts to governor's race, future of NC Treasury

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NC lawmakers could approve more Helene aid next week

State child health experts urge lawmakers to tighten safe gun storage laws

Cooper pardons NC men wrongfully convicted of murder, armed robbery

Cooper calls for more Helene aid as NC lawmakers prepare to return to Raleigh

Wake County schools making changes after WRAL investigation into alleged abuse

Education

Case dismissed against Saint Augustine's University Board of Trustees

Judge rules SAVE SAU group can't make changes to Saint Augustine's University board

NC officials announce $1M fund for field trips for public schools

Teacher of the Week: Tenika Jones

She was licensed as a foster and adoptive parent. Now she's charged with the murders of her two children

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Durham mayor questions tone, perception after WRAL Investigates report on rising crime   

Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

Postseason in the Triangle: Duke is in, what about State and UNC?

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James scores 20, Jones adds 16, No. 13 NC State women pull away from Kent State 79-51

Harris' two late touchdown runs, goal-line stand sends bowl-eligible East Carolina past Tulsa

Wood has career high 17 points in No. 16 Duke women's 84-49 win over Dayton

William Peace sends off men's soccer team to first NCAA Tournament 

The Huddle: Non-playoff teams that made progress, best 1st round games, NCISAA championships

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(1) Southwestern Randolph scores early, downs (25) Bandys to punch fourth round ticket

(1) Asheboro rides Letterlough's hot hand past (9) Pisgah in round three

(18) Broughton ousts conference rival (26) Cardinal Gibbons in overtime

(5) East Lincoln breezes by (4) Hibriten boys soccer in third round of 3A playoffs

'I'm gonna start swinging': Man won't be charged for tirade against utility workers

Caught on camera: Racist, verbal attack on utility workers in Raleigh

Even after wrongfully convicted people in North Carolina are exonerated, they aren't eligible for restitution for their time in prison unless also pardoned by the governor.

Gov. Roy Cooper pardons two men, making them eligible to seek restitution

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Avantae Deven, a Fayetteville mother charged with the murders of two of her adopted children, was a licensed foster and adoptive parent for years, with no prior concerns reported by the agency overseeing her placements.

Child welfare service reveals how mother accused of killing children was able to adopt them

Wake County schools will make major changes to abuse allegations in response to a WRAL Investigation. 

WRAL investigation reveals flaws in how Wake schools respond to reports of abuse

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the average annual salary at $59,730 for someone living in North Carolina.

Are wages keeping up with inflation in NC?

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Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams has expressed disappointment in a WRAL Investigates story that examines the number of crimes committed in western Wake County by people from Durham.

Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

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Tax Pros on Call: Plan now, save later

Pros warn: Don't take TikTok tax advice

Thanksgiving grocery prices expected to impact holiday plans

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Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

Monday at 6 on WRAL: Durham crime is increasingly creeping into Wake County

Investigations

Grace Ueng: Life lessons from HBS and MIT: Finding happiness and perspective

Amazon set to unveil new project in Edgecombe County

Coastal startup community still NEW after almost a decade

Bionic Health personalizing the physician-patient relationship

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Visitors spending big at Wake County hotels, restaurants, tourism report shows

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on a recall

Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing

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Meet 'Gnatalie,' the only green-boned dinosaur in the world 

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

Inflation goes up in October, raising concerns for fed rate cuts

US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

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50% off Christmas trees, lights and decor at Target

List of top turkey sales for your Thanksgiving dinner as low as $0.19/lb

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