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Adam McLaine, a recent graduate of North Carolina State University, was watching Monday Night Football when a tree came crashing into his Raleigh home.

'It's in bad shape': Massive tree hits Raleigh home near Oberlin Village

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Fully AI-generated political TV ad takes aim at North Carolina governor's race 

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Red Hat Amphitheater move approved by Raleigh City Council

City Council expected to vote on Red Hat Amphitheater location

More showers in store Tuesday, flooding still poses threat as rain heads north

Daily chance for rain from Tuesday through Saturday

2024 election: Stein rebuffs Robinson's call for televised debate in governor's race

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

NC education candidate Michele Morrow falsely says the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

NC GOP superintendent candidate Michele Morrow talks about Jan. 6 Capitol attack, upholding Constitution and improving schools

Outer Banks homes on brink of collapse as erosion, king tides worsen

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A North Carolina appeals court on Tuesday overturned a former county sheriff's fraud and obstruction convictions, declaring allegations related to falsifying his firearms training requirements didn't meet the necessary elements for those crimes.

Ex-Granville County sheriff's convictions over falsifying training records overturned

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A 23-year-old motorcyclist in Fayetteville was killed Monday while trying to prevent a crash.



Motorcyclist killed trying to avoid hitting pedestrian in Fayetteville

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A Louisburg woman has been charged with filing a fraudulent deed against a high-end home in Raleigh. 

Woman surrenders on fraud charge connected to fake deed on $4 million home

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NEW YORK (AP) â Sean âDiddyâ Combs was headed to jail Tuesday to await trial in his federal sex trafficking case, after a magistrate ordered him to be held without bail in a case that accuses him of presiding over a sordid empire of sexual crimes.

Judge orders Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be jailed in sex trafficking and racketeering charges

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Carolina Beach received more than 20 inches of rain since Sunday night, resulting in life-threatening flooding and a historic event that happens once every 1,000 years, on average.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 dumps more than 20 inches of rain on Carolina Beach

Flooding at NC coast

Duke Energy uses self-healing technology to restore power to thousands of customers in seconds or minutes without the need for a crew to respond

Duke Energy uses self-healing technology to restore power ASAP

Duke Energy trucks restoring power

A police car smashed into parked cars to avoid a moving car while responding to a 911 call. It was caught on camera. 



Caught on cam: NC deputy's car crashes into parked cars to avoid collision 

Caught on cam: NC police car crashes into parked cars to avoid collision 

The night sky on Tuesday will treat us to a partial lunar eclipse during a supermoon. It's an astronomical wonder that almost anyone in the Western Hemisphere under clear skies can experience, and it's the latest reminder that our home planet is part of a bigger cosmic system.

A supermoon and lunar eclipse will light up and darken Tuesday's night sky

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Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 -- Gov. Roy Cooper's veto is an opportunity for legislators to rise above petty partisanship and enact a spending bill that addresses the true needs of the state and its people.

Editorial: Sustain Gov. Cooper's voucher veto, pass spending bill to help all NC

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BEIRUT (AP) â Pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people â including an 8-year-old girl -- and wounding several thousand, officials said. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government blamed Israel for what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack.

Hezbollah hit by a wave of exploding pagers and blames Israel. At least 9 dead, thousands injured

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AAA is alerting parents to keep child passengers safe after alarming crash data from a government analysis. 


Car seat safety: AAA shares tips for parents after alarming crash data

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More than 450 first responders will be recognized Wednesday at the Greater Raleigh Chamber's First Responders Appreciation Breakfast.



First responders honored in Raleigh, get free Chick-fil-A biscuits at 2 locations 

Greater Raleigh Chamberâs First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

Photos show flooding, water rescues and damage at North Carolina's coast, especially in southern coastal communities, as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 impacts the area Sept. 16 and 17, 2024.

Photos: Life-threatening flooding at NC coast from Potential Tropical Cyclone 8

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Sept. 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and there are a few ways that you can celebrate.

3 ways to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19

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Children often go through a phase of not liking school and not wanting to go, and that's normal, says UNC Health child psychiatrist Katie Napier, MD.

Do these 4 things if your kid 'hates' school

Parenting, homework, family

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NC State will start freshman CJ Bailey when the Wolfpack hits the road to play Clemson.

True freshman QB CJ Bailey prepares for 1st start at Clemson 

Carolina Beach woman's home floods

Karen Begalla took this video of her Carolina Beach home flooding.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs charged with sex trafficking and racketeering

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Raleigh City Council unanimously approves Red Hat Amphitheater relocation

IRS agent charged with wife's murder

Otter attacks mom and child, drags child underwater

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Granville teacher hospitalized after trying to break up fight in middle school classroom

Raleigh man plans to buy a home after winning $250,000 Powerball drawing

Dinosaurs return to Raleigh in November

Man charged in death of 4-month-old infant in Mount Olive

Overseas threats hit the Ohio city where Trump and Vance lied about Haitians eating pets

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Ex-officer testifies he beat a 'helpless' Tyre Nichols then lied about it

A key employee says the Titan sub tragedy could have been prevented

Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

Man who appeared intent on killing Trump wrote a book urging Iran to assassinate the ex-president

The Wake Forest Lit Fest is October 12, 2024 at Page 158 Books

Wake Forest Lit Fest announces lineup for 2024

Wake Forest Lit Fest Lineup

Marbles Kids Museum $6M expansion project moves ahead, new exhibit dubbed a 'game-changer'

Marbles Kids Museum looking for ways to expand beyond downtown Raleigh 

Bull Durham a home run on musical stage

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La Fiesta del Pueblo celebrates 30 years of Hispanic culture

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Harlem Globetrotters announce NC tour stops

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Out & About

From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

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Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

Are immigrants without legal status straining North Carolina services? Here are the facts.

Fact check: Stein says Robinson skipped vote on 'teacher bonuses' to hold campaign event

Fact check: Vance says consumers are 'better off' under tariffs

Absentee ballots to be sent to military and overseas voters this week after RFK Jr. debacle

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School safety, teacher pay and diversity initiatives central themes of NC superintendent debates

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 13

Men, parents more likely than others to place a bet

WRAL News Poll: NC voters continue to back medical marijuana legalization

Saint Augustine's University's land could be in jeopardy due to unpaid bills

Education

Wake County Public Libraries now offering free tutoring

Social media posts lead to increased police at Raleigh schools 

WRAL education insiders investigate why NC schools struggle to hire bus drivers

For the first time, NC police using AI to monitor police behavior

WRAL In Depth

In Depth with Dan: Friday the 13th's spooky mythology and how it came to be unlucky

5 On Your Side helps wrongfully convicted man get his dream pool shaped like Mr. Peanut

Raleigh man believes woman filed fraudulent deed on his home to squat there, slow eviction process  

With RFK Jr. off the ballot, Wake County to pay about $66K to reprint ballots 

Holliday: Anxious moments at home for State, UNC, Duke

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Steelers sticking with Justin Fields at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs calf injury

Florida State is college football's most disappointing team, and it's not even close

Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay players

Dolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion

5-star TE Kendre Harrison returns to Reidsville after short stint at Providence Day

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NCHSAA member schools will vote on three bylaw amendments

A.C. Reynolds 3-star junior QB Ely Hamrick commits to Virginia

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Erosion, high winds and king tides are pushing vulnerable homes to their breaking point along the Outer Banks.

Tropical system puts more Rodanthe homes in danger of collapse

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides. Seven North Carolina homes have already collapsed in the past four years.

Homes at risk of collapsing in Rodanthe

Two different families in Franklin County say BMB Contractors has caused them huge problems. 

Franklin Co. woman could lose home in fight with contractor

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AI is tracking local police behavior - and for the first time in North Carolina a police department is turning over thousands of hours of body cam video to artificial intelligence. WRAL Investigates how this new technology is changing police conduct across the country.  

On WRAL at 6: AI tracking local police behavior, searching body cam footage

The rental home is just 0.18 miles outside a mandatory evacuation zone. 

Bride left in limbo: VRBO denies cancellation as wildfire threatens bachelorette party

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A new WRAL News Poll found sharp differences between Republicans and Democrats in how much confidence they have in the accuracy of election results.

Confidence in election results aligns with presidential choice, poll shows

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Two Franklin Co. families say contractor caused big problems

VRBO host won't let guest cancel despite wildfire danger

Restaurant Ratings; Hibachi China Buffet and K&W Carolina Cafe and 

Woman's representative responds to accusation of fraudulent deed filing 

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Death investigation: Video shows Javion Magee purchasing rope at Walmart night before his death

Durham volleyball coaches subject of investigation

New: Teacher fired after WRAL investigation seen working in different district 

Child care director in Bunn charged with child abuse

Investigations

Duke lab will make investigational avian flu vaccines

Tom Snyder: When, how to regulate depends on public priorities

State approves $1.8 million incentives deal for food company that plans Selma expansion

Donald Thompson: Accent awareness helps speakers, listeners be more effective

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How small businesses can recover from break-ins and theft

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials say

Officials approve $4.1 million in incentives for food company that plans Selma expansion

Business

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Family

Pet of the Day: Sept. 15, 2024

WakeMed Mother's Milk Bank seeks more donations

WakeMed Mother's Milk Bank expands efforts 

School violence threats can lead to prison, even federal charges

Like cheeseburgers? Check out this list of National Cheeseburger Day deals on Sept. 18

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Top Amazon Deals: Prime Big Deal Days event coming Oct. 8-9, Highlights Hidden Picture Book only $5.59 (44% off), Cordless Adjustable Electric Spin Scrubber for floors & shower only $19.98, Kidde Fire Extinguisher 2 pack only $32.98 (41% off)

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $15 (70% off)

Target Deals: Kids' tees up to 70% off, Car seat trade-in event, 20% off maternity clothing

New Swagbucks Team Challenge Sept. 16-22

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