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Multiple storm cells were moving through central and eastern North Carolina on Friday afternoon. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell in pockets of the Triangle.

Storms bring several inches of rain, lightning and strong winds to central NC

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Three Raleigh homes damaged by fire caused by lightning strike 

House fire in Raleigh 

Good Samaritan helps driver stranded in high water in Raleigh get to safety

Man helps woman get out of car during heavy rain

Trump to speak at Fraternal Order of Police event in Charlotte next week

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Suspected drunk driver who hit NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother was charged with DWI in Cumberland Co. in 2005

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Storms impact Friday's high school football schedule; Kickoff delayed in HSOT Game of the Week

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Bed bugs found inside Chromebook laptops for Durham students

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Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 -- A fight over rules to certify elections is part of a long history of efforts to suppress voting rights in Georgia.

COLUMN: America needs Georgia Republicans to defend democracy again

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A man and a woman have been charged on Friday with having a weapon on the campus of Western Alamance High School.  

Two arrested after gun found on Western Alamance High School campus

North Carolina starting quarterback Max Johnson underwent surgery for a broken right leg in Minneapolis on Friday. He suffered the injury in the second half of the Tar Heels' 19-17 victory against Minnesota.

UNC quarterback Johnson out for the season with broken right leg

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This Labor Day weekend, enjoy some live music from The Roots with special guest Macy Gray or check out Childish Gambino at PNC Arena. The annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County (AACF) is also happening this weekend. 

Weekend best bets: African American Cultural Festival, Childish Gambino

African American Cultural Festival returns in September

"To see our beautiful planet truly just changes your perspective on how lucky we are to be alive," Karsen Kitchen said. "If everyone had the chance to see that, the world would be a better place."

'Perseverance really pays off': UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space, hopes to inspire others

Karsen Kitchen describes flying on Blue Origin rocket into space

From a new coach to a new quarterback, the Blue Devils will look to start a new season without Mike Elko with a win.

Duke football kicks off season against Elon with new head coach, new QB

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Pamela Morris, a day care worker in Fayetteville, was arrested last week for alleged child abuse. 

Fayetteville day care worker charged with child abuse

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Holly Springs High School, Hortons Creek Elementary School and Green Hope Elementary School all sent students home early on Friday due to air conditioning problems.

A/C issues: Four more Wake schools dismiss early for air conditioning issues

The State Board of Education is expected to receive a presentation about the proposed rules on Wednesday afternoon with a vote scheduled for Thursday.

State Board of Education slated to vote next week on policy permitting high school NIL

Football: Northern Nash vs. Fike (August 29, 2024)

A mother and father were charged Thursday with child abuse of their 4-week-old infant.

Mother, father charged with felony child abuse of 4-week-old infant

Ashley Martin, 21, and DA'Shane Ellison, 27

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Tour the WRAL Severe Weather Center and meet the meteorologists that work on air and behind the scenes to keep you safe every day. 

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

Foodie News: Lawrence Barbecue moving to downtown Cary

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A man who fell asleep while his Tesla was driving along U.S. Highway 70 has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Man who fell asleep in Tesla while driving on US 70 charged with drug trafficking, multiple felonies

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Up-to-the-minute, reliable weather coverage is the cornerstone of WRAL News, and keeping viewers safe during severe weather is top-of-mind for WRAL meteorologists.

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A mother and father were charged with child abuse of their 4-week-old infant.

Parents charged with child abuse of 4-week old baby appear in court   

5 On Your Side restaurants ratings: Don Ramon's Taco Shop and La Isla Del Mar  

Be SMART Week dedicated to safe gun storage awareness

Lightning strikes causes fire to break out at Raleigh home 

Bugs, mold found at Boar's Head plant in Virginia believed to be source of recall 

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Neighbors try to save senior who drove into canal

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Hillsborough police K-9 'Vader' retiring after 10 years of service

Person killed in crash near Wake Forest

21-year-old dies after 3 people shot in fight at Spring Lake sports bar

NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station

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Boar's Head plant tied to 9 deaths had mold, leaky pipes and flies

Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near

Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaign

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

Tickets are on sale now for the local debut of "Bull Durham, A New Musical."

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' based on 1988 movie about Durham Bulls team to debut in home city

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' 

Perfect snacks for beachy days: What food to bring

The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Hereâs Why.

Celebrate 10 years of the WRAL Voters' Choice Awards this September  

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NY-style deli opens in downtown Raleigh's Union Station

Union Station Deli and Catering 

Hideaway Circus to bring outdoor performances to Durham, Knightdale

A hula hoop performance at Hideaway Circus

Pumpkin spice season is here: What to know about the PSL trend

Pumpkin spice latte, fall drinks, coffee, espresso, cappuccino

Out & About

Fact check: Social media claims NC ballot order shows 'attempt at voter manipulation'

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Politifact: Trump's claim about manipulated US job numbers baseless

Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

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

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

Could Mark Robinson hurt Trump's chances in North Carolina?

NC Capitol

'We expect to win here': Dem VP candidate Tim Walz makes first stop in NC as VP candidate

NC Democratic leaders call on GOP Supreme Court justice to recuse himself from case

Tim Walz visits Cook Out with Gov. Roy Cooper during Raleigh visit

Can you guess Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's Cook Out order in Raleigh?

Wake County expands free pre-k program for 3-year-olds

Education

Heritage students treated for heat illnesses as bomb threat forces students outside in sweltering temps

Wake County's free program helps young children get head start on learning

Wakefield High School in Raleigh, Willow Spring High School in Fuquay-Varina  dismiss students early due to A/C problems

Two Heritage High students taken to hospital for heat-related illness after school evacuated

Raleigh police to partner with mental health facility at center of multiple WRAL investigations

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Past due and overbudget: NC's new Medicaid computer system has issues and a whistleblower knew it

NC farmers facing unprecedented struggles amid extreme weather and economic pressures

After WRAL investigations, Durham County to review anti-violence program

Hundreds of NC schools may contain toxic chemicals

No blowout, no apologies from NC State after win against Western Carolina

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North Carolina wins 19-17 on Minnesota's missed FG as time expires

Scottie Scheffler takes giant leap toward $25 million FedEx Cup prize

Hurricanes winger Jesper Fast to miss 2024-25 NHL season after neck surgery

South Carolina commit Taeshawn Alston putting Vance County football on the map 

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 2

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Watch to watch for in tonight's Grimsley-Rolesville, Myers Park-Hough, & Gibbons-Mallard Creek games

Predicted winners for all 195+ games in week 2 of the high school football season

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No. 21 Northeastern football survives 27-point comeback by J.H. Rose

Former patients of a mental health facility in Raleigh have expressed concerns about a partnership with the Raleigh Police Department to divert juveniles and adults from hospital emergency departments.

Former Holly Hill patients question Raleigh police plan to divert mental health crises to troubled facility

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Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said she is optimistic about a collaboration with Holly Hill Hospital to serve the needs of people experiencing mental health crises.

Raleigh police to partner with troubled mental health facility

The North Carolina Supreme Court justices ruled on party-line vote that Justice Phil Berger Jr. should not have to remove himself from a case concerning his father, Republican Senate leader Phil Berger Sr.

Democrats criticize NC Supreme Court's ruling to allow Justice Phil Berger Jr. to hear case involving his father

A local whistleblower's warning has now become a reality. The Medicaid upgrade now costing North Carolina taxpayers hundreds of millions more and how the delays are impacting patient care.


WRAL Investigates delays in a Medicaid upgrade costing taxpayers and impacting patients

WRAL anchor Dan Haggerty talks about the sensitivities around tipping service workers and looks into plans that would ban taxes on tips.

In Depth with Dan: Examining 'no tax on tips' policies and the growth of tipping culture

People eating outside, maskless downtown Raleigh. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Schools in our area might contain PCBs, cancer-causing chemicals which can lead to delays in cognitive development and reduced IQs. Vermont is the only state in the U.S. testing schools for the chemicals.

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

How one state is testing school buildings for PCBs

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Fisher-Price recalls plastic dumbbell toy for possible choking hazard to infants

Chatham County Sheriff's Office warns of scam calls impersonating deputies

Retailers making millions off fees to get 'cash back'

How cash back fees at checkout impact the consumer

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Bull City United under review by Durham County

Captain of sunken superyacht to be questioned today in Italy 

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide

Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

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âPerseverance really pays offâ: UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space, hopes to inspire others

Why Interest Rate Cuts Wonât Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis

New fellowship in Durham offers tech startups mentorship and top resources

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as US labor market continues to defy elevated interest rates

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NCDMV closes Raeford, Laurinburg offices due to staffing shortages

Cumberland County breaks ground on its first Wawa store

Yelp sues Google, alleging a search engine monopoly that promotes its own reviews

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RDU preparing for record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend 

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Letting go: The redux

African American Cultural Festival returns Labor Day weekend

RDU is preparing for a record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend. Here's how you can avoid the airport chaos 

50+ things to do in September

Amazon Labor Day Sale: Queen Sheet Set only $12.99 (58% off), Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199 (40% off), Surge Protector Power Strip w/USB only $8.99, Hanes Hoodie only $10.18 (54% off)

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BJ's Wholesale Club one year membership only $15 (73% off)!

Macy's Labor Day Sale: Sheet sets starting at $8.99, 3-Pc Comforter Sets in ALL sizes only $24.99 (reg. $80), $10 Star Money

Crocs Labor Day Sale: Up to 60% off plus free shipping with $30+ order

Target Deals: Bath towels or washcloth 6 pc sets only $1.80, Throw pillows for $5 (50% off), T-Fal 12 piece cookware sets for $39.99, Rugs up to 53% off

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