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Kareem Shabazz has been missing for days. On Saturday, family members went door-to-door in a Zebulon neighborhood in hopes of learning more about his mysterious disappearance.

Days-long search for missing Raleigh man continues in eastern Wake County

Missing Raleigh man

Crews respond to fire at Kinlaw's Supermarket in Fayetteville

Kinlaw's Supermarket catches fire 

2 North Raeford firefighters arrested for embezzling department funds

Johnny Alexander Baker Jr. and David Christopher Bolton were arrested and charged

Bill Clinton in Raleigh Sunday for Early Vote block party

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Traffic jam: North Carolina State Fair and Sabrina Carpenter concert create congestion chaos in Raleigh

State Fair, concert bring heavy traffic and longer commute time

Hollywood Smothers scores go ahead 4th quarter TD, NC State survives at Cal 24-23

NC State beats Cal 24-23 

Biltmore Estate to reopen Nov. 2, 5 weeks after Helene

Biltmore Estate after Helene: Entrance flooded, some buildings damaged

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A baby cow made its debut Saturday afternoon at the NC State Fair.

Cuteness overload: Baby cow born at North Carolina State Fair, both mom and calf healthy and happy

Little baby cow born Saturday at NC State Fair 

A pedestrian was taken to the hospital from a crash along Ligon Mill Road in Wake Forest on Saturday morning.

Wake Forest pedestrian crash sends 1 to hospital

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A unanimous ruling Friday sets the stage for a trial over whether the state's certificate-of-need system is unconstitutional. Hospitals have lobbied hard against some state lawmakers' attempts to undo the system.

NC Supreme Court ruling could shake up multibillion-dollar hospital industry

Duke performs NC's first hand transplant

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2024: Tropical Storm Oscar becomes 15th named storm

Tracking the tropics Nadine and Oscar 

Michele Morrow, the Republican nominee to run the state's public schools, said Friday that voters shouldn't be concerned about her past calls for political violence and should be focused on her plan to improve public schools.

NC superintendent candidate says she's not calling for 'armed revolution'

Michele Morrow speaks at a news conference on Oct. 18, 2024

Temperatures swing from 40s to 70s the next several days.

Sunny and pleasant: Ideal weather Sunday for outdoor activities as temperatures reach the mid-70s

Beautiful day Sunday 

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Greenville on Monday.

Trump scheduled to hold rally in Greenville Monday 

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At least two people were hurt by a truck driver falling asleep at the wheel along Interstate 95 on Friday night in Johnston County.

NCSHP: At least 2 hurt from crash caused by truck driver falling asleep on I-95

I-95 crash in Smithfield

A woman was hospitalized Friday night after being struck by a car on Capital Boulevard at Brentwood Road in Raleigh.

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh

Woman in serious condition after being hit by car on Capital Blvd in Raleigh 

Some 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated pay raises and a promise to provide workers with air-conditioned trucks.

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes pay raises and air-conditioned trucks

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Your favorite WRAL-TV reporters will be at the fair each day. Here is the schedule. Be sure to stop by!

Visit WRAL at this year's State Fair!

Renee and Jeff at the 2024 State Fair

NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

Early voting is underway. See your ballot and make a plan to vote.

Decision 2024

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend with our picks including the State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter and more! 

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter

How Much Blush Is Too Much?

Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can observe only a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your naked eye. Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the night sky, are one of them.

The Orionids Meteor Shower Is Peaking. Here's How to Watch.

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There are several ways to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair. Hear from winners on the best ways to do it.

Elephants, dragons and Sonic the Hedgehog: How to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair

Caleb Phillips (left), Jameson Johns (middle) and Matt Phillips (right) won a stuffed elephant on Monday at the North Carolina State Fair.

How has Hurricane Helene impacted the NC mountains ahead of North Carolina's peak fall leaf color season? Will we still be able to see fall color in the mountains this year? WRAL's Elizabeth Gardner explains.


Fall colors in NC: Helene devastates mountains. What does that mean for leaf season?

Fall colors in NC 2024

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Lieutenant Governor and Republican Candidate for Governor Mark Robinson voted in High Point with his wife Yolanda.

Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson votes early in High Point 

Pedestrian hit by driver on Rock Quarry Road 

Two firefigthers in Hoke County charged 

Multiple agencies and family members search for missing Raleigh man in Zebulon neighborhood and nearby Lake 

Heart stent for babies grows with them, preventing need for surgeries

Heart stent for babies

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N.C. State makes westward trek to visit California in matchup of 0-3 ACC teams

Vance County drug bust uncovers meth, cocaine, and stolen guns; Suspect released on $330,000 bond

Uniting NC: Helene-hit vendors find hope and support at day 2 of the State Fair

Durham police arrest two NCCU students for home invasion

A drone targets the Israeli prime minister's house during new barrages with Hezbollah

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The last in-person vote in the US will be cast on the desolate tundra of Alaska's Aleutian Islands

US has new rule aimed at preventing infant deaths

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

Middle East latest: Hezbollah says its war with Israel is entering a new phase

Taking a ride on the new NC State Fair slide

NC benefit concerts planned to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery

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Foodie News: Tacos and tequila restaurant opening in Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Your ultimate guide to the 2024 North Carolina State Fair  

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Lenovo Center urges concert-goers to leave early due to State Fair traffic

Out & About

Are foreign adversaries China and Russia amplifying hurricane misinformation? NC lawmakers seek intel

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Fact check: Did Harris stage NC photo op with supplies that weren't sent to Helene victims?

Fact check: No, North Carolina's post-Helene election changes are not signs of 'cheating'

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper blocked Helene aid to western NC

Fact check: Democrat's ad says Republican Ashlee Adams 'campaigned for Mark Robinson and his radical agenda'

Meet the Press: NC is a swing state with close races in national spotlight

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GOP officials can't purge 225,000 voters in NC, Trump-appointed judge rules

North Carolina sets record for first day of early voting

Robinson's CNN lawsuit has the ingredients for an explosive trial. Why lawyers don't think it'll come to that 

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz, Former President Bill Clinton make campaign stop in Durham

NC superintendent candidate calls election 'American Revolution 2.0'

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Morrow makes comments about fighting after election

'Really scared': Rolesville High parents, students wait 2 hours for lockdown to end

App State student body president discusses students' return to campus after Helene devastation

Wake teacher who wore tutu for spirit week says it was a joke, mom calls it 'sexualizing'

Advocates call for laws to increase staffing, improve care at nursing homes

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Caught on camera: Nursing home employee charged with assaulting resident

'It's really exciting': Police department using drone technology to improve emergency response

Road closures continue throughout western NC: Find out what routes to avoid

Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

Duke dominates scrimmage vs. Lincoln in Flagg's debut

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Canes comeback comes up short, Carolina falls 4-3 at St. Louis 

College football: Week 8's scores, schedules

Behind stellar defense, Duke football scores first-ever victory over Florida State

Martin Necas has goal and assist as Hurricanes cruise to 4-1 win over Penguins

No. 5 Hough shuts out No. 6 Mallard Creek thanks to trenches, special teams

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Ashbrook's defense leads Greenwave past No. 22 South Point

UNC commit Demon June rushes for 407 yards in Jacksonville's win over D.H. Conley

No. 19 Leesville Road survives, holds off furious Enloe comeback attempt

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Advocates are calling on state lawmakers to enact changes that will improve conditions and care for residents at long-term care facilities, including Carver Living Center, that has been the focus of multiple WRAL investigations in recent weeks.

Lawmakers could require more staff at nursing homes, but it would be costly

More than 350,000 North Carolina voters cast a ballot Thursday, the first day of the 2024 general election early voting period.



Voters set record for early voting in North Carolina

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"This has been the worst facility that I have ever seen in North Carolina..."  A local nursing home is at the center of a WRAL investigation. Only on WRAL at 6, an employee convicted of abusing a resident --all caught on camera -- and a former manager speaks out to WRAL. 

Abuse at Durham nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the facility

Abuse at a nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the local facility

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, utilities across North Carolina and beyond face increasing challenges to maintain reliable and affordable electric service.

NC lab tests new methods to protect the power grid

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As extreme weather events intensify and become more frequent, North Carolina's utilities are grappling with unprecedented challenges in delivering reliable and affordable electric service.

As weather threats increase, NC lab tests new methods to protect the grid

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the growth of downtown Raleigh.

The ups and downs of developing downtown Raleigh

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: China Wok Buffet and Panda King 

5 On Your Side: Easy way to rid your car of that funky smell

Car have a funky smell? 5 On Your Side's tips to remove odors

Colsen recalls nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits after reports of serious burn injuries

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On WRAL at 6 : Hundreds of safety violations in Wake Schools uncovered in WRAL investigation raise questions of student safety. 

Feds charge 16 Fayetteville Hells Angels members in murder, attack

Bullets flying, hammers swinging in parking lot: 16 members of motorcycle gang face charges

Local police using a drone to keep streets safe

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Mike Walden: Growth corridors spread the wealth across North Carolina

Donald Thompson: Embrace neurodiversity to unlock innovation and productivity

LinkedIn's top 50 startups in America: How North Carolina can capitalize on its tech spotlight

Grace Ueng: Show her the money! Women are better bets

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Boeing is making a new offer to the union in hopes of ending a strike now in its second month

IRS issues warning on charity scams in NC following hurricane relief efforts

Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

A full economic recovery in areas ravaged by Milton and Helene may happen faster than you think

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Inspectors check 158 food vendors before start of NC State Fair

NC State Fair kicks off Thursday

Tickets on sale for Marbles Kids Museum's holiday events

Go Ask Dad: A confession about going to the dentist

Top Amazon deals: 6000 Piece bracelet making set only $5.35, Fleece throws & blankets starting at $8.49, Apple Devices Charging Station only $13.29 w/coupon

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

On a budget? Save money at the NC State Fair this year

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