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They were traveling in a red 2018 Kia Sportage with the North Carolina license plate number PMN9366. Jamie Lee Marlow is Khloe's grandmother.

Amber Alert: Missing 3-year-old Khloe Marlow, last seen with grandmother 

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Here's why big sharks in NC waters are good news

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The Harris-Trump debate becomes the 2024 election's latest landmark event

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Harris has slight edge in neck-and-neck race with Trump in NC, WRAL News Poll shows

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NC Supreme Court orders RFK Jr's name to be take off ballots, mail-in voting delayed by weeks

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NC reports first measles case of the year, medical professionals stress vaccine protection

NC child has state's first measles case since 2018 

Video game offers hint at new name for home of Hurricanes, which won't be PNC Arena

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The poll, conducted by Survey USA, asked 900 adults about the nearly $300 million planned spending on vouchers for this year, with no limit to family income for eligibility.

Most NC adults don't support private school voucher expansion, new WRAL poll shows

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The iPhone 16 devices start at $800 and will arrive in stores later this month.
But what if I told you there was another way to get the same AI tools without the cost?

How to turn your old iPhone into an AI phone (and skip the upgrade)

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A large vehicle fire on Monday afternoon blocked two lanes on Interstate 40 near Chapel Hill.

On cam: Pickup truck scorched in fire on I-40 near Chapel Hill

Vehicle fire blocks I-40 near Chapel Hill

High pressure will be the main weather-maker through at least the first half of the week. This means cool, refreshing mornings and comfortably warm afternoons - a little something for everyone.


Pleasant week ahead: Temperatures to climb into the 80s Tuesday

7-day rain total forecast as of Monday, 9/9/2024

Last week, Apex residents experienced sticker shock after opening their utility bills, some three times higher than they expected.



'Extremely hard': Town responds after some Apex customers' utility bills tripled

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Dwayne Hicks and his lawyers held a news conference Monday after a Warrenton police officer used a Taser on him and arrested him in September 2023.

Bodycam video: Warrenton police officer uses Taser on unarmed man

Body camera video from September 2023 showed Dwayne Hicks getting shocked by a Taser deployed by Warrenton police officer Mark Oakley.

A detention officer was arrested Monday and accused of having sex with a person in her custody.

Durham detention officer arrested, accused of sex with inmate 

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NEW YORK (AP) â James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen â eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, âThe Lion Kingâ and Darth Vader â has died. He was 93.

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

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Tyler Moore, who turned 17 on Aug. 16, passed his pilot's test four days later, becoming one of the youngest certified airplane pilots in the country.

Fayetteville teen pilot's achievement earns him facetime with famous pilot Sullenberger

Fayetteville teen pilot's remarkable achievement earns recognition from hero pilot 'Sully' Sullenberger

Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico as the sixth named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane season. The newest forecast track takes it into the Louisiana Gulf Coast as a hurricane Wednesday night. The center of the storm moves well to our west, but we could see some remnant showers starting late Friday. 

Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to hit Louisiana coast later this week

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The tenth-annual WRAL Voters' Choice Awards are back. The new and improved ballot will make it easier than ever to nominate and vote for the best. 

 Nominations open for WRAL Voters' Choice Awards

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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) â Three sisters from Ohio who inherited a dime kept in a bank vault for more than 40 years knew it had some value. But they had no idea just how much until just a few years ago.

Huge payout expected for a rare coin bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades

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Look up your school's grade level proficiency by subject area using the table below.

Look it up: How well did your school do on the spring 2024 state tests?

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Environmental groups argue that recent state legislation has weakened the NC DEQ's ability to effectively manage water pollution and enforce standards for toxic chemicals, leading to increased pollution and risks to public health.

NC Department of Environmental Quality's water authority under fire

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Tweetsie Railroad's spooky autumn tradition, the Ghost Train, returns to the rails every Friday and Saturday evening, from September 20 to October 26.

Ride into spooky season on Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train

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Democratic North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein's campaign accused his Republican gubernatorial opponent Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of not caring about teacher pay.

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

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Police responded to a reported robbery at the Dollar Tree on Western Blvd Monday night.

Police presence at shopping center on Western Blvd in Raleigh

 NC child has state's first measles case since 2018 

Community open house on plans to relocate Red Hat Amphitheater 

Apex cyberattack causes miscommunication in utility bills

Closer look at methodology and accuracy of political polling

Bodycam video: Warrenton police officer uses Taser on man

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13-year-old student faces charges for social media threats 

NC child has state's first measles case since 2018

UNC-Chapel Hill to test emergency sirens Thursday 

New iPhones have built-in AI; new AirPods act as hearing aids

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Jailed Harvey Weinstein taken to NYC hospital for emergency heart surgery, his representatives say

A judge agrees to move the trial of a man charged with killing 4 University of Idaho students

US seeks new pedestrian safety rules aimed at increasingly massive SUVs and pickup trucks

Kate, princess of Wales, says she has completed chemotherapy treatment and will return to public duties

The show will play the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts Dec. 26, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025. 

'Hamilton' returns to Greensboro, tickets go on sale this week

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

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Family of endangered Red Wolves are leaving Durham museum

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Triangle Heart Walk helps raise money for life-saving science

Triangle Heart Walk on Sept. 8, 2024

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

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

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

Fact check: Walz says Trump 'cut overtime benefits for millions of workers'

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

Harris slight edge in neck-and-neck race with Trump in NC

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WRAL News Poll: Most NC adults don't support private school voucher expansion

NC Senate advances millions more for private schools

WRAL News Poll: Survey of 900 NC adults shows voter trends for November election

NC Senate passes deal to fund private school vouchers, require cooperation with ICE

State senators to vote Monday on funding private school vouchers

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Nash County schools show significant academic growth

Rocky Mount student charged after social media threats against several schools

New building at NC State to be named after outgoing chancellor

Republicans strike deal on funding school vouchers, plan votes starting Monday

Legal, unregulated stimulant kratom found in 100s of autopsies

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How hazardous packages from Amazon can wind up on your doorstep

Poe Hall: NC State's 'sick building' to be stripped, rebuilt as wait continues for results of health evaluation

Why haven't police charged person who confessed to participating in Deven murders? WRAL asked a judge

'She made me buy a saw': WRAL Investigates recording of apparent confession connected to Deven double-murder case in Fayetteville

Panthers start new season with huge loss to Saints, 47-10

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Former Clemson receiver Overton shot and killed at a party in Greensboro, sheriff's office says

Doeren talks NC State's blowout loss to Tennessee, preps for Saturday's home game

'Our guys support each other': Duke coach Manny Diaz reflects on season so far

NC Courage cruise to win against San Diego in Alex Morgan's final game

'We are here to stay': Ashe County volleyball continues to climb to new heights

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No. 18 Clinton rallies past James Kenan in showdown of boys soccer undefeateds

Statewide Football Rankings: Cape Fear & Mount Tabor enter; Hough & Cardinal Gibbons rise

Statewide Volleyball Rankings: Top 10 goes undefeated, Hoggard lone newcomer in this week's poll

Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: Cox Mill, Ragsdale enter; First Flight and Myers Park rise

Vice President Kamala Harris will make a post-debate campaign stop in North Carolina on Thursday. 

Kamala Harris to visit Charlotte and Greensboro this week in post-debate campaign stops

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Former State Auditor Beth Wood, a Democrat, panned her successor Jessica Holmes -- who's also her party's nominee in the upcoming election. Holmes refuted the criticism at a series of events this week.

State Auditor Jessica Holmes, Democrats push back on criticism 

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Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff is set to visit Raleigh on Monday to discuss the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff to visit Raleigh Monday

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appealing a judge's ruling that told the state to go ahead and mail out ballots with his name on them.

RFK Jr. to remain on NC ballots, appeals court to hear case

RFK Jr. to remain on NC ballots, judge rules

A man provided WRAL Investigates with a recording of a person saying they helped dismember Blake Deven's body. Avantae Deven is charged with murdering two of her adopted children, Blake Deven and London Deven.

Recording of family member admitting to dismembering body of Blake Deven

WRAL Investigates obtained an apparently recorded confession connected to a murder case in Fayetteville. Avantae Deven is charged with murdering two of her adopted children, Blake Deven and London Deven. Only on WRAL at 6 p.m., the story behind the never-before-released recording and what it reveals. 

WRAL Investigates recording of apparent confession connected to Fayetteville double-murder case

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Homeowners say problems developed shortly after Zebulon homes were built

Chemical found in rocket fuel also present in mac & cheese, other household foods, Consumer Reports says

5 On Your Side: Chemical found in rocket fuel also found in mac & cheese, food packaging

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New law allowed authorities to release teen murder suspect's info

NC State leader shares update on Poe Hall health hazard evaluation  

Audio recording from 2022 reveals apparent confession connected to Blake Deven murder case

38-year-old man arrested after fatal shooting of woman in Wilson

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Cary, Durham among top real estate markets in 2024

Tom Snyder: Creators, networks fight on-going battle against internet piracy

NY Times analysis: Telegram is 'global sewer' of criminal activity, disinformation

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Google faces a new antitrust trial after ruling declaring search engine a monopoly

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to claw back some of last week's sharp loss

DirecTV files complaint against Disney with FCC as impasse enters 2nd week

Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer has died at age 58

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RDU reunion 21 years in the making: Tears, hugs, TikTok

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Boylan Bridge gets vibrant new mural

Donors give 400,000+ supplies to help teachers start school year strong

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