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Sky 5 on Friday flew over a large police presence in a neighborhood near downtown Raleigh, where police confirm a woman was hit by a vehicle. 



Woman hit by vehicle near downtown Raleigh has life-threatening injuries

<p>+1-855-258-3380, TO SPEAK. &gt;&gt; AND BREAKING RIGHT NOW IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER. SKY 5 IS OVER THE SCENE OF SOMETHING GOING ON IN RALEIGH. THIS IS THERE'S POLICE ACTIVITY ON WEST MARTIN STREET AND HAYWOOD STREET IN RALEIGH. WE'VE COUNTED ABOUT 8 POLICE CARS. THIS SECTION OF HAYWOOD STREET YOU CAN SEE IS TAPED OFF. POLICE ARE ON THE SCENE. WE ARE NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT'S HAPPENING HERE. WE ARE WORKING TO GATHER MORE DETAILS BUT JUST AROUND THE CORNER, SKY 5 DID SHOW UP. POLICE SPEAKING TO 2 PEOPLE THAT WERE SITTING OUTSIDE. SO AGAIN, WE'RE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY THIS SECTION OF HAYWOOD STREET IN RALEIGH IS BLOCKED OFF THAT HOUSE, THAT WHITE HOUSE THAT SKY 5 JUST PANNED AWAY FROM THAT IS THE HEALTH THAT THEY WERE FOCUSING ON. IT'S THIS ONE RIGHT HERE. WE DID SEE POLICE IN THE DRIVEWAY OF THIS HOME. AND OF COURSE, YOU CAN SEE THE STREET BLOCKED OFF OR WORKING TO GET</p>

Woman hit by vehicle in Raleigh neighborhood near downtown

Woman hit by car near downtown Raleigh, neighborhood streets blocked off

Half of North Carolina voters have already cast ballots, with 2 days left in early voting

Early voting in Cary

Trump coming to Raleigh's Dorton Arena, other NC sites in final swing through battleground state

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People charged with vandalizing, stealing Trump campaign signs in Triangle

Amid National Tension, a Man Placing Trump Signs Is Attacked in Michigan

NC voters trust election results, but partisan divides linger, WRAL News Poll shows

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Sky 5 on Friday flew over a serious crash on N.C. Highway 50 in Johnston County.



Car flips on NC 50 near Benson 

WASHINGTON (AP) â A video purporting to depict voter fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of âRussian influence actors" determined to undermine faith in the integrity of next week's presidential election, U.S. intelligence officials said Friday.

US officials say video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia linked to 'Russian influence actors'

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On Thursday, Josh Stein filed a lawsuit against Lorin Huggins, Sr. and his businesses, including Huggins & Sons Yard Service and Lorenzo & Son Landscaping. Both businesses are based out of Durham.

Josh Stein sues tree removal businesses, alleges they charged western NC couple $25,500 after Helene

Helene damage Oct. 2024

November starts out warm, dry and pleasant, with temperatures reaching the 80s on Friday afternoon. 

Cooler weekend coming; some could see sprinkles Friday night

Warmer than normal start for November 2024

Police are investigating after two young people were assaulted Thursday night on Valley Edge Drive in north Raleigh.

Police: 2 hurt, 2 suspects -- all under 18 -- in north Raleigh attack

Valley Edge Drive in north Raleigh.

Duke Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a deadline deal that lets more than 172,000 Duke patients stay covered with their doctors. 



Duke Health, UnitedHealthcare reach deal, impacting 172,000 patients 

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Raleigh police responded Thursday to Optimist Park early voting site, where witnesses saw a voter shouting at several other voters and volunteers and tearing up campaign signs in support of Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

Man caught on video removing, ripping up Harris-Walz signs outside Raleigh early voting site

Caught on camera: Man rips Harris-Walz signs

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) â Two people were killed and six others were wounded in two shootings by a single gunman that took place among thousands of costumed revelers during a Halloween street celebration in downtown Orlando early Friday, authorities said.

Shootings kill 2 and wound 6 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando

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The full marathon is set to start at 7 a.m. Sunday. There will be street closures in downtown Raleigh and along Hillsborough Street.

2024 City of Oaks Marathon guide: Everything you need to know before Sunday's races

City of Oaks Marathon on Nov. 5, 2023.

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the update on a new place for Q and a rooftop addition in Raleigh's North Hills.


Foodie News: BBQ lovers rejoice + a new outlook in North Hills

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The SPCA of Wake County has reduced adoption fees for adult dogs by 50% to help more animals find forever homes.



SPCA of Wake County cuts adoption fee for adult dogs 50% to help WNC

Time to fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.


Clocks 'fall back,' Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 3

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A new map shows which portions of western North Carolina are open for tourists.



Map shows parts of western NC open for tourism

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The first weekend of November is filled with holiday shopping opportunities, plus the final food truck rodeo at Durham Central Park for the year!



Weekend best bets: Durham Food Truck Rodeo, holiday fairs

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Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour this weekend! As Daylight Saving Time ends, some may feel like they gain an extra hour of ZZZ's, but experts say many times we actually lose sleep during the time change.

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Woman shot at by thieves stealing her car

Woman shot by car thieves

Police: Shooter opened fire on Orlando crowd celebrating Halloween

Weird 'googly eye' eclipse captured by NASA rover

Early voting ends Saturday in NC

Dems ramp up ground game in focus on NC's Mecklenberg County

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Microsoft makes major land buy in Person County

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Journey to Space: New exhibit opening at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Five state parks reopen in western NC, including Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman

Presidential candidates return to NC for final weekend of campaign

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

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Mass shooting in Orlando: 2 dead, 6 hurt, 17-year-old arrested

Spiritual, not spooky. After Halloween, Christians observe All Saints' Day

Israel pummels Gaza and Lebanon, killing dozens in latest waves of deadly airstrikes

Voters view one another across partisan divide with increasing animosity

Silly, super, surprising: Share your Halloween costumes

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28-foot-tall Christmas tree delivered to Biltmore, reopening after Helene

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Like pumpkins more than Pennywise? Here are 15 Halloween movies for you

This Creepy Pennywise Balloon Lamp Is Perfect For The âItâ Fans In Your Life

Thousands attend 'Music for the Mountains' Sunday; Hurricane Helene relief surpasses $1 million

'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh 

Help North Carolina rebuild: Music for the Mountains concert

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

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

Fact-checking Kamala Harris' 'closing argument' speech at the White House Ellipse

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

Fact check: Grafstein says Lassiter 'repeatedly campaigned' for large school funding cuts

Most statewide executive offices will have new leaders. NC voters will decide how many.

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A larger look at election security across the US

Caught on camera: Man seen ripping up Harris-Walz signs at Raleigh early voting site

Candidates swarm swing-state North Carolina in final push ahead of Election Day

New WRAL News Poll shows the economy is top of mind for NC voters

NC superintendent race remains close as Election Day approaches

Education

Real estate owners offer land for E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville

Where to build new E.E. Smith High School? Cumberland County community debates new location

NC superintendent race remains narrow as Election Day approaches, WRAL News Poll finds 

COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

Cameron grandmother calls for Maytag oven recall after her stove explodes

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The majority of the Wake school board is up for election this year. Here's who's running

Franklin County voters notice wrong races on early ballots

WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor charges for deadly mistakes

Breast cancer survivor and mom of NBA stars thanks Coach K for unwavering support

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Roslovic, Svechnikov each score twice to help the Hurricanes rout the Bruins 8-2

Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season

Garrett Wilson makes eye-popping TD catch, Jets beat Texans 21-13 to snap 5-game skid

Eric Phoenix runs for TD, throws 2 TD passes to Caden High; SC State beats NC Central 24-21 

Every NCHSAA football playoff clinching scenario in week 11

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Schedule set for volleyball state championships in Raleigh on Saturday

(1) Marvin Ridge continues perfect run into 4A title with sweep of (3) Reagan

Live volleyball brackets: Updates from Regional Finals

(1) J.H. Rose rallies against (2) West Carteret to move to 3A title, claim East regional

Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley explains how Republicans are trying to win North Carolina's 16 Electoral College votes.

RNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

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Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein continues to lead Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson by double digits in the race for North Carolina governor, a WRAL News Poll released Wednesday shows.

WRAL News Poll shows NC governor's race has largest gender gap on ballot

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

On Wednesday, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making a late push for support in the tight race in North Carolina. Harris is coming to Raleigh while Trump will speak in Rocky Mount.

Presidential candidates rally in NC as Election Day nears

Voters fill out their ballots during the early voting period.

Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison explains how Democrats are trying to win North Carolina's 16 Electoral College votes.

DNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

The board won't consider a districtwide policy for a few months but will consider focus group and survey feedback on whether the district needs uniform restrictions across schools on cellphones.

'We can do better': Wake school board leaning toward cellphone policy, but not before public input

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Voters planning to vote by mail for the Nov. 5, 2024, election need to mail their ballots now.



Mailing in your ballot? Changes for 2024 election you need to know

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Maytag oven explodes: How 5 On Your Side helped a local grandmother

Poll workers' mistake: Voters get wrong ballot, allowed to vote again

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Nebraska man charged with human trafficking victims in Durham also under investigation for fraud

WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor consequences for deadly errors

1,700 fire safety violations: Wake County schools cited for failing to inspect fire alarms, sprinklers

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Investigations

Mike Walden: For third month, NC leading indicators are lower

Wilmington's Artemis Immersive wins NC Tech award for groundbreaking 3D healthcare app

'Permanent downsizing': Raleigh, Durham among top work-from-home destinations, as office vacancies rise

Greg Behr: Bluey offers lessons for effective community relations

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Headphones track brain waves as you listen

'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

US applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

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Family

Go Ask Dad: Bobbing for joy

Sculptors turn massive pumpkin into work of art

What to do with your leftover Halloween candy

Trick-or-treat safety tips: Drivers, darkness the biggest threats for kids this Halloween 

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