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A driver died Saturday after, authorities, say she drove around the barricades on a section of Interstate 40 closed near the North Carolina-Tennessee line. 

 Southern Pines woman dies after driving around barricades on I-40 near NC-Tennessee line

<p>INJURED. FOR NOW REPORTING LIVE IN CARY, JULIAN GRACE, WRAL, &gt;&gt; FOR JULIAN, THIS IS BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER WITH BREAKING NEWS. ALL NEW AT 10 O'CLOCK. WE LEARNED THAT A WOMAN WHO DIED AFTER DRIVING AROUND BARRIERS ON I-40 IN THE MOUNTAINS IS FROM SOUTHERN PINES FOR POLICE HAVE NOT RELEASED THE WOMAN'S NAME YET. THIS IS THAT INCREDIBLE PICTURE THAT WE SHOWED YOU EARLIER THIS EVENING. THIS IS I-40 HERE AND TAKE A LOOK AT WHERE THAT VEHICLE ENDED UP. RESCUE CREWS HAD TO REPEL DOWN THERE TO GET TO HER. SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND LATER DIED. THIS HAPPENED IN HAYWOOD COUNTY ON SATURDAY NIGHT. AND OFFICIALS SAY THAT THE WOMAN APPARENTLY DROVE AROUND SEVERAL BARRICADES PARTS OF I-40 THAT</p>

Woman who drove around I-40 barriers and died was from Southern Pines 

Couple found shot to death in front yard. Church community mourns members of 50+ years

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Durham police investigating second shooting in same neighborhood in 3 days

Raleigh children's store hit by truck, shoppers thankful to be unharmed

Babysitter, young children narrowly escape harm as truck slams into Raleigh children's store

NC's Morrow wants Trump to put her in charge of US education policy

Green tops Morrow to lead NC public schools

Two high-speed chases and stolen cars lead to arrest in Wake and Durham counties

Stolen car chases in Wake, Durham counties 

'Probably one of the worst': Tow company manager describes scene of fiery crash on I-440 in Raleigh

Fiery crash in Raleigh blocks I-440 at Glenwood Avenue

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Tuesday will be a sunny, breezy, and cooler day, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to 70s.

Weather shift: Cooler air, soaking rain expected this week

Hour-by-hour forecast for Tuesday, 11/12/2024

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) â Haitiâs international airport shut down on Monday after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince, prompting some airlines to temporarily suspend operations as the country swore in a new interim prime minister who promised to restore peace.

Haitiâs main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in

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WRAL Investigates has uncovered a troubling trend of rising crimes in Wake County linked to residents of Durham.

Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

Car hit by gunfire at Crabtree

Food Lion said they've had to take some of their systems offline, and services like pharmacies and e-commerce operations have been affected.

Food Lion hit by cyberattack

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Studies have shown that hyperbaric oxygen therapy - breathing 100% medical grade oxygen - can help ease the sleeplessness, depression and anxiety associated with PTSD.

Oxygen therapy offered free to vets with PTSD

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps veterans overcome PTSD 

'A-typical pneumonia' is landing more children in Triangle-area hospitals for treatment.

North Carolina hospitals see surge in pediatric pneumonia cases

Raleigh police said no one is in custody. However, police also said there is no threat to the area.

Man shot multiple times in east Raleigh, rushed to hospital for surgery

Raleigh police responded to a shooting on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, on June Lane near North Fisher Street.

A recount remains possible in the NC Supreme Court race. Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs still trails Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin. But as the final provisional and mail-in ballots are being counted, the race has tightened.

Too close to call: NC Supreme Court race could require a recount

2024 NC Supreme Court candidates Jefferson Griffin and Allison Riggs

Court records reveal that a 5-year-old child with a disability was seriously injured by a teacher, and two administrators allegedly attempted to cover it up.

Charter school staff face charges after alleged assault of 5-year-old child with disability

Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its newly launched "Wicked" dolls.

Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on 'Wicked' movie dolls packaging

Mattel's 'Wicked' movie dolls mistakenly list pornography website on packaging

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Similar to baby name trends, dog monikers have changed immensely over the years.

The most common dog names in North Carolina

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Standing there on the beach in the small town of Denmark in Western Australia on Friday afternoon was a male emperor penguin, about 2,100 miles from where one might expect to find it, in Antarctica.

After a 2,000-mile trip, a penguin finds itself on an Australian beach

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To thank veterans and current military members for their service, many businesses are offering free meals, restaurant deals, grocery store and retail discounts and more on Veteran's Day this year!

List of Veterans Day freebies and discounts

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WRAL will have complete results as votes are counted in 400+ national, state and local races.

2024 election results: Presidential election, Congressional balance of power

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Veterans Day is on Monday, and there are plenty of ways you can honor veterans around central North Carolina.

Veterans Day events: How you can honor veterans in the Triangle

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Dive into the magic of the holiday season in the Triangle area with a plethora of festive activities to enjoy. Embrace the spirit of the season and make unforgettable memories with family and friends.


Top holiday events in the Triangle: Tree lightings, parades, and festive markets await

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Two separate vehicle chases involving stolen cars took place Monday in Wake and Durham counties.

Driver crashes into Raleigh children's store  

WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

Youngsville police search for 3 people who broke into computer warehouse, stole $30K in equipment

More children getting sick with pneumonia in NC

5OYS helps extended warranty customer get replacement refrigerator 

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Raleigh woman arrested for alleged sexual abuse and exploiting 4-year-old child

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3 thieves steal $30K worth of camera equipment from Youngsville company

North Carolina researchers bring green farming innovations to UN climate talks 

NC State honors veterans with annual Veterans Day run Monday morning

North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia

Nation/World

Judge set to rule on whether to scrap Trump's conviction in hush money case

Aid groups say Israel misses US deadline to boost humanitarian help for Gaza

A pair of Trump officials have defended family separation and ramped-up deportations

Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser

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Golf, Golf, Golf: New indoor golf lounge opens in downtown Raleigh with unique simulators 

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Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

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

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

More than 3,600 absentee ballots remain uncounted in New Hanover County

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New Hanover County Manager fears ballot counting process broke state statutes

5 takeaways from North Carolina's elections

After top NC labor official's sudden resignation, Cooper names a replacement

Josh Stein announces transition team to governor's office

NC high school students report getting anonymous racist text message

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Saint Augustine's University's $7 million loan comes with 26% interest, risk of loss of university property

Durham School of the Arts breaks ground on new building

Durham School of Arts breaks ground on new $240 million building

Durham Public Schools considers solutions to school bus driver shortage

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

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'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

How did Donald Trump and Josh Stein both win NC?

Questions remain after Election Day printer mishap causes confusion in Wilson

Fayetteville State alum reflects on long career in public service, embraces successor

Duke rises to No. 6, UNC falls to No. 10 in AP Top 25 poll

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South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings

Pineiro's 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany

No. 9 NC State falls in Final Four rematch vs. No. 1 South Carolina

Late comeback falls short, No. 11 Duke loses at No. 18 Maryland 85-80

Cardinal Gibbons girls cross country No. 1 for second straight year in HSOT statewide rankings

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Marvin Ridge repeats as NC's No. 1 boys cross country team in final 2024 HSOT rankings

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2024 North Carolina high school basketball coaching changes

Pinecrest takes No. 1 in final girls golf rankings for the 2024 season

WRAL goes In Depth to asnwer your elections and veteran benefit questions.

What is the Wake County soil and water conservation board?

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty compares Raleigh's string of shootings compares to the 2002 "Beltway snipers" in Washington, D.C. and the 2003 shootings in Columbus, Ohio.

How Raleigh's string of shootings compares to 2002 'Beltway snipers' in DC, 2003 Columbus shooting, 

Democrat Mo Green appears to have topped Republican Michele Morrow in the race to be North Carolina's next public school leader, and Morrow has conceded the race to Green.

Mo Green elected state superintendent in tight race

Josh Stein will be North Carolina's next governor, defeating Republican challenger Mark Robinson.

Democrat Josh Stein projected to win NC governor's race over Mark Robinson

Democrat Josh Stein addresses supporters after winning the race for NC governor

North Carolina voters are choosing between Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson to succeed Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who won two terms.

Mark Robinson, Josh Stein vying to become next NC governor

Incumbent Democrat Don Davis is running against Republican Laurie Buckhout.

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Wake County Sheriff's Office warns of crypto scam

Nonprofit: Recycling confusion hurts efficiency and drives up costs 

National Recycling Day Friday: Refresh your recycling knowledge and avoid costly mistakes

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: IHOP, Nak Won Korean Restaurant and Ban Sen Noodle Bar

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Monday at 6 on WRAL: Durham crime is increasingly creeping into Wake County

Violence against healthcare workers is surging

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

Abandoned for years: Why has the city of Durham not torn this house down?

Investigations

Economic health checkup: Fairly good, but room for improvement

Guest column: Trump's return could unexpectedly accelerate AI innovation

Donald Thompson: Common leadership tools donât teach the critical art of engagement

Wolfspeed laying off hundreds. Company confirms most will be in NC

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Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto's post-election rally

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Frustrated Americans await the economic changes they voted for with Trump

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