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A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Friday due to the potential for flooding and heavy rain in multiple counties..

WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Friday: Flash flood warning in effect for several counties

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WRAL Weather Alert Day Friday  

RDU, hospitals & businesses in NC feel impacts of global IT outage

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Dance instructor linked to sex crimes throughout NC arrested in Raleigh

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A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments

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Fact-checking Trump's RNC claims about immigration, the economy and more

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Cyberattack on NC SBI network under investigation

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Who will pick NC State's next chancellor? Meet the search committee.

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Flooding risk on Friday, July 19

WASHINGTON (AP) â A growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers called Friday for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, even as the president insisted heâs ready to return to the campaign trail next week to counter what he called a âdark visionâ laid out by Republican Donald Trump.

Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he'll return to campaign next week

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

Foodie News: Postino wine cafÃ© in Raleigh opening in Village District 

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MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier before laying out a sweeping populist agenda, particularly on immigration.

Trump recounts assassination attempt: 'I'm not supposed to be here tonight' 

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There are a lot of events coming up this weekend, including some live music and several outdoor movies.

Weekend best bets: Outdoor movies, foodie fun

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Firefighters responded to a fire at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church in Wilson County on Thursday afternoon after lightning struck its steeple.

Lightning strikes church steeple, sparking major fire in Wilson County  

Firefighters respond to Wilson County church fire 

The scammers convinced a Raleigh woman to withdraw $15,000 from her bank account and deposit it in a Bitcoin ATM.

Raleigh woman warns others after experiencing Bitcoin ATM scam

The scammers convinced Pauline Miller to withdraw $15,000 from her bank account and deposit it in a Bitcoin ATM.

Food cart operators on Glenwood South are warning that their businesses are at risk.They say a city-mandated change to their operating hours has significantly cut their profits. 

'We're trying to make a living': Early closure ordinance slashes profits for Glenwood South food vendors

Glenwood food vendor sales hurt by city change to operating hours 

Duke Energy said a power line came down during last night's storm, which led to the outage.

Storms leave thousands without power overnight in the Triangle

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(CNN) â The globalÂ computer outage affecting airports, banks and other businesses on Friday appears to stem at least partly from a software update issued by major US cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, experts told CNN.

What is CrowdStrike, the company linked to the global outage?

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Woodson's retirement announcement comes after reports from WRAL 5 On Your Side revealed more than 210 people believe their cancer came from working or studying inside Poe Hall.

What NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson's retirement means for the future of Poe Hall

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson

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Whether you're looking for sports, seafood, history or family fun, North Carolina has a beach town to fit that need.

5 beach towns in North Carolina to suit any fancy

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A coach pushed an umpire during a Little League game in Wilson Monday night and the umpire responded by hitting the coach several times with his mask. The Wilson Parks and Rec director called the fight "unfortunate and honestly embarrassing."

Fight between coach, umpire ruins Little League game in Wilson

Adult fight at Little League game

A trio of topiary dinosaurs have popped up in downtown Raleigh. 


Dinosaur installations pop up in downtown Raleigh

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Here are five ideas for spending the day or weekend in the Wilmington area without going to the actual beach.

5 things to do in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach that don't involve the beach

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The video appears to show James Delao slamming a woman to the ground on June 23 in the Bridge View neighborhood in Carteret County.

'It is violence': Onslow County deputy fired after video showed him in fight with neighbors

Deputy fired after caught on camera throwing woman to ground at NC neighborhood in June

Several shark bites have been reported across the United States this year, including one off the coast of North Topsail Beach last month. 

Shark sightings surge this summer, raising concerns for beachgoers

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A 12-year-old girl visiting from South Carolina is accused of killing her 8-year-old cousin at a grandparent's home in Humboldt, Tennessee. 

Preteen charged with murder in death of 8-year-old cousin

Preteen charged with murder after death of 8-year-old cousin

President Biden's top officials call him to drop out of race

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Now is the time to get back-to-school vaccines

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Pet of the Day for July 19, 2024

Democrats focus on NC ahead of Democratic National Convention

Gov. Roy Cooper introduces Vice President Kamala Harris

1 dead from crane falling onto cars during rush hour traffic

Crane falls in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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One year ago, an EF-3 tornado destroyed the Pfizer plant in Nash County

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Fire destroys two-story house on Lasswade Drive in Moore County

As athletes go for gold, Paris Olympics organizers go for green  

Holly Springs sees water capacity increase as population grows

Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and a bugle sounding taps

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Internet outage latest | Airlines, businesses, border crossings hit by global tech disruption

Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows

Joe Biden faces increasing pressure to quit the race, but has spent a lifetime overcoming the odds

Top UN court says Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end

Billy Strings among IBMA Bluegrass Music Award nominees

Bluegrass returns to Raleigh

Triangle area breweries, bottle shops that are kid-friendly

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Disney on Ice announces NC stops this year

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'Live After 5' summer concert series pushes start time back due to heat

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

Out & About

Fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

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Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

Fact check: Did a federal court just rule vaccine mandates unconstitutional?

Fact check: Is Donald Trump 'against mail in voting?'

NBC's Steve Kornacki analyzes the Democratic push in North Carolina

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Gov. Roy Cooper welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris to Fayetteville

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Fayetteville

Extra security measures being taken for VP Harris' visit to Fayetteville Thursday

Kamala Harris highlights military issues, health care, Project 2025 in return to North Carolina

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces retirement

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NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson to retire

Fire alarm defects prompt 'fire watch' in Wake schools

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson to retire at the end of 2024-25 school year

Parents demand accountability after years of violations at teen behavioral health hospital in Raleigh

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A year later, Durham is still sifting through cases of illegal dirt bike activity. Here's why

Clean energy batteries tied to toxic chemical pollution

Cellphone usage in schools is a concern for parents, teachers: Are cellphone bans the right move?

Parent group proposes cellphone ban at Wake public schools during school board meeting

Kevin Keatts reflects on NC State's March Madness run, looks forward to new season

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Two NC State swimmers stay teammates for Poland in the Olympics

NC State chancellor's sports legacy: ACC expansion vote, best season in 'Pack history

Cary's Jesse Ssengonzi honors late father by swimming for Uganda at Paris Olympics 

McIlroy, DeChambeau stumble badly out of the gates at British Open

Here are the school officials on the NCHSAA's 2025-29 realignment committee

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Adam Trusky named MVP as East beats West in boys soccer all-star game

West beats East in girls soccer all-star game for first time since 2015

NC high school MLB Draft tracker: See which 28 players were selected in 2024

Cox Mill's Braylon Whitaker taken in 19th round of MLB Draft by Baltimore Orioles 

State and local governments spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on studies, research projects, and consultants. However, not all of these projects pay off.

We spent how much on what? WRAL Investigates spending on projects with little, if anything, to show for it

WRAL Investigates wasted money

Bitcoin ATM scam prompted Raleigh woman to withdraw $15,000 from her bank

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WRAL Investigates one of the most expensive city projects that went nowhere.

WRAL Investigates spending on projects with little, if anything, to show for it

On WRAL at 6: Hundreds of millions of your tax dollars wasted

Project 2025 outlines a massive overhaul of the federal government. Donald Trump and North Carolina Republicans are distancing themselves from the 922-page plan. Democrats in Raleigh are warning voters about it. 

In Depth with Dan: Who is behind Project 2025?

What is Project 2025? Conservative blueprint for presidential term becomes Dems' focus

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Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced a significant investment in North Carolina's water infrastructure. More than $253 million will be distributed to communities across the state to fund critical water and wastewater projects.

$30 million in funding will help Fayetteville filter out forever chemicals from drinking water

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Sheriff's office warns of phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents

Consumer Reports investigates contents of baby lotion

Netflix cancels cheapest plan as subscribers have to choose

5 on Your Side: How to prevent hot car deaths

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People push for accountability at Holly Hill Hospital

Patients call for change after Holly Hill Hospital inspection records reveal violations

'Ticking time bomb': Mom criticizes care her son received at teen behavioral health hospital in Raleigh

WRAL Investigates: Holly Hill violated standards of care that could've prevented patient escapes, inspection says

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Donald Thompson: Strong relationships power high-performing multigenerational teams

Guest column: Schools, business must work together to futureproof the next generation of STEM standoutsÂ 

Grace Ueng: Are you carrot, egg or coffee?

Eva Garland Consulting boosts diversity in grant funding

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US agency says apps that let workers access paychecks before payday are providing loans

More Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs settle at higher levels in recent weeks

Meet the marketing masterminds behind some of Team USA's top Olympic gymnasts 

Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding

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Time-saving hacks for busy moms

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On cam: Baby goes viral for babbling in sign language

Bynum Front Porch: Old country store on the Haw River keeps NC traditions alive

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