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Rain chances continue Friday into Saturday, which is now a WRAL Weather Alert Day. 



Rain chances increase through weekend: WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Saturday

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Severe risk Saturday

Raleigh girls say man made threats, exposed himself to them while they played Roblox

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Moore Square crime down 50% year-to-year in downtown Raleigh, police say

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Police: Scheffler's car dragged detective; Golfer booked, returns to PGA Championship

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NC schools are struggling with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board, new research shows

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Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: The buzz of protests lingers on campuses

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Orange County Sheriff's Office investigators charged Robert James Herman, a teacher at Efland-Cheeks Elementary School, with one count of secret peeping.

Orange County elementary school teacher charged with secret peeping involving student

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The loss of a child is the worst thing any parent could go through. A Zebulon couple who found themselves in the midst of that grief started a foundation in their son's honor to raise awareness of the disease they hope to cure.

Parents honor baby's short life with foundation to fund research into the disease that took him

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Troopers determined that 23-year-old Brittany Elizabeth Ferguson was killed by the rock thrown through her windshield as she drove on Conley Road near Morganton Wednesday night.

Troopers: Rock thrown through windshield kills NC woman

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Nash County deputy William Toney was helping his partner Deputy Shelby Smith with a traffic stop on I-95 when he was shot multiple times on Feb. 4, 2021.

Nash County deputy celebrates his career years after being shot on the job

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Security video aired by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016, the latest in a months-long series of public allegations and revelations of physical and sexual violence from the hip-hop mogul.

Video appears to show Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway in 2016

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Three men were arrested and charged in connection with a shooting in Durham from April that sent three to the hospital.

3 men charged in Durham shooting; police looking for 1

Durham police arrested and charged three men -- Javonnte Patterson Jermel Moye and Jony'e Bethea -- in connection with an April 11 shooting. Photos courtesy of the Durham Police Department.

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission released sports betting revenue figures for April, the first full month of legalized online sports betting in the state.

North Carolina bettors lost more than $100M on sports wagering in April

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The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating Saint Augustine's University amid its months-long financial crisis, sources tell WRAL News.



US Department of Labor investigates Saint Augustine's University after missed paychecks

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Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill that would ban people from wearing masks in public, saying it helps crack down on protesters. Disability rights advocates say the proposal could endanger people who wear masks to protect their health. Lawmakers say that's not the intent.

NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights and free speech advocates say

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Investigators found over 10,000 illegal pills, more than a pound of cocaine and nearly $70,000 in cash at the home of a Raleigh firefighter and his wife.



Raleigh firefighter, wife charged with drug trafficking in Glenwood South, both get $4 million bonds

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FORT COLLINS, Colorado (AP) â Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever.

Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

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This weekend is filled with festivals including the BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival, Artsplosure and Got to Be NC!

Weekend best bets: Got to Be NC Festival, Artsplosure, Bimbe

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The Carolina Panthers unveiled their 2024 regular season schedule. Here's a glimpse at their opponents for the upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers schedule: Takeaways on their 2024 opponents 

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The annual Space-out competition finds who's best at zoning out for 90 minutes without falling asleep, checking their phone or talking.

South Koreans compete to see who's best at doing absolutely nothing

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The Durham Police Department's newest employee has four legs and a tail.



Siren the therapy dog joins Durham Police Department

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It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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The incident involved 10-year-old girls who were playing on the popular internet gaming platform Roblox while at home, Raleigh police said.

Warrant: Man exposed himself and threatened young girls online

Hotel surveillance video obtained by CNN shows Sean 'Diddy" Combs assault girlfriend 

Hundreds of college students get an early career start with SAS Internpalooza 

Study highlights segregation impacting NC schools 70 years after Brown v. Board

Raleigh's focus on downtown safety shows success as crime drops

Crime in Moore Square: New data will be released Friday 

'The Lion King' Stage show at DPAC through June 9 

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'Game-changing' tech in Cumberland County allows blood to reach patients in life-threatening situations

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University of North Carolina School of the Arts settles lawsuit for sexual misconduct allegations

Three arrested after chase, drug bust in Lee County

Winston-Salem man beats brain cancer twice 

Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza killed at Oct. 7 music festival

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Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester

Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, the Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy

Man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosiâs husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 years

After blaming his 2020 loss on mail balloting, Trump tries to make GOP voters believe itâs OK now

The Got To Be NC Festival kicked off Friday with a special announcement from the state's agriculture commissioner.


Got To Be NC Festival kicks off with $111 billion economic announcement

Foodie News: Locals Seafood holds grand opening

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Bowl, dine and craft at new restaurant at Raleigh Iron Works

Mexican creamed corn at Jaguar Bolera 

BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival kicks off this weekend in Durham

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Artsplosure to take over downtown Raleigh this weekend, rain could dampen event

Artsplosure celebrates 'all different forms of art'

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Fact check: Trump says immigrants will 'destroy' Social Security

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Fact check: Biden says Trump wants to monitor women's pregnancies

Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

The Wrap: NC mask ban debate, AI porn, video gambling 

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Saving the bees, tracking mosquitos and attacking cancer: NCInnovation approves first round of grants

The late Rev. Billy Graham is immortalized in a statue unveiled at the US Capitol

Day without child care: Dozens of NC providers closing Thursday to rally

NC bill moves to reverse juvenile justice reforms

Durham Public Schools emplyees call for more money in county budget

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Judge grants NC State's appeal to block outside access to Poe Hall

Durham educators hold walk-ins Friday morning at schools across the county

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Eliminating DEI at UNC could impact dozens of jobs, programs

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

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Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

A year later, impact from NC's 12-week abortion ban coming into focus

5 On Your Side resolves teacher's dental bill after insurance incorrectly charges her more than $1,000

Hurricanes face off-season of change. Which Carolina players are free agents?

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Rod Brind'Amour contract situation looms large for Canes' future

Duke softball carries coach after husband's heart attack

Rangers eliminate Hurricanes with third-period rally in Game 6

NASCAR All-Star Race returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2025

Cardinal Gibbons wins 3rd straight girls lacrosse state title, rolls past Charlotte Catholic

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NCHSAA postpones 1A/3A track & field state championships due to severe weather threat

Predicting who might win the outdoor track & field championships -- and those who could challenge

The total cost to repair the damage, replace lost belongings and for a place to stay while repairs were being made totaled more than $160,000 for one Raleigh family.

Raleigh families describe exasperation in dealing with homes flooded by sewage

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety.

Deaths from police pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Since 2018, there has been an almost 140% increase in cyclists dying along roadways all over North Carolina

Bicyclists ride in silence to remember 43 people who died on NC roads

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety. In 2022, 24 people were killed in pursuits in North Carolina -- half of whom were uninvolved bystanders. 

Police chases in NC have more than doubled since 2019. 24 people were killed in pursuits in 2022

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Bicyclists take to streets for silent ride, bring attention to spike in deaths on NC roadways

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The geomagnetic storms need to be really intense, like on Friday, for the northern lights to be visible here and that short window of notice makes it nearly impossible to plan a trip around seeing them. 

If you missed the northern lights, don't fret. More sun 'burps' mean there could be another chance this year

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On WRAL at 6: Sewage spread across the living room: Local family left paying after Raleigh maintenance backfired

Grocery prices flat, overall inflation still high compared to pre-pandemic levels

Judges side with NC State to temporarily halt independent investigation into Poe Hall

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Car thieves caught on camera: WRAL Investigates crime rings targeting NC dealerships

WRAL Investigates: Mother says missed pool inspection cost her daughter's life

Drugs, money & speeding: A ride along with Nash County's sheriff

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

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Donald Thompson: Cut through AI noise with authentic, inclusive marketing

UAWâs push to unionize factories in South faces latest test in vote at 2 Mercedes plants in Alabama

OpenAI, Reddit teaming in deal that will bring Redditâs content to ChatGPT

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China rolls out new measures to fix its property crisis, spur growth

Unusual giant planet as fluffy as cotton candy spotted by astronomers

Alabama Mercedes employees overwhelmingly vote against joining union, slowing UAW effort in South

OpenAI, Reddit teaming in deal that will bring Reddit's content to ChatGPT

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Raleigh elementary school to host internet safety event for parents

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Hundreds rally in Raleigh for day care funding increase

A day without child care:  NC providers planning to rally on Thursday

Day without child care: NC providers close Thursday, rally to keep centers open

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