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The Republican-led state House passed a bill Tuesday that would adjust exceptions to the state law governing masks. The bill is awaiting a decision by Gov. Roy Cooper.

'Scared to put on my mask': Cancer patient says she was intentionally coughed on in spat over mask

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Possible grenade removed from backyard of Cary home, police say

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Raleigh native and WWII vet returns after 80th D-Day commemoration in France

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NC residents question housing developers' plans after unearthing major archeological find

Dozens of homes are already nestled along the intercoastal waterway in Carteret County's Cedar Point, between Jacksonville and Emerald Isle. After the developers dug up bones, the multi-million dollar project to continue building was halted. 

Woman with gun taken into custody after standoff at FBI building in Seattle, authorities say

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State board of education bans athletes at public NC high schools from profiting off NIL

Baseball: Ashley vs. T.C. Roberson (May 31, 2024)

90s return just in time for U.S. Open, Father's Day weekend

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House Speaker Tim Moore said his chamber plans to make its budget proposal public early next week. Almost immediately, Senate leader Phil Berger said that proposal will be dead-on-arrival in his chamber.

State budget 'plan B' announced as negotiations break down between House, Senate

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Christopher Weeks, the agent responsible for booking the headliner for the 2024 BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival, has signed a legal agreement to repay the city $37,000 for his failure to book singer Monica for the event last month. 

BimbÃ© booking agent to repay $37K to city of Durham 

Headliner of BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival unable to attend due to booking error

Hundreds of child care centers across North Carolina used federal pandemic-era aid to cover rising costs, rather than hike rates on families. But now Congress has shut down that funding.

Business leaders, advocates for the poor warn of child care cliff without help from legislature

North Carolina Chamber of Commerce calls for state legislature to help supplement federal funding that's running out

Shots were fired Wednesday afternoon into a building in west Raleigh, police said. No one was injured.



Shots fired into building in west Raleigh, no one injured

Shots were fired Wednesday afternoon into a building in west Raleigh, police said. No one was injured.

House Bill 1024 would establish a statewide towing commission to enforce the rules for non-consensual tows. 



NC lawmakers take step to crack down on towing companies

Predatory towing: WRAL Investigates the changes that could protect you and your wallet

Pinehurst only has about 4,500 hotel rooms. The area relies on short-term rentals to accommodate the influx of people during a massive event like the U.S. Open.

Short-term rental market in Pinehurst could be hindered by ordinance

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Things are starting to heat up in the tropics, with WRAL meteorologists watching systems in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane season 2024: Disturbance in Florida not expected to impact NC

Tropical outlook: June 11, 2024

Former Duke radio announcer Bob Harris died on Wednesday. He had a 41-year stay at Duke and was an Albemarle native.

Former Duke radio announcer Bob Harris dies at 81

National champion Blue Devils arrive home to celebration

Tianeptine is used in other countries as an antidepressant. It's currently unregulated in the U.S., but a bill moving forward at the North Carolina General Assembly would make it an illegal drug on par with cocaine, opioids and methamphetamine.

NC House votes to ban 'gas station heroin' citing worries about minors abusing it

NC Lawmakers take steps toward banning 'gas station heroin', send letter to FDA

DIXON, Ill. (AP) â Three sheriffâs deputies were shot Wednesday while responding to a northern Illinois home, and the suspect was also wounded, authorities said.

3 deputies shot while responding to northern Illinois home, suspect also wounded, official says

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Here are some interesting facts and figures about the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

A look at the 2024 U.S. Open by the numbers, facts and figures

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Museums, splashpads and storytimes are great free or cheap options for family fun this summer in the Raleigh area. 

Free (or cheap) things to do in the Raleigh area this summer with your children

Fuquay-Varina's new splash pad

Two bills have been filed in North Carolina to address predatory towing, which includes establishing a towing commission and giving the attorney general the power to set the towing rules.

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

WRAL News Investigates aggresive towing

This isn't your typical "gift guide" because these gifts are more about making memories rather than buying something he'll forget about five years from now.

Gifts from the heart: Father's Day 'gift' guide

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Hurricane season 2024: Three systems have 20% chance of developing in the Atlantic

Virginia health officials are investigating reports of illness connected to Lake Anna after multiple families said their children became very ill after swimming in the lake over Memorial Day weekend.

Multiple children hospitalized after swimming in Virginia lake 

8-year-old twins hospitalized after swimming in lake

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David Freeman traveled with 150 other WWII veterans to commemorate 80 years since the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France.

Local WWII veteran returns home from trip to Normandy

Raleigh, Durham solving fewer violent crimes

Inside the bill that oculd change the future of campaign finance, NC politics

Shots fired into home on Mayview Road in Raleigh

BimbÃ© booking agent repaying city of Durham after headliner is a no show

Archaeological find raises questions about NC development

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Sendoff a nice tribute for Triangle-area swimmers hoping to make a splash at Olympic trials

Pinehurst's Dornoch Cottage a tribute to respected designer Donald Ross

SBI identifies 24-year-old man shot, killed by deputy in parking lot at UNC Health Johnston

Lottery hits $1B milestone for digital instants as gambling boom in NC accelerates

Kentucky man convicted of training with Islamic State group in Syria

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AP-NORC poll: About half of US adults approve of Trump's conviction, but views of him remain stable

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A 98-year-old man's liver was donated. He is believed to be the oldest American organ donor ever

Sandy Hook shooting survivors to graduate with mixed emotions without 20 of their classmates

The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + Maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

After 14 years in business, Beyu Caffe to close downtown Durham location

Support local restaurants during Black Business Week 

Where to find outdoor music in the Triangle this summer

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

Father's Day Deals 2024: Restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers

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Following plea for help, Durham restaurant files for bankruptcy 

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Fact check: Does Trump want to repeal the ACA, as Biden says?

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Fact check: Trump denies calling for Clinton to be locked up

Fact check: Biden says violent crime 'is near a record 50-year low'

Fact check: Is Chief Justice Newby removing judges who were elected to their positions?

8 questions about Trump's guilty verdict and his presidential campaign, answered

High school students should have to pass US citizen test, group says

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Bill would require NC doctors to tell patients about overdose treatments

Conservative group wants high school graduates to pass US citizenship test

Advocates for the poor rally for child care funding in Raleigh

Political group pushing to require high schoolers to pass citizenship exam

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Education

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

Bill would alter appeal process for NC deaf and blind school admission

Durham County commission expected to vote on budget

Durham County commissioners approve 2025 fiscal year budget, additional $27 million for Durham schools

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'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

WRAL Documentary Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

'Absolutely disingenuous': Health expert critical of second Poe Hall PCB report

Golfers, fans come to Pinehurst for one of the hottest U.S. Opens on record

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Bulls hit 5 solo home runs, knock out Knights 7-0 

Southern Pines native Michael McGowan leans on lessons from the late Peggy Kirk Bell and mother at U.S. Open

College World Series might offer glimpse of future with only SEC and ACC teams in the field

Chapel Thrill, Wolfpack power and Xavier Legette's skin care routine in the sports moments of the week

Providence Day takes No. 1 in final girls soccer rankings for 2024; Asheville and Jacksonville among area code leaders

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Former NC State player Scott Wood named head basketball coach at Broughton

Vote Now: HSOT Honors spring sports awards

Cannon School takes No. 1 in final boys lacrosse rankings for the 2024 season

Cardinal Gibbons takes No. 1 in final girls lacrosse rankings for the 2024 season

The state's chief archeologist says the Native American site in Carteret County's Cedar Point is the most significant find he's seen in 30 years. 

Multi-million-dollar housing development could be built on ancient Native American village

The North Carolina House Environment Committee voted in support of a bill that would put the responsibility of cleanup costs for drinking water on PFAS manufacturers.

NC bill would make companies responsible for costs of forever chemicals cleanup

NC builders unearth major archeological find. Lawmakers want to help them build over it

North Carolina flag flies over state capitol

NC House bill would make PFAS polluters pay to clean up drinking water

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To curb the violence, North Carolina hospitals with emergency departments will be required, by law, to have armed security around the clock, unless they get an exemption.

Increase in hospital violence results in law enforcement requirement in NC

WRAL Investigates found felony assaults against health care workers jumped 7.5% between 2022 and 2023, according to court records.

Law enforcement, armed security coming to North Carolina hospitals as violence increases

On Monday, law enforcement responded to UNC Health Johnston in Clayton.

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NC State response gives little clarity on PCB testing report at Poe Hall

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Concerns grows about high-speed pursuits after five chases in seven days

WRAL employee, parent goes over letter alleging teacher abused child

Future of Poe Hall: Significant changes being considered

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Proposed plant could mean another 815 jobs for Cumberland County

US employers added a robust 272,000 jobs in May in a sign of sustained economic health

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More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers file legal claims asking for compensation for overtime and unpaid wages

The Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high for seventh-straight meeting

Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain

Amazon adds $1.4 billion to affordable housing fund for regions where it has corporate offices

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New health standards will come to NC schools in 2025

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