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 Two to four inches of rain had already fallen by 1 p.m., and showers will continue into Friday evening.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Steady rain lasts into Friday evening. Drive with care

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Flooding chance Friday, Sept. 13, 2024

Man found dead near Henderson with rope around his neck, sheriff says 

Javion Magee, 21, from Illinois

2 Durham Public Schools coaches part of investigation

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Boar's Head to close Virginia plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak

A Small Town Gets an Uncomfortable Spotlight After the Boarâs Head Recall

Lockdown lifted, student in custody after handgun reported at Garner High School 

Garner Magnet High School

JD Vance to make campaign stop in Raleigh next week

When Political Memes Take on a Lie of Their Own

Teen badly injured in hit-and-run motorcycle crash near Fayetteville

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When Ronnie Long ran into trouble with a pool contractor to build his dream pool shaped like Mr. Peanut, he turned to 5 On Your Side for help.

5 On Your Side helps wrongfully convicted man get his dream pool shaped like Mr. Peanut

The owner of a high-end Raleigh home says a woman he's never met filed legal documents claiming she owns his house. 

Raleigh man believes woman filed fraudulent deed on his home to squat there, slow eviction process  

Dr. Craig Adams, the owner of a high-end Raleigh home, says a woman he's never met filed legal documents claiming she owns his house.

Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 -- For 16 years, the state has been a heartbreaker for Democrats, and so has Mecklenburg County -- a reliably blue area that just hasn't been blue enough.

COLUMN: In narrowly divided NC, light blue Mecklenburg County is key for Harris

In Narrowly Divided North Carolina, a Light Blue County Is Key for Harris

Rocky Mount police are searching for two men after gunfire was exchanged Thursday in the parking lot of a law firm. 



Police search for men after shots fired outside Rocky Mount law firm

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Grab your 4-leaf clovers, horseshoes, dreamcatchers and rabbit's feet and let's go in depth on Friday the 13th.

In Depth with Dan: Friday the 13th's spooky mythology and how it came to be unlucky

Human Skull, On Sale for $4,000, Draws Attention to Florida Store

An 18-year-old Waffle House employee is dead, and the search for his killer is on after an overnight shooting at the chain restaurant.



Customer shot, killed 18-year-old NC Waffle House employee, police say

The second person arrested is employed by a contract vendor, the Durham County Sheriff's Office said.

Second person charged, accused of having sex with Durham County inmate

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WCNC Charlotte reports a hiker is expected to survive after falling 75 feet at Crowders Mountain on Wednesday.



Hiker expected to survive 75-foot fall at Crowders Mountain

Crowders Mountain in Gastonia, NC

A cyberstalker from New York has been sentenced to prison for cyberstalking a woman in North Carolina.

Stalker sentenced to prison for tracking NC woman who moved across country, officials say

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What is the North Carolina state motto? Discover its rich history and significance.


Discover the North Carolina state motto and its rich history

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Viewers sent us their gorgeous photos of the sunrise Thursday morning. Send us your photos at wral.com/report-it.

Photos: Vibrant sunrise lights up NC sky Thursday morningð

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WRAL 5 On Your Side has some tips to try to keep your surroundings dust-free. 

Danger in your dust: How to keep your surroundings dust-free

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SurveyUSA interviewed 900 North Carolina adults online from Sept. 4 to Sept. 7, with 771 of them being registered voters and 676 considered likely to vote in the upcoming November election.

WRAL News Poll: Survey of 900 NC adults shows voter trends for November election

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The musical lineup for the upcoming North Carolina State Fair will include more than 40 performers on two stages. 

NC State Fair releases Homegrown Music Fest lineup

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A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helicopter crew stopped a boat that was about to run into a group of swimmers in the Florida Keys.

Chopper saves swimmers from being hit by boat

Chopper saves swimmers

Missing SC child with autism found dead in pond

Boy found dead in pond

Mr. Peanut pool dream dashed after a construction nightmare

On WRAL at 6: Mr. Peanut pool dream dashed after a construction nightmare! 

Kamala Harris speaks in Greensboro, talks future plans

Another person arrested, accused of having sex with Durham County inmate

Gunfire exchanged outside of Rocky Mount law firm

Heavy police presence outside of Rocky Mount law firm

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Cold case: Man charged in 2007 rape, kidnapping at apartment near Fayetteville State University

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Foodie News: New steakhouse opening in Raleigh

Extra deputies patrolling Orange County Schools after concerning social media posts

3 crashes on I-40 in Garner cause lane closures, delays

Man dead, woman hurt in Durham stabbing

Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to lesser charge of driving while impaired; issues a public safety announcement

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Feds rarely punish hospitals for turning away pregnant patients

Pope slams Harris and Trump on anti-life stances, urges Catholics to vote for 'lesser evil'

Too much? Many Americans feel the need to limit their political news, AP-NORC/USAFacts poll finds

China is raising its retirement age, now among the youngest in the world's major economies

This weekend is filled with lots of live music and the return of a popular family-friendly festival in downtown Raleigh.


Weekend best bets: Hootie, BugFest and much more

Brooks & Dunn to play Raleigh

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'Hamilton' returns to Greensboro, tickets go on sale this week

HAMILTON National Tour 

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From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

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Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

Are immigrants without legal status straining North Carolina services? Here are the facts.

Fact check: Stein says Robinson skipped vote on 'teacher bonuses' to hold campaign event

Fact check: Vance says consumers are 'better off' under tariffs

Confidence in election results aligns with presidential choice, poll shows

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Republicans sue to stop use of UNC digital ID for voting

NC Republicans have little confidence in election accuracy. Election officials say they should.

Cooper appoints new North Carolina environmental leader

NC poll: Election integrity high, but voters concerned about safety 

UNC System discuss DEI changes, future of equality policy

Education

UNC leaders discuss repeal of DEI policies, how system will redirect $17 million

Cellphones in NC schools: Curbing distractions will require many solutions, experts say at forum

Sky 5 flies over Wakefield High School in Raleigh as students dismiss early due to A/C issues

Wakefield High School in Raleigh dismisses students early due to A/C issues

With RFK Jr. off the ballot, Wake County to pay about $66K to reprint ballots 

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Here's why big sharks in NC waters are good news

Legal, unregulated stimulant kratom found in 100s of autopsies

How hazardous packages from Amazon can wind up on your doorstep

Gold: Big contracts, high hopes as Canes start training camp

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North Carolina looks for a 3-0 start in first-ever meeting vs. N.C. Central

Home of Hurricanes, NC State men's basketball now the Lenovo Center

Panthers tickets drop to as low as $15 after Week 1 blowout loss

NC State looks to regroup from Tennessee loss by hosting Louisiana Tech

Steady rain postpones some Week 4 football games in Triangle, eastern NC

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Aiden Smalls runs for 2 touchdowns as Clayton handles Holly Springs

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 4

Week 4 JV football scores from across North Carolina

No. 9 Havelock earns a running clock against county rival West Craven

The North Carolina Supreme Court's ruling to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name from the 2024 ballot will cost state taxpayers around $1 million to reprint ballots, with Wake County alone spending $66,000.

NC Supreme Court's decision to remove RFK Jr.'s name from ballot to cost taxpayers $1M

Raleigh homeowner says someone filed fraudulent deed trying to take possession of house

Hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded grants for private school tuition were tacked onto an immigration bill that will force North Carolina sheriffs to work with ICE on detainer requests, tying two key GOP priorities together.

NC House approves school voucher, immigration enforcement bill, which goes to governor's desk

NC lawmakers approve voucher expansion, target sheriffs who won't work with ICE

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House Bill 10 in North Carolina would require sheriffs to comply with federal immigration agents' requests to hold individuals charged with serious crimes.

NC bill would mandate sheriffs' cooperation with ICE in felony immigration cases

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Woman's representative responds to accusation of fraudulent deed filing 

5 On Your Side: Danger in your dust 

Don't trust AI as the sole source of health and safety information

Sudden utility bill spike throws Apex customers for a loop as some totals triple in price

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New: Teacher fired after WRAL investigation seen working in different district 

Child care director in Bunn charged with child abuse

Teacher facing assault charge has been substituting in Durham Public Schools

Child care director charged with abusing child at facility in Franklin County

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Accent awareness helps speakers, listeners be more effective

AIâs latest gig: Composing music for dementia patients

Three local entrepreneurs behind global beach success: Shibumi Shade

Grace Ueng: Civility at work matters, but is often missing

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US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low

Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years

Fed official broke ethics rules but didn't violate insider trading laws, probe finds

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Families complain about maintence issues with Fort Liberty housing 

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Go Ask Dad: A jolt of joy

Zuo Yue Zi: My Chinese postpartum confinement

42 state attorneys general demand a Surgeon General warning label for social media apps

September marks Suicide Prevention Month as NC faces record-breaking suicide rate 

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Top grocery sales valid Sept. 11-17: Whole Boston Butt only $0.99/lb

New Swagbucks Swago game Sept. 9-16

Target Deals: School supplies start at 25 cents, Kids' tees up to 70% off, Women's tops and pajamas up to 50% off

Tar Heel Traveler: Just the right size farm

Tar Heel Traveler: Natty Greene's

Tar Heel Traveler: Bull Durham musical  

Tar Heel Traveler: Remembering ball player Catfish Hunter

Tar Heel Traveler: Aunt Millie's Pizza

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New Mural that Celebrates Inclusion in Washington 

Juneteenth in Washington: 'Unity in the Community'  

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