Raleigh breaking news and weather, Raleigh North Carolina news today, WRAL 7-day forecasts, NC lottery updates. WRAL news in Raleigh, NC.

WRAL.com

Eduardo Martinez, 52, of Carrboro, drowned while swimming in Jordan Lake in an area near the intersection of Martha's Chapel Road and Farrington Road. 

52-year-old Carrboro man drowns in Jordan Lake 

COFFEE IS AT JORDAN LAKE. BUT THE NEW INFORMATION. WE RECEIVED AN UPDATE FROM THE CHATHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THEY SAY THAT SWIMMER EDUARDO MARTINEZ DROWNED. THIS IS A LOOK NOW AT VIDEO FROM THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER FROM THAT HOURS LONG SEARCH CREWS WERE HERE SEARCHING AT THE LAKE FOR NEARLY 5 HOURS. CREWS WERE DISPATCHED AROUND 8.45 LAST NIGHT. THE SEARCH WAS FOCUSED AT MARCUS CHAPEL ROAD AND FARRINGTON ROAD. WE REPORTED ABOUT 2 OTHER DROWNINGS HERE IN JORDAN LAKE SINCE LATE MAY AND THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE ISSUED A WARNING THIS MORNING FOR PEOPLE AS WE'RE HEADED INTO THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY TO BE SAFE IN THE WATER. KELSEY COPY WRAL NEWS AT

Jordan Lake

Body of swimmer found in Jordan Lake

What was in the sky this morning?âï¸

flying object

Former Holly Hill employees share concerns about patient safety, citing escapes and understaffing

Holly Hill Children's Hospital

Heat wave arrives in time for 4th of July, feels-like temps near 110 on tap for holiday weekend

Flirting with record heat 

24 people arrested in Durham, 11 guns seized in violent crime operation

On cam: Massive flames as truck burns at Wilson gas station

On cam: Massive flames as vehicle burns at Wilson gas station

To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species

Killing_Owls_99531

WRAL News+

WRAL News+ Live Thumbnail

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 -- Amid signs of dysfunction and disarray, Chief Justice John Roberts reasserted his authority, while the influence of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito waned.

COLUMN: In volatile term, fractured Supreme Court remade America

In a Volatile Term, a Fractured Supreme Court Remade America

A church in Elizabeth City is waiting to hear back from State of North Carolina archaeologists on how to proceed after digging up potentially 300-year-old artifacts on its property.

Tree removal accidentally unearths centuries-old artifacts at North Carolina church

300-year-old artifacts unveiled at NC church playground

Around 1:17 a.m., officers responded to a crash and car fire at 4516 Denfield St.

Driver leads Durham police on chase, attempts to hit officer with car, police say

Durham police investigating early morning crash on Denfield Street

The Solace Center at InterAct of Wake County provides sexual assault victims the care they need and offers a better alternative to going to the hospital for a rape kit.

'It's like walking into a home': Solace Center at InterAct offers better alternative to traditional ER rape kit testing

The Solace Center at InterAct of Wake County

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) â Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Jamaica after killing at least 6 people in the southeast Caribbean

Jamaica_Tropical_Weather_35482

The crash happened at Creedmoor Road and Durham Road in Raleigh, according to the Wake County Sheriff's Office.

3 people hospitalized in head-on crash in Wake County

The crash happened at Creedmoor Road and Durham Road in Raleigh.

Chris Thomas said he misses his son -- Cole Thomas -- who went missing on Thanksgiving 2016. Tuesday marks what would be Cole Thomas' 30th birthday.

'I miss him': Cole Thomas' father discusses son's 2016 disappearance

Christopher Cole Thomas

Raleigh Police report that Ernesto Torres-Torres is the suspect in the stabbing of 32-year-old Aaron Heath, who later died from his injuries. 

Grieving father seeks answers in son's murder, suspect still on the run   

Ernesto Torres-Torres

The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority's Fire-Rescue Department and the Morrisville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Tuesday afternoon.

Vehicle fire at Raleigh-Durham Airport prompts emergency response

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Detectives arrested a man on Tuesday for indecent liberties with a child.

42-year-old Fayetteville man arrested for indecent liberties and child abuse

Kyle Andrew Brown mugshot 

View WRAL's latest top news

MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM

95.7 That Station

99.9 The Fan

WRAL viewers sent us photos from across the state of the Starlink satellite launch that lit up the North Carolina sky Wednesday morning.

Photos: SpaceX launch lights up NC sky Wednesday morning

Strange light in the morning sky 

With the 4th of July just around the corner, North Carolina officials are raising awareness about the dangers of fireworks.

4th of July safety: NC officials warn of fireworks dangers, share safety tips

4th of July fireworks safety

Jockey's Ridge hides a secret castle beneath its ever-shifting sands -- remains from a 1970s mini golf course that was swallowed long ago.

Buried treasure: Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again

Jockey's Ridge has a mini-golf course buried beneath the dunes -- and a sand castle has recently become uncovered.

Failure to update the WRAL News app to version 6.1.26 will result in users missing vital notifications for breaking news and top stories impacting central North Carolina.  

Update WRAL News app to get life-saving notifications

Download and update: WRAL News and WRAL Weather apps

Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



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

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

Tickets are on sale for this year's North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, which will return to Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre in November. 

NC Chinese Lantern Fest tickets go on sale

NC Chinese Lantern Festival

Don't Miss It

A police officer convinced grocery workers to let him shop in the middle of the night to buy a mother baby formula.


On cam: Officer helps mom find formula for newborn

Animal cruelty charges: Dog used for target practice

Beryl's US impacts: Gas prices, travel and weather

Barbados_Tropical_Weather_85749

Car crashes on Denfield Street in Durham 

On cam: Starlink satellite launch lights up sky 

On cam: Starlink satellite launch lights up sky in Raeford

SpaceX satellite launch spotted across North Carolina

Video Central

WRAL 6am News | July 3

6am Newscast Static

WRAL 9am News | July 2

9am Newscast Static

WRAL Noon News | July 2

12pm Newscast Static

WRAL 4pm News | July 2

4pm Newscast Static

WRAL 6pm News | July 2

6pm Newscast Static

WRAL 10pm News | July 2

10pm Newscast Static

Duke Energy, county officials to test sirens around Harris Nuclear Plant next week

Local News

21-year-old man in critical condition after shooting at Rocky Mount apartment complex

Saint Augustine's University board seeks dismissal of alumni lawsuit

Emergency crews respond to Lexington airport crash involving 84-year-old pilot

Struggling Salt Life, Soffe parent could cut 224 NC jobs

Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate

Nation/World

Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer

From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?

Trump revels in legal and political wins while Biden's campaign reels from their debate

Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials

When the weather doesn't cooperate for an outdoor day at the park, consider checking out one of these Raleigh indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks for your children.

Find family fun year-round at these Raleigh indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks

Raleigh indoor playgrounds trampoline parks

Live music ahead: 100+ big concerts in North Carolina

North Carolina concerts in 2024

60+ things to do in July

Festival For The Eno 6-7-12-33

Out & About

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

Politifact

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

Fact-checking Trump, Biden claims from the 2024 presidential debate

Fact check: Did Trump oversee the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates?

Fact check: Biden says Trump plans to cut Social Security

Expansion of NC private school vouchers stalled

NC Capitol

With Kennedy off North Carolina's ballot for now, GOP congressmen demand documents from state elections officials

NC Sen. Jim Perry resigns. Kinston Republican served in leadership positions

Cooper signs new law targeting antisemitism, calls for 'a more welcoming' North Carolina

NC plan could forgive medical debt for some families 

What parents need to know about the new teen trend sadfishing

Education

UNC System provides guidance after DEI policy repeal

Cities in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers

Cities, towns in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers

Budget, transparency, student safety: New Durham superintendent says he values community and trust

Homeowners get ultimatum from insurers: make pricey repairs, or lose coverage

WRAL In Depth

NC students: The teacher shortage hurts us

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

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

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

NC State alum Abby Lampe on a roll after second cheese rolling victory 

WRALSportsFan

Canes busy offseason, Bronny James and hot dog drama in the sports moments of the week

NHL Free Agency 2024: Hurricanes add defenseman whose dad played on 2006 Cup-winning team

Carolina Hurricanes release 2024-25 regular season schedule

Armando Bacot says he made $2 million-plus while at UNC through NIL

4A championship MVP Caitlyn Jones commits to Wake Forest

HighSchoolOT

Gatorade POTY changes commitment after coaching change, will attend UNC

Hoggard 3-star OL Michael Gibbs commits to NC State

83 head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

Wake Forest QB Kavon Simmons commits to Duke

Understaffing, inexperienced employees, underreported escapes, worries about patient safety-- all concerns from two former high-ranking employees of Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh.

Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh

WRAL 5 On Your Side shows several ways to protect your car from a break-in.

How to protect your car from a break-in

Joel Hopkins claims his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April while under the care of a Royal Parking Inc. valet service in North Hills.

NC man claims truck was stolen in North Hills while under care of valet service

A man said his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April in North Hills while under the care of a valet service.

Customer claims truck was stolen while under care of valet service

Customer's truck stolen while under care of valet service

A luxury truck stolen from a local valet! The disturbing allegations -- and WRAL 5 On Your Side details who is responsible when your car is stolen while under the care of a valet. Monday night at 6 on WRAL News.

Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks who's liable and the disturbing allegations

Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks whoâs liable and the disturbing allegations

The legislature advanced a new financing program Thursday that aims to make clean energy upgrades more accessible, including rooftop solar, energy efficient HVAC systems and LED lighting.

NC lawmakers approve program to bring clean energy upgrades to local businesses

WRAL Specialists

5 On Your Side: Protect your vacation from severe weather 

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Vallarta Tacos and Seafood, Azul Tequilas Bar and Grill

Full interview: Homeowners say insurance companies threaten to cancel policies over drones

5 On Your Side: Walgreens changes could include significant store closures 

5 On Your Side

Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

Investigations

Mike Walden: NCSU Index shows NC's economic strengths compared to national indicators

US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers donât get left behind

Missouri AG: Lawsuit against IBM is âimportant step in harpooning the whaleâ of âcorporate racismâ

WRAL TechWire

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms

Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide

Judge sides with 16 states, putting on pause Biden's delay of consideration of gas export projects

Business

Powerball

Mega Millions

Cash 5

Weekend best bets: Enofest, food truck fun

Family

Lessons from Kindergarten year

How to make 4th of July travel easier for you and your family as RDU prepares for record-breaking crowds

Go Ask Dad book review: Dad Camp

Top Amazon Deals: Instant Read Meat Thermometer only $3.98 w/coupon, Closet Organizer Bags 6 pack only $12.99 w/coupon , Amazon Prime Day dates

SmartShopper

Great Kohl's Sale: Stackable coupons, Kohl's Cash, tees for $3.99, men's swim trunks for $6.39, Anti-Gravity Patio Lounge Chair for $31.99

Mark your calendars: Amazon Prime Day July dates announced PLUS early deals available now

Fourth of July 2024 freebies & deals

Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for June

Athira Pharma Inc (NQ: ATHA )