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Space weather forecasters are watching a geomagnetic storm which could rival the one that pushed visible aurora as far south as Florida.

Northern lights visible in the NC skies 

LIGHTS IN MANY PLACES IN THE TRIANGLE. >> MANY OF US SAW THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN MAY. AND WE'RE HOPING TO, AGAIN TONIGHT. >> AFTER THE SUN WENT DOWN, THE SEARCH WAS ON WHEN A JOURNALIST JOHN RECTOR NIGHT ARE HEADING OUT TO TRY TO FIND THE NORTHERN LIGHTS. >> WE FOUND A PARK IN NORTHERN DURHAM. THAT'S PRETTY DARK AND COULD BE A GOOD SPOT TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS THE SKY ABOVE ME IS A LITTLE BIT PINK RIGHT NOW, BUT IT'S YOUR IPHONE THAT'S GOING TO HELP YOU SEE THE STRONGEST VERSION OF THESE LIGHTS. YOU'LL OPEN YOUR CAMERA APP. CLICK THIS DOWN. ARROW HERE AT THE TOP. AND YOU'LL SEE ALL THESE OPTIONS POP UP ON THE BOTTOM. YOU WANT THIS PLUS OR MINUS SIGN THAT YOUR EXPOSURE DIAL IT ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT. THIS PHONE GOES UP TO PLUS 2. MAKE SURE YOUR FLASH IS OFF AND THEN POINT YOUR PHONE AT THE SKY. YOU WANT TO STAY AS STILL AS POSSIBLE. SNAP A PHOTO. AND HERE'S WHAT I GOT. >> WITH THE CURRENT CYCLE THAT WE'RE AND WE'RE SEEING SOME OF THE BEST SHOT WE'VE EVER SEEN HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA. SO IT'S EXCITING. WRAL. METEOROLOGIST KAT CAMPBELL TELLS ME IMAGES LIKE THESE ARE BECAUSE OF AN ACTIVE SOLAR STORM CYCLE ON THE SUN. >> SOMETIMES YOU GET WHAT'S CALLED A CORONAL MASS EJECTION AND THE BIG AREA LAST NIGHT THAT JUST KIND OF A ROCK FROM THE SUN AND IT'S DIRECTED AT THE EARTH THAT CONNECT WITH OUR MAGNETIC FIELD THEM. >> CAT ALSO SAYS WE ARE IN SUCH AN ACTIVE SOLAR STORM CYCLE RIGHT NOW. WE COULD HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FUTURE TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS. GO TO WRAL DOT COM AND SEARCH NORTHERN LIGHTS. YOU CAN ALSO WATCH CATS FULL INTERVIEW WITH

Northern lights visible all over the Triangle

Jack Kendrick submitted this photo of the sky on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Wendell.

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

Wake County mother Jennifer Chonillo discovered that her son, Corbin Chonillo, has been without a permanent teacher this school year.

Cooper signs Helene recovery package into law, with $273 million in disaster relief

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'It's a lot': Woman who survived Katrina now picking up pieces from Helene

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Wake Co. man arrested, charged with starving dog to death

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Hurricane Milton destroys roof of Tropicana Field in Florida

Hurricane Milton tore off the roof at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Organizers canceled the parade in 2023 after the city released new parade guidelines in the wake of the death of 11-year-old Hailey Brooks, who died when an out-of-control truck carrying a parade float hit her.

'it's a disappointment': NC Veterans Day Parade canceled for second-straight year, organizers say

Raleigh Veterans Day parade canceled amid concerns about vehicles

Tickets will go on sale Friday for "Music for the Mountains," an Oct. 27 concert at Red Hat Amphitheater benefiting Hurricane Helene victims. WRAL is a proud media sponsor.


Music for the Mountains: Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Helene relief concert at Red Hat

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh.

Bryan Brice and his team of attorneys represent more than 200 workers and NC State alumni who spent years in Poe Hall and later developed cancer. 

Environmental attorney accuses NC State of neglecting cancer risk in Poe Hall

State lawmakers look to spend millions renovating NC State's Poe Hall 

UNC System President Peter Hans said a bear attacked North Carolina Arboretum Police Chief Emily Brahy during Helene clean up.

Western NC police chief recovering after bear attack, UNC System president says

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Local emergency responders are being asked to conserve IV bags due to a shortage caused by Hurricane Helene flooding a North Carolina manufacturing facility. 

Emergency responders asked to preserve IV fluid as flooded NC manufacturer recovers

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina communities are facing not only the devastation of destroyed homes and businesses but also rising concerns about potential contamination in floodwaters and mud.

Residents report health concerns, potential contamination after Hurricane Helene floods

Post-Helene conditions in Swannanoa

A Halifax high school student was assaulted Tuesday afternoon after three masked teenagers got on a school bus and began to fight, according to police.

Student cut in face, 3 teens wearing ski masks get on school bus in Enfield

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The outcome of key statewide races could be affected by how ongoing election lawsuits resolve, and how well the western part of the state is able to pull off voting amid widespread destruction.

NC elections face shifting rules, uncertainty heading into final 2024 stretch

NC election officials provide update on election changes for counties hit by Helene

There's been some confusion regarding the government's response to Helene in western North Carolina. So let's break it down.

Some have been critical of the government's response to Helene. Here's a breakdown of how disaster response works

Small Business Administration Will Soon Exhaust Disaster Loan Funds

County Manager Kim Denton wants Franklin officials to document hurricane relief efforts to ensure eligibility for federal reimbursements. Franklin Sheriff Kevin White calls it red tape.

Franklin sheriff calls for county manager's resignation after she issues guidance for Helene reimbursements

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Slideshow: Northern lights make appearance in central North Carolina on Oct. 10, 2024

Thousands of people have donated more than $900,000 through the WRAL Cares telethon. The Red Cross is using those donations to operate 20 shelters in the state, helping nearly 1,300 people with a safe space to stay. 

Help North Carolina rebuild: Ways to give money, goods, volunteer to help western NC

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Get ready for a jam-packed weekend of fall festivities, live performances, and family fun this weekend. See our top picks! 

Weekend best bets: Fall fun, movies and more

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Musicians with North Carolina connections will collaborate to celebrate the Tar Heel State and raise money for hurricane relief. The Concert for Carolina takes place Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium.


Concert for Carolina: Sheryl Crow, Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor to perform Oct. 26

Concert for Carolina Oct. 26, 2024

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Ronnell Randle survived Hurricane Helene in her solar-powered van. This wasn't the first catastrophic storm she faced, having faced one nearly two decades prior.

Woman picking up pieces from Helene nearly two decades after surviving Katrina

Veterans Day Parade organizers say strict rules prompted cancelation

Section of I-40 washed away near NC-Tennessee state line

Helene aftermath: Line workers replacing hundreds of broken power poles in western NC

Health care professionals asked to preserve IV fluid

Some railroad tracks closed indefinitely in western NC

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Some railroad tracks are closed indefinitely, could affect deliveries

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Organizers want staggered shipments of Hurricane Helene relief supplies to maximize efficiency

Access to mental health resources in wake of natural disasters reduces long-term issues

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Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died

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Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

Although Milton has moved on, at least 8 are dead and millions remain in the dark

'Our dreams were falling down the mountain': American and British climbers stranded in the Himalayas for three days

Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine

Catawba singer Christina Eagle joins Team Snoop Dogg on 'The Voice'

5 On Your Side: Vacationers getting mixed messages about traveling to NC mountains

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Beech Mountain Ski Resort announces opening date for 2024-25 ski season

On Dec. 17, 2022, skiers and snowboarders go down the slopes at Beech Mountain.

NC benefit concerts planned to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery

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Fact check: Is government seizing North Carolina lithium after Helene?

Fact check: No, Democrats didn't withhold aid to right-leaning NC counties after Helene

Fact check: No, FEMA and other Helene responders aren't 'confiscating' supplies

Fact-checking 5 misleading claims about Helene relief efforts

NC election chief says early voting will start on time despite Hurricane Helene

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AG candidate Bishop sues Jackson campaign for defamation

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Cooper signs $273 million relief bill for Helene recovery

Attorney representing NC State employees, alumni discusses case involving Poe Hall

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Ahead of formal installation, UNC chancellor reflects on tenure, reiterates commitment to affordability

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New E.E. Smith High School to be built, but location still up in the air after Fort Liberty site rejection

State senate candidate reinstated to assistant principal job after monthlong suspension

Did weak building codes contribute to devastation from Helene?

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CDC investigating potential 'cancer cluster' at NC State after hundreds of people who worked, studied in Poe Hall develop cancer

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Much of Tropical Storm Fred relief money remains untouched as western NC regroups after Helene

Community event at NC State aims to address, reduce cancer disparities

Canes' game at Tampa Bay on Saturday postponed due to Hurricane Milton

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NC State, 0-2 in ACC play for first time since 2015, hosts fast-starting Syracuse

ACC's additions of Cal, Stanford create test for coast-to-coast basketball scheduling plans

Carolina Hurricanes host Tampa Bay Lightning for 2024-25 regular season opener

Panthers, Canales must evaluate Ejiro Evero as defensive coordinator

No. 19 Ashley evens season series with No. 6 Hoggard boys soccer

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Gray's Creek secures conference title with five-set win over Cape Fear

No. 5 Hough crushes No. 14 West Charlotte to set up QCC battle with Mallard Creek

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Kim Wooten, an engineer and member of the state Building Code Council, has criticized recent changes to North Carolina's building codes, which she believes have weakened building standards and paved the way for more destruction in the next storm.

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

After months of WRAL investigations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working to determine if there is a connection between PCBs in Poe Hall and employee cancer cases.

CDC to investigate potential cancer cluster among Poe Hall workers at NC State

Before hunting for deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day, 5 On Your Side is warning you about the pitfalls to watch out for while you shop and after.

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions related to the response to Hurricane Helene.

Answering viewer questions about Hurricane Helene aftermath

The North Carolina Board of Elections voted unanimously to give the hardest-hit counties more flexibility in how they conduct the elections.



NC leaders approve flexibility for voters in Helene counties

Before Helene there was Fred - $13 million was promised and few dollars were received by this town. WRAL Investigates North Carolina's long history of hurricane recovery and why funds to help communities rebuild take years to get to those in need.

NC town waiting for millions hit again 3 years later. WRAL Investigates why relief funds take years to help local communities

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Helene shuts down mines critical to semiconductor production

If Helene causes a chip shortage, it'll be different than COVID

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Hope Mills man charged with murdering 25-year-old man after turning himself in

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Man killed outside barbershop Saturday in Clinton

Police investigate abuse allegations at Mount Olive nursing home

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Grace Ueng: The controversy over 'Founder Mode

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New AI phone conversation tool QuikTok is getting people talking

Health care staffing company plans to add high-paying 155 jobs in Raleigh

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US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike

Boeing withdraws contract offer after talks with striking workers break down

McDonald's sues top meat packers for allegedly colluding to inflate the price of beef

Small business disaster loan program said to be in danger of running out of funds by end of month

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Closed for renovations: NC Museum of History working to retell the state's story

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Amazon Prime Day deals still available: Apple Watch SE, iPads, MacBook Air, Hey Dude Shoes, Crock-Pot 7 Qt, Headphones

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Target Circle Week Top Deals: Carter's Baby Clothing 40% off today, Oct. 10, Instant Pot 6qt Bundle only $59.99 PLUS get a $10 Target Gift Card, Shoes & clothing up to 66% off

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Former WRAL photojournalist compares Asheville flooding to storm 20 years ago

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On Beech Mountain, Fred's Mercantile stayed open to serve after hurricane hit

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