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Between Tuesday night's Chris Brown concert at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh and crowds flocking to the North Carolina State Fair, there is bound to be a lot of traffic this week in the area of Blue Ridge Road.


Chris Brown, Billie Eilish concerts could snarl traffic near NC State Fair this week

Traffic at a standstill near Carter-Finley Stadium ahead of Chris Brown concert

Traffic moving slowly near Carter-Finley Stadium ahead of Chris Brown concert

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Court: Cary man can't keep neighbors from using trail between his two properties

A video of a Cary man jackhammering a trail entrance has gone viral on Reddit, sparking a debate over property rights.

NC startup's lab-grown leather from a living cow could change the fashion industry

Lab-grown wallet made from "cultivated leather"

'It's a racetrack': Dangerous Durham road bothered man for years before deadly hit-and-run

Chalk Level Road in Durham, North Carolina

NC bets record amount on sports in September, pushes past $10B since legalization

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Raleigh man sentenced to years in prison for statutory rape, sexual exploitation of a minor

Aaron Searls, a 20-year-old Raleigh resident, is set to serve at least seven years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges of statutory rape and sexual exploitation of a minor.

Weatherby Healthcare opens new hub in Wake County

Weatherby Healthcare opened a new Wake County hub in North Hills.

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UConn is the No. 1 team in the country in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll. 

Duke ranked No. 7, NC State is No. 9 and UNC is No. 11 in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

 Duke's Kara Lawson

The Raleigh Police Department on Tuesday contained and disposed of a hazardous chemical found on Shaw University's campus last week.

Raleigh police detonate, dispose of hazardous chemical found at Shaw University

Chemical hole at Shaw University

DâAngelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the  shirtless âUntitled (How Does It Feel)â music video, has died. He was 51.

DâAngelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with âUntitled (How Does It Feel),â dies

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Tuesday morning will be brisk and partly cloudy. Lows will be in the mid-50s before afternoon highs reach 70 degrees.

Clouds in and out ahead of sunny skies, mid-week fall front will drop lows to the 40s

Morning low temperatures through Sunday

A student was hit by a car on Tuesday in front of Panther Creek High School in Cary.


Student hit by car in front of Panther Creek High School in Cary

N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island remains closed Tuesday due to overwash, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).


Much of NC 12 reopens, ferries bring equipment to clear overwash in Ocracoke

NC 12 still closed in Ocracoke, ferries bring equipment to clear overwash

Tickets for the popular Holiday Express event at Raleigh's Pullen Park appear to have sold out on Ticketmaster.


Tickets for Pullen Park's Holiday Express sold out on Ticketmaster

Santa Claus visits a child

There are more than 80 new food items at the North Carolina State Fair this year. We had a chance to try some of those items during the annual Deep Fried Media Luncheon on Monday.


Our favorite NC State Fair food: 10 dishes to try

NC State Fair media lunch tray

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said he and his staff faced a difficult task in recruiting high school players and transfers due to their late start after his hire in December.

Amid struggles, Belichick defends GM Lombardi, Tar Heels' roster construction

Bill Belichick stands behind program despite report of divide in UNC locker room

Three E.E. Smith High School football players who died in a crash will be remembered Tuesday evening in Cumberland County.


Tribute planned for E.E. High School football players killed in crash

E.E. Smith players dead from crash

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Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

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You can meet some of your favorite people from WRAL at the N.C. State Fair this year.


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The hire of a Super Bowl champion and future Pro Football Hall of Famer brought national attention to the University of North Carolina football program. But the culture of the team under Bill Belichick has turned that attention from a positive to a negative just five games into the season.


Chapel Bill thrill to turmoil on the Tar Heels: How the Belichick era devolved in just 5 games

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What you do right now could protect your home and save you some money this winter. The experts at Consumer Reports share their top tips to get your home and yard prepped for whatever winter dishes out.


5 On Your Side: Winter preps to start now for your home

Winter weather

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Be wary of Halloween candy that look like weed edibles

NC Republicans plan to redraw congressional maps

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Ask the Meteorologist: What's the difference between a nor'easter and a tropical storm?

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RDU 'reviewing' Noem video on shutdown impact; CLT, others won't show the video, saying it's political

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Man stole money from multiple people looking to buy a PlayStation from him, Goldsboro police say

LendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda dies in ATV accident in North Carolina

Cary crash on Walnut Street sends one person to hospital

US strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6, Trump says

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ICE's use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment

Israel to halve aid into Gaza over slow return of dead hostages, a test for fragile ceasefire

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in arson attack at governorâs mansion while Shapiroâs family slept

It is a busy weekend in the Triangle with the state of the NC State Fair and Billie Eilish at Lenovo Center for two nights.


Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Billie Eilish

Six of âThe Greatestâ Songs

North Carolina State Fair Guide 2025

Beer in Raleigh: Your weekend brewery crawl guide

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Foodie News: Stuffed pretzel shop opens in Raleigh

Freshly baked homemade pretzels

SAS Championship adds free family fun event

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Savannah Bananas bring banana ball excitement to Chapel Hill's Kenan Stadium April 2026

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Fact check: Trump says small children get 80 different vaccines

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Fact check: Do doctors recommend '80 different vaccines' for small children?

Fact check: Could Affordable Care Act health premiums rise 75% by next month?

Fact check: Jeffries says GOP 'effectively ended' medical research in the US

Fact check: Did Democrats propose to give health care to immigrants illegally in the US?

North Carolina lawmakers will attempt to redraw congressional districts

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More than $6.5B in medical debt relieved through NC program. Stein calls it 'life changing news'

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Oct. 9

NC lawmaker facing sex crime charges appears in court from hospital

Prosecutors: NC legislator facing child sex charges lived with victim for months, faces $1M bond

Educators turn to state after feds cut 'Farm to School' program

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NC isn't meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage

After brief suspension, UNC prof back in the classroom, advocating for free speech

Reinstated professor speaks about ordeal at UNC

Teacher of the Week: Nancy Gonzalez

Moms who overcame addiction helping others through growing statewide network

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Man says he lost $200K to executives at center of WRAL investigation

Privatize NC's liquor sales? Leader of DOGE-style group wants to explore the cost

North Carolina child fatality group links social media algorithms, AI chat bots to suicide risks

NC State suit admits 'extensive' PCB contamination, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier

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'A work in progress': Bill Belichick leaves open possibility of documentary on UNC football team

AP Top 25 poll: Duke ranked No. 6, UNC comes in at No. 25 and NC State is unranked

Titans make Brian Callahan NFL's 1st coach fired this year after 4-19 record and 1-5 start

Dowdle has 239 yards from scrimmage vs. former team as Panthers beat Cowboys on FG as time expires

NCHSAA announces fall championship sites; UNC, Durham County, and Lenoir-Rhyne to host football

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Mike Hobgood, South Granville's all-time winningest football coach, resigns

NCHSAA dual team girls tennis playoff results: first round scores

NCHSAA girls tennis standings at the end of the regular season

Volleyball Top 25: CSD, Falls Lake, and Perquimans join this week's statewide Top 25

ICE confirmed Wilmer Fuentes Mejia is in the country illegally. Mejia was charged with hit-and-run and involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in Durham in September.

Deadly hit-and-run suspect was in country illegally, ICE says

A man said he gave CJF America's founder and  chief financial officer nearly $200,000 to invest, but now fears the money is gone after learning of criminal charges and allegations against the company's executives

Man claims he lost $200K to two men at center of WRAL investigation

WRAL Investigates found Raleigh Firefighters are working a lot of overtime. Raleigh's Mayor Pro Tempore is now planning to help cut back.

WRAL Investigation into firefighter overtime spurs call to action

After a WRAL investigation showing Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of overtime in one year, Mayor Pro Tempore Stormie Forte requested that the city manager and fire chief formally assess firefighter burnout, appropriate staffing levels, and the need for a shift modification study.

WRAL investigation into Raleigh firefighter overtime spurs call to action by mayor pro tem

Raleigh fire truck at Station No. 5

A church in Edgecombe County is a symbol of the power of a hurricane. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the spirit of a town, committed to keeping its history upright.

Tar Heel Traveler: Princeville 

One local man who has served in the lions club for over 6 decades. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the states and continents he's traveled to over that time span and what he says keeps him going.

Tar Heel Traveler: The Longest Lion 

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5 On Your Side: October is safe infant sleep month, how to reduce SIDS risk

5 On Your Side: October safe infant sleep month

Chefs and home cooks disagree: Is non-stick cookware safe/

Restaurant Ratings: Jin Jin Gourmet, IHOP, Yaya Tea

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Man charged in deadly Durham hit-and-run was in country illegally

Chapel Bill thrill to turmoil on the Tar Heels: UNC coach to face questions Monday

NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

NC State admits 'extensive' PCB contamination in lawsuit, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

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Grace Ueng: Here's what high-definition leadership looks like

Donald Thompson: Brianna Pinto aims to transform lives through soccer

Annual 'All Things Open' conference approaches its 'lucky' 13th year

Guest column: Your job is safer from AI than Silicon Valley wants you to believe

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Best industries in North Carolina for those looking for a career change

Kitchen cabinet companies hope new US tariffs pay off in the long run

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

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Town of Zebulon brings back annual Christmas Parade

Tips for saving big on grocery shopping as prices grow higher

Breweries debate: Kid friendly or adults only

Kids and breweries: Wake County brewery's Facebook post sparks public debate

Amazon Deals: iPhone Charging Cords 3 Pk only $6.99 (53% off), Shark MessMaster Portable Wet Dry Vacuum only $79.99 (47% off), LEGO sets starting at $5.19

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