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Police said the crash that killed three E.E. Smith High School football players on Oct. 8 was due to the driver's excessive speed.

Speeding determined to be cause of crash that killed E.E. Smith High School football players

<p>WILLIE DAILY, WRAL NEWS, WAKE COUNTY. &gt;&gt; ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, ALI. TODAY WE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CRASH THAT KILLED THESE 3 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FAYETTEVILLE. POLICE SAY SPEED WAS A FACTOR. THIS HAPPENED LAST THURSDAY NIGHT ON ROSE HILL ROAD 3 E SMITH FOOTBALL PLAYERS DIED THE DRIVER. 21 YEAR-OLD DIMON, MONROE IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION. HER FAMILY TOLD WRAL SHE WAS TAKING</p>

E.E. Smith players dead from crash

Speeding led to crash where three Fayetteville high school students died, police say

Football game to honor E.E. Smith High School players killed in crash

Transgender state employees, family members in NC to lose some health coverage

Supreme Courtâs Ruling on Transgender Care Shields Similar Laws in Over 20 States

Wake Forest man accused of defrauding Duke Energy out of almost $500K using living, dead customers

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Coolest air of the season brings us fall chill for start of state fair

Hour-by-hour temperatures for Thursday, Oct. 16

N.C. Highway 12 reopens in Ocracoke after Nor'Easter flooding

N.C. Highway 12 reopens in Ocracoke after NorâEaster flooding

More layoffs proposed at the U.S. Department of Education. How could they affect NC schools?

Education Department Will Investigate Scholarships for DACA Students

No injuries reported after house catches fire in Fuquay-Varina, officials investigating cause

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A new Consumer Reports investigation uncovered a hidden risk in protein powders and shakes -- some of these supplements contain concerning levels of lead.


5 On Your Side: Some protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead

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UNC Police is asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest related to an assault it says happened on Oct. 7 at the iconic Old Well on the Chapel Hill campus.

UNC Police ask for help IDing person of interest in Old Well assault

UNC Police released two photos of a person of interest it believes was involved in an Oct. 7 assault at the iconic Old Well on the Chapel Hill campus.

Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel, who survived 484 days of captivity, shared his "extreme happiness" and "relief" following Hamas' release of the last 20 living hostages. The hostages' release raises hope for a permanent end to the Israel-Hamas war.

Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel: 'I'm extremely happy' as Hamas frees last hostages

Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel, who survived 484 days of captivity, shared his experiences in a Wednesday interview with WRAL News.

About $83 million in North Carolina food-stamp benefits were distributed late between 2021 and 2024 -- less than 1% of the total payout during that period. Wake, Cumberland and Edgecombe counties were among the worst performers.

Timeliness of NC food-stamp payments dipped below federal standards, state audit says 

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Dunn Police Chief Cary Jackson has resigned from her duties at the Dunn Police Department. Her resignation is effective Oct. 28.

Dunn police chief resigns, interim chief appointed

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Police are looking into a homicide at a Durham shopping center on Wednesday.


Man dead from shooting at Durham shopping center

Durham shooting at shopping center

A split ruling in the case of Stein v. Berger over who should control various state boards and commissions saw some, but not all, of the legislature's attempts to strip the governor's power stuck down as unconstitutional.

Stein wins back some power after court strikes down GOP-backed law targeting governor

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Police arrested Omunique Anna-Nickole Hogan, a 20-year-old Burlington woman, on Tuesday in connection with a shooting that occurred on Sept. 27 at the Cary Pines Apartments.

Burlington woman arrested for alleged involvement in late September Cary apartment shooting

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Human remains found in Fayetteville earlier this month have been identified as a previously missing person.

Remains found in Fayetteville ravine identified as missing man

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Raleigh police responded to a stabbing on Dillmark Court Tuesday afternoon. The victim was 15 years old.

2 teens charged in stabbing of 15-year-old in Raleigh

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Explore budget-friendly ways to enjoy the North Carolina State Fair this year, with tips on saving money on admission, rides, and attractions. 

On a budget? Save money at the NC State Fair this year

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The Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to remember some key points before making any big purchases at the North Carolina State Fair.


5 On Your Side: Avoid buying scams at the NC State Fair

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Food and ride inspections are underway at the 2025 North Carolina State Fair, which runs Oct. 16 until Oct. 26.


Food and ride inspections begin at NC State Fair, which opens Thursday

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The Chicken Hut, a cornerstone of the community for decades, has been honored with a 'local historic landmark' designation.


Durham staple receives 'local historic landmark' designation

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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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With the cost of flights up almost 10% in 2025, basic economy tickets can look appealing. WRAL News takes a look at whether the savings are worth it.

Don't Waste Your Money: Are basic economy airfares worth trying?

Tar Heel Traveler: State Fair Essay

High levels of lead found in popular protein powders, new report finds

Wake Forest man facing fraud charges in massive electricity theft

Officials investigating a massive house fire in Fuquay-Varina

60,000-plus people expected Thursday between NC State Fair and Billie Eilish concert

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Third rape case of month at East Carolina under investigation

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Waterline replacement closes Durham road near an elementary school for a week

Car break-ins reported near NC State Fairgrounds during Chris Brown concert

Israel receives remains of 2 more hostages as military says another body was not that of a hostage

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Democrats say they won't be intimidated by Trump's threats as the shutdown enters a third week

After months in chains and darkness, freed Hamas hostages begin their long road to recovery

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown

Our favorite NC State Fair food: 10 dishes to try

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Billie Eilish

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Beer in Raleigh: Your weekend brewery crawl guide

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

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Fact check: How many US residency spots are held by immigrants with H-1B visas?

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Fact check: Trump says small children get 80 different vaccines

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

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

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein slams Republican redistricting plan

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NC Medicaid cuts under scrutiny amid funding stalemate

Voting rights advocates prep for federal trial over NC 'election integrity' law

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

North Carolina lawmakers will attempt to redraw congressional districts

NC schools to feel impacts of U.S. Department of Education cuts

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

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

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

Divided locker room, disastrous results: Players, parents blame Belichick culture for UNC problems

Rolesville 4-star junior RB Amir Brown decommits from UNC

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'Morphed into something more': Marcus Ginyard returns to UNC under new role

Duke picked to win ACC again; NC State's Darrion Williams named Preseason Player of the Year

Duke women projected to repeat as ACC champions; Hannah Hidalgo selected Preseason Player of Year

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

HighSchoolOT's Male and Female Athletes of the Week for October 6-11

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The Starting 22: Best players from Week 8 of the North Carolina high school football season

Alpaca Game of the Week to feature No. 11 Cleveland at No. 21 Southeast Raleigh

Cleveland's 59-game regular season winning streak is the fourth-longest in NCHSAA history

Jacksonville soccer grinds out nail-biting victory at White Oak

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

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WRAL Investigates spoke with UNC students about the Tar Heels' 2-3 start under head coach Bill Belichick.

Fallout related to Bill Belichick and UNC football's divided locker room

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 

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5 On Your Side: Take steps now to protect your home this winter

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

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

5 On Your Side: October safe infant sleep month

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Man's complaints about Durham road haven't led to action at city level

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

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

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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

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The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system

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

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Town of Zebulon brings back annual Christmas Parade

SAS Championship adds free family fun event

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