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The challengers behind an existing anti-gerrymandering lawsuit in North Carolina have won permission from the judge to change their lawsuit so that it now focuses on the newest districts.

Lawsuit targets new NC congressional map, as more challenges could be on the way

HOSPITAL WITH NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. GOING INTO 2026. >> THIS WILL BE GOING INTO MY 3RD TERM. 3RD DIFFERENT MAP RUNNING FOR CONGRESS. IS ABOUT THE PEOPLE OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. >> TONIGHT WE'RE HEARING FROM DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN DON DAVIS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE STATE LAWMAKERS REDREW HIS DISTRICT TO IMPROVE THE CHANCE THAT A REPUBLICAN WINS THAT SEAT DAVIS WOULD NOT CONFIRM WHAT HIS NEXT STEPS ARE AT THIS POINT. BUT HE DID SAY HIS FIGHT IS NOT OVER. WRAL'S. HEIDI KIRK JOINING US NOW LIVE AFTER SITTING DOWN WITH DAVIS AT HIS OFFICE IN GOLDSBORO, HEIDI. >> WELL, JERROLD, LENA, HE'S BEEN SERVING THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SINCE 2023 AND NOW HE'S BEEN DRAWN INTO DISTRICT 3. INSTEAD DUE TO THOSE NEW CONGRESSIONAL MAPS. NOW, WHILE HE WOULD NOT TELL US HE PLANS TO RUN AGAIN IN THE NEXT ELECTION OR IN WHICH DISTRICT HE DID REAFFIRM HIS COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. >> INSIDE AS GOLDSBORO OFFICE, CONGRESSMAN DON DAVIS SHARES A CLEAR MESSAGE. WE'RE NOT GOING TO STOP FIGHTING FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. NO MATTER WHAT MAP HE'S DRAWN. CONGRESSMAN DAVIS IS A FAMILIAR FACE IN POLITICS. HE REPRESENTS WHAT WAS THE STATE'S MOST COMPETITIVE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. >> NOW, SPLICED UP IN THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL MAP, TURNING IT INTO A GOP LEANING SEAT. HE WOULDN'T CONFIRM WHETHER HE'LL RUN AGAIN BUT SAID THIS. >> THEN 2026. BUT 3RD TERM. I WILL NOW RUN MY 3RD NEW MAP. >> YOU CAN SEE THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL MAP RIGHT HERE. THIS MAP GIVES REPUBLICANS AN ADVANTAGE IN 11 OF THE STATE'S 14 CONGRESSIONAL SEATS UP FROM  >> IT'S CREATING SO MUCH CONFUSION. AND IT'S TIME FOR US TO SETTLE THIS. NOW. SO ONE PEOPLE CANO WHICH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AARON AND THEY CAN ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND WHO THEY REPRESENTATIVE. IT IS AND THEY CAN ALLOW THEIR REPRESENTATIVE AND OPPORTUNITY TO ACTUALLY SERVE THEM. HOPEFULLY YOU CONSTANTLY CHANGING BACK AND FORTH TO CREATE SO MUCH CONFUSION. >> HE DID EXPRESS FRUSTRATION WHEN HE LEARNED OF THE PLAN TO REDRAW THE MAP, CALLING FOR AN END TO MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING. >> WE NEED AND NATIONAL BAN ON MID DECADE. REDISTRICTING IN THE MATTER, TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, MISSOURI, KANSAS. >> WE JUST NEED TO PULL. TOGETHER. AND SUPPORT AND IN TO THIS. THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR ANYBODY. IT'S NOT GOOD FOR DEMOCRATS. IT'S NOT GOOD FOR REPUBLICANS. IT'S NOT GOOD FOR UNAFFILIATED. PEOPLE LOSE WHEN WE DO IT THIS WAY. >> THE REDISTRICTING WAS PART OF A NATIONAL EFFORT BY REPUBLICANS TO KEEP CONTROL OF CONGRESS IN THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS. REPUBLICAN STATES LIKE TEXAS AND KANSAS HAVE ALSO DRAWN NEW MAPS TO PROTECT AGAINST THE POSSIBILITY OF DEMOCRATIC STATES DOING THE SAME VIRGINIA DEMOCRAT SAID TODAY THAT THEY PLAN TO REDRAW THE COMMONWEALTH'S HOUSE CONGRESSIONAL MAP AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM. HE'S SAID HE WANTS TO AS WELL. THE NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY THIS WEEK PRAISE STATE LAWMAKERS FOR DOING THEIR PART TO PROTECT THE GOP MAJORITY FROM QUOTE, CALIFORNIA. DEMOCRATS FROM STEALING CONTROL OF CONGRESS. >> THAT WE DID REACH OUT TO SEVERAL OTHER REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF THE STATE'S GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ASK THEM ABOUT DEMOCRATS CALLS FOR AN END TO MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING. SO FAR WE'RE STILL WAITING TO

Rep. Don Davis addresses next steps amid new congressional maps

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Gunfire shatters windows at two businesses near Triangle Town Center in Raleigh

Businesses boarded up, windows shattered after shots fired

Affidavit: Woman driving 3 teens before fatal Fayetteville crash was going 92 mph

Memorial for Fayetteville teens

Upcoming rain will cap off a beautiful, dry weekend

Weekend Outlook 10/24-26

Cleveland High player returns to school after suffering cardiac arrest during game

Football: Cleveland vs. Northern Nash (September 5, 2025)

Americaâs inflation is back at 3%. Thatâs higher than normal but not out of control

NC shoppers brave crowds and the cold for last-minute Christmas shopping

Father of girl shot at babysitter's house is accused of cyberstalking the woman

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The Boone-based, international Christian relief organization is sending these supplies to families who continue to suffer two years after the start of the Israel-Hamas war.


Samaritan's Purse sends major airlift of aid to Gaza out of Greensboro

SC flood recovery

WASHINGTON (AP) â The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday.

Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month

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Thomas Dambo has built more than 170 trolls from recycled materials across five continents, including in countries like Denmark, China, France and South Korea.


Giant trolls take over Dix Park

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WASHINGTON (AP) â President Donald Trump announced he's ending âall trade negotiationsâ with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called âegregious behaviorâ aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.

Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the details on James Beard Award-nominated chef Preeti Waas' new project.


Foodie News: Celebrate chef to make comeback with new RTP restaurant

Preeti Waas in Durham

North Carolina is still seeking its first ACC victory under Bill Belichick. UNC hosts Virginia on Saturday at noon.

'The world against UNC': Tar Heels say reports of turmoil, Belichick exit brought them closer

UNC loses to TCU on Sept. 1, 2025

The Person County Sheriff's Office will not press charges against organizers of a large, unsanctioned North Carolina Central University homecoming party held off-campus. The driver involved in a nearby crash is charged with DWI and reckless driving.

No charges for unsanctioned NC Central homecoming party; driver in crash faces DWI charge

Sky 5 flew over the party on Wednesday night in Person County.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office confirmed to WRAL that it was "investigating the matter at Wake Prep" but did not disclose further details.


Wake Prep students return to campus after 'threatening statement' prompts investigation

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The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2025: Melissa moves toward Jamaica, bringing heavy rains and life-threatening flooding

Melissa Track 2a Friday 10/24/2025

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When do trick-or-treaters hit the streets this Halloween? We have the answer for nearly three dozen communities in the region.

When is trick-or-treat this year? Thursday, Oct. 31

Celebrating Halloween safely

Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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If the government shutdown continues into November, about 42 million low-income people could face severe disruptions to their food stamp benefits, the Agriculture Department warned in a letter to state agencies last week, saying that the federal government would have "insufficient funds."

Food stamp benefits may run out in November, officials warn

Food Stamp Benefits May Run Out in November, Officials Warn

A team of mathematicians at Duke University set out to find a way to analyze maps to determine was was fair and what wasn't. Here's what they found, explained.

What does gerrymandering look like?

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


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At around 1 a.m. ET, law enforcement in California opened fire overnight on a U-Haul truck that appeared to be trying to back into a Coast Guard base.



Shots fired at U-Haul truck near California Coast Guard base amidst ICE protests

Law enforcement opens fire on U-Haul truck near California Coast Guard base

Eastern NC communities worried about rise in violence if SNAP benefits don't come in

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Pardoned January 6th rioters now face new charges

PARDONED JAN 6TH RIOTERS NOW FACE NEW CHARGES

Woman sentenced to write a 10-page essay for forging dead mother's ballot

MN: WOMAN SENTENCED TO WRITE A 10-PAGE ESSAY

Tar Heel Traveler: Sounds of the North Carolina State Fair

Fishing game at the North Carolina State Fair

Video shows school bus fire in Wayne County

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Mother charged with misdemeanor death in Sampson County crash that killed 3-year-old son

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Children okay after bus catches fire in Wayne County

NC woman's license nearly suspended due to database error

Knightdale chase a reminder of danger of pursuits for drivers, law enforcement

Rod Brind'Amour has become the face of Triangle sports and a proud member of the Raleigh community

Bus catches fire after being hit by a motorcycle in southern India, killing at least 25

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New York Attorney General Letitia James will make her first court appearance in mortgage fraud case

Tropical Storm Melissa stationary in the Caribbean as forecasters warn it will quickly intensify

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounded its flights for hours

Former Hornets' Rozier, Trail Blazers' Billups among dozens arrested in gambling probe tied to Mafia

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Tate McRae, Halloween events

Live camera: NC State Fair on Saturday, Oct. 18 2025

Funnel cakes and belly aches: How to survive fair food season

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Best places, ongoing series to find free live music in the Triangle

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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?

Legal challenges expected after new congressional maps approved

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Stein signs stopgap funding bill aiding law enforcement and businesses impacted by disasters

No new NC budget likely until at least 2026, as GOP leaders adjourn with no deal

Pressure mounts on NC Democrat Brockman to resign following sex charges

Congressional map shifts rub some Wilson voters the wrong way

Teacher of the Week: Chip Shea

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More oversight, more resources: Wake schools sets plan for compliance with federal special education laws

Wake schools releases second draft of reassignment plan, hosts public comment

Does every student need a laptop? Wake County school leaders discuss future of devices

No fees for applying to NC college this week. Here's how students can take advantage

Bipartisan effort underway in NC to give you rights over what data companies collect and share about you

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

Moms who overcame addiction helping others through growing statewide network

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

Jarvis has short-hander, lone shootout score in Hurricanes' 5-4 victory over Avalanche

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Can Andy Dalton lead the Carolina Panthers to an upset win over the Buffalo Bills

Victor Wembanyama uses Cooper Flagg's debut as a reminder of why he was so hyped

Barbashev has goal and assist as Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 4-1

Michael Jordan is going to be part of NBC's NBA coverage. His reason: to give back to the game

(3) Camden County prevails in five over (6) Manteo, advances to round four

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Reverse sweep sends (1) Green Level past (4) Apex in 8A thriller

(1) Falls Lake Academy sweeps (8) Cape Hatteras, advances to fourth round for fourth straight year

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WRAL Investigates on similar parties in Orange and Person counties, which resulted in charges related to underage drinking for partygoers and a property owner. The venues are different, but the concerns are the same.

WRAL Investigates the push for solutions to farm parties

A Morrisville couple's ordeal began when a car crashed into their home, leading to temporary displacement and a costly moving battle. With help from WRAL 5 On Your Side, their belongings were returned. 

Family reunites with belongings after car crash and moving dispute

A Morrisville couple's ordeal began when a car crashed into their home, leading to temporary displacement and a costly moving battle. With help from WRAL 5 On Your Side, their belongings were returned.

5 On Your Side helps Morrisville family reunite with belongings after car crash and moving dispute

A car crashed into Shriraj Bhatt's condo in March 2025

Federal regulators heard emotional testimony Wednesday night about how North Carolina should handle toxic chemical releases from the City of Asheboro's wastewater plant -- pollution that eventually flows into the Cape Fear River Basin, a drinking-water source for more than 1 million people.


EPA hearing draws debate over toxic chemical limits in NC drinking water

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Rising insurance costs, new flood data and climate uncertainty are reshaping North Carolina's real estate market and influencing how buyers decide where to call home.


After Helene, climate concerns ripple through North Carolina real estate market

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Amazon introduces customers to Amazon Family, allowing benefits to be shared only within the same household. To entice new users, discounted memberships are available, aiming to boost Prime subscriptions this holiday season.

Amazon revamps Prime: Free shipping limited to same-household members only

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Claims It Tricked Prime Customers

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Tips to help senior drivers save money, drive comfortably on the road

Car loan crisis: How to navigate delinquent payments and repos

Car loan crisis: More Americans falling behind on loan payments

Tips to help teen drivers that could save families thousands of dollars

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NC lawmakers push to make companies tell you what they're doing with your data

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

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

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Guest column: H-1B changes threaten the Triangle's tech future

Worried about the robot workforce future? You can AI-proof your job

Tom Snyder: Raleigh's RIoT demo night draws record crowd, showcases cutting-edge startups

Fintech firm SoFi plans 225-job North Carolina expansion

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What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll

Tesla's profit fell in third quarter even as sales rose. Musk sees robotaxi expansion by year end

Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it has received buyout interest and is considering its options

US stocks and gold sink, while meme stocks swerve, as momentum reverses on Wall Street

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Go Ask Dad: Old school at the dance studio

Accessibility tips for families headed to the NC State Fair

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Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies

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