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The Triangle and areas north will see isolated showers and storms with a low-end threat for localized flooding on Wednesday.

More showers in store Tuesday, flooding still poses threat as rain heads north

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Daily chance for rain from Tuesday through Saturday

Outer Banks homes on brink of collapse as erosion, king tides worsen

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides.

Ex-Granville County sheriff's convictions over falsifying training records overturned

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Motorcyclist killed trying to avoid hitting pedestrian in Fayetteville

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'It's in bad shape': Massive tree hits Raleigh home near Oberlin Village

Adam McLaine, a recent graduate of North Carolina State University, was watching Monday Night Football when a tree came crashing into his Raleigh home.

Woman surrenders on fraud charge connected to fake deed on $4 million home

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges

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Raleigh City Council votes on Red Hat Amphitheater relocation

Duke Energy uses self-healing technology to restore power to thousands of customers in seconds or minutes without the need for a crew to respond

Duke Energy uses self-healing technology to restore power ASAP

Duke Energy trucks restoring power

A police car smashed into parked cars to avoid a moving car while responding to a 911 call. It was caught on camera. 



Caught on cam: NC deputy's car crashes into parked cars to avoid collision 

Caught on cam: NC police car crashes into parked cars to avoid collision 

The night sky on Tuesday will treat us to a partial lunar eclipse during a supermoon. It's an astronomical wonder that almost anyone in the Western Hemisphere under clear skies can experience, and it's the latest reminder that our home planet is part of a bigger cosmic system.

A supermoon and lunar eclipse will light up and darken Tuesday's night sky

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Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 -- Gov. Roy Cooper's veto is an opportunity for legislators to rise above petty partisanship and enact a spending bill that addresses the true needs of the state and its people.

Editorial: Sustain Gov. Cooper's voucher veto, pass spending bill to help all NC

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BEIRUT (AP) â Pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded near simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people â including an 8-year-old girl -- and wounding several thousand, officials said. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government blamed Israel for what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack.

Hezbollah hit by a wave of exploding pagers and blames Israel. At least 9 dead, thousands injured

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A surge of rain on Monday from a coastal low brought Raleigh closer to a record in what's been a wet year.

Raleigh now at third wettest year to date on record after coastal low moves through

Third-wettest year on record in 2024

The future of Red Hat Amphitheater will be decided Tuesday afternoon during a Raleigh City Council Meeting.

Red Hat Amphitheater move up for vote Tuesday afternoon

City Council expected to vote on Red Hat Amphitheater location

An 18-year-old Waffle House employee is dead, and the search for his killer is on after an overnight shooting at the chain restaurant.



18-year-old NC Waffle House employee shot and killed, manhunt underway

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The flooding in Carolina Beach is being called a 1,000-year flood. WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels explains what that means.

Ask the Meteorologist: What is the '1,000-year flood' that hit Carolina Beach?

Cory Harrison took these pictures on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, of flooding at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach.

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More than 450 first responders will be recognized Wednesday at the Greater Raleigh Chamber's First Responders Appreciation Breakfast.



First responders honored in Raleigh, get free Chick-fil-A biscuits at 2 locations 

Greater Raleigh Chamberâs First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

Photos show flooding, water rescues and damage at North Carolina's coast, especially in southern coastal communities, as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 impacts the area Sept. 16 and 17, 2024.

Photos: Life-threatening flooding at NC coast from Potential Tropical Cyclone 8

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Sept. 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and there are a few ways that you can celebrate.

3 ways to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19

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Children often go through a phase of not liking school and not wanting to go, and that's normal, says UNC Health child psychiatrist Katie Napier, MD.

Do these 4 things if your kid 'hates' school

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) â The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a Florida golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours, lying in wait for the former president before a Secret Service agent thwarted the potential attack and opened fire, according to court documents filed Monday.

Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show

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Karen Begalla took this video of her Carolina Beach home flooding.

Carolina Beach woman's home floods

Sean 'Diddy' Combs charged with sex trafficking and racketeering

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IRS agent charged with wife's murder

Otter attacks mom and child, drags child underwater

On cam: NC deputy hits parked cars to avoid bigger crash

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Granville teacher hospitalized after trying to break up fight in middle school classroom

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Raleigh man plans to buy a home after winning $250,000 Powerball drawing

Dinosaurs return to Raleigh in November

Man charged in death of 4-month-old infant in Mount Olive

Davie County Animal Shelter asking for help after chihuahua cruelty case

A key employee who called the Titan unsafe testifies the company only wanted to make money

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Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

Facebook owner Meta bans Russia state media outlets over 'foreign interference'

Man who appeared intent on killing Trump wrote a book urging Iran to assassinate the ex-president

Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election

The Wake Forest Lit Fest is October 12, 2024 at Page 158 Books

Wake Forest Lit Fest announces lineup for 2024

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Marbles Kids Museum $6M expansion project moves ahead, new exhibit dubbed a 'game-changer'

Marbles Kids Museum looking for ways to expand beyond downtown Raleigh 

Bull Durham a home run on musical stage

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La Fiesta del Pueblo celebrates 30 years of Hispanic culture

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Harlem Globetrotters announce NC tour stops

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From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

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Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

Are immigrants without legal status straining North Carolina services? Here are the facts.

Fact check: Stein says Robinson skipped vote on 'teacher bonuses' to hold campaign event

Fact check: Vance says consumers are 'better off' under tariffs

Absentee ballots to be sent to military and overseas voters this week after RFK Jr. debacle

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School safety, teacher pay and diversity initiatives central themes of NC superintendent debates

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 13

Men, parents more likely than others to place a bet

WRAL News Poll: NC voters continue to back medical marijuana legalization

Saint Augustine's University's land could be in jeopardy due to unpaid bills

Education

Wake County Public Libraries now offering free tutoring

Social media posts lead to increased police at Raleigh schools 

WRAL education insiders investigate why NC schools struggle to hire bus drivers

For the first time, NC police using AI to monitor police behavior

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In Depth with Dan: Friday the 13th's spooky mythology and how it came to be unlucky

5 On Your Side helps wrongfully convicted man get his dream pool shaped like Mr. Peanut

Raleigh man believes woman filed fraudulent deed on his home to squat there, slow eviction process  

With RFK Jr. off the ballot, Wake County to pay about $66K to reprint ballots 

Holliday: Anxious moments at home for State, UNC, Duke

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Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay players

Florida State is college football's most disappointing team, and it's not even close

Barkley's pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons

Winless Panthers bench QB Bryce Young after two games

5-star TE Kendre Harrison returns to Reidsville after short stint at Providence Day

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NCHSAA member schools will vote on three bylaw amendments

A.C. Reynolds 3-star junior QB Ely Hamrick commits to Virginia

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Erosion, high winds and king tides are pushing vulnerable homes to their breaking point along the Outer Banks.

Tropical system puts more Rodanthe homes in danger of collapse

Rodanthe homes in the Outer Banks are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to erosion, high winds and king tides. Seven North Carolina homes have already collapsed in the past four years.

Homes at risk of collapsing in Rodanthe

Two different families in Franklin County say BMB Contractors has caused them huge problems. 

Franklin Co. woman could lose home in fight with contractor

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AI is tracking local police behavior - and for the first time in North Carolina a police department is turning over thousands of hours of body cam video to artificial intelligence. WRAL Investigates how this new technology is changing police conduct across the country.  

On WRAL at 6: AI tracking local police behavior, searching body cam footage

The rental home is just 0.18 miles outside a mandatory evacuation zone. 

Bride left in limbo: VRBO denies cancellation as wildfire threatens bachelorette party

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A new WRAL News Poll found sharp differences between Republicans and Democrats in how much confidence they have in the accuracy of election results.

Confidence in election results aligns with presidential choice, poll shows

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Two Franklin Co. families say contractor caused big problems

VRBO host won't let guest cancel despite wildfire danger

Restaurant Ratings; Hibachi China Buffet and K&W Carolina Cafe and 

Woman's representative responds to accusation of fraudulent deed filing 

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Death investigation: Video shows Javion Magee purchasing rope at Walmart night before his death

Durham volleyball coaches subject of investigation

New: Teacher fired after WRAL investigation seen working in different district 

Child care director in Bunn charged with child abuse

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Tom Snyder: When, how to regulate depends on public priorities

State approves $1.8 million incentives deal for food company that plans Selma expansion

Donald Thompson: Accent awareness helps speakers, listeners be more effective

AIâs latest gig: Composing music for dementia patients

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Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials say

Officials approve $4.1 million in incentives for food company that plans Selma expansion

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Wall Street gears up for an interest rate cut

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Pet of the Day: Sept. 15, 2024

WakeMed Mother's Milk Bank seeks more donations

WakeMed Mother's Milk Bank expands efforts 

School violence threats can lead to prison, even federal charges

Like cheeseburgers? Check out this list of National Cheeseburger Day deals on Sept. 18

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Top Amazon Deals: Prime Big Deal Days event coming Oct. 8-9, Highlights Hidden Picture Book only $5.59 (44% off), Cordless Adjustable Electric Spin Scrubber for floors & shower only $19.98, Kidde Fire Extinguisher 2 pack only $32.98 (41% off)

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $15 (70% off)

Target Deals: Kids' tees up to 70% off, Car seat trade-in event, 20% off maternity clothing

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