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A WRAL News poll found again that the economy was one of the top issues for Republicans and Democrats ahead of Tuesday's election.

Republicans, Democrats agree on one thing: Economy is driving their vote

How Is the Economy for Black Voters? A Complex Question Takes Center Stage.

Raleigh apartment complex goes up in flames Wednesday night

Large apartment fire in Raleigh

Nebraska man charged with human trafficking victims in Durham also under investigation for fraud

Durham arrest: Jerry Guess

Arrest made in sexual assault of young girl in Raleigh, police say

Sexual assault suspect

Late-deciding voters could determine NC's next attorney general, WRAL News Poll indicates

Meet the candidates for North Carolina attorney general 

Polling firm sues Robinson campaign over unpaid $114,000 invoice

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Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6 

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Warmer-than-average weather is likely into early November, as a southwest flow continues to move into North Carolina.

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Warming begins Wednesday

More than 1 in 5 Americans work from home at least part of the time, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, when it comes to telecommuting, the Triangle is a popular place to do it.

'Permanent downsizing': Raleigh, Durham among top work-from-home destinations, as office vacancies rise

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The two major party presidential candidates return to central North Carolina on Wednesday, where a WRAL News Poll shows a neck-and-neck race.

Trump, Harris deliver pitches in dueling North Carolina rallies in bid to win state

Harris, Trump supporters

According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers arrested 22-year-old Jamarion Quaben Burton and charged him with felony discharging a weapon into occupied property.

Second arrest made in 'cowboy-style' gunfight at Crabtree Mall over the weekend

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According to Raleigh officials, a water main ruptured on the 2400 block of Crabtree Boulevard near Capital Boulevard and Raleigh Boulevard.



Water main break to close street near Capital Boulevard for several days

Water main break on Crabtree Boulevard

Cumberland County Schools leaders will need to decide where to build the new E.E. Smith High School. Fayetteville-based Sandhills Real Estate Holdings is offering 23 acres of its land on Cochran Avenue for the new school.

Where to build new E.E. Smith High School? Cumberland County community debates new location

New E.E Smith High School will not be built on Fort Liberty  

Garysburg Mayor and Fire Chief Roy Bell told WRAL News that the fire was contained, but oils from the peanuts were causing the flames to persist. 

Peanut warehouse fire in Northampton County could burn for weeks

Fire at peanut warehouse in Northampton County

One person was killed during an armed robbery of a Loomis Fargo armored truck in Kings Mountain on Wednesday, police confirmed.

Armored truck worker killed during robbery at Kings Mountain ATM

The town of Wake Forest received several complaints regarding a Halloween decoration in front of a home on North Main Street.

Wake Forest residents complain about 'offensive' Halloween decoration

Halloween decoration stirs up controversy in Wake Forest

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NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

North Carolina Voter Guide 2024: Who's running, how, where, when to vote in NC election

Decision 2024

From superheroes to tiny treats, Halloween costumes show creativity.

Silly, super, surprising: Share your Halloween costumes

A long-dead star is set to go nova soon, making it visible in the evening sky for a short time.

Astronomers watch for zombie star to rise again

A long dead star feeds off its companion

The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It'll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S.

Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will both visit North Carolina on Wednesday, with rallies planned in Raleigh and Rocky Mount.

Trump, Harris in dead heat for NC with a week left to Election Day, WRAL News Poll finds

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Part of Crabtree Boulevard will be closed through the weekend as crews work to repair a water main break between Capital Boulevard and Raleigh Boulevard.

Water main break will keep Crabtree Blvd. in Raleigh closed for several days

Water main break on Crabtree Blvd. in Raleigh

Second arrest made in shootout outside Crabtree Valley Mall over the weekend

Water main break closes Crabtree Boulevard for several days

Nebraska man faces human trafficking charges in Durham

WRAL News Poll shows NC governor's race has largest gender gap on ballot

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

NC superintendent race remains close as Election Day approaches

Maurice Green, Michele Morrow

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Panthers to start Bryce Young vs. Saints, Andy Dalton expected to serve as backup

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Trick-or-treat forecast: Halloween will be warm, dry and very dark. Use caution

28-foot-tall Christmas tree delivered to Biltmore, reopening after Helene

'Wind phones' offer new way for grieving family, friends to connect with deceased loved ones 

North Carolina's historically Black colleges are mobilizing for Nov. 5, tapping an activist history

When will the presidential race be called? Here's what to know.

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Judge extends early voting option in a suburban Philadelphia county after Trump's campaign sued

US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 88, officials say

Discover over 85 exciting events in North Carolina this November, offering a diverse range of activities from holiday festivals to live music performances.


85+ events in NC to enjoy this November

Map shows parts of western NC open for tourism

Love for western North Carolina

Thousands attend 'Music for the Mountains' Sunday; Hurricane Helene relief surpasses $1 million

'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh 

Help North Carolina rebuild: Music for the Mountains concert

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'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene

Christmas tree farm in western NC

Foodie News: LaFarm Bakery expands, new Italian restaurants and brunch spot

Waffles for breakfast

Out & About

Fact-checking Kamala Harris' 'closing argument' speech at the White House Ellipse

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Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

Fact check: Grafstein says Lassiter 'repeatedly campaigned' for large school funding cuts

Fact check: Did Washington Republicans vote against FEMA funding?

Fact check: Did Harris stage NC photo op with supplies that weren't sent to Helene victims?

RNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

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Presidential candidates rally in NC as Election Day nears

Stein has 15-point lead over Robinson in race for NC governor, WRAL News Poll shows

DNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

Mailing in your ballot? Changes for 2024 election you need to know

Real estate owners offer land for E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville

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COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

Tailgates, concerts and community: The traditions of HBCU homecoming in the Triangle

'We can do better': Wake school board leaning toward cellphone policy, but not before public input

The majority of the Wake school board is up for election this year. Here's who's running

Franklin County voters notice wrong races on early ballots

WRAL In Depth

WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor charges for deadly mistakes

Voter ID required: Get ready to show photo proof before you vote in NC

Raleigh mayor race: Affordable housing, public safety top issues for city's next leader

Rising tides: The impact of sea level rise on North Carolina's coast

Yankee Stadium fans ejected after one pries ball out of Mookie Betts' glove at World Series

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Roster chaos born of NIL money and the transfer portal have turned college hoops upside-down

Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5

No. 9 NC State gives new players plenty of run in exhibition vs. Anderson

Oilers star Connor McDavid is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury

The Starting 22: Best players from week 10 of high school football

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Here are the start times for the NCHSAA volleyball regional finals

These are the biggest NCHSAA boys & girls basketball storylines for 2024-25

North Carolina high school boys basketball recruiting tracker

North Carolina high school girls basketball recruiting tracker

Voters without ID should not be turned away. They can vote a provisional ballot or fill out an ID Exception Form.

Zebulon man says he was turned away from voting due to lack of ID 

Voter ID educational information at the Lee County Board of Elections office in Sanford, NC on Aug. 24, 2023. 

It's something Wake school board members have asked for, as the debate grows nationally about whether children spend too much time on their phones.

How should cellphones and laptops be used in classrooms? Wake plans survey, focus groups

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As schools hurt from teacher and bus driver shortages, bonuses have been a popular tool to help solve the problem.

Federal funds gave NC school employees more than $1B in bonuses. Now the money's gone

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explored what the proposed constitutional amendment means on 2024 North Carolina ballots.

In Depth with Dan: Making sense of the constitutional amendment on the NC ballot

As more companies adopt invasive employee surveillance tools, workers have a right to know how their personal information is being collected and used.

Agency outlines workers' rights when employers are monitoring them

First lady Jill Biden visited Fayetteville on Friday. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee visited Raeford.

First lady Jill Biden, GOP VP nominee JD Vance visit NC

WRAL Specialists

Maytag oven explodes: How 5 On Your Side helped a local grandmother

Poll workers' mistake: Voters get wrong ballot, allowed to vote again

5 On Your Side: Are sugar alternatives healthy?

Voter ID required, but if you forget, there are options

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WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor consequences for deadly errors

1,700 fire safety violations: Wake County schools cited for failing to inspect fire alarms, sprinklers

Wake Schools safety violations uncovered in WRAL investigation sound alarms for student safety

Lawmakers could require more staff at nursing homes, but it would be costly

Investigations

Grace Ueng: Cultivating happiness hygiene â small habits, big results

âPermanent downsizingâ: Raleigh, Durham among top work-from-home destinations, as office vacancies rise

SpaceX's true achievement: Cost reduction opens up room for extraterrestrial innovation

All Things Open returns to Raleigh with news and events

WRAL TechWire

Baxter could restart some IV lines by weekâs end in McDowell County

'Listening' skills let robots develop human-like touch

McDonald's US sales rebound on value meals, but E. coli outbreak could slow that momentum

Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology

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Steps to discovery: Reflecting on unfilled dreams, aspirations and the year ahead

Go Ask Dad: Bobbing for joy

A concerned mother: What my teen's school didn't tell me 

Alzheimer's: There are angels in this world

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