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Thursday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day with chilly, widespread rain in store. Don't forget to grab a jacket - and umbrella - before heading out the door.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: More rain for Thursday night, temperatures to dip in the 40s

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Caught on camera: Man goes on minutes-long racist rant against utility workers in Raleigh neighborhood

Raleigh police have decided not to file charges against a man who went on a racist tirade and swung a shovel at utility workers in a north Raleigh neighborhood, despite the incident being captured on cellphone video and shared widely online.

Wake County Schools knew of abuse allegations for 20 months before reporting to police, WRAL Investigates finds

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Two cars crash, one into the deck of Raleigh sports bar

Two cars crash into Rudino's in Raleigh

Advance Auto Parts closing more than 700 stores across the US

File photo of an Advanced Auto Parts store.

New charges for man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth

Miguel Salguero-Olivares, Faith Hedgepeth murder

NCDMV services restored after being stalled at 112 locations due to computer issue

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According to NCDEQ, the fishery likely caught them by accident due to unseasonably warm water temperatures.

Dozens of dead stingrays wash ashore at Atlantic Beach

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NEW YORK (AP) â President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, putting a man whose views public health officials have decried as dangerous in charge of a massive agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research, Medicare and Medicaid.

Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

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In a court ruling, Judge Becky Holt decided that the SAVE SAU group cannot alter the Saint Augustine's University Board of Trustees amid ongoing concerns over the school's finances.

Judge rules SAVE SAU group can't make changes to Saint Augustine's University board

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A second arrest has been made in connection with the death of 39-year-old Tara Dunn, who was killed after being struck by a car following an argument in Raleigh.


Second woman charged with murder after victim hit by car following Raleigh argument

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Police department vacancies are climbing in the Triangle, with data showing the Raleigh Police Department has 58 vacancies and the Durham Police Department has 146 vacancies.

Raleigh, Durham police departments hiring, increase pay as vacancies rise

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Recent data reveals that in 2023, there were 368 drug arrests in the county, with 170 related to meth use.

'The most abused drug in Wayne County': Meth arrests surge, sparking concern 

Methamphetamine is being called "the most abused drug in Wayne County"

A boy was shot Thursday in an east Raleigh neighborhood days after Gov. Roy Cooper announced a three-year plan to fight violence and reduce firearm deaths across the state.

Boy shot in Raleigh as Gov. Cooper unveils 3-year plan targeting gun violence

Police respond to east Raleigh neighborhood

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 -- Donald Trump is gracious only when he wins. That's not a good lesson for the children of America. When he loses, he tries to burn the democracy down. Trump plays it smooth or rough, depending on whether you're willing to knuckle under.

MAUREEN DOWD: A foul fireside chat

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(CNN) -- Major retailers are failing to protect consumers from hazardous chemicals and plastics in the products they sell, according to the 2024 Retailer Report Card released Thursday by Toxic Free Future, a nonprofit consumer product safety organization.

Toxic chemical 'Hall of Shame' calls out retailers in time for holiday shopping

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After months of construction, Marbles Kids Museum is unveiling photos of its renovated courtyard space. 



Marbles unveils new courtyard space in downtown Raleigh

This week offers the return of a de-light-ful holiday tradition and a unique, interactive concert.



Weekend best bets: Chinese lanterns return and Ben Folds takes your requests

Elephant at the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary

Hallmark is recalling one of its Keepsake Christmas Tree Ornaments featuring the Cad Bane character from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett.



Recall: Hallmark Star Wars tree ornament due to mold 

Hallmark ornament recall: Cad Bane character from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett

The 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. and you can watch one of the Triangle's most cherished holiday traditions on WRAL.

The 2024 Raleigh Christmas Parade: What to know

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The satirical news publication The Onion was named the winning bidder for Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction Thursday, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than $1 billion in defamation judgments for calling the massacre a hoax.

Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing

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What's open and closed on Thanksgiving? Check out the list of store hours updated for 2024 in case you need to do some last minute shopping.



What's open and closed on Thanksgiving? Grocery and retail hours for 2024

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A teacher is facing charges due to alleged abuse of students. The Wake County Public School System announced it was making changes in November, including retraining principals on mandatory reporting laws, creating a new guide on reporting abuse and assaults, and adding two new investigator positions to their human resources teams.

Wake County schools making changes after WRAL investigation into alleged abuse

Caught on camera: Racist, verbal attack on utility workers in Raleigh

Computer issues disrupt NCDMV services at dozens of locations

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Local police consider creative recruiting options amid vacancy issues

Case dismissed against Saint Augustine's University Board of Trustees

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Western NC: One man's unique way to thank recovery teams 

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Raleigh Healthcare Summit showcases major advances and future opportunities in health sector

Duke University students showcase climate solutions at Energy Week event

Man dies in overnight shooting in Roxboro 

Food prices worried most voters, but Trump's plans likely won't lower their grocery bills

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Neighbors of Kentucky factory describe years of odors before explosion that killed 2, injured 11

Special counsel Smith asks court to pause appeal seeking to revive Trump's classified documents case

Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend

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Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

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Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle 

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List of Triangle restaurants open Thanksgiving Day 2024 ð¦

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Golf, Golf, Golf: New indoor golf lounge opens in downtown Raleigh with unique simulators 

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

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Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

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

NC Treasurer Dale Folwell reacts to governor's race, future of NC Treasury

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NC lawmakers could approve more Helene aid next week

State child health experts urge lawmakers to tighten safe gun storage laws

Cooper pardons NC men wrongfully convicted of murder, armed robbery

Cooper calls for more Helene aid as NC lawmakers prepare to return to Raleigh

NC officials announce $1M fund for field trips for public schools

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Teacher of the Week: Tenika Jones

WRAL investigation reveals flaws in how Wake schools respond to reports of abuse

Wake school board vice chair announces Dec. 30 resignation

Calendar mismatches, commutes frustrate Wake parents facing reassignment

She was licensed as a foster and adoptive parent. Now she's charged with the murders of her two children

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Durham mayor questions tone, perception after WRAL Investigates report on rising crime   

Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

Postseason in the Triangle: Duke is in, what about State and UNC?

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UNC looks for a fourth straight win against Wake Forest in ACC play

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa

Utah scores 3 goals in 2 1/2 minutes in 3rd, Vejmelka has 49 saves in 4-1 win over Hurricanes

Pack makes zero three's, take down Coastal Carolina 82-70

Interactive 2024 NCHSAA boys soccer state playoff brackets

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NCHSAA sets ADM numbers, giving early glimpse at upcoming realignment with 8 classifications

Sorting next year's eight classifications by Wells Fargo Cup performance

Providence takes No. 1 in final girls tennis rankings for 2024

This year's NCHSAA playoff football teams sorted into next year's classifications

Even after wrongfully convicted people in North Carolina are exonerated, they aren't eligible for restitution for their time in prison unless also pardoned by the governor.

Gov. Roy Cooper pardons two men, making them eligible to seek restitution

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Avantae Deven, a Fayetteville mother charged with the murders of two of her adopted children, was a licensed foster and adoptive parent for years, with no prior concerns reported by the agency overseeing her placements.

Child welfare service reveals how mother accused of killing children was able to adopt them

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the average annual salary at $59,730 for someone living in North Carolina.

Are wages keeping up with inflation in NC?

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Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams has expressed disappointment in a WRAL Investigates story that examines the number of crimes committed in western Wake County by people from Durham.

Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

Steve Slocumb, a North Carolina property owner, described the severe damage left by his former tenant, Avantae Deven, who is now charged with murdering her two adopted children.

Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

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Tax Pros on Call: Plan now, save later

Pros warn: Don't take TikTok tax advice

Thanksgiving grocery prices expected to impact holiday plans

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WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

Monday at 6 on WRAL: Durham crime is increasingly creeping into Wake County

Violence against healthcare workers is surging

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

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Amazon set to unveil new project in Edgecombe County

Coastal startup community still NEW after almost a decade

Bionic Health personalizing the physician-patient relationship

Donald Thompson: What do we do now? Psychological safety gives us all a path forward

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Visitors spending big at Wake County hotels, restaurants, tourism report shows

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on a recall

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Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

Inflation goes up in October, raising concerns for fed rate cuts

US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

Family honors WWII veteran's legacy as he turns 102

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List of top turkey sales for your Thanksgiving dinner as low as $0.19/lb

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