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A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been declared for Wednesday morning due to the risk of flooding as scattered storms move through the area.


WRAL Weather Alert Day ends Wednesday morning: Flood watch in effect for multiple counties

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Holly Springs man arrested, charged with kidnapping & raping 3-year-old girl in 2018

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Cary homeowner's jackhammering of trail entrance sparks dispute over its access

A video of a Cary man jackhammering a trail entrance has gone viral on Reddit, sparking a debate over property rights.

How difficult is it for underage people to get vapes? WRAL goes undercover to find out

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Investigation underway following fatal Orange County accident on NC Hwy 86

Mother called 'safety risk' charged with child abuse, reckless driving after crash with 5 kids in car

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Tropical Storm Helene forms, expected to intensify before hitting Florida

Tropical Storm Helene advisory: Sept. 24, 5 p.m.

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A home on G.A. Kohler Court in Rodanthe collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, marking the third such incident in a week.

Outer Banks home collapses into Atlantic Ocean, marks third collapse in past week

On Tuesday afternoon, the property fell at 23039 G.A. Kohler Court in Rodanthe.

U.S. senators questioned Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard JÃ¸rgensen about the high costs of the company's GLP-1 drugs, which include popular weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. It comes after North Carolina cut the weight-loss drugs from its state health plan.

Ozempic, Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk questioned over high cost of weight-loss drugs

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The move comes as North Carolina Republicans increased pressure on Robinson to move beyond denials and offer proof that allegations outlined in a CNN investigation are not true.

Under pressure to prove porn-site denial, Robinson hires law firm 

Robinson responds to concerns over positions on social issues

State economic developers approved an incentives package worth up to $6.2 million for a subsidiary of British consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser.

Mucinex maker plans 289-job expansion in Wilson. NC approves $6.2M incentives package

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Public health officials warn about rare and dangerous substance discovered in eastern North Carolina

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Family and friends of inmates at a Butner prison have not been able to visit their loved ones since Sept. 6.



Visitors not allowed to see loved ones at Butner prison for 19 days and counting, officials won't say why

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The blue sea dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) was recently spotted washing up on the Outer Banks.

Blue sea dragons make for interesting, yet venomous sight along Outer Banks

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Durham County Manager Dr. Kimberly Sowell has been on leave since Sept. 9. Durham County leaders appointed Deputy Manager Claudia Hager as acting county manager.

Durham County manager placed on leave: Questions arise over reason and duration 

Durham County Manager Dr. Kimberly Sowell

Phase 1 of the Complete 540 project opens Wednesday at 6 a.m. when drivers will be able to access the new 18-mile stretch of roadway.


New 18-mile stretch of 540 to open Wednesday morning

New stretch of I-540 to open Wednesday morning

Fifteen-year-old Malik Mebane collapsed as he was coming on the field for practice Monday afternoon. What caused his sudden death is a mystery.

Rare, heartbreaking: Alamance County football player dies after collapse at practice

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Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina airs this Thursday on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. Tune in to discover the influence of Big Tobacco.

WRAL Documentary: Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina

Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's alleged rejection of the offers sowed doubt among some staff members, people familiar with the matter tell WRAL. His response in the wake of the report likely played a role in the exodus of members of his gubernatorial campaign staff, they said.

Robinson rejected offers of tech help to investigate posts on porn site, sources say

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson addressed the university community following a WRAL Investigates report published on Thursday.

PCBs found in or around more than 20 other buildings at NC State

NC State leader shares update on Poe Hall health hazard evaluation 

If you plan a trip to the mountains in October, you may be in luck. You'll have to wait longer for any color this far east.

Ask the Meteorologist: Now that it's autumn, when can we expect fall colors?

Tracking fall foliage and when it will peak locally

Discover the vibrant cultural tapestry and exceptional gastronomy of North Carolina's Triangle area. 

Top 10 fine dining experiences in the Triangle area

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Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety. In 2022, 24 people were killed in pursuits in North Carolina -- half of whom were uninvolved bystanders. 

Police chases in NC have more than doubled since 2019. 24 people were killed in pursuits in 2022

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A fatal car accident occurred on NC Highway 86 in Orange County on Tuesday afternoon.

NC highway 86 reopened in Orange County after deadly crash 

Protesters push got an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict

Weekend events in limbo as remnants of Helene are expected to dump heavy rain 

Holly Springs man accused of kidnapping and raping 3-year-old girl

Wife of Hamas hostage from North Carolina fights for his freedom

Wilson County store Papa Jack's hit in a smash and grab robbery Tuesday morning

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Pro-Palestine protesters block downtown Raleigh traffic, demand ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

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Smash-and-grab robbery hits beloved Papa Jack's in Wilson County 

Northern Wake Senior Center works to curb fall frequency 

Sunflower tower installation begins at Dix Park

NC State warns community about recent string of vehicle break-ins at residence hall, Greek Village, StateView Hotel

80 years after D-Day the family of a Black World War II combat medic receives his medal for heroism

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Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson's disease

TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for 'covert influence operations' ahead of US election

FBI: Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt arrested on child sexual abuse images charges

Kmart's blue light fades to black with the shuttering of its last full-scale US store

Cooler temperatures are on the way and North Carolinians are ready to celebrate fall. Meteorologist Evan Fisher has developed a website to help them do just that.

UNC Asheville grad's peak fall color website a helpful guide for NC leaf peepers

Fall colors shine along Blue Ridge Parkway as foliage 

IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival takes final bow in Raleigh this week

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Music icon Stevie Wonder brings 'Sing Your Song' tour to Greensboro: A night of healing and hope

Stevie Wonder is coming to Greensboro 

Wawa in Wilson: Wawa celebrates grand opening of 2 new Wilson locations 

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Fact check: Is rape up 53% in NC since Josh Stein became Attorney General?

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Democrats, LGBTQ+ groups criticize Michele Morrow post

NC education candidate Michele Morrow falsely says the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

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

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

Weight-loss drugmaker CEO faces questions over high costs

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New way to play fuels another record year for NC Lottery sales, education distribution

Absentee ballots begin going out to thousands of NC voters Tuesday after two-week delay

North Carolina absentee ballots are being distributed Tuesday following two-week delay

Mark Robinson says he'll go 'after' CNN, but turns down offer of help to disprove its bombshell story

Wake schools list $200M in HVAC needs, as school board weighs how to fix them

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Meet more than 40 high schools at St. Timothy's Annual High School Fair

Wake County Schools to address backlog of maintenance issues at dozens of schools Tuesday

Reports: UNC student, Morehead-Cain scholar found dead in South Africa

Cooper vetoes bill expanding private school vouchers, require sheriffs' ICE cooperation

If Mark Robinson drops out of race for NC governor, his name will remain on ballots

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Many measures make it tough to understand employment data

PCBs at NC State: Dorms, library, classroom buildings test positive

WRAL Investigates: Family questions nursing home's version of how mother ended up bruised and broken

Allegations of abuse, no shower for over a year: Residents desperate for change at Durham nursing home

Skyler Brind'Amour plays first NHL game coached by his father, Rod Brind'Amour

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NC State, UNC and Duke release ACC men's basketball schedule

Here are the important dates for ACC women's basketball in the Triangle

Dozens of football games moved due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene

New Lenovo Center renderings unveiled: Here's what the $1 billion redevelopment could look like

State senator says State Board of Education took too long to address high school NIL in North Carolina

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Volleyball playoff projections for the 2024 postseason

Mallard Creek DB Nassor Ashenafi commits to Western Carolina

Reloaded No. 16 Northwest Guilford downs Ragsdale in boys soccer

Statewide Football Rankings: Leesville Road, Northwest Guilford enter the Top 25

WRAL spent months speaking to doctors, people who work for the state and a lot of young people. All said the same thing - kids are finding ways to get vape products, even those to0 young to purchase them legally.

Undercover: 10 of 12 vape stores sell to young woman without carding

Two different families in Franklin County say BMB Contractors has caused them huge problems.The owner is now facing felony charges.

Contractor faces felony charges related to Franklin Co. home dispute

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

Contractor 5 On Your Side recently investigated has been arrested

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The new WRAL documentary, "Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina," investigates the alarming rise of teen vaping across the state. It airs Sept. 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL.

WRAL Documentary: Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina airs Thursday

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor, saw his campaign manager, top fundraiser and others quit following a report of comments he allegedly made on a pornographic website. 

Mark Robinson campaign staffers resign en masse, following CNN report

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How unit pricing can save you money while shopping

Local mom, scientist authors viral study on baby food

5 kinds of Lactaid milk recalled for trace amounts of almond

Restaurant Ratings: Popeyes and Subway

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Man killed outside barbershop Saturday in Clinton

Police investigate abuse allegations at Mount Olive nursing home

NC Supreme Court hears case Thursday of ousted clerk of court

Franklin County clerk who lost job after accusations of misconduct takes appeal to NC Supreme Court

Investigations

Mucinex maker eyes 289-job expansion in Wilson. NC approves $6.2M incentives package

Grace Ueng: Take the civility test; learn how to earn an A

Ban sought for Chinese, Russian software and hardware used in autonomous vehicles on US roads

Tom Snyder: We can preserve free speech and regulate social media

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Department of Justice sues Visa, alleges the card issuer monopolizes debit card markets

Fayetteville hookah lounge plagued by violence closing after 'series of unfortunate events'

Rolesville small businesses weather short-term pain for long-term gain

Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough

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6 questions to ask before getting a dog: Lessons from my sock-eating pup

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Unlock the power of daily gratitude: A simple practice for a happier life

Dementia care: Giving credit where credit is due

Local scientist finds unhealthy ingredients in kids' food

Baby powder sold in NC, on Amazon recalled due to asbestos

Top Amazon Deals: Rustler Men's Classic Jeans only $13.98, 3 in 1 Apple Devices Charging Station only $13.29 w/coupon, Apple iPad 9th Gen for $199 (40% off), PLUS Prime Big Deal Days event Oct. 8-9

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

Target Deals: Halloween makeup & accessories starting at $1.80 and costumes starting at $10, Throw pillows BOGO 50% off

New Swagbucks Swago game Sept. 23-30

Wendy's Boo! Books are back with 5 free Jr. Frosty coupons for only $1

Tar Heel Traveler: Porch farm townhouse owner in Cary 

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