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Tropical Storm Helene launched consistent heavy rain and flooding on Friday in central North Carolina. Some of the Triangle's most populated areas saw tornado warnings and flash flood warnings.

Helene live updates: Helene prompts tornado warnings, trees down across central NC

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ð¨WRAL Weather Alert Dayð¨ Worst of Helene 'coming to an end' in Wake County, tornado warnings, flooding persist

Tornado watch for Sept. 27, 2024

Photos: Helene brings downed trees, flooding to NC

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Western NC impacts: More than 800,000 without power, flash flood emergency underway

Buildings in Asheville damaged, Helene delivers flooding and winds to western NC

Helene impact and timing: Tornado watch in NC, life-threatening flooding in mountains

Path of Helene as of Sept. 27, 2024 at 2 a.m.

Robinson supporters slipped away shortly after CNN porn site report, Meredith Poll indicates

Josh Stein (left) and Mark Robinson (right) are running for North Carolina governor in November's election.

Georgia governor says at least 11 people are dead in his state after Hurricane Helene

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"Hardest thing in the world is to watch your child on a ventilator and to know there's nothing you can do. And to know that it was 100% preventable," Charlene said of her 15-year-old stepson, Solomon, who died just over a year ago. 

'He died from vaping:' The rise of vaping among teens in NC

A viewer photo showed a tractor-trailer turned over in the median near the I-40/I-85 interchange on Friday morning.

Tractor-trailer crash closes part of I-40 in Orange County

Crash on I-40/I-85 closes multiple lanes

Seven people died in a three-vehicle crash near Pembroke in Robeson County on Thursday evening.

7 die from 3-car crash in Robeson County

7 dead in Robeson County crash

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the bill last week, but Republicans have a supermajority, and they have overridden his vetoes in the past.

Wake school leaders take a stance against private school voucher expansion bill

Wake County schools press conference opposed to HB10 private school vouchers, Sept. 26, 2024

LONDON (AP) â Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for 1969 film âThe Prime of Miss Jean Brodieâ and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in â Downton Abbeyâ and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89.

Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89

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Pullen Park's beloved Holiday Express is set to enchant families from Dec. 2-18, 2024, with tickets going on sale Oct. 16


Pullen Park Holiday Express announces 2024 dates, when tickets go on sale

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A man was hit and killed by a car Friday morning while walking in Wake County.



Highway Patrol: Man hit by car, killed near Zebulon was walking in the middle of the road

Man hit by car, killed near Zebulon was walking in the middle of the road

Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 -- Kamala Harris has a chance in North Carolina, but only if she hits the ground hard in rural areas, as Obama did in 2008.

MARA GAY: To win North Carolina, Democrats need to get out of town

Campaigning in Wilson, NC

After a tornado warning the sent students to hide in closets Wednesday night and with heavy rain continuing to fall, Appalachian State University on Thursday canceled some of the events planned for the upcoming family weekend.

As conditions in mountains worsen, App State cancels some family weekend activities

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Get the latest updates on the local food scene from Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard including the grand opening of Giorgios Epicurean Market in Raleigh.

Foodie News: Decorated restaurateur celebrates grand opening of new venture

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

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A look at downed trees and other damage as Tropical Storm Helene moved through the state on Sept. 27, 2024. 

Helene brings downed trees, flooding to NC

Helene is set to bring rain, wind and the threat of tornadoes to North Carolina. We're answering your questions here.

Q&A: Helene's impact on North Carolina, your plans

Meteorologist Chris Michaels has a Q&A breakdown of Helene

Plan ahead with simple steps to protect your home and your family, and you won't get flooded with worry the next time a hurricane is headed for the Carolina coast.

2024 hurricane season: What to do when a hurricane is coming

Prepare for hurricane season before winds blow, water rises

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has a life-saving message: "Turn Around, Don't Drown." This slogan is especially important during and after a tropical storm or hurricane.

Turn around, don't drown: Driving through floodwaters could have deadly consequences

Man helps woman out of vehicle during flooding

With hurricane season approaching, it's important to memorize coastal evacuation plans and routes in case of a severe storm.

Hurricane evacuation plans and routes for the North Carolina coast

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Whether it's snow or severe storms, it's important to make a family emergency plan and be ready when severe weather strikes.



Make a family emergency plan: Be prepared when severe weather arrives

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Crews work to remove a massive tree down on Vandora Springs Road in Garner on Sept. 27, 2024.

Crews work to remove giant tree down in Garner

Gov. Roy Cooper has an update on Helene's impact

King Street in Boone flooded, cars moving through floodwaters

Duke energy crews prep for more power outages as Helene moves into NC

Mom, baby and dogs rescued as Helene move through Atlanta

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Skunk tests positive for rabies in Orange County

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Rainy weather leads to more snake sightings 

Durham police arrest 9 linked to stolen guns, vehicles, and hit-and-run incident

Escaped inmate arrested in Fayetteville, ending weeklong search

Siemens unit investing $36 million, adding 200 jobs in Wendell

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions

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A dual win for consumers: Inflation cooled last month, paving way for borrowing costs to come down more

Harris heads to the US-Mexico border to try to show that her record is more than Trump criticisms

What obstacles stand in the way of an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire?

10th death reported in Boar's Head deli meat listeria outbreak

As the crisp air of autumn settles in, North Carolina comes alive with a vibrant array of fall festivals. From Wake to Wilson County, discover the best seasonal events.

Best North Carolina fall festivals

Puppy playing amongst the pumpkins at fall festival

Billy Joel and Sting announce NC concert

Billy Joel played PNC Arena in Raleigh on Feb. 9, 2014.

Weekend best bets: Bluegrass, International festivals

Bluegrass returns to Raleigh

IBMA Bluegrass Live! prepares for wet start to final year

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Sunflower tower installation begins at Dix Park

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

Fall colors shine along Blue Ridge Parkway as foliage 

Out & About

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

Wake County school leaders urge NC lawmakers to uphold HB10 veto for school vouchers

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9 potential non-citizens identified as registered voters in NC, state elections officials say

Wake County school leaders share concerns with plan to expand school vouchers in NC

Robinson offers 'complete cooperation and full transparency' in probe of porn-comments report 

Top members of Mark Robinson's state office to resign

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

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

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

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Wife of Hamas hostage from North Carolina fights for his freedom

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

Many measures make it tough to understand employment data

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

Logan Ballance's Extra Effort transcends sport and species

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Holliday: Unbeaten Duke takes on badly beaten Carolina

Cleveland High School retires jerseys of Omarion Hampton, Sterling Johnson

Panthers Playbook: Andy Dalton is the fuel for the Carolina Panthers; is Bryce Young worth more than a late-round pick?

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

Third quarter outburst jolts Havelock past Tarboro

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No. 3 Grimsley blows out Northwest Guilford, inches closer to top seed in the 4A West

Millbrook ends non-conference play with win at Jordan

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 6

Hurricane Helene wrecks high school football schedule: Here are the latest updates for Week 6 changes

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty goes through a Donald Trump social media post where the former president said, "I saved Flavored Vaping in 2019 and it greatly helped people get off smoking. I raised the age to 21, keeping it away from the kids. Kamala and Joe want everything banned, killing small businesses all over the Country. I'll save vaping again."

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Get a sneak peek at the new WRAL documentary, "Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina," and explore the age limit to buy tobacco products. 

In Depth with Dan: Teens, vaping and age limit to buy tobacco products.

The resignations, to take effect in the coming days, follow the departures of at least eight members of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's gubernatorial campaign. Robinson has denied allegations made in a CNN report that said he made racist and lewd comments on a pornographic website decades ago.

Top members of Robinson's state office to resign in wake of porn-site report

What's next for Mark Robinson's campaign after top staff resign 

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.

Weight-loss drugmaker CEO faces questions over high costs

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

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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

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Consumer Reports tests if dressers comply with STURDY Act

New research shows how well new dresser tip over rules are working

Northern Wake Senior Center works to curb fall frequency 

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

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

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Triangle Tech X 2024: Top leaders gather to tackle STEM talent gap

Steve Rao: AIâs impact on jobs is the missing issue in election-year debate

David Gardner: No profit, no problem: Why SaaS companies sell for millions without profitability

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NTSB engineer says carbon fiber hull from submersible showed signs of flaws

Video game actors' union calls for strike against 'League of Legends'

Almost all small businesses are using a software tool that is enabled by AI

Tearful Caroline Ellison gets 2 years in prison over her role in FTX fraud

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

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