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Two men were shot and killed Tuesday in Cumberland County. Their bodies were found near a large estate near Hope Mills.


911 calls: Workers shot, killed in front of large home in Cumberland County, police search for man

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Man wanted for questioning, 2 men dead after Cumberland County shooting

Two men shot, killed near large home in Cumberland County

18-year-old charged with bringing gun to NC State campus

Romelo Alston, 18, of Raleigh

Inspectors check 158 food vendors before start of NC State Fair

Fair food checked for safety before you indulge

Bullets flying, hammers swinging in parking lot: 16 members of motorcycle gang face charges

Sixteen people face federal charges for what authorities say is a motorcycle gang rivalry-turned deadly that also puts the public at risk.

Davis leads Buckhout in fundraising, as millions pour into NC's only competitive 2024 US House race

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Students return to Appalachian State University nearly three weeks after Helene

App State flooding

Wendell woman charged with 5 counts of cruelty to animals

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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 tickets on sale, families report ticketing issues

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Sheriff Estes told WRAL News that several other members of his staff, as well as the Broadway Police Department and citizens, were also victims of McDonald.

Man arrested, charged with cyberstalking Lee County sheriff

John Robert McDonald

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

Early voting starts Thursday. See your ballot and make a plan to vote

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The forecast for the upcoming winter will be coming out in early November.

Ask the Meteorologist: When is your winter forecast coming out?

When was the last time the Triangle saw a white Christmas?

Online comments and Moms for Liberty, a conservative group focused on education, have targeted a teacher who wore a knee-length tutu during a "Barbenheimer" spirit day at the school in October 2023.

Comments about Wake teacher are 'bullying,' school board member says

On Wednesday, temperatures will struggle to climb out of the 50s, making it the coldest day since late March.

High of 60 degrees: Coldest air of the season so far arrives in Triangle

Wednesday afternoon will likely be the coolest since late March

The long anticipated comet is at its best this week with Wednesday looking like the best opportunity to see this icy visitor.

Wednesday is best evening to see Comet C/2023 A3

Comet A3 in Ramseur

The lawsuit alleges that the city failed to ensure the safety of the parade's participants and that Hailey Brooks' death was a result of their gross negligence and recklessness.

Family of Hailey Brooks sues city of Raleigh, two city employees for her death in 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade

Hailey Brooks, 11, died after getting hit by a pickup truck during the 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade.

October's supermoon is the closest of the year and it's teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one.

October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

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On Thursday, the first day of early voting in North Carolina, former President Bill Clinton and Governor Tim Walz will rally voters in Durham and encourage them to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats up and down the ballot.

Former President Bill Clinton, Tim Walz to rally in Durham and Winston-Salem Thursday as early voting kicks off

Bill Clinton Says His Low-Key Southern Swing for Harris Suits Him Just Fine

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Early voting starts Thursday. See your ballot and make a plan to vote.

Concert for Carolina, an Oct. 26 benefit concert for Hurricane Helene relief at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, will now be livestreamed due to overwhelming demand, organizers announced.


Concert for Carolina will be livestreamed, Scotty McCreery joins lineup of NC stars

Concert for Carolina Oct. 26, 2024

This year, fairgoers can explore an expansive menu of 72 new items, including fried favorites, global flavors, and creative twists on classics, making for a flavorful and memorable experience.

Best new N.C. State Fair food: Our picks for the best savory and sweet options

New fair food - Korean BBQ Kimchi Nachos

Governor Roy Cooper said during a news conference Tuesday that 92 people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene killed hundreds across the southeast. 

Nearly 100 people still missing in NC after Helene, FEMA says misinformation 'has got to stop'

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The North Carolina State Fair returns this month. You can also find Nicki Minaj, Oktoberfest events, fall and wine festivals and much more. 



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A Nevada boy is able to sleep with his eyes closed for first time after a life changing surgery last month.


Boy able to sleep with eyes closed for first time after life-changing surgery 

Inspectors check 150+ food vendors before NC State Fair begins

13-year-old dies in haunted hayride accident

Man accused of cyberstalking Lee County sheriff and Broadway Police Department

Four inmates kick down steel door to escape jail

High school makes students scan QR code to use restroom

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Rally for Relief: Duke Energy employees, volunteers pack supply kits for western North Carolina

Lenovo Center urges concert-goers to leave early due to State Fair traffic

NC State Fair kicks off Thursday

Moore Co. Democratic Party chair resigns after caught stealing campaign signs

More than 140 people are killed and dozens injured when a gas tanker explodes in Nigeria

Nation/World

US Navy fighter jet with two on board crashes during training in Washington state

Harris returns to battleground Pennsylvania, with Republicans, as Trump pursues Latinos' votes

Menendez brothers' family to push for their release as prosecutors review 1989 case

What's behind the widening gender wage gap in the US?

Comedy legend Dave Chappelle is set to light up the Durham Performing Arts Center with his unique brand of humor on Oct. 21.


Dave Chappelle to play Durham Oct. 21

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Raleigh considers expanding open alcohol consumption to Village District with new social district plan

Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n' Stroll program to the Village District.

Tickets on sale for Marbles Kids Museum's holiday events

Winter Wonder Weeks at Marbles Kids Museum

Ride inspections begin before NC State fair opens this week

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5 On Your Side helps recover Pink, Taylor Swift and football tickets lost through Ticketmaster

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Fact check: No, North Carolina's post-Helene election changes are not signs of 'cheating'

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Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper blocked Helene aid to western NC

Fact check: Democrat's ad says Republican Ashlee Adams 'campaigned for Mark Robinson and his radical agenda'

The future of fact-checking & how people can combat misinformation

Fact check: Is government seizing North Carolina lithium after Helene?

Team Trump to start bus tour of NC with weeks remaining until Election Day

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Mark Robinson says he's suing CNN for defamation

Mark Robinson announces lawsuit against CNN over allegations of racist comments on porn site

2024 NC Election FAQ: Voting questions answered

Robinson sues CNN, seeking $50M over allegations of racist comments on porn site

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Students return to class Wednesday at App State for first time since Helene

Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact

Wake school board approves $750k toward more fire alarm work

Wake Schools adjusts reassignment plan for next year, some families still pushing for changes

'It's really exciting': Police department using drone technology to improve emergency response

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Road closures continue throughout western NC: Find out what routes to avoid

Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

Environmental attorney accuses NC State of neglecting cancer risk in Poe Hall

Trimble's 33 points lead Tar Heels past Memphis, 84-76

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Budget cuts coming for Campbell athletics, school says

UNC's RJ Davis, Duke's Cooper Flagg take ACC preseason honors

Jackson Blake and Pyotr Kochetkov power the Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Devils

Notre Dame, NC State dominate ACC preseason poll, honors

Great 58: Statewide standout list includes conference champions, names to know for NCISAA postseason

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All-state Weddington senior K.J. Younger commits to UNC-Greensboro basketball

East Surry's Pennson Badgett, 2-time all-state and a 2A champ, commits to Tennessee golf

East Chapel Hill denies No. 2 Chapel Hill of perfect season with five-set win

No. 20 Southwestern Randolph rattles off five unanswered to defeat Trinity

Duke University Health System and UnitedHealthcare are in contract negotiations, with the current deal set to expire on Nov. 1, 2024.

Patients feel effects of hospital insurance contract negotiations

Patients worry as Duke Health, UnitedHealthcare contract set to expire

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Sixteen people face federal charges for what authorities say is a motorcycle gang rivalry turned deadly that also puts the public at risk.

Feds charge 16 Fayetteville Hells Angels members in murder, attack

Feds charge 16 Fayetteville Hell's Angels members in murder, attack

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the response to Hurricane Helene and the misinformation spread since it caused devastation in North Carolina.

In Depth with Dan: Helene response and misinformation

Classes will soon resume at some of the UNC System campuses in western North Carolina, but communities still face a long road to recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Classes to resume for colleges in UNC System in western NC

Classes will soon resume at some of the UNC System campuses in western North Carolina, but communities still face a long road to recovery from Hurricane Helene.


Western NC universities, staff and students' homes damaged by Helene, UNC president says

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5 On Your Side helps recover tickets lost through Ticketmaster

Scammers impersonate Venmo account to steal Helene donations

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: Menkoi Ramen House and Great Wall

If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

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Local police using a drone to keep streets safe

Did weak building codes contribute to devastation from Helene?

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

CDC to investigate potential cancer cluster among Poe Hall workers at NC State

Investigations

Grace Ueng: Show her the money! Women are better bets

Girls in Quantum: Educational, opportunity non-profit started with a passion for STEM

Tom Snyder: Diversity of leaders, industry, geography a strength of NC tech businesses

Donald Thompson: Effective ERGs align with business strategy

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Japanâs Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward

Federal investment pushes North Carolina-based Wolfspeed chip plant closer to completion

Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds

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Origins of the NC State Fair: From first rides to first ham biscuits, 170 years of history

On a budget? Save money at the NC State Fair this year

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