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Get ready for a hot and muggy Friday. We'll have highs in the mid to upper 90s and feels-like values up to 107. A heat advisory is in effect.

Damaging winds expected as Level 1 severe storms approach, heat advisory extended until Friday night

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Flood threat Aug. 2-3, 2024

Man dies from double shooting at Raleigh townhome, person in custody

Man and woman hospitalized after Raleigh townhome shooting

Hurricane season 2024: Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 forms, could impact NC next week

Tracking the tropics: Aug. 2, 2024 

Franklin County Animal Shelter under state investigation

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Robinson, who mocked women for abortions, runs campaign ad with his wife's own story

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Raleigh Olympian says she 'can't pay my rent.' Flavor Flav, Serena Williams' husband take care of it

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Fayetteville police looking for car possibly linked to drive-by shooting that killed child

Zion Gibbs investigation suspect vehicle

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Homeowners will soon be able to save big bucks when making certain energy efficient upgrades to their homes. 



Big discounts for energy efficient home upgrades coming soon to NC

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A Raleigh bank was robbed Friday in the middle of the afternoon. It's at least the second daytime bank robbery in Raleigh in a week.



Wells Fargo robbed in Raleigh, at least the second bank robbery this week

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has implemented new safety measures for the upcoming fall semester, including license plate readers, better connected cameras and a Spanish language option for Alert Carolina messages.

UNC implements new safety measures before start of fall semester

Old Well at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

WASHINGTON (AP) â Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from delegates to become her partyâs nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday.

Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to become their party's nominee, chair says

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At a concert in Germany, Lucia Hugelmeyer exchanged a bracelet for a hat with music superstar Taylor Swift. In addition to the hat, she got a lifelong memory and a story she'll likely tell the rest of her life.

Hats off: Taylor Swift gives Chapel Hill girl signature black fedora and a lifelong memory

Chapel Hill girl recounts 'magical' night meeting Taylor Swift

Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 -- Think of it. Hospitals and patients will be encouraged to focus on health care and healing instead of wrestling over money and going to court to collect debts.

Editorial: Cooper takes important step to ease burden of medical costs

Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care

Chester County residents are encouraged to be vigilant and report any sightings of the serval to the police. People should not approach or attempt to capture the cat due to potential danger. Children and pets should be supervised and kept indoors until the serval is found. 

African serval on the loose in South Carolina

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Missing the chance to go swim at the Olympics, on a technicality. That's what happened to North Carolina State University swimmer Ryan Held three years ago in Tokyo. 

'I wanted more:' 8 years later, NC State's Held earns swimming gold again

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Harvey Street band members said they had parked at a hotel in Denver on Sunday. When they got up the next morning, their gear was gone. Band members said security footage from the hotel showed someone unhitching the trailer around 5 a.m. Monday then driving away with it.

'Heart dropping to realize': Raleigh band heartbroken after trailer with instruments & gear stolen while on tour

Trailer belonging to Harvey Street

The new "Madden NFL 25" video game rates Carolina Panthers second-year quarterback Bryce Young as the NFL's 28th best quarterback with a 73 overall rating.

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There are so many concert, festivals and events coming up this weekend. Our list includes Mamma Mia! at DPAC, Cage the Elephant in Raleigh and Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival in Cary.

Weekend best bets: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, Durham Latino Festival

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For the first time in Olympic history, two all-around Olympic champions competed side-by-side in Team USA's Simone Biles and Suni Lee. 

Simone Biles cements G.O.A.T. label with another gold

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Eleven dogs are now in protective custody. Matthew Neal, of Pink Hill, has been arrested, and charged with nine counts of felony cruelty to animals in Lenoir County. He was also charged with two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals in Duplin County. 

Man charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty after viral video shows person beating dog

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At $10 million for eight bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces and countless stories, the home owned by a Russian couple at the North Ridge County Club in Raleigh has had no takers after months on the market.

No takers at $10 million: Raleigh mansion, home of Russian criminal couple, will be auctioned to highest bidder

$10 million Raleigh mansion for sale once raided by FBI agents 

After the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, critics of diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, questioned the qualifications of the U.S. Secret Service director.

Trump rally shooting put scrutiny on Secret Service women. Here are the facts.

Seeking Answers, Lawmakers From Both Parties Ask Secret Service Chief to Quit

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Margaux Veyne's journey through various cultures and languages naturally led her to a role where these skills were crucial - the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Steven Schlink for WRAL Sports)

NC woman translates for political bigwigs at Paris Games

Margaux Veyne, multilingual translator for the Olympic Games

Pet of the Day for Aug. 2, 2024

Porch thief poses as Amazon delivery driver

Nurse accuses Southwest Airlines of medical discrimination 

Nurse accuses Southwest of medical discrimination

On cam: Chick-fil-A employee fights robber 

Diver leans on support of family in NC, Va

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Delivery man injured in dog attack at Nick's Motorsports; owner faces multiple city violations

Foodie News: Jubala Coffee, Duck Donuts and brunch news 

Mariah Carey bringing Christmas Time tour to Raleigh in December

1.7 million gallons of sewage end up in Tar River after sewer overflow

Dow closes more than 600 points lower after weak July jobs data

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Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data

Pin trade the Olympic event where fans participate

US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears

3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a natural paradise that straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee with stunning mountain landscapes, lush forests, diverse wildlife and a rich cultural heritage.

What to do when visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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70+ things to do in August

Cage the Elephant

 'Live After 5' summer concert series celebrates music of Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Fleetwood Mac 

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

Fullsteam Brewery plans to close taproom in downtown Durham

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These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle 

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Politifact

Fact check: Did Graham say Trump will 'round up and deport legal immigrants?'

Fact check: Were pink dolphins spotted off the North Carolina coast?

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claims about Kamala Harris in Charlotte

Does Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson become governor if Gov. Roy Cooper leaves the state?

Third-party candidate Cornel West joins voter group's lawsuit over NC ballot access 

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Decision 2024: Is NC a swing state?

State health chief pushes back on Mark Robinson's accusations around probe

State says politics not at play in probe of nonprofit run by wife of NC lieutenant governor

North Carolina House member back in leading committee position 3 years after removal

HVAC problems force some Wake County schools to closes amid dangerous heat

Education

Reading scores stay on track for NC kindergarten through third graders

State Board of Education puts Weldon City school board on notice

Moore Square Magnet Middle, Lake Myra Elementary both close due to AC issues

Wake County middle school remains closed Friday due to ongoing HVAC issues

Degrees of separation: What's behind temperatures taking off at RDU

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Apps are tracking your driving: What you need to know about car insurance rates

A new law bans 'gas station heroin' in NC. Why is it still on shelves? 

New Poe Hall testing begins. What it could look like and how we got here

Scammers exploit working from home to target job seekers

Mack Brown says UNC is behind in NIL. Now it is making changes to get better.

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McEvoy wins 'splash and dash,' French star Manaudou third

Kaylee McKeown sweeps backstrokes for second straight Games

Southern Nash alum Julius Peppers to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday

Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz for the 2024 Olympics men's gold after beating Lorenzo Musetti

Kendre Harrison, highly recruited football & basketball player, transfers from Reidsville to Providence Day

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Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: Wesleyan Christan, West Forsyth lead the preseason HSOT Top 25

Statewide Volleyball Rankings: Cardinal Gibbons, Reagan lead the preseason HSOT Top 25

252 Football Watch List: the players in ENC that you need to know about in 2024

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for volleyball

Cars collect sensitive data about drivers, including location, speed and time of driving.

Cars are collecting data from drivers

Consumer Reports' Justin Brookman warns that cars collect sensitive data about drivers, including location, speed, and time of driving, which can be sold to data brokers.

Cars are collecting your data: What you need to know about privacy risks

Report: New car infotainment systems cause more distractions

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the covert methods of Chilean organized crime in North Carolina and nationwide.

In Depth with Dan: Examining the covert methods of Chilean organized crime in NC and nationwide

Phone apps are tracking your driving habits. WRAL 5 On Your Side digs into how that data is sold to insurance companies, and why it could lower your bill.

Phone apps track your driving:  5 On Your Side digs into how data could lower your insurance rate

Online job scams are becoming more common as working from home becomes the norm.

How to spot job scams online

Cooper, a longtime friend and political ally of Harris, was seen as a possible vice presidential pick in part because he has been able to win over moderates in a state that tends to vote for Republican presidential candidates.

'Wasn't the right time': NC Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration

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CarShield to pay $10M to settle deceptive advertising charges

Illness in NC linked to Boar's Head deli recall, including 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

People falling victim to job scams 'daily'

New testing starts Monday at NC State's Poe Hall

5 On Your Side

Ex-husband of Fayetteville mother charged with murdering adopted children speaks

Ex-husband of accused murderer Avantae Deven says hidden lockbox with multiple IDs made him leave her

On the Record: Digging into the Deven case

'Evil monster': Avantae Deven's ex-roommate says she starved her, beat her

Investigations

David Gardner: Cybersecurity battles, valuations and your data

Grace Ueng: Lasso's lessons include embracing community, kindness in leadership

How YouTube took over our television screens

Pendo acquires AI startup to improve analysis of customer feedback data

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Stock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points

Toyota reports record quarterly profit, boosted by a weak yen and despite a certification scandal

Japan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up

US stands by decision that 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous, steps closer to huge recall

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ADHD goes to camp: A lesson in inclusivity

NC schools need $40 million to install carbon monoxide detectors

Most NC schools don't have carbon monoxide detectors in classroom buildings

Tips to ease separation anxiety while apart from your kids

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