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A 24-year-old charged in a weekend shooting inside Crabtree Valley Mall's parking deck faced a judge for the first time on Monday.


20 cars hit by bullets at Crabtree in 'cowboy-style' gunfight, 24-year-old arrested

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Man arrested after shots fired outside Raleigh mall

Zebulon man says he was turned away from voting due to lack of ID 

Voter ID educational information at the Lee County Board of Elections office in Sanford, NC on Aug. 24, 2023. 

911 callers in Cary can livestream what they see with Prepared Live app

The town of Cary is one of 20 municipalities in North Carolina using the Prepared Live app.

Fire at Motel 6 near Cary forces guests from rooms, 2 hospitalized

Large fire response at Motel 6 on Buck Jones Road near Cary

Dump truck takes out traffic lights on NC 55 in Cary near McCrimmon Parkway

Tree-mendous: White House picks Avery County farm to supply Christmas tree

  Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm grows White House tree

NC Central shooting: Assistant professor faces gun charges in homecoming shooting

NC Central community concerned about safety after violence disrupts homecoming events

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Wolfpack, freshman QB prepare for Stanford 

Wolfpack, freshman QB prepare for Stanford. Tap to watch Coach Dave Doeren's outline the gameplan.

Mike Causey, who has been North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner since 2017, is seeking reelection against Democrat Natasha Marcus.

Causey corrects campaign website, says claim of MBA was 'mistake'

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey

A new map shows which portions of western North Carolina are open for tourists.



Map shows parts of western NC open for tourism

Monday and Tuesday will be seasonable. Then, temperatures take off!

Temperature turnaround: Warming up to near-record highs by Halloween

Warming up by Halloween

Five candidates are vying to become Raleigh mayor Janet Cowell, Paul Fitts, Eugene Myrick, Terrance "Truth" Ruth and James Shaughnessy IV.

Raleigh mayor race: Affordable housing, public safety top issues for city's next leader

Five candidates are vying to become Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell, James Shaughnessy IV, Paul Fitts, Terrance "Truth" Ruth and Eugene Myrick.

A 73-year-old Clayton woman died Sunday night in a house fire.



73-year-old woman killed in Clayton house fire

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We're just over a week away from the election, and polls are showing Trump and Harris neck and neck nationally and in battleground states.

Trump and Harris are neck and neck, the latest NBC poll shows

High-Stakes Debate for Harris and Trump Is Hours Away

WRAL meteorologists are tracking a system with a 40% chance of developing over the next seven days. It's expected to develop in the southern Caribbean.

Hurricane season 2024: System has 40% chance of developing in next 7 days

Odds of tropical development as of 2 a.m. Monday, 10/28/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will both be in North Carolina on Wednesday.

Harris, Trump both coming to North Carolina on Wednesday

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Dennis Draughon, Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Morrow marches to a tune only she hears?

NEW YORK (AP) â Donald Trump hosted a rally featuring crude and racist insults at New Yorkâs Madison Square Garden, turning what his campaign had dubbed as the event where he would deliver his closing message into an illustration of what turns off his critics.

Trump's Madison Square Garden event features crude and racist insults

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Officials are warning residents not to travel in or to western portion of North Carolina amid the destruction from Helene. Here is a look at what's roads are closed. This list will be updated as conditions improve.

10/28 update: Major roads open, closed in western NC

Major NC roads closed after Hurricane Helene

There's nothing spooky about these Halloween restaurant freebies and deals including a free Krispy Kreme doughnut, free IHOP Scary Face Pancake and more!


Halloween 2024 freebies & deals

Halloween Wreath

The early voting period begins in North Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 17, and ends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.

2024 NC Election FAQ: Voting questions answered

Voting in Raleigh

The "Music for the Mountains" concert took place Sunday at Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater, rallying support for the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

Thousands attend 'Music for the Mountains' Sunday; Hurricane Helene relief surpasses $1 million

'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh 

The biggest threat for children on Halloween is being hit by a car. 



Trick-or-treat tips: Parents, kids, drivers can all take steps to make Halloween safe

Halloween, pumpkin, trick-or-treater

There has been a lot of conflicting information coming from N.C. State leaders, and many people are frustrated by the university's lack of action and transparency. That's why WRAL 5 On Your Side launched its own investigation.

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal 

NC State Poe Hall contamination

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Two people were hospitalized Monday, and 35 guests were impacted by a fire at Motel 6 in Raleigh.

Motel 6 fire in Cary forces guests from rooms, 2 hospitalized 

Lung and respiratory infections surge in kids 

COVID, flu, RSV send hundreds to area hospitals

45-car pileup closes major Washington interstate 

45-car pileup in Washington

Pet of the Day for Oct. 28, 2024

White House Christmas tree comes from NC farm

White House Christmas tree 2024

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One man dead, another in critical condition after two shootings in Goldsboro Saturday night

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Ask the Meteorologist: Why are wind chill alerts being changed to 'extreme cold' alerts this winter?

Bridge repairs on Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh begin Monday morning

Election Day is only 8 days away. Here's how early voters can avoid the long lines

These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives

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Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

Here's what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign

Iranâs imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate hospitalized with severe health issues

McDonaldâs Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source

'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene

Christmas tree farm in western NC

Foodie News: LaFarm Bakery expands, new Italian restaurants and brunch spot

Waffles for breakfast

Old Crow Medicine Show founder talks music, hurricane relief and this weekend's big benefit show

Ketch Secor, founder of Old Crow Medicine Show, 

Steep Canyon Rangers is working to help those affected by Helene in western NC

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Rhiannon Giddens announces new festival in Durham

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

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Fact check: Grafstein says Lassiter 'repeatedly campaigned' for large school funding cuts

Fact check: Did Washington Republicans vote against FEMA funding?

Fact check: Did Harris stage NC photo op with supplies that weren't sent to Helene victims?

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

Two US House members seek to become North Carolina's attorney general

NC Capitol

'So much crazy': Why Obama says he's 'self-interested' in NC superintendent race 

Freedom Caucus chair says he was taken out of context on NC legislature deciding presidential electors

First lady Jill Biden, GOP VP nominee JD Vance visit NC

GOP VP nominee JD Vance speaks in Hoke County

How should cellphones and laptops be used in classrooms? Wake plans survey, focus groups

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Federal funds gave NC school employees more than $1B in bonuses. Now the money's gone

Durham Public Schools face 30% school bus driver shortage

Durham Public Schools trying to hire more bus drivers

Warrant: Man explains in police interview why he targeted NC State fraternity with gun

Rising tides: The impact of sea level rise on North Carolina's coast

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Real estate apps work to help homebuyers understand climate risks

Bonds for libraries, parks, housing could add hundreds of dollars to Cary homeowners' bills

1,700 fire safety violations: Wake County schools cited for failing to inspect fire alarms, sprinklers

Advocates call for laws to increase staffing, improve care at nursing homes

UNC football looks to start winning streak in road game against Florida State

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Manny Diaz returns to play Miami: Duke looks to bounce back against No. 5 Hurricanes

Andersen sidelined ahead of Hurricanes game at Vancouver

Hurley's return to Duke ends in an exhibition blowout loss -- but with plenty of love, too

Young struggles as Nix and Broncos shine in 28-14 loss at Denver 

Here are the start times for the 4th round of the volleyball state playoffs

HighSchoolOT

Does size matter? The athletics programs that have fared the best in this realignment period

Comparing ADM and Wells Fargo Cup points in 4A

Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: Myers Park now No. 1, South Point joins top 25

Statewide Football Rankings: No changes to this week's HSOT Top 25

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explored what the proposed constitutional amendment means on 2024 North Carolina ballots.

In Depth with Dan: Making sense of the constitutional amendment on the NC ballot

As more companies adopt invasive employee surveillance tools, workers have a right to know how their personal information is being collected and used.

Agency outlines workers' rights when employers are monitoring them

Employees' right to know: Understanding employers' use of digital surveillance and privacy protections

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Cary police are investigating a targeted home break-in in the Windermere neighborhood, which they believe is part of a South American gang targeting wealthier homes in recent months.

What's the deal with Chilean organized crime rings?

Wake County voter Noelle Browne never misses an election. She was excited to cast her ballot Monday at a Wake County early voting site. But when she presented her photo identification and gave her name, an election worker told her she'd already voted by mail.

Wake County voter says election worker told her she had already voted. She hadn't.

Losing a home in a natural disaster once is traumatizing enough. Twice is something Josie Borg tells WRAL she's worried she and her family may not make it through.


'It financially annihilated us': Pregnant mother displaced for 2nd time after western NC floods

Josie Borg

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings Saigon Bistro, IHOP, and StarBar

5 On Your Side: Protect your home, affordable smoke alarms crucial for fire safety this October

5 On Your Side reveals the best and worst toothpastes for kids' dental health

5 On Your Side: Picking the most effective, safest toothpaste for your child 

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Monday at 6 on WRAL: WRAL investigates why some veterinarians face minor consequences for fatal errors!

Wake Schools safety violations uncovered in WRAL investigation sound alarms for student safety

Lawmakers could require more staff at nursing homes, but it would be costly

Abuse at Durham nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the facility

Investigations

All Things Open returns to Raleigh with news and events

Tom Snyder: When AI takes over, it will be in a different way than you think

Donald Thompson: Use consistency, clarity and compassion to build culture in times of chaos

Grace Ueng: The compounding power of small habits

WRAL TechWire

Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offering

Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said

Allies hope a Trump win changes the system for mortgages. Some warn it will make them pricier

Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs and sell some planes amid looming financial struggles

Business

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Family

Go Ask Dad: The deep notes

Stress, shelter & safety: Hurricane Helene's effect on domestic violence victims in NC

CDC report shows sharp rise in child obesity

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