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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper gave an update on the number of lives lost from Hurricane Helene and commended the spirit of western North Carolinians for their handling of the tragedy.

Cooper: 98 in NC dead from Helene, estimated damage at $53 billion

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Luke Combs, Eric Church, Gov. Roy Cooper preview 'Concert for Carolina' benefit show

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Concerts this weekend to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh.

Zebulon couple frustrated after grocery order stolen from Walmart

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The Latest: Trump sits down with Joe Rogan, Harris rallies with BeyoncÃ©

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

Concert for Carolina Oct. 26, 2024

More Durham detention center workers charged, weeks after two other arrests

Durham County jail, Durham County detention center

Strong cold front to take temperatures from September to November this weekend

A cold front moves through North Carolina this weekend

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

North Carolina Voter Guide 2024: Early voting is underway - here's how to make a plan to vote

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The Mustangs are unbeaten in league play while the Blue Devils are close behind. SMU brings a high-scoring offense to face a Duke defense that has been among the nation's best at getting in the backfield. Duke won both of the previous meetings in the 1950s.

No. 22 SMU looks to stay unbeaten in ACC play with visit to Duke in key league matchup

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Firefighters are searching for the cause of a fire that damaged at least a dozen storage units at a Raleigh facility on Saturday morning.

Crews battle fire at Public Storage in Raleigh 

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Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 -- Many Arab and Muslim Americans or Jewish Americans plan to cast their votes based on their distress over the Gaza war or its spillover onto American college campuses. If you are in that category, there is one candidate to vote for: Kamala Harris.

THOMAS FRIEDMAN: Arab and Jewish voters both need Kamala Harris

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During a speech in Charlotte, former President Barack Obama weighed in on the state superintendent race, calling out a Republican candidate who advocated for his televised execution. 


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

Barack Obama speaks at Kamala Harris campaign event in Charlotte

Voter turnout in the 25 counties under Helene-related disaster orders is higher than the state average, which itself is setting records for this point in a presidential election, the state's top election official said.

NC elections officials encouraged by record-setting turnout a week into early voting, even in western NC

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Many are expecting traffic to be hectic Friday night due to another concert at the Lenovo Center, which is close to the fairgrounds.


NC residents, officials monitoring traffic on NC State Fair's final weekend

Traffic at the 2024 North Carolina State Fair

Police said a 15-year-old was shot, allegedly by a 17-year-old acquaintance. Officers found two guns with the suspect.


Cary shooting victim, suspect are teens who knew each other, police say

Large police presence near East Cary Magnet Middle School

Vehicle gone, phone left behind: Urgent search for missing 83-year-old Pittsboro woman

83-year-old Alice McIlvaine Parsons has been reported missing 

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Early voting is underway. See your ballot and make a plan to vote.

This weekend, North Carolina will host two major benefit concerts to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts.


The 2024 North Carolina State Fair is a beloved annual tradition, offering something for everyone. From thrilling rides and delicious food to educational exhibits and live entertainment, there's always something to enjoy.

Your ultimate guide to the 2024 North Carolina State Fair  

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This week's foodie news brings exciting updates, including a new LaFarm location, a brunch spot in north Raleigh and several new Italian restaurants. 

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

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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

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Your favorite WRAL-TV reporters will be at the fair each day. Here is the schedule. Be sure to stop by!

Visit WRAL at this year's State Fair!

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Thousands of students returned to classrooms in western North Carolina for the first time since Hurricane Helene devastated the region.

Buncombe County students return to school as region continues to recover from Helene

Buncombe County students back to class

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Sold out BeaverCON brings those from all over to share knowledge

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Thrifter helps family reunite with long lost scrapbook

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Israel launches 'precise strikes' on Iranian capitol, IDF says

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Zebulon couple believes delivery driver stole their Walmart groceries

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Gov. Cooper orders flags at half-staff in remembrance of those killed in Helene

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Cumberland County breaks ground on new Crown Event Center, boosting arts and economy

13-year-old bicyclist hospitalized in Chapel Hill crash, driver charged

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

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

Israel's first open attack on Iran targets missile sites and apparently spares oil and nuclear ones

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Russian actors made fake video depicting mail-in ballots for Trump being destroyed, FBI says

Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84

In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

Thousands of people have donated nearly $950,000 through the WRAL Cares telethon. The Red Cross is using those donations to operate 20 shelters in the state, helping nearly 1,300 people with a safe space to stay. 

Help North Carolina rebuild: Music for the Mountains concert

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

Christmas tree farm in western NC

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

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Weekend best bets: Halloween fun and final weekend of the fair

There are several ways to win prizes at the North Carolina State Fair.

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

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

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Fact check: Did Washington Republicans vote against FEMA funding?

Are foreign adversaries China and Russia amplifying hurricane misinformation? NC lawmakers seek intel

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'

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

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

GOP VP nominee JD Vance speaks in Hoke County

Cooper signs second disaster recovery bill day after unanimous passage by lawmakers

Presidential campaigns focus on military, veterans in home-stretch NC blitz 

Durham Public Schools face 30% school bus driver shortage

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Durham Public Schools trying to hire more bus drivers

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

St. Augustine's and Shaw universities to provide economic updates to Raleigh City Council Tuesday

St. Augustine's, Shaw universities to meet with Raleigh City Council Tuesday

Real estate apps work to help homebuyers understand climate risks

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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

NC superintendent candidate says she's not calling for 'armed revolution'

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Freeman's blast gives Dodgers thrilling Game 1 win in World Series

Extra Effort Award: Lannah Price's pride for South Johnston reflected in her hard work

Recovering Eagles play host to Morgan State for MEAC showdown

Bryce Young returns to the Carolina Panthers' lineup against a stingy Denver Broncos defense

Interactive 2024 NCHSAA volleyball state playoff brackets

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Here are the start times for the 3rd round of the volleyball state playoffs

Apex Friendship powers past Middle Creek to clinch SWAC title

NC high school football scoreboard: Week 10

Barian Strickland runs for five TDs, Northern Nash stays undefeated with win over Southern Nash

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

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

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Prospective homebuyers in North Carolina are facing new challenges as climate change significantly impacts real estate decisions. Zillow and other apps have launched features to detail climate risk, including predictions for flooding, fire and extreme weather events.

Real estate sites add climate risk data amid growing concerns

Zillow introduces new climate risk data tool

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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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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

Caught on camera: Nursing home employee charged with assaulting resident

Investigations

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

Grace Ueng: The compounding power of small habits

Introducing the implementegist: A new title for a new model of hands-on leadership

Hurricane Helene and the northern lights call for a focus on heliophysics

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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

In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flicker

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CDC report shows sharp rise in child obesity

Trick-or-treat forecast: Halloween will likely be warm and dry

Thursday is the last day for Helene victims to get D-SNAP benefits. Here's how you can apply

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