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In remarks prepared for Saturday's North Carolina Democratic Party Convention, Josh Stein, the Democratic nominee for governor, says North Carolina shouldn't be "a state that drives people away."

Stein casts NC gubernatorial race as referendum on rights

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200 stitches and healing: Raleigh toddler back home after recovering from family dog bite 

'They must go now:' Saint Augustine's alumni file lawsuit to remove Board of Trustees

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Construction zone crash: 4 cars involved in overturn collision, 3 injured

Man with 30-year history of traffic violations is suspect in deadly head-on crash

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Israel describes a permanent cease-fire in Gaza as a 'nonstarter,' undermining Biden's proposal

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Weekend forecast: Sunshine, low humidity, and rising temperatures

Weekend planner for Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2

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The conviction of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has many voters contemplating how they will vote in November. 

NC voters weigh November decision following Trump's conviction

Joe Biden, Donald Trump, candidates for president 2024

Rick Gall, news director at WRAL for almost 20 years, retired on May 31, 2024.

WRAL news director retires after 35 years in journalism

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North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

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Nurses from across the Triangle are pushing for tougher penalties for drunk drivers after one of their own was killed in a crash in Garner on Memorial Day.



Nurses Against Drunk Driving pushing for tougher punishments after Garner crash kills colleague and family

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A large number of police officers on Friday responded to a southeast Raleigh home after a "swatting" call was made.

More than 10 police cars, armored vehicle respond to 'swatting' call at southeast Raleigh home

More than 10 police cars, armored vehicle outside southeast Raleigh home

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â A man who fatally shot four law enforcement officers with an assault rifle a month ago acted alone and was solely responsible for all casualties, police in North Carolinaâs largest city said Friday.

Charlotte police investigation of deaths of 4 officers finds suspect acted alone; no friendly fire

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CSL Sequirus will deliver nearly 5 million doses of vaccines for the H5N1 strain of influenza, also known as bird or avian flu.

Just in case, Holly Springs maker churning out bird flu vaccines 

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A Leesville Road High School student was heading to downtown Raleigh to run errands when she saw something on the side of the road. Victoria Taton ended up saving a man from a dire situation.

Raleigh teen carrying Narcan saves life by the side of the road

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A fire chief accused of placing a miniature camera in a vent at Gray's Creek Volunteer Fire Department's Station 24 appeared in court Friday afternoon.



NC fire chief arrested after allegedly placing camera in vent at fire station

Local Fire Chief arrested for placing camera in fire station vent

WASHINGTON (AP) â Marian Shields Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who moved with the first family to the White House when son-in-law Barack Obama was elected president, has died. She was 86.

Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86

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Graduation weekend is coming up for high school seniors in Wake County.

2024 Wake County schools graduation schedule with dates, times and livestreams

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Here's a look at everything you need to know for graduation ceremonies for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Cumberland County Schools, Durham Public Schools and Johnston County Public Schools.

Graduation times, dates for Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Cumberland, Durham and Johnston County schools

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Tacos, mac and cheese and more

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

"The reports show that Charlotte has developed a rare reproductive disease that has negatively impacted her reproductive system," Team ECCO said on Facebook. "The findings are truly a sad and unexpected medical development."

Charlotte the stingray has 'rare reproductive disease,' team says

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Saving Grace Animals for Adoption, a non-profit dog rescue organization, rescued a mother dog and her five puppies after they were found abandoned in a zipped-up suitcase last week outside the Cleveland Fire Department.

Puppies found in suitcase in Johnston County now safe with foster family

Mother, 5 puppies rescued after being abandoned in suitcase outside fire department

There's a lot to do this first weekend of June including some concerts and foodie fun! 

Weekend best bets: LEGO convention, Elle King and more

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On the Record speaks with Duke Law Professor Shane Stansbury to get a better understanding of how the conviction could impact the 2024 Presidential Election. Trump will be sentenced on July 11. 

On the Record: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes

Brain Game Finals: Broughton High School vs. Apex Friendship High School

Pet of the Day: June 1, 2024

Lawsuit filed to remove Saint Augustine University's Board of Trustees 

Four cars involved in crash in construction zone on Beltline in Cary

Toddler recovering after being attacked by family dog   

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Search for suspect after man shot dead at Z-Mart in Oxford 

UNC lab analyzing, identifying substances in street drugs

NC State gets $30 million for research toward environmentally friendly protein

Second shooting reported at Raleigh shooting range within a year 

UVA to pay $9 million related to shooting that killed 3 football players, wounded 2 students

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Florida sheriff's office fires deputy who fatally shot airman at home

Biden details a 3-phase hostage deal aimed at winding down the Israel-Hamas war

Answers to your questions about Donald Trump's historic hush money trial conviction

Son of Buc-ee's co-founder indicted over recordings at Texas homes

Ellen DeGeneres to bring farewell tour to Durham

St. Vincent, Faye Webster among Hopscotch Festival headliners

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

70+ things to do in June

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8 questions about Trump's guilty verdict and his presidential campaign, answered

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Fact check: Biden says inflation 'was 9% when I came to office'

Fact check: Speaker Johnson says paroled immigrants can register to vote at the DMV

Fact check: Does NC mask bill have 'specific carve outs' for the KKK?

Fact check: Trump says Biden wants to stop 'all aid' to Israel

Apex voters feel Trump verdict will not affect decision in November

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Convictions threaten Trump's lead in North Carolina

Like Trump, NC politicians have history of campaign finance violations 

In their words: NC leaders react to former President Donald Trump's guilty verdict

NC Democrats say daycares will shut down unless legislature spends big

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NC basketball coach/teacher charged with giving alcohol to students

Charlotte teen places 3rd in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Zebulon school employee charged with child abuse, accused of injuring student 

15-year-old will be charged as adult after deadly stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

How many hurricanes in 2024? Why La NiÃ±a could mean active season in the Atlantic

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NC State re-requested investigation of Poe Hall hours after vote of no confidence against chancellor

How one of the world's most successful indoor pests took over the planet

5 On Your Side gets fence fix fast

Cary teen adopted an orphaned oil well. The goal: Shut it down.

Walk-off grand slam propels UNC to 11-8 win over Long Island in Chapel Hill regional

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Beaver's perfect relief leads Alabama past Duke in Women's College World Series elimination game

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski honored with 'Coach K Highway'

NC State defeats Bryant 9-2 in Raleigh regional opener

Duke loses to UConn in opening game of Norman regionals

Greene Central sweeps defending champ Burns to win 2A baseball state title

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East Rowan wins 3A baseball state championship after 11-3 win over South Central

Garner sweeps Weddington to win 4A softball state championship

Peirce scores 4 goals as Christ the King wins third straight 1A soccer title over Woods Charter

East Wilkes forces Game 3 with Northside in 1A softball state championship series

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Caudill Labs are receiving thousands of street drug samples, running them through a machine to get a real-time look at what's in them.

UNC lab analyzing, identifying what's in street drugs

The city's pedestrian and bike program manager, Barbara Goodwin, leads the Raleigh Downtown Mobility Study, a 20-question survey focusing on downtown Raleigh and how people get around the city.

Raleigh launches survey to improve mobility in downtown area

The intersection of Morgan Street and Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh. 

Pfizer's Paxlovid has become a go-to treatment for cases of COVID-19 in adults. But a federal program that covers the prescription's costs expired at the end of 2024.

Free COVID medication set to become unaffordable for many by end of 2024

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Educators say they're fed up with low pay, increasing workloads and political scrutiny. Pay alone won't keep them in the classroom, education experts say.

NC teacher turnover is rising. Why experts say pay alone isn't the solution

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As hurricane season's official start looms, there are no tropical systems in the Atlantic.

2024 hurricane season starts Saturday

Hurricane season starts Saturday, June 1

Implementing AI in healthcare in its many forms will require strict and clear guidelines for both companies that create the technology and the hospitals which use them.

Local health leaders discuss making trustworthy AI a reality

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Five Guys, Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill and Moe's Southwest Grill 

5 On Your Side recall alert 

Consumer Reports investigates PFAs in milk

Consumer Reports top rated bug sprays for the summer

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NC State says Poe Hall PCB testing results coming in next few weeks 

Fort Liberty soldier charged for death of his infant daughter

ALE hopes for more resources after deadly crashes involving underage drinking

WRAL Investigates: Stopping underage drinking & driving by finding the source

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Grace Ueng: Conductorâs leadership hits a high note, offers example of possibility

Guest column: With FDA approval of software treatment for depression, the digital medicine revolution is here

Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't -- but there are some workarounds

Donald Thompson: The responsibility of an inclusive leader is to lift others up

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Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press the Justice Department to prosecute the company

Jeep reveals its first EV for America

A national network of local news sites is publishing AI-written articles under fake bylines. Experts are raising alarm

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Community rallies to help family expecting 5 babies 

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A Ghana toddler sets a world record as the youngest male artist. His mom says he just loves colors

Johnston County girl battles stage 4 cancer, community rallies in support

Researchers: No link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism

Deet is key: Here are best bug sprays and wipes for 2024

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