Ocracoke Island's NC 12 reoopens Sunday with limited ferry service
A state of emergency is in effect after damage closed N.C. Highway 12, cutting off road access to Hatteras Island.
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1 dead, 1 critically injured in Harnett County shooting
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Pumpkin patches, fall and Halloween events in NC
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News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access, citing 'blatant violation' of First Amendment
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NC fall foliage forecast: The drought could impact our fall color
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Metallica coming to Raleigh for Carter-Finley Stadium show in 2027
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100+ texts: Former GOP leader told election official how to vote during contentious public hearing
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New WRAL documentary examines warning signs decades before Raleigh teacherâs murder
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Repair or rebuild? NC Highway 12's future and the price tag
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Full Broadcast: Football Friday 2026 Week 6
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For Children Partners holds fundraiser to help cover cost of school meals
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Restaurant Ratings: Gourmet Kingdom, Bull and Bean & Asian Kitchen
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Joshua Suter, a Durham native, to star in A Different World reboot on Netflix
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Detective fired for alleged 'unconstitutional' Flock camera abuse
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Local News
NC crime report says overall crime decreases, domestic violence increases
Fayetteville man arrested after home robbery while impersonating police
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Wake County Sheriff investigates accidental shooting in Zebulon
More than 20 cars broken into at Raleigh apartment complex
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Nation/World
Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo
Calypso icon Slinger Francisco, dubbed 'The Mighty Sparrow,' dies at 91, his family says
3 people are killed and 4 are injured in shooting at Detroit after-hours strip club, police say
Venezuelans rally to demand opposition leader's safe return and presidential elections
Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel
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Politifact
Fact-check: Did Biden 'cut off' White House access for 400 reporters?
Fact-check: RNC says 54% of NC's commercial driver licenses were issued illegally to noncitizens
Fact-check: Trump says diesel prices are up because of Ukrainian attacks on Russia
A $5,000 'bribe'? Fact-checking claims that Trump's promise to send post-election checks is illegal
âBlood-soaked killing fieldsâ: Fact-checking Trump and Whatleyâs claims about Cooper and crime in NC
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NC Capitol
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NC 12: Repair or rebuild? NC 12âs future could carry a $1 billion price tag
Supreme Court allows expansive federal database for voter screening
NC treasurer says that AI helped give nearly $23M to Helene recovery
AI helped give nearly $23M to Helene recovery says NC treasurer
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Weekend best bets: Benson Mule Days, fall festivals, Lil Wayne
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Pumpkin patches, fall and Halloween events in NC
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Sold-out J. Cole concert expected to bring heavy traffic around Crown Coliseum
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80+ events happening in September
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Foodie News: Ice cream truck rodeo planned Sept. 25
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Hilary Duff coming to Raleighâs Lenovo Center next fall
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Education
Teacher vacancies down in North Carolina, new data shows
New data shows NC teacher vacancies down to start the school year
Wake schools $680M bond: Whatâs in it for HVAC?
Shaw has an on-campus room for every student who applied for one, university says
Have a complaint? Wake school board wants to make grievance process easier to understand
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WRAL In Depth
New WRAL documentary examines warning signs decades before Raleigh teacherâs murder
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UNC chancellor backs Bill Belichick after investigation, says support comes with expectations
Company involved in Saint Augustineâs $70M land-lease deal now part of federal fraud investigation
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Sports
Deshaun Watson sparks a late Browns rally, sealing a 21-18 win over the Panthers
'Really needed this one': Scott, NC State hold off App State comeback to earn home victory
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a 2-year extension through 2028-29
Duke QBs throw 5 TD passes in 62-7 romp past William & Mary
NBA camps set to open with Media Day in most cities on Monday, then practices Tuesday
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HighschoolOT
PHOTOS: No. 24 Page football beats Dudley for the first time in a decade
Howard's five TD passes leads unbeaten Harnett Central past rival Western Harnett
Hermanâs hat trick leads West Wilkes in rivalry win over East Wilkes
Starmount sprints to victory over Alleghany, remains undefeated
Highlights: Harnett Central at Western Harnett football (Sept. 25, 2026)
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New WRAL documentary examines warning signs decades before Raleigh teacherâs murder
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Slow road home: Most Renew NC applicants still waiting for homes two years after Hurricane Helene
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Trees take out Wake County woman's home, truck. Is 'falling limb syndrome' to blame?
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UNC football investigators affirm they probed allegations of drugs, sex and culture
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UNC's Steve Belichick to resign; investigation finds 'a disregard for Carolinaâs values'
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Family
Wake schools push family engagement to improve attendance, student success
Wake Co Schools working to improve student outcomes with family engagement
Thousands seek support at Duke caregiver event as NC population ages
80+ events happening in September
NC teen critically ill with 'brain-eating' amoeba found in warm, fresh water
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Smartshopper
Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?
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List of school supply deals starting at 25 cents
New Swagbucks Swag Code Monday through Friday
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Good News
Panther Creek and Green Level meet for annual game promoting mental health awareness
Dog found in a dumpster in Durham has found a home
Dog found in Durham dumpster goes up for adoption
Recognizing local heroes: Free Chick-fil-A for first responders Thursday morning
Cat rescued after being accidently thrown out with couch
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Offbeat
Do-over: FA Cup game to be replayed because of referee error
'Catman' to the rescue, as man pulls stuck Long Island pet to safety after long ordeal
Fire up the grills! Thousands of South Africans try to set a record for the biggest cookout
Inspired by this year's lowly AL West, here are the weakest teams to make MLB's postseason
Oxford English Dictionary adds several words long used in the Caribbean and Bermuda
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NC Market Watch
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Lottery
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5 on your side
Lawsuit alleges companies mixed contaminated fuel into clean loads, sold it at 130 NC gas stations
Whatâs in your food packaging? Study finds thousands of chemicals, major unknowns
Man steals, forges 75-year-old woman's money orders from mail. Fayetteville Police investigating
Suspected bad-fuel complaints jump 23% in North Carolina, and the evidence can disappear
McDonaldâs plans an $8.5 billion global restaurant makeover
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Investigations
Slow road home: Most Renew NC applicants still waiting for homes two years after Hurricane Helene
Company involved in Saint Augustineâs $70M land-lease deal now part of federal fraud investigation
WRAL Investigates new questions about UNC football players' speeding tickets
Charges could be dismissed against owner of unlicensed dog kennel in Franklin County
100+ texts: Former GOP leader told election official how to vote during contentious public hearing
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WRAL Techwire
Progress at the coast: The emerging startup scene in Wilmington, North Carolina
Donât ignore AI anxiety. Support employees with training, clarity and empathy
Data center debate: Here's how each county in central NC is handling data center development plans
Never lower the standard â expand who gets the opportunity to meet it
David Gardner: The AI danger no one is talking about
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Business
Walmart says it's not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels
Turkey's ruling-party deputy chair steps down after share trading allegations
Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis
Armani charts its future as Bottega Veneta sheds layers in Milan
Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety â and seek to shape how it's controlled
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Travel
What's behind the labor day travel cost crunch?
Labor Day gas has never been this expensive; Trump is scrambling for answers
RDU prepares for more than 100,000 travelers this Labor Day holiday
AAA: Labor Day holiday travel poised to be busy, more expensive this year
RDU set to expand Terminal 1 for the first time in a decade
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Hometown Carolina
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Entertainment
Calypso icon Slinger Francisco, dubbed 'The Mighty Sparrow,' dies at 91, his family says
The MTV VMAs are here with Taylor Swift making history and Madonna leading the nods: How to watch
Photos show Baghdad Ballet Academy students taking the stage at Baghdad's Al-Sinbad Theater
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Armani charts its future as Bottega Veneta sheds layers in Milan
