Storms moving into central NC, heat index values soar into the weekend
High temperatures are expected to be in the low 90s this weekend, with a heat index over 100.
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Substitute bus driver’s route trouble alarms Wake County students, parents
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Miss North Carolina USA dethroned after controversy over 'recently surfaced information'
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Rocky Mount city leaders reviewing utility billing policy after family's death
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Luke Kuechly's game film study, preparation helped shape Panthers linebacker's Hall of Fame career
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Trial date set for Fuquay-Varina teen charged with killing his brother, assaulting sister
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Competency evaluation requested for man charged with killing Raleigh teacher Zoe Welsh
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Tracking the tropics: Updated hurricane season forecast from NOAA released today
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Democrats rally against NC election bill after passage; Stein pledges veto
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UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick on medical leave
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Raleigh to vote on next steps for new 15-story North Hills tower
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Clear the Shelters: WRAL, NBC and local animal shelters partner for pet adoption month
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Player's dad praises Kuechly's role on star-studded coaching staff
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Ron Rivera on Luke Kuechly: 'He made our whole team better'
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Tar Heel Traveler: Cape Lookout lighthouse
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Local News
Man arrested after barricade during homicide investigation in Lumberton
Pitt County town temporarily stops data center for a year following community opposition
Substitute bus driver’s route trouble alarms Wake County students, parents
Rocky Mount city leaders reviewing utility billing policy after family's death
Man convicted in Raleigh Christmas Parade death released from prison
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Nation/World
Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
Taiwan’s military drills suggest deeper alignment with the US
A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut in the state's primary
Amsterdam's Pride festival's mass wedding, in photos
Trump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
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Politifact
Trump says Iran war going 'extremely well.' PolitiFact reviews US goals, casualties, and gas prices
Fact-check: Can foreign adversaries access US voting machines?
Fact-check: How popular are voter ID requirements and how common are they?
Fact-check: Trump says AI industry's data centers need more energy than the US produces
Fact-check: Does Elon Musk pay the same amount into Social Security as someone making $185K?
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NC Capitol
Democrats rally against NC election bill after passage; Stein pledges veto
NC Republicans aim to replace Edwards on ballot next week; top NC senator weighs bid
Should NC’s top judge be allowed to suspend other judges? State lawmakers say yes
Inside Historic state Capitol, NC lawmakers commemorate state’s role in US independence
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Out & About
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80+ events happening in August
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Weekend best bets: Tim McGraw, Clear the Shelters and makers markets
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National Night Out events August 4 and beyond
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Where to find the best locally-owned chocolate chip cookie in the Triangle
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Hopscotch Music Festival announces lineup, free community space for 2026
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Explore Raleigh without the crowds: 5 must-see places
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Education
Shaw has an on-campus room for every student who applied for one, university says
Wake County schools hosts first Pre-K kickoff event for families
The kids are doing better: NC high schoolers report improved mental health
School districts strengthen security while weapons possession offenses drop to 20-year low
Data expected on mental health of young people in North Carolina
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WRAL In Depth
Democrats rally against NC election bill after passage; Stein pledges veto
Drought can affect your drinking water long after the rain returns
Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornets threat to honeybees
Community concerned that power was disconnected in days before Rocky Mount family's death
NC Senate finalizes bill with new power grabs, millions in taxpayer dollars for sporting events
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Sports
Luke Kuechly's game film study, preparation helped shape Panthers linebacker's Hall of Fame career
UNC's Bill Belichick says son and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical leave
Trump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
Panthers look to honor past, establish roles for the present in Canton
UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino's crisis meeting
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HighschoolOT
Watch List: 150+ North Carolina high school girls volleyball players to look for in 2026
Johnny Sowell and Monroe have a stacked schedule again 2026 Preseason Interview
Marvin Ridge's Landry Johnson named finalist for NFL Flag Player of the Year
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Democrats rally against NC election bill after passage; Stein pledges veto
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Drought can affect your drinking water long after the rain returns
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Missing money, back-to-back bills, jobs and lives lost: A timeline of Rocky Mount’s financial crisis
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Create a household budget to live more comfortably within your means
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SAS at 50: Founder and CEO Dr. Jim Goodnight on innovation, AI and what's next
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Family
Tar Heel Traveler: Sherrod Homestead
Wake County schools hosts first Pre-K kickoff event for families
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80+ events happening in August
Family of missing Cary woman returns to US after search, believes no foul play in disappearance
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Smartshopper
Top Amazon deals: $7.25 Hanes hoodie (73% off), $7.06 BIC Mechanical Pencils 40 pk, $6 Leggings
JCPenney Deals: Back to school clothes up to 69% off, $12.59 Sheet sets, $3.49 Bath towels (70% off)
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Top grocery deals August 5-11
New Swagbucks Team Challenge August 3-9
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Good News
Fayetteville teen Abigail Dries wins Miss High School America 2026
To the Moon & Pack: NASA astronaut Christina Koch to receive homecoming celebration at NC State
Friends unite to care for Wake County fire victim's surviving dog
From walk-on to scholarship: Cary native gets surprise from NC State
Report: Former Panther Luke Kuechly named Netflix's top NFL analyst ahead of HOF enshrinement
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Offbeat
Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser
Wildfire near Athens leaves rescuers scrambling to reunite hundreds of animals
This organ will play one composition until 2640. It's redefining how slowly music can be played
Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature
Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
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NC Market Watch
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Lottery
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5 on your side
Contaminated gas found at Holly Springs station; 5 On Your Side explains what to watch for
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Investigations
Community concerned that power was disconnected in days before Rocky Mount family's death
Wake County teen faces 10th felony charge in alleged AI-generated explicit images case
North Carolina teen accused of using AI for sexual exploitation. Are state laws strong enough?
Cary council member responds to resignation calls after state audit details questionable spending
Parents: Teen boy used AI to create sexually explicit images of their daughters
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WRAL Techwire
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Data centers alone won’t build the AI economy
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SAS at 50: Founder and CEO Dr. Jim Goodnight on innovation, AI and what's next
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Business
Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
Judge approves $106 million settlement over deadly 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans
Georgia woman says she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and had hysterectomy due to labeling error
Meta says its AI model hacked another company, adding to worries about bots going rogue
Why Mexican avocado exports to the US have once again been stopped
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Tar Heel Traveler
Tar Heel Traveler: Cape Lookout lighthouse
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Tar Heel Traveler: Fuquay-Varina company houses 20,000 kinds of fabrics for major sports teams
Tar Heel Traveler: Mural artist pays tribute to bees
Tar Heel Traveler: State Farmers' Market Restaurant
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Hometown Carolina
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Entertainment
UK won't intervene in Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
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John Carpenter turns a hell-elevator dream into 'Cathedral' graphic novel and album
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