Statewide NC Headlines

The latest: Federal immigration agents on the ground in Raleigh
Wed Nov 19 8:52 pm
Protesters gathered Tuesday in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square and along Angier Avenue in Durham to voice opposition to the federal immigration enforcement operations throughout the Triangle area.
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Wake reassignment plan up for school board vote: Here's who is affected
Tue Nov 18 4:18 am
The changes are primarily recommended to fill up one new elementary school and to reduce overcrowding at other schools. The proposal also includes changes to which schools a student can apply to for a different calendar.
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Durham police arrest mother after her 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself
Tue Nov 18 5:07 am
Durham police arrested 44-year-old Assante Moore after police said her 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun. She is now facing several charges including felony child abuse serious bodily injury and misdemeanor permit children use of a firearm.
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Stunning fake field goal pushes Duke past rival UNC
Sun Nov 23 7:46 am
North Carolina hosts Duke on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels need to win their final two regular season games to get bowl eligible, while Duke needs one more victory.
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Chilly and clear before WRAL Weather Alert Day on Friday
Wed Dec 03 8:56 pm
Enjoy the dry time on Thursday before a mix of winter weather makes its way to the Triangle. The day will be milder with highs in the low to mid-50s.
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Ask the Meteorologist: Why is our sense of smell, sound enhanced on some cold mornings?
Tue Nov 18 5:19 am
Ever notice how you can smell smoke or hear a train in the distance on a cold morning? There's a science to it!
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Wake school board set for vote on budget while waiting for state raises
Tue Nov 18 4:18 am
The lack of a state budget has put on pause some of school districts' plans for their budgets this year, but not all.
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Pentagon-backed RTP startup eyes Johnston County for rare-earth magnets plant
Mon Nov 17 8:50 pm
Officials are expected to consider economic incentives for a manufacturer that plans to expand near Benson. People familiar with the matter tell WRAL News that Vulcan Elements is at the center of the deal.
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Interstate 95 closed in Harnett County due to crash; drivers urged to avoid the area
Mon Nov 17 5:51 pm
All lanes of Interstated 95 near Bud Hawkins Road are closed after a crash on Monday. WRAL's Breaking News Tracker is headed to the scene to learn what caused the crash and if there are any injuries.
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New evidence reveals fifth child dead in Johnston County murder case
Mon Nov 17 6:42 pm
New court documents released Tuesday revealed a fifth child in the ongoing investigation into a Johnston County man who admitted to killing his four children.
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Man tied to girl's death in 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade sentenced to prison
Mon Nov 17 6:35 pm
Landen Glass was sentenced to prison and required community service on Monday for his role in the death of 11-year-old Hailey Brooks in November 2022 during the Raleigh Christmas Parade. Glass was behind the wheel of an out-of-control pickup truck that crashed into Brooks.
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Triangle traffic headaches: What's being done about them
Mon Nov 17 6:24 pm
The Triangle remains one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, and it shows no signs of slowing. How will traffic planners keep up with the growth? WRAL looks at some of the worst bottlenecks -- and what's being done about them.
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