Temperatures will drop as we head into the night. Lows will fall into the 20s and last through Monday morning. Then, icy spots could develop on the roads late Sunday into early Monday, prompting a WRAL Weather Alert Day.
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Police said Wellington Dickens met people through his Grindr account and suggested those people "frequented the home during the time span of the murders taking place” and were "physically present in the home where there were decomposing corpses." He is accused of killing his children and stepson.
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Officers said after further investigating, a shooting on Saturday, Jan. 3, at Mac's Speed Shop in Fayetteville was self-defense, and no charges are being filed against the involved individual.
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ReportIt: Snowflakes spotted❄️ (Jan. 18, 2026)
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Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud’s four interceptions for a TD and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in seven years. They will play at Denver next Sunday. Their las...
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Suzanna's Kitchen is recalling about 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products. The USDA said they may be contaminated with Listeria.
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In a press release published Saturday, Clemson officials were informed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health that an individual affiliated with the university was confirmed to have measles.
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Hubert Davis loves Carolina basketball and is a great steward of its storied tradition, but what is that tradition worth if you're not making anything new of your own? WRAL's Pat Welter takes a deep dive into the concerning trends during Davis tenure as UNC head coach.
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No major action is expected at the state legislature until after the March primary elections. But when lawmakers do return to session, a flurry of activity could soon follow with votes on billions of dollars in state funding, new policy changes and more.
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WRAL's Opinion section was launched in 2016 by Capitol Broadcasting Company to raise awareness of important statewide issues, fostering meaningful discussions and encouraging civic engagement to drive positive change for North Carolinians. As part of this initiative, Dennis Draughon has served as the company's editorial cartoonist since 2017, bringing sharp visual commentary to the platform. With a 38-year career that began at the former Raleigh Times, Draughon has also contributed to The Scranton Times-Tribune, The Durham News, The Fayetteville Observer and The (N.C.) Insider. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the 1993 Fischetti Award for Distinguished Achievement in editorial cartoons and the 1999 Golden Spike Award from the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists. More recently, he received Editor & Publisher Magazine's EPPY Award for best editorial/political cartoons, recognizing his impact in the digital news landscape. Through his work, Draughon continues to provide insightful and thought-provoking illustrations that enrich WRAL's Opinion section and engage readers across North Carolina.
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Raleigh police charged three men in connection to this incident, all of whom were charged with starting a riot.
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Family members witnessed the crash and began first aid on the 17-year-old girl, but she died at the scene.
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