The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig, laboratory access at Raleigh science museum

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Duke University Medical Center ranked seventh in a national survey of hospital quality.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Duke University Medical Center ranked seventh in a national survey of hospital quality.

RTI International evaluated more than 5,200 hospitals across the country for U.S. News and World Report magazine's annual rankings.

Six specialties at UNC Hospitals ranked in the top 50 programs of their kind, according to the study. The specialties are gynecology;  ear, nose and throat; respiratory disorders; cancer; urology; and kidney disease.

Duke, UNC Make Grade in Hospital Rankings

Dozens of people are being forced to leave a homeless encampment on a strip of land along the Raleigh and Garner border, not far from the highway.

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens forced out of homeless encampment along highway near Raleigh 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens living in encampment by Garner highway forced to move

We have one anomaly in the overall lovely spring weather this week. There is about a 50 percent chance for showers on Wednesday afternoon.

Light showers on the way Wednesday, record heat possible next week

At the bus stop, Wednesday, April 24

At 12:11 a.m., the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Pyrates Sports Bar at 651 W. Manchester Road in Spring Lake for a stabbing.

Man dies after stabbing at sports bar in Cumberland County

Crime scene do not cross tape

Students told WRAL News they heard multiple gunshots on the campus of Shaw University in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday.

74-year-old arrested, charged with shooting at man on Shaw University campus, police say

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School safety is a top-of-mind issue for many people in North Carolina. We asked the two candidates for state schools superintendent how they plan to address the problem.  

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

School safety is a key issue for many people in North Carolina, and the subject is top-of-mind as the state heads toward the November elections. WRAL's coverage of the 2024 election includes unedited livestreams of candidate appearances, full interviews and fact-checks of statements on issues voters tell us they care about most.

Republican state schools superintendent candidate Michele Morrow hosts campaign event on school safety

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes were down big at home in the NHL playoffs, playing desperate hockey full of withering long shifts in the offensive zone as they tried to rally.

Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead

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Since his final NBA season playing for the Dallas Mavericks in 2021, JJ Redick has served as an analyst and basketball commentator for ESPN. 

Duke legend JJ Redick to interview for Hornets head coaching job, report says

JJ Redick and other Duke greats were honored at halftime during the Duke vs. Maryland game pm Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (Photo by: Will Bratton)

The Carolina Hurricanes scored 5 unanswered goals to steal Game 2 at home on Monday. What the win could mean for their ultimate goal this postseason, NFL Draft talk and more!

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

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What can we expect from the Duke Blue Devils under head coach Manny Diaz? Here are some things we learned during the team's Blue & White game on Saturday.

Notes and observations from Duke's spring game

Duke head coach Manny Diaz

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Evgeny Kuznetsov wasted no time making a postseason impact for the Carolina Hurricanes. It's a promising sign for what could be ahead in the NHL playoffs.