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Wake man arrested in Virginia after wife's body found in truck

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:41:55 -0400

Wake County deputies wrapped yellow crime-scene tape around a Wake Forest home Wednesday morning after a neighbor called to report seeing a dead body, even though investigators couldn't find any body.

Fayetteville woman's remains found in wooded area, father says

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:40:57 -0400

The father of a Fayetteville woman who has been missing for more than a week said human remains found in a wooded area Wednesday afternoon belong to his daughter.

Edwards takes in ACC ballgame while awaiting jury verdict

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:45:35 -0400

Jurors deliberated for another six hours Wednesday without any resolution in the John Edwards campaign finance case.

Hail storms pound central NC

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:55:19 -0400

Low pressure that brought severe thunderstorms to an area south of the Triangle moved to the north Wednesday, bringing large hail, high winds and lightning strikes, WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said.

Renter learns her rights after roach infestation

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:49:42 -0400

A Cary woman eventually got a refund after living in a roach-infested rental.

Policy advocate: Obesity epidemic 'weighing' down NC economy

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:00:15 -0400

Obesity raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer, and impacts the cost of health care for everyone. According to health policy advocates, North Carolina is in an especially bad position because of an increasing number of overweight citizens.

Ticket sales rocket as RailHawks welcome Galaxy

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:49:06 -0400

The Carolina RailHawks have sold more than 6,500 tickets for their game against the LA Galaxy next Tuesday in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Defense portrays Taft's accused killer as mentally damaged

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:42:22 -0400

Testifying for nearly three hours, Jason Williford's mother recounted years of her son's struggles with addiction, anger issues and sexual deviancy.

Fort Bragg soldier accused of fraud after wife's suicide

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:55:14 -0400

The 82nd Airborne Division is looking into fraud allegations against a Fort Bragg soldier following the suicide of his wife earlier this month.

NC amendment banning same-sex marriage in effect

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:56:04 -0400

North Carolina's constitutional amendment slamming the door on same-sex marriages is now in effect, but the debates on its full meaning continue.

Canada honors Fort Bragg soldiers for assist

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:58:41 -0400

A Fort Bragg battalion was honored Wednesday by the Canadian government in a first-ever international ceremony.

Warren teen injured in hit-and-run dies

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:29:06 -0400

A Warren County teenager who was injured in a hit-and-run over the weekend died late Tuesday, authorities said.

Scotty McCreery enjoying wild ride one year after 'Idol' win

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:17:16 -0400

For Scotty McCreery, the past year has been a rollercoaster. He's been performing on the national stage with country music heavyweight Brad Paisley and will even get the honor of passing his title on to either Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips on the "American Idol" finale Wednesday night.

WakeMed halts bid to acquire Rex

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:35:55 -0400

WakeMed has withdrawn its takeover attempt of crosstown rival Rex Healthcare as part of an agreement brokered by state lawmakers, officials said Tuesday.

Perdue, Cherokee chief sign amended gambling pact

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:59:13 -0400

Gov. Beverly Perdue and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians signed Tuesday an updated edition to its new agreement to allow live-dealer poker and other table games at the tribe's casino, a move designed to ease concerns of more state lawmakers.

WRAL News poll: Presidential race dead heat in NC

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:36:03 -0400

President Barack Obama and likely Republican challenger Mitt Romney are in a virtual tie for North Carolina's 15 electoral votes in this fall's election, according to a WRAL News poll released Tuesday.

WRAL News poll: McCrory holds early lead over Dalton

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:56:25 -0400

Two weeks after primaries set North Carolina's gubernatorial match this fall, Republican Pat McCrory has grabbed an early lead over Democrat Walter Dalton, according to a WRAL News poll released Tuesday.

Former owner of Peak Fitness banned from business in NC

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:04:12 -0400

A former health club owner can't open a new club in North Carolina for at least 12 years, North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper said Tuesday.

Man grabs at women on Chapel Hill street

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:34:42 -0400

Chapel Hill police said Tuesday that a strange man has come up to two different women walking alone on Church Street and grabbed their buttocks in a 72-hour span over the past week.

NC investigating 206 providers for potential Medicaid fraud

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:08:49 -0400

One day after the WRAL Investigates team reported on potential fraud in North Carolina's Medicaid system, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced that it is investigating 206 providers across the state with unusual Medicaid billing.

NC lawmakers mull how much schools should pay back

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:15:41 -0400

Some House Republicans would like to slash by more than half the amount North Carolina public school districts will be required to return to the state next year, but it's unclear whether they'll have enough money to do it, a budget-writer said Tuesday.

NC law to tie corporate tax break, private tuition

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:48:29 -0400

North Carolina lawmakers this week will introduce legislation that would let corporations send up to $40 million of their state taxes next year to a program that would give low-income children up to $4,000 to attend private or religious schools.

House panel OKs plan to pay eugenics victims

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:58:46 -0400

A state House committee voted Tuesday in favor of legislation that would pay $50,000 to people who were sterilized against their will.