Unearth a Prehistoric Marvel 67 million years in the making. Be among the first to behold this extraordinary fossil showcasing two ancient giants buried together It's a window into the past that could unravel some of paleontology's greatest mysteries. Tonight at 6, join WRAL for an exclusive, first-look experience!

Only on WRAL at 6: 🦖 Witness dinosaurs like you’ve never seen before with an exclusive, first look at the Dueling Dinosaurs

Shortages of teachers, infrastructure and technology workers will hamper schools' ability to provide the best education, facilities and tools to children, Superintendent Robert Taylor said Thursday.

Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says

Wake County Public School System Superintendent Robert Taylor speaks to the League fo Women Voters of Wake County, April 18, 2024

More than 21% of North Carolina's four-year-olds enrolled in the state's pre-kindergarten programs during the 2022-2023 school year, up from the prior year but still below the state's pre-pandemic highs, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research.

North Carolina ranks 29th in public pre-K enrollment, new report shows

Durham County budget increases funding for pre-K students

Shortly after I arrived at FT Bragg, Greg started doing the weather. As WRAL was one of the few stations I could get at the time, I started watching Greg for his spot-on forecasts. 30 years later, I'm still watching. Keep up the good work.

Shortly after I arrived at FT Bragg, Greg started doing the weather.  As WRAL was one of the few stations I could get at the time, I started watching Greg for his spot-on forecasts.  30 years later, I'm still watching.  Keep up the good work.

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Police are investigating after officers found a 13-year-old dead early Monday morning in a Raleigh apartment.

'No mother wants to hear this:' 13-year-old girl found shot to death in Raleigh apartment

Crowd gathers outside Raleigh apartment complex where 13-year-old was shot and killed.

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to take a 2-0 series lead against the New York Islanders on Monday night in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Hurricanes look to dictate pace in Game 2 against Islanders

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After a cold start on Monday, we'll warm up into the mid 60s with plenty of sunshine.

Pleasant Monday afternoon leads into chilly night with small frost chance

Five-day highs, Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26

WRAL's 5 on Your Side examines some products that can make your home more environmentally friendly for under $50.

5 on Your Side: Environmentally conscious products that can save you some green

Earth Day everyday: Celebrating the clean technologies that protect the environment

Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

NBC News provides a special report on the end of testimony for the day in the trial of Donald Trump.

NBC News Special Report: Witness testifies after opening statements in Trump trial

Special Report on Trump trial

A 12-person jury in Manhattan is set to hear opening statements Monday from prosecutors and defense lawyers in the first of four criminal cases against Donald Trump.

NBC News: Opening statements begin in Trump's hush money trial

Opening statements set to begin in Trump's hush money trial

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- A Masters green jacket wasn't enough for Scottie Scheffler.

Scottie Scheffler finishes off another win at Hilton Head to extend dominant run

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TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- So much for Michael Jordan being a jinx at the race track.

MJ for the win: Reddick pulls off a Talladega buzzer-beater for Michael Jordan

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The Minnesota Vikings need a quarterback in this draft. That much is easy to see. The hard part is picking the right one -- and determining what it's worth to them to get him.