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EF-1 tornado hits Garner; some places could see rain-snow mix overnight

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Garner on Sunday with wind speeds gusting up to 110 mph. Overnight, some of our northern counties could see a mix of rain and snow around 4 a.m.

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A stoplight is down along a Garner road after a storm passed through on Sunday afternoon.

Garner friends pick each other up after storm unleashes worst upon neighborhood

A tree sits on the roof of a Garner home on Sunday afternoon after an EF-1 tornado hit the town.

Photos: Storm damage from Sunday's WRAL Weather Alert Day

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Paula Fraschetti, a graduate of North Carolina State University, founded Oak City Yoga in 2017 with a goal to create an accessible, diverse yoga community.

Oak City Yoga brings pay-what-you-can classes to downtown Raleigh

Talking Heads by Limelight is the signature piece in this year's Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh, running Dec. 1, 2023 to Jan. 5, 2024. (Downtown Raleigh Alliance/Limelight/Wireframe)

Weekend best bets: Elves, parades and an SNL alum

Banana Pudding Bombe at Nana's (D.L. Anderson)

Historic Durham restaurant sets reopening date

Braswell Family Farms will be holding a New Year's Eve Egg Drop at The Nashville Junction

NYE egg drop announced in NC

Happyland Christmas Lights won the national Great Christmas Light Fight using vintage decorations from the 1960's.

Remembering Raleigh: 10 Christmas memories you'll only have if you grew up in Raleigh

Local News

3 people shot in Roanoke Rapids

Shooting under investigation in Rocky Mount, one person in critical condition

Nearly 200 gather to light Menorahs, sending a message of solidarity for Gaza

Man shot multiple times in possible road rage incident on New Bern Ave.

Music, dance, and holiday cheer fill the air as Durham holds its annual Christmas Parade

Nation/World

In this August 2023 photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, two missile launch officers, or missileers, finish a 24-hour underground shift at a launch control center at Malmstrom Air Force Base. The capsules are still very much like they were when they were first designed in the 1960s, with old gear, bad lighting and not a lot of room to move around. The capsules will be completely redesigned as part of the new Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system. While everything will be modernized and connected via 21st-century technology, there will still be a “human in the loop” if there was ever a launch. (U.S. Air Force via AP)

A gigantic new ICBM will take US nuclear missiles out of the Cold War-era but add 21st-century risks

Philippines says Chinese coast guard used water cannons against its vessels for a second day

Pledges from climate talks not enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, IEA says

Ukraine reports nearly 100 air attacks in a day as first lady warns country faces 'mortal danger'

Venezuela and Guyana agree to high-level meeting amid annexation fears

Politifact

In this handout photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, suspected Chinese militia ships stay near the Philippine-claimed reef called Whitsun, locally known as Julian Felipe reef, at the disputed South China Sea on Saturday Dec. 2, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard said on Dec. 3 that they have monitored more than a hundred suspected Chinese militia ships have gathered around the reef near Palawan province, Philippines. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP)

Fact check: Is China's fleet bigger than the U.S. Navy's?

Fact check: Biden says Republicans plan to cut Social Security by 13%

Fact check: Kevin McCarthy says U.S. 'never asked for land' after wars

Fact check: Did U.S. send money to Iran, funding groups that attacked Israel?

Fact check: Are half of American high schoolers unfamiliar with the Holocaust?

NC Capitol

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 7

Some NC lawmakers decide to run again, others bow out

Thom Tillis endorses Bill Graham for NC governor, snubbing Mark Robinson

Plenty of legislative, congressional turnover coming to NC in 2024

Tillis endorses Graham for NC governor, snubbing Robinson

WRAL is a proud community partner of the parade, which opened with a special float featuring WRAL anchor Debra Morgan, WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell, WRAL anchor Renee Chou and Chou's daughter, Elsa, among others.

Cary Christmas Parade delivers holiday cheer

A collection of photos from WRAL's live broadcast of the 2023 Durham Holiday Parade on Dec. 9.

Photos: Durham Holiday Parade brings cheer to Bull City

Oak City Yoga brings pay-what-you-can classes to downtown Raleigh

Foodie News: Popular doughnut baker to open Raleigh shop

Weekend best bets: Elves, parades and an SNL alum

Decades later, Bicycle Man's giving spirit revived by mother of a child who received his kindness

Education

On the Record: School leaders address student safety

Brain Game, Dec. 9: South Johnston High School vs Lee Early College

Political interference a concern as UNC chancellor takes new job

Funeral for 15-year-old stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School this weekend

Mother of injured student: 10 Southeast Raleigh students were suspended after fatal stabbing

WRAL In Depth

North Carolina State Capitol building. Photo taken May 22, 2021.

Find all the NC candidates running for Congress and statewide office in 2024

New EPA rule slashes methane emissions from oil and gas industry

Great Dane pup Mudge saved from old well in Wake County

Downtown Raleigh businesses see rebound as crime rates drop

10 ways schools can curb violent threats, according to security expert

WRALSportsFan

NC State beats Liberty (photo cred Karl B. DeBlaker/AP)

Brooks' triple-double helps No. 3 NC State women top Liberty 80-67

Paige Bueckers scores 26 to lead No. 17 UConn to a 76-64 win over No. 24 North Carolina

Total Team Effort Powers Duke Past Florida Gulf Coast, 82-63

Bills get go-ahead field goal late, take advantage of Chiefs penalty to hold on for 20-17 win

Russell Wilson throws 2 TD passes, Justin Herbert injured as Broncos cruise past Chargers 24-7

HighSchoolOT

The NCHSAA 4A state championship game between the Weddington Warriors and the Hoggard Vikings at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
(Photo by Ray Black III)

Budge, Jackson lead Weddington to 4A title over Hoggard

Reidsville bounces back from last year's runner-up finish, beats Clinton to win 2A title

Mount Airy rallies to repeat as 1A state champion, beats Tarboro for second straight year

Lackey rushes for 3 touchdowns as Hickory beats Seventy-First in 3A championship

HSOT Postgame Show: Weddington dominates 4A championship against Hoggard

WRAL Specialists

Examining why Taylor Swift was named Time magazine's Person of the Year

The mother of the student accused of stabbing two other students said the situation went too far.

185 weapons, seven guns reported at Wake County high schools, recent data shows

School safety: Where weapons are being found and where crimes are happening

FILE - Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour" in Nashville, Tenn., May 5, 2023. According to Spotify Wrapped, Swift was 2023's most-streamed artist globally. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Taylor Swift named Time magazine's Person of the Year: Who else was considered?

In the Fall 2020 classroom, desks are spread out to allow for social distance.

Sexual abuse prevention program resumes in Orange County schools after stoppage

5 On Your Side exposes the areas most vulnerable to porch pirates and reveals valuable tips to keep your packages safe.

Season of giving and taking: Suspected porch pirate arrested in Clayton

Family

Sloane Heffernan and her husband and son

Stretched: Hospice Journey Part 4

6 early signs you might be pregnant

NYE egg drop announced in NC

How Christmas is celebrated around the world

Tips for family travel this holiday season

SmartShopper

Firehouse Subs meal in Cary, NC (photo F. Prosser)

Firehouse Subs Name of the Day promotion is back with a BOGO deal

95 Stocking stuffers & gifts under $6

Amazon Deals: Hanes Women's Sweatshirt only $7.50 (58% off), Surge Protector Power Strip w/USB only $9.98, Window Bird Feeder only $11.99, Apple AirTag 4 Pk only $79.99

Target Deals: KitchenAid 5.5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer for $249.99 (reg. $449), 30% off kids' clothing & shoes, girls' tees for $2.80

List of top grocery deals Dec. 6-12: The ham deals are here!

Good News

Teacher's TikTok fills students' wish lists

Deaf children visit sign language Santa

Former Army caisson horse adopted by Zebulon family

Legendary Arlington caisson horse adopted by Zebulon family

'Everyone gets a bike!' Squad of volunteers roll up with new bicycles for 60 elementary students

Offbeat

Revelers take part in the annual SantaCon charity pub crawl on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 in New York. Thousands of people dressed as jolly Old St. Nick have descended on New York City that kicked off early Saturday morning in bars in midtown Manhattan. (AP Photo/Andrew Meldrum)

Thousands of revelers descend on NYC for annual Santa-themed bar crawl SantaCon

Californian passes state bar exam at age 17 and is sworn in as an attorney

Extremely rare white alligator is born at a Florida reptile park

Fox snatcher: Footage shows furry intruder swiped cameras from Arizona backyard

Iowa pilot flying again after waterfowl crashed through windshield of his helicopter

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5 On Your Side

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings, Anise Pho and Jumbo China

NC State names consulting firm investigating PCBs in Poe Hall

Third death in US, 5 deaths in Canada reported in salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe

Allvre 216 piece magnetic ball sets recalled

Investigations

The Durham Police Department's website shows the rollout of ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology has been pushed back to mid-November in the Bull City.

Durham leaders to vote on ShotSpotter extension Thursday

Why it took Durham police years to catch a serial rapist with charges dating back decades

Serial rapist evades police for more than a decade. WRAL Investigates how he did it

Serial rapist evades Durham police for more than a decade

WRAL TechWire

A UNC economist said Friday that he sees job market "stabilization" in the latest US employment data—but he also shared predictions about a "hard landing" for the economy. Take a look at the numbers.

'Stabilization' arrives in labor market, says UNC economist, but Fed 'maybe not done' with rate hikes

Will good jobs news today create some bad news later? Economist says ...

The sound of healing: New 'ink' hardens into 3D shapes for deep tissue repair, healing, Duke reports

Our sustainable innovation playbook keeps growing in Triangle - here's how

Business

**This image is for use with this specific article only** Lines from outside CosMc's in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Photo credit: Eric Cox/Reuters

CosMc's: Why McDonald's wants its own coffee chain

One product, so many prices: Unit price, list price, 'MSRP.' Which one matters at the checkout?

David Rubenstein is in talks to buy MLB's Baltimore Orioles

The US economy added 199,000 jobs in November

Tar Heel Traveler

Actress Frances Bavier died on this day in 1989 and is buried in Siler City. She played Aunt Bee on "The Andy Griffith Show." A Mount Airy hotel has turned one of its rooms into an Aunt Bee museum, filled with artifacts she owned and many that appeared on TV.

Tar Heel Traveler, Aunt Bee museum

Tar Heel traveler, Spring Hope Christmas house

Tar Heel Traveler: Chad's Carolina Corn

Tar Heel Traveler, painter Chris Evans of Raleigh

Hometown Carolina

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Carolina Ballet's The Nutcracker is a timeless tradition with a modern twist

12 hours in Chapel Hill-Carrboro: Hikes, burgers, beer and more

Sylvan Heights Bird Park gives up-close experience of world's waterfowl

Entertainment

This image released by A24 shows Sandra Hüller in a scene from "The Zone of Interest." (A24 via AP)

'The Zone of Interest' named best film of the year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association

Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master

Chris Rock and other top comedic talent decline offers to host the Golden Globes

Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon,' 'Peyton Place' and 'Barry Lyndon,' dies at 82

CBC Opinion

Students who return to the classroom in Fall 2020 will find more space and fewer seats.

Editorial: Respect law, not partisanship, must be state Supreme Court majority's guide

Editorial: What they say and where they stand

Editorial: Recent election exposes voter photo ID problems that need fixing

Editorial: Some questions about Lt. Gov. Robinson's foreign travel

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