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'Welcome to Fort Liberty, the center of the universe:' NC post gets new name

The name Fort Bragg, which referenced a Confederate general from Warrenton, was retired in favor of Fort Liberty, a reflection of the ethos of those who serve.

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How much influence did Trump attorney have on NC elections bill? Leaked documents shine a light

West Ham player Anton Ferdinand speaks with reporters on Friday after allegations that a Dallas United player directed a racial slur at a West Ham player.

'It's everybody's fight': West Ham player addresses racial slur directed at teammate at The Soccer Tournament

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16-year-old Cook Out employee charged with shooting man in Rocky Mount

Slight chances for rain over the weekend, mostly hot and dry

Biden celebrates a 'crisis averted’ in Oval Office address on bipartisan debt ceiling deal

UNC police looking for man seen peeping into women's restroom

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Travis Davis won a $1 million prize and bought his lucky 50X The Cash ticket from Five Points Family Fare on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh.

Raleigh man collects $1 million prize off a $10 scratch-off

WakeMed Soccer Park is ready for The Soccer Tournament play.

Tickets, traffic and what you need to know about The Soccer Tournament in Cary

$200 million Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots up for grabs

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Raleigh Retro Gamers expo

80s workout party, LEGOs and retro market: 8 ways to nerd out in June

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Your guide to Pride in the Triangle

This colorized picture of Venus was taken February 14, 1990, from a distance of almost 1.7 million miles. (Courtesy: NASA)

Venus will shine brightly in weekend sky

About 100 people attended the event, including the mayor of Apex.

Apex community holds candlelight vigil for child killed in scooter accident

Grieving father wants greater fines after son's death in fall from roof

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary helps clients express themselves through vibrant colors

FBI offers $75,000 reward for tips in deaths of 3 Lumberton women

NC Zoo welcomes three adorable sand cat kittens

FILE - A Ford sign is shown at a dealership in Springfield, Pa., Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Ford Motor Co. is recalling certain 2004 to 2006 Ranger vehicles, Friday, May 5, 2023, because replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that the recall includes 231,942 vehicles. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Ford urges owners of some Lincoln SUVs to park outdoors because they can catch fire with engines off

Meet the 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

Border Patrol wouldn't review the medical file of a girl with a heart condition before she died

Jewish, Palestinian families share hopes for the future

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of R-Calif., speaks as House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise, R.La., left, and Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., listen at a news conference after the House passed the debt ceiling bill at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The bill now goes to the Senate. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Fact check: McCarthy says welfare work requirements boost employment

Fact check: Are American men dropping out of workforce at record rates?

Fact Check: Does the United States pay more for prescription drugs?

Fact check: Sanders says prescription drug prices are '10 times' higher in the US

Fact check: Tim Scott says Black homeownership has been static for decades

North Carolina lawmakers are once again looking to change state election laws. They say the measures in the latest bill will make elections more secure. Voting rights groups and voting officials say that's not the case.

New elections bill filed in North Carolina would make for changes in 2024

The Wrap: Home stretch looms for gambling bill, medical marijuana

NC elections board implementing voter ID rules, asks colleges to submit student IDs

New elections bill filed in NC would make big changes for 2024

NC Republicans downplay Trump attorney's role in election law changes

WakeMed Soccer Park is ready for The Soccer Tournament play.

Tickets, traffic and what you need to know about The Soccer Tournament in Cary

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Foodie News: National Doughnut Day and free ice cream

Meet Jordan Drake, who owns Haute House Kids.

Meet this local mom who started her own event planning business

Raleigh Retro Gamers expo

80s workout party, LEGOs and retro market: 8 ways to nerd out in June

Plates (Image from Triangle Restaurant Week)

Summer version of Triangle Restaurant Week is here

Brooke Simpson shares her NYE wishes

NC singer Brooke Simpson honors her heritage on Broadway, at DPAC in touring production of '1776'

05-16-2018 Red for Education protest in Raleigh NC

EDWARD B. FISKE & HELEN F. LADD: North Carolina - A state at risk

Robotic simulators, esports and more equipment coming to some NC schools

Grant applications opening for NC schools to curb school, community violence

Wake schools adds 4 new 'Restart' schools to improve lagging academics

Durham students push state leaders for safer schools

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WRAL Weather lesson: Many models for tracking storms look like spaghetti, combine to improve forecast

Family fears home could collapse after county missed building code violations

Durham company grows human blood vessels, sends them to wounded Ukraine soldiers

Climate change is moving hurricane risks farther inland

In Depth with Dan: Duke Energy balances profits, production

Davis Riley watches his shot to the ninth green during the first round of the Memorial golf tournament Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Riley avoids big numbers for 67 on tough day at Memorial

Novak Djokovic laments fans who 'boo every single thing' after lengthy French Open win

Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweep

Bulls sweep Jumbo Shrimp in doubleheader

Golden Knights out to fulfill owner's quest to win Stanley Cup in 6th year

State Championship MVP Ally Casey scored twice as Ardrey Kell defeated Ashley 3-2 to win the 2023 NCHSAA 4A Girls Soccer State Championship at the University of North Carolina Greensboro on Friday June 2, 2023 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Ardrey Kell takes down Ashley to win 4A girls soccer state title

3A Baseball: Manuel shines as West Henderson downs J.H. Rose, 6-2

Burns rolls South Granville in game 1 of 2A baseball championship series

Brunton's walk-off HR lifts Western Alamance past East Lincoln in 8 innings

Dew, Herzig power Hickory Ridge to Game 1 victory against Apex

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Lincoln MKC recall

Fire risk leads to 'park outside' recall for several Lincoln MKC models

Carolina Hurricanes players talk during a break in the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Florida Panthers, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Senate gives final approval to sports betting bill; House to concur

Jonas Padilla died after a New Year's Day shooting on Bayberry Lane near Fawndale Drive in the Valley Estates neighborhood of Raleigh, arrest warrants show. Padilla was 37. Photo courtesy of LinkedIn.

Autopsy shows motorcycle gang member was shot twice on New Year's Day

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NC sees booming business, census data shows

What the numbers tell us about booming business across North Carolina

What the numbers tell us about booming business across North Carolina

NC Senate passes mobile sports betting bill

NC Senate passes mobile sports betting bill

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Counting down the top 20 ice cream flavors in America

Advice for graduates

July 4th fireworks to stay at Dix Park

Scooters sold at Target recalled because wheel can fall off

Your guide to Pride in the Triangle

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Amazon: Under Armour women's shorts only $12.50 (58% off), stainless steel 5-pc mixing bowls set only $15.80 after coupon, rechargeable electric toothbrush w/8 brush heads only $17.99 (55% off)

Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale: Live online now for Rewards Members and in-stores on June 3

Macy's: Comforter sets only $19.99 (reg. $80), up to 60% off shoes, purses, wallets, swim, dresses & bras, free shipping at $25

New Harris Teeter e-Vic deals starting June 2: Eggs, yogurt and more

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

Owner Jae Betts says she wants every client who enters her salon to feel like the best version of themselves.

Cary Salon boosts clients' self-confidence in a colorful way

Manatee and newborn calf caught on video

Customer gives teen cashier $2,500 tip

On cam: Dog saves puppy from coyote attack

Lucky piglet survives fall on highway

Alabama governor signs legislation naming Yellowhammer Cookie as official state cookie

Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth

In Denmark, potatoes on key bridge cause havoc

How the most 'incompetent talk show host of all time' keeps getting guests

Answered prayers: Tennessee church recovers truckload of organ pipes

NC Market Watch

IBM	132.42	2.00%
Duke Energy	89.68	1.77%
BofA	28.71	3.35%
PNC Financial	123.58	3.21%
WRAL30	2327.03	0.74%

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Powerball	$262 M	$23 M	SAT 06/03
Mega Millions	$218 M	$15 M	TUE 06/06
Cash 5	$100 K	$37 K	SAT 06/03

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Lincoln MKC recall

Fires under the hood lead to Lincoln MKC recalls

Live flies in the kitchen, 5 On Your Side restaurant ratings

5 On Your Side, Amazon Ring fined over $30 million on privacy violations

5 On Your Side has steps to control home insurance cost

Group claims they ended UNC Medical School's DEI task force, program says task force disbanded over a year ago

Group claims they ended UNC Medical School's DEI task force, program says task force disbanded over a year ago

Viewers raise concerns about NC Retirement System after 5 On Your Side investigation

How secure is your retirement? Viewers share concerns after 5 on Your Side investigation into State Retirement System errors

Body camera video shows chase, arrest of hit-and-run suspect

Sprout Pharma has raised more than $12 million from 64 investors, and could raise more, CEO Cindy Eckert told WRAL TechWire.

Study: 'Female Viagra' from Raleigh firm 'can be used safely and effectively in women with breast cancer'

Inside jobs numbers: More jobs but more stress - and watch out for Fed

Durham biopharma startup Aerami names interim leader following death of CEO

Oncology-focused software startup in Greensboro raises millions in new capital

File - Women work in a restaurant kitchen in Chicago, Thursday, March 23, 2023. On Friday, the U.S. government issues the May jobs report. The labor market has added jobs at a steady clip in the past year, despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy and bring down inflation. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

US hiring jumped last month. So did unemployment. Here's what that says about the economy

'Overheating labor market' may mean more interest rate hikes, UNC economist warns

Tool manufacturer picks Lincolnton for big expansion, 400+ jobs

Toyota to invest $2.1B more in NC factory, upping total to $5.9B

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Family-owned sock factory in Tarboro

Tar Heel Traveler, family-owned sock factory Mayo Knitting

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Tar Heel Traveler: Harnett County's Silver Star

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Students debate, solve major challenges at Bilingual Model UN

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After a detour into teaching, Sabra McCallister fulfills her veterinary dream

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List of National Doughnut Day 2023 freebies on Friday, June 2

Weekend best bets: Hot air balloons, comedy and more

Chris Lovingood: Journalist by trade; gamer by habit

Students at Van Wilder Elementary School listen to their teacher in Jackson, Miss., on May 16, 2023. “With an all-out effort over the past decade to get all children to read by the end of third grade and by extensive reliance on research and metrics, Mississippi has shown that it is possible to raise standards even in a state ranked dead last in the country in child poverty and hunger and second highest in teen births,” writes New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. (Trent Bozeman/The New York Times)

NICHOLAS KRISTOF: Is Mississippi offering lessons for N.C. and America on education?

Editorial: When prejudice comes out of the closet

Editorial: Votes of conscience should sustain Cooper's veto

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Ceiling falls on "Freedom" Caucus

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