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Person found dead in Moore County after power grid attack

One Moore County resident died during the massive power outage that occurred Saturday night after the substations were attacked.

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Watch · 3:08Moore County power outage suspects could face life in prison if blackout caused person's death

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Warrants: Substitute teacher at Middle Creek, Holly Springs high schools charged with indecent liberties

Warrants: Substitute teacher at Middle Creek, Holly Springs high schools charged with indecent liberties

'Take caution:' Black bear sighted in Cary neighborhood

'Take caution:' Black bear sighted in Cary neighborhood

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Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker

Duke Energy says Moore residents will have power again by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday

Raleigh police ask for public's help identifying suspect in fatal hit and run that killed 12-year-old girl

'Out of control:' Glenwood South residents complain of noise, violence

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Warnock defeats Walker in heated Senate race in Georgia

Warnock defeats Walker in heated Senate race in Georgia

Wake County substitute teacher charged with indecent liberties with students

Wake County substitute teacher charged with indecent liberties with students

Glenwood South residents voice concerns over violence and noise on Glenwood South

Glenwood South residents voice concerns over violence and noise on Glenwood South

Bear takes nap in backyard tree

Bear takes nap in backyard tree

Wind Phone allows families to 'call' departed loved ones for the holidays

Wind Phone allows families to 'call' departed loved ones for the holidays

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Raleigh's first 'Wind Phone' allows families to call lost loved ones at Oakwood Cemetery

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Homegrown companies create decades-long legacies in Watauga County

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Local News

Losses due to power outage may not be worth filing an insurance claim

Losses due to power outage may not be worth filing an insurance claim

Six-year-old Henderson boy shot, killed, father charged with child abuse

Moore County hospitals relying on generators to provide care during mass power outage

Let's go, girls! Shania Twain announces Raleigh tour date

Kind donor helps Cary kids raise $60,000 for spinal muscular atrophy

Nation/World

Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says

Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says

Colorado gay club shooting suspect charged with hate crimes

NC on national stage as U.S. Supreme Court hears case that could shift power over elections

Man is sentenced to 21 years in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker

Biden's efforts to protect abortion access hit roadblocks

Out & About

Kidzu hosts Fridays with Santa

Kidzu hosts Fridays with Santa

NC man turns mom living with Alzheimer's into TikTok star

NC man turns mom living with Alzheimer's into TikTok star

Foodie News: Cocktail bars and new restaurant from Scott Crawford

Foodie News: Cocktail bars and new restaurant from Scott Crawford

60+ events to check out this December

60+ events to check out this December

Eclectic holiday lights show returns to downtown Raleigh

Eclectic holiday lights show returns to downtown Raleigh

Politifact

Fact check: In Georgia, is it illegal to give water to people in line to vote?

Fact check: In Georgia, is it illegal to give water to people in line to vote?

Fact check: Do '60% of counties' refuse to enforce gun laws?

Fact check: Will the CDC require your student to get a COVID shot?

Fact check: Biden says Congress supported student debt forgiveness plan

Fact check: Did Biden and Democrats 'dismantle' border security?

NC Capitol

In a surprise, NC labor commissioner won't run for re-election

In a surprise, NC labor commissioner won't run for re-election

Lindberg pitches sale to avoid liquidation, but regulators say he hasn't provided details

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 1

The Wrap: Redistricting at SCOTUS, Tillis and LGBTQ, teacher pay, EVs and election turnout

NC case before Supreme Court could upend election laws nationwide, legal experts say

Education

Bus drivers don't show up to work in protest, impacting 5 schools in Sampson County

Bus drivers don't show up to work in protest, impacting 5 schools in Sampson County

DAVID RICE: Ross & Spellings aim to organize UNC System for success

'How do people pay for this?': WRAL Investigates the rising costs of college

NC education board votes for teacher evaluation plan that could raise pay

It's a crime: Hoax threats against schools across the state not just pranks

WRAL In Depth

North Carolina, other states aiming to stop plastic pollution at the source

North Carolina, other states aiming to stop plastic pollution at the source

Church volunteer on leave amid sex abuse investigation at Holly Springs church

Then and now: Scenes of Raleigh at Christmas since the 1930s

Wake County, Raleigh leaders try to find more White Flag space with warming shelters at capacity

One-term congressmen? Who Republicans could target in the upcoming redistricting process

WRALSportsFan

Smith, Joiner lead N.C. State past Coppin State

Smith, Joiner lead N.C. State past Coppin State

Maye, Kancey, Elko, Verse highlight AP All-ACC selections

Every head coach of a state finalist football team speaks to HighSchoolOT

'It's the busiest month of my year': Doeren, Brown adjust to new era of the transfer portal

Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers

HighSchoolOT

HighSchoolOT's All-State girls tennis team for the 2022 season

HighSchoolOT's All-State girls tennis team for the 2022 season

In an era of great Tarboro teams, the 2022 Vikings are defined by youth

Rebooted Mount Airy plays differently than 2017 team that lost to Tarboro

Boys Basketball Rankings: New team leads the statewide top 25

Girls Basketball Rankings: Three new teams join HSOT statewide top 25

WRAL Specialists

US landfills near capacity as Triangle leaders try to find ways to reduce waste

'I trusted him:' Former Hillsborough Planning Board member under investigation

NC education leaders want to pilot teacher licensure overhaul before statewide expansion

255 people hit this year: Police data shows which Raleigh roads are most dangerous for pedestrians

5 On Your Side

What does insurance cover during a prolonged power outage?

What does insurance cover during a prolonged power outage?

5 On Your Side uncovers how tracking pixels are collecting your personal data

5 on Your Side uncovers invisible online tracking tools that target you

Important economic indicator shows recession likely

Investigations

What investigators are looking for in Moore County attack

What investigators are looking for in Moore County attack

How vulnerable is our power grid?

WRAL Investigates the rising costs of college and the affordability gap for families

Falling into the wrong hands: Average of one gun a day stolen in Durham

WRAL TechWire

Mounting tech job cuts are igniting fears of a 'social contagion' with broad impact

Mounting tech job cuts are igniting fears of a 'social contagion' with broad impact

Gaming companies - including Epic - continue search for talent in NC

NC tech job openings decline sharply, report finds; over labor market brightens a bit

'Help wanted' signs are up at 45 of 46 top Triangle firms - here's who's hiring

Business

Asian shares lower as strong data hit hopes for dovish Fed

Asian shares lower as strong data hit hopes for dovish Fed

What's at stake as Trump Org. trial deliberations continue

Sale jumpstarts floating, offshore wind power in US waters

Ordinary Investors Who Jumped Into Crypto Are Saying: Now What?

NC Market Watch

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Duke Energy	100.51	1.39
BofA	33.000	-4.26
PNC Financial	151.86	-0.816
WRAL30	1970.7	-1.43

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Family

Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' swings on after 57 years

Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' swings on after 57 years

What parents should do if they can't find Advil, Tylenol

Protect your kids from these 8 holiday hazards

Go Ask Dad: Choose imagination over catalogs to fulfill Christmas wishes

Teens seeking seasonal employment, beware human trafficking scams

SmartShopper

Amazon Deals: $10 off a $50 toy and game purchase, Blink cameras 2-pk only $29.99 (54% off), Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage 10-pc only $17.99 (49% off)

Amazon Deals: $10 off a $50 toy and game purchase, Blink cameras 2-pk only $29.99 (54% off), Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage 10-pc only $17.99 (49% off)

Target deals: Pajama tees and pants only $5 each, PowerXL Grill Air Fryer Combo only $79.99 (58% off), PowerXL 5qt Air Fryer only $44.99 (55% off)

Food Lion Deals Dec. 7-13: Ham, chicken thighs & drums, tomatoes, peanuts, pretzels, Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale

Lidl deals Dec. 7-13: Blueberries, Brussels sprouts, chicken leg quarters, ham, orange juice, apple juice, cream cheese, bagels, peanut butter

Publix deals Dec. 7-13: Turkey breast, Athenos Hummus, Lender's Bagels, Duke's Mayo

Tar Heel Traveler

Aunt Ruby's Peanuts serve up a dozen flavors across North Carolina

Aunt Ruby's Peanuts serve up a dozen flavors across North Carolina

Tar Heel Traveler: Johnston County Register of Deeds Office preserves hundreds of thousands of historic records

Tar Heel Traveler: Stevens Sausage serves up a taste of Smithfield history

Tar Heel Traveler: Christmas wonderland started as a roadside stand

Raleigh 100-year-old still volunteers as a reader with the North Carolina Reading Service

Hometown Carolina

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

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

Holiday Fun in Washington

Sylva takes advantage of ‘a generational chance’

Sylva takes advantage of 'a generational chance'

McGregor Hall is making a difference in Henderson, NC, through the arts

Entertainment

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71

Bob McGrath, Longtime ‘Sesame Street’ Star, Dies at 90

Fan buying famed ‘Goonies’ house in Oregon, listed for $1.7M

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CBC Opinion

Editorial: Election districts must reflect North Carolina, not political leadership

Editorial: Election districts must reflect North Carolina, not political leadership

Editorial: Who will Ted Budd really be working for in the U.S. Senate?

Editorial: A legislature answerable to no one?

Editorial: Legislature's emails are public records, belong to the people, must be maintained

Editorial: GOP bragging rings hollow without Medicaid expansion

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Kind person donates $60,000 to Cary bake sale benefiting SMA research

Kind person donates $60,000 to Cary bake sale benefiting SMA research

Jonathan the tortoise, world's oldest land animal, celebrates his 190th birthday

Jonathan the tortoise, world's oldest land animal, celebrates his 190th birthday

Beached 450lbs sunfish a gift for marine researchers

Beached 450lbs sunfish a gift for marine researchers

Study: 4-day work week is better for business

Study: 4-day work week is better for business

Working bunnies bring bounce to boutique

Working bunnies bring bounce to boutique

Offbeat

Farmer: Georgia dog injured saving sheep from coyote attack

Rat Attack: NYC seeks hands-on leader in anti-rodent fight

Michigan city pays driver $1,000 to settle tire marking case

Ripley's Believe It Or Not museum to close in Atlantic City

The mind behind the Rubik’s Cube celebrates a lasting puzzle

Celery stalk in trash, luck, lead to lost wedding rings