WRAL | News and Weather in Raleigh NC

WRAL News+

Latest Forecast

FBI: Minivan new clue in Moore County substation attack; $100,000 reward

After almost a year since the Moore County substation attack, the FBI and sheriff's office are asking for the public's help following a new lead.

Hundreds of leads, no arrests almost a year after attack on Moore County substation

Moore sheriff 'absolutely' looking at hate groups in substation attack

The family of 15-year-old Delvin Ferrell, who was stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School on Monday, is speaking live at a press conference.

'No support': Delvin Ferrell's family calls out need for 'culturally competent support' to prevent youth violence

8 mins ago

Geomagnetic storm on Friday could disrupt cell phones, GPS, satellites

Live

WRAL News+

2:22

Latest Forecast

Wonderland at Angus Barn: Grieving sisters started one of Raleigh's most beloved holiday traditions

Out and About

Scattered showers possible throughout the weekend,☔ temps reaching the high 60s

1 mins ago

Weather

Lawsuit: Raleigh officer claims he was not paid for overtime

Local News

Landlord who charged NC State students $18,000 for beer pong table at center of multiple investigations

5 On Your Side

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

29 mins ago

Ashley Christensen to close popular pizza restaurant in downtown Raleigh

Jake Phillips, 68, has been putting up a huge holiday lights display in his front yard, at 148 N.C. Highway 98 East in Bunn, for about 30 years.

Places to see the best Christmas lights in NC

Wonderland at Angus Barn: Grieving sisters started one of Raleigh's most beloved holiday traditions

Decorating a Christmas tree (Adobe Stock)

Go Ask Dad's (More) Rules for Decorating the Christmas Tree

Weekend best bets: Tree lightings, parades and markets

Local News

Part of Glenwood Avenue closed Saturday for water main repair

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

29 mins ago

Deadly Durham stabbing: Police share new surveillance photos

33 mins ago

$10,000 reward after deadly hit-and-run near Fort Liberty

Winter preparedness in the Triangle: Bracing for snow and embracing the magic

Nation/World

Republican Rep. George Santos of New York speaks during a news conference outside the US Capitol on November 30. (Francis Chung/Politico/AP)

House votes to expel Santos from Congress in historic vote

5 reasons why COP 28, the UN climate talks, are worth your attention

Nearly 2 months into the war, many Israelis have no idea if their relatives are dead or alive

Report: Belief death penalty is applied unfairly shows capital punishment's growing isolation in US

The AP Interview: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms

Politifact

People demonstrate in support of Hamas in Tehran on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Last weekend’s attack on Israel by Hamas has brought renewed scrutiny of the armed Palestinian group’s longstanding relationship with Iran, and questions about whether the Gaza-based group could have pulled off such a sophisticated and devastating operation on its own. (Arash Khamooshi/The New York Times)

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?

Fact-checking White House claim about low Thanksgiving dinner costs

Fact check: Biden compares lost farmland to 'the size of Minnesota, North and South Dakota combined'

Fact check: Is U.S. aid to foreign nations mostly military support?

NC Capitol

Medicaid expands, governor picks new state auditor

Another loss for NC Supreme Court justice seeking to stop ethics probe

Interview: What NC needs to know about Dec. 1 Medicaid expansion

Holmes to replace Wood as state auditor

In win for Cooper and Democrats, NC judges block GOP-backed elections law ahead of 2024

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe. (Adobe Stock)

Foodie News: Brazilian steakhouse opening soon in Raleigh

Weekend best bets: Tree lightings, parades and markets

90+ things to do in December

8 mins ago

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)

Illuminate Art Walk returns to downtown Raleigh with giant 'Talking Heads'

Honeygirl Meadery to open at American Tobacco Campus

The 25 best decorated holiday homes in the Triangle

Education

Lumberton High student found with gun, pot in car

Duke University receives $100 million; largest single award in school history

Battles are won within: What is mental toughness

Southeast Raleigh High School opens for first day since deadly student stabbing

School leaders from across the US visit Raleigh to discuss school safety

WRAL In Depth

The language evolves, but facts are necessary to convince people not to experiment with drugs

Why NC's most powerful Republican is endorsing a candidate for governor, but not president

Southeast Raleigh High School has higher rate of arrests, criminal acts than other NC schools

Behind closed doors, Wake school leaders discuss student safety after stabbing death

Family claims gun safe was defective in seeking justice for 12-year-old son who shot himself

WRALSportsFan

FILE - Chris Tabor looks on during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich following the team’s 1-10 start in his first year at the helm. Panthers owner David Tepper announced the move Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will take over as interim head coach. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Tabor takes over as Panthers get set to visit Bucs

Mathew Barzal has goal and 3 assists, Islanders outlast Hurricanes 5-4 in OT

NC State's strong finish means more money for Doeren. And Wolfpack assistants, too.

49 mins ago

No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC 65-58 in ACC/SEC Challenge

NC State QB Morris to enter transfer portal

HighSchoolOT

4A Preview: Key numbers, storylines for the East & West regional finals

Lacrosse season extended, softball bat testing eliminated: All the action taken by the NCHSAA board this week

Orange 4-star sophomore basketball player Cole Cloer is a legacy Panther

Final rankings: First Flight boys soccer takes first in final statewide top 25; South Mecklenburg, Apex Friendship and others lead area codes

NCHSAA press conference following winter board meeting

WRAL Specialists

Do youth anti-drug campaigns actually work?

Private security begins patrolling parts of downtown Raleigh today

Downtown Raleigh businesses see rebound as crime rates drop

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

Southeast Raleigh High School students three times more likely to experience violence

NC State asking Poe Hall employees about cancer cases, emails show

More NC schools get weapons detectors, Wake County not among them

Family

Go Ask Dad's (More) Rules for Decorating the Christmas Tree

Revival of The Rialto: Christmas movie line-up announced for holiday season

Infant pillows linked to at least 79 deaths since 2010

Unique baby names in your state last year

Where to find a NC Christmas tree farm and how to keep your tree alive

SmartShopper

Amazon Deals: $5 off $20 Kids' Books offer, Hey Dude Shoes up to 55% off, Apple AirTag 4 Pk $79.99

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

Time to activate your Food Lion Shop & Earn offers for December

50 Stocking stuffers and gifts under $6 from Amazon

List of top grocery deals Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Good News

Baby calf delivered during Christmas hayride

Duke University getting $100 million award from Duke Endowment

Still alive! Golden mole not seen for 80 years and presumed extinct is found again in South Africa

Raleigh woman wins $100k on scratch-off lotto ticket

Woman rescues dog with jug stuck on its head

Offbeat

Blue over 'G0BLUE': University of Michigan grad sues after losing license plate

A bus driver ate gummies containing THC, then passed out on highway. He's now on probation

Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows

Customer sues Chopt eatery chain over salad that she says contained a piece of manager's finger

The journey of Minnesota's Rutt the moose is tracked by a herd of fans

NC Market Watch

IBM	159.68	0.71%
Duke Energy	92.15	-0.14%
BofA	30.96	1.56%
PNC Financial	138.56	3.43%
WRAL30	2454.42	-0.62%

Get Quote

Quotes delayed by at least 20 minutes

Powerball	$400 M	$26 M	SAT 12/02
Mega Millions	$355 M	$20 M	FRI 12/01
Cash 5	$120 K	$10 K	FRI 12/01

See All Winning Numbers

5 On Your Side

Investigations continue into landlord with history of charging excessive fees

Two kinds of kids cups recalled for high lead content

Call Dec. 5 to get answers about Medicaid in NC

Consumer Reports: Most reliable car brands of 2023

Investigations

FILE — Jeff Uhlir harvests corn on his farm in Knox County, Nebraska, Oct. 5, 2021. The Senate on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, voted overwhelmingly to block businesses based in China from purchasing farmland in the United States and place new mandates on Americans investing in the country’s national security industries, taking the first legislative steps of the new Congress to counter Beijing’s espionage activities and curtail its economic power. (Alyssa Schukar/The New York Times)

National security, food security or knee-jerk reaction? WRAL Investigates push to protect NC farmland from foreign buyers

How NC farmers could be hurt by proposed legislation to fight national security risks

Fayetteville police officer arrested, charged with several crimes

After deadly stabbing, some Wake students wish schools would use metal detectors

WRAL TechWire

CHAPEL HILL - The #MeToo Movement has increased scrutiny on companies and amplified attention on gender inequality and sexual harassment in the workplace. It has pushed companies to publicly reckon with misconduct, and even organizations that do not face specific allegations have had to respond to mounting external pressure to address gender inequality. Societal pressure…

#MeToo movement: Breaking down Main Street (consumers) & Wall Street (investors) impact

0 mins ago

'AI safety is imperative:' Triangle thought leaders talk artificial intelligence with Senate panel

Doomsday countdown: How movies entertain and educate us about our world

Is Epic Games ever going to build HQ at razed Cary Towne Center site? Mum is the word

Business

The availability of jobs has dropped to a new low since WRAL TechWire updated the methodology for its Jobs Report in June 2022. Here are the numbers and some reasons why.

Employment numbers worsen - Keep job you have or take first reasonable offer, economist says

10 best & affordable US cities to buy a starter home

Meta files lawsuit against FTC seeking to block tough new restrictions on kids’ data

nCino's earnings, revenues top Wall Street expectations; CEO is upbeat

Tar Heel Traveler

Chris Evans, a Raleigh-based artist, aims to establish a national reputation for his captivating large portraits of renowned figures. This Friday night, during the city's monthly art walk, the public is invited to explore his gallery and delve into the world of his artistry.

Tar Heel Traveler, painter Chris Evans of Raleigh

Tar Heel Traveler, Raleigh powerlifting legend celebrates 65th birthday

Tar Heel Traveler: Old Salem Moravian Village

Tar Heel Traveler: A look at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts

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

Here's your first look at Anya Taylor-Joy as "Furiosa" in the origin of the story of the character played by Charlize Theron in "Mad Max: Fury Road." "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" was filmed in Sydney and elsewhere in New South Wales, Australia. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' debuts first trailer for the warrior's origin story

Tim Burton says 'Beetlejuice 2' has officially wrapped production

Taylor Swift attends Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' concert film premiere in London

Daryl Hall accuses John Oates of 'ultimate partnership betrayal' in new legal filings

CBC Opinion

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: GOP gerrymandering for posterity

JOANN NAUMANN: Those who fought just for the right to fight for their country

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

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

Podcasts

WRAL Daily Download - Get in-depth Raleigh, Durham, and overall North Carolina news that directly affects you and your community

WRAL Podcast about the notorious Johnston Gang from Chester County, PA

The Killing Month August 1978

NC Capitol Wrap

Daily newscasts that feature breaking news, local investigations, national headlines, weather and sports from North Carolina-based WRAL News.

WRAL Newscasts

WRAL Out & About

Sarah Has Questions

FREE CLASSIFIED LISTINGS

Cars & Trucks (3377)

Real Estate (1)

Services (1)

2023 Chrysler Pacifica

2023 Kia Telluride

2023 Chrysler 300

VIEW ALL CLASSIFIEDS

TRIANGLE SPECIAL OFFERS

Click to See All CONTESTS available from WRAL.com

Buffalo Brothers - ½ Priced Pizzas. Only Available After 9PM. Sunday thru Thursday. Dine I

GENERATOR SUPERCENTER-GET A FREE 7 YEAR WARRANTY PLUS FREE MAINTENANCE FOR 1 YEAR!

Aluminum Company - Get A Free Estimate

Download Free Fundamentals to Retirement Planning Guide