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Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall in North Carolina Saturday morning. The storm will bring heavy rain, damaging winds and a storm surge along the coast.

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Storm damage: Trees on rooftops, cars in power lines, power outages around NC

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Weekend plans? Here's what is canceled due to NC Tropical Storm Ophelia

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Tropical Storm Ophelia causes damage, power outages across Triangle

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Crews battle major house fire in eastern NC during Tropical Storm Ophelia

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Tropical Storm Ophelia: Photos show timing, impact

'Most significant budget' in NC to become law after Senate vote, Cooper decision

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Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: No 'treasure' or public records from these two

North Carolina State quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) escapes the grasp of Virginia defensive tackle Michael Diatta (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)

Wolfpack survives trip to Charlottesville, 24-21, as late mistakes doom Cavaliers

A hotel with rooftop bar is going up where the K&W Cafeteria used to be in the Village District.

Hotel, new homes, traffic shift: Development bookends Raleigh's Oberlin Village

Duke's Myles Jones (1) celebrates with Wesley Williams (97) and Cam Dillon (35) after a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nortwestern in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

No. 18 Duke visits winless UConn in a tune-up before a showdown with Notre Dame

UNC quarterback Drake Maye evades the defense. UNC hosted the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, September 16, 2013. The Heels claimed their 3rd win by a score of 31 to 13. WRAL SportsFan PHOTO BY: CHRIS BAIRD

UNC QB Drake Maye's confidence is soaring as the 17th-ranked Tar Heels visit struggling Pitt

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Invasive zebra mussels found in NC quarry; you can take steps to keep them from spreading

NC budget includes $60 million to mitigate contaminated water

NC budget contains millions to clean up PFAS, limits to emissions regulations

In this photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, surgeons prepare for a pig heart transplant into Lawrence Faucette at the school's hospital in Baltimore, Md., in September 2023. Two days after the transplant, Faucette was cracking jokes and able to sit in a chair, doctors said Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (Deborah Kotz/University of Maryland School of Medicine via AP)

Surgeons perform second pig heart transplant, trying to save a dying man

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Student with gun removed from Nash elementary school

House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland (left) and Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham. (Associated Press photo)

Taxes, guns, schools, birth and death: State budget touches on all aspects of North Carolina life

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Invasive zebra mussels found in NC quarry; you can take steps to keep them from spreading

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Unleash the fun: Raleigh's top dog parks for your four-legged friend

19-month-old Mollie is all smiles in the pumpkin patch at Hill Ridge Farms in Youngsville on October 15, 2011.

Pumpkin patches, haunted trails, corn mazes: Your guide to fall fun

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Your guide to early voting in Wake, Durham and Cumberland counties & acceptable forms of ID to bring

NC lighthouses tour: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Lighthouse road trip: Here's how to visit each of NC's iconic lighthouses

Quinceaneras not just a tradition but rite of passage

Quinceaneras not just a tradition but rite of passage

US-1 North Commerce Center breaks ground in Franklin County

Three arrested after driving stolen car to Fayetteville Walmart

Durant Road Middle School evacuated; students sent home without their possessions

Foodie News: New pizza spot in Morgan Street Food Hall

FILE - This undated image provided by NASA shows the asteroid Bennu seen from the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. On Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will fly by Earth and drop off what is expected to be at least a cupful of rubble it grabbed from Bennu, closing out a seven-year quest. (NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona/CSA/York/MDA via AP, File)

An asteroid sample is about to land on Earth. Here's what to expect

Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

New Jersey senator, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say

Bus carrying high school students to band camp crashes, killing 2 and seriously injuring others

Government shutdown risk spikes as House Republicans leave town in disarray amid hard-right revolt

Gov. Roy Cooper declares 'state of emergency' for public education in NC

Fact check: Ad claims Roy Cooper is 'blocking' school choice bill

Fact check: Biden says U.S. inflation rate 'lowest' of leading economies

Fact check: Is Biden trying to limit U.S. alcohol consumption?

Fact check: Did Biden visit the 9/11 attack site 'the next day?'

Fact check: Did Fox News call the UNC shooting suspect 'mostly white?'

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 21

The Wrap: $30B budget, Medicaid expansion will be law after exhausting, secretive process

NC Senate gives final approval to GOP-backed $30B budget

Final vote on $30 billion state budget happening Friday morning

'Government Gestapo' created in NC budget? Democratic lawmakers raise alarms about investigative committee

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What to do when visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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This picturesque Laotian and Taiwanese cafe is a community hub in Raleigh NC

Gas prices, flight attendant strikes could mar appeal of fall travel

Gas prices, flight attendant strikes could mar appeal of fall travel

Cha House Raleigh locally owned bubble tea

Discover Cha House: Raleigh's premier bubble tea shop

Benson Mule Days

Weekend best bets: Benson Mule Days, Taste of Soul, International Fest

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

Teacher raises, school lunches, early graduation, AI, career development. Here's what's in the NC budget for education

More NC families would qualify for private school vouchers under massive program in state budget

Wake expects school HVACs to perform better during the winter than this summer

Wake Schools examining violence and safety on campuses Wednesday

Wake schools to talk about student reassignment plan on Tuesday

Will casinos be a boom or bust for our area? We went to Virginia to find out. From business owners to lawmakers, WRAL investigates the effects casinos could have on North Carolina communities.

Virginia sees many wins, few losses so far after betting big on casinos

Pumpkin patches, haunted trails, corn mazes: Your guide to fall fun

Lighthouse road trip: Here's how to visit each of NC's iconic lighthouses

Thousands of elevators overdue for safety inspections in NC

Social security overpayments force some into debt

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball against the Detroit Lions during a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. anthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young did not participate in Wednesday’s, Sept. 20 walkthrough practice due to an ankle injury, opening the door for the possibility of veteran Andy Dalton starting on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Panthers QB Bryce Young ruled out, Dalton to start vs. Seahawks

NCHSAA says new legislation was 'blindside tackle'

Bulls clinch second half title with 3-0 win over Gwinnett

Possible tropical storm leads to schedule changes for Week 6 of high school football

Extra Effort Award: Clinton's Dexter Wilson leads Dark Horses to undefeated start

Nolan Hauser of Hough. Hough dropped its season opener to Byrnes (SC) at the Turf Kings event presented by The Army, Be All You Can Be Invitational on August 19, 2023 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Hauser's 4 field goals lift No. 15 Hough over No. 14 Chambers

No. 18 Eastern Alamance takes down rival Western Alamance

No. 2 Grimsley cruises to win over Northwest Guilford

Mahan, Richmond lead Williams Bulldogs past Orange

North Rowan scraps to win over Thomasville

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NC lawmakers include open records rule changes in state budget bill

NC lawmakers include open records rule changes in state budget bill

NC Senate votes to pass $30 billion state budget with raises, tax cuts, policy changes

NC Senate votes to pass $30 billion state budget with raises, tax cuts, policy changes

Speaker of the House Tim Moore said Thursday that details still need to be worked out, but "at a high level" GOP lawmakers have consensus on a 12-week ban.

In key first votes, NC lawmakers pass $30-billion state budget with raises, tax cuts, controversial policies

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New NC budget would double driver's license renewal period, but there's a problem

State workers to get 7% raises, tax cuts to be sped up under new NC budget

State workers to get 7% raises, tax cuts to be sped up under new NC budget

NC COVID metrics take a dive at the end of summer

NC COVID metrics take a dive at the end of summer

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5 restaurants in the Triangle that have dog menus

'Back on track' book helps parents, children at any phase

Sip and Savor: Exploring Brier Creek Beer Garden's Dog-Friendly Menu

Pouring tales and tails: Gus Gusler talks dog-friendly vibes at Player's Retreat Bar

Exploring Dix Dog Park: A pawsitive interview!

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Top retail & restaurant deals Sept. 18-24

Surge Protector Power Strip w/outlets & USB ports only $9.98 (50% off), Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set only $9.99 (62% off), LCD Food Thermometer only $6.98 (59% off)

Crocs 2 for $60 sale on clogs, slides sandals and flips for adults and kids

Top grocery deals Sept. 20-26: Ground beef, chicken drums, pork roast, fall squash, apples

Walmart Deals Holiday Kickoff event online Oct. 9-12

US-1 North Commerce Center groundbreaking

Franklin County breaks ground to attract Fortune 500 businesses

A man who was lost at sea is reunited with crew who helped rescue him

10 sets of twins born on same day in same hospital

Teen Chick-fil-A employee saves choking child

Off-duty firefighters save man's life at Patriots game

A spider monkey opens its mouth as frozen fruit is served at the BioParque do Rio amid a heat wave in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Ice pops cool down monkeys in Brazil at a Rio zoo during a rare winter heat wave

Hot dog! The Wienermobile is back after short-lived name change

Florida siblings, ages 10 and 11, stopped while driving mom's car on freeway 200 miles from home

An Israeli tank was stolen from a military zone. Authorities found it in a junkyard

Why was a lion cub found by a roadside in northern Serbia? Police are trying to find out

NC Market Watch

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Restaurant Ratings: Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, a Taco Bell and Primo Pizza

New Report: Risk of infant deaths related to nursery products remains high

5 On Your Side: Dangerous nursery items parents need to know about

Infant swing recalled due to suffocation hazard, violation of federal safety standards

WRAL Investigates: Are universities taking security seriously after two UNC lockdowns in 20 days?

WRAL Investigates: Could casinos be a boom or bust for NC?

Rocky Mount, Nash County leaders signed NDA on casino plans

Rocky Mount, Nash County leaders agreed to keep casino plans secret for months

Duke Energy has signed an agreement with Wells Fargo and NextEra Energy Resources to construct a 600-acre solar farm in Catawba County that will provide all--100%--of the energy needs for Wells Fargo's operations in the Tar Heel state.

Boosting solar power: Duke researchers are exploring ways to improve panels

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How to master inflation: Where to look for investment opportunities

Forget shades: NC State researchers unveil next generation of 'dynamic windows'

IBM workers have won a court victory in their battle with the tech giant over work-from-home expenses incurred by "stay at home" orders during the pandemic, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Two IBMers sue over age discrimination they say is linked to AI

Triangle nonprofit works to develop antiviral drug to prep for future pandemic

Where can you land best deals for a new phone? Check out this infographic

New iPhone alert: Be sure to update device to avoid data transfer problems

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler honors a man who passed away and dedicated his hobby to building lighthouses.

Tar Heel Traveler, honoring lighthouse maker Fred Dupree

Tar Heel Traveler lighthouse special: Explore the fascinating stories of our coast's lookouts

Tar Heel Traveler, lighthouse builder in Sanford

Tar Heel Traveler, Shackleford Banks in Carteret County

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Kal Penn, center, and John Cho, right, speak during a rally outside Paramount Pictures Studio on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. The film and television industries remain paralyzed by Hollywood's dual actors and screenwriters strikes. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Writers Guild and studio bigwigs make progress to end strike -- but don't expect filming to resume

'Donyale Luna: Supermodel' shines a light on the first Black model to grace cover of Vogue

'Game of Thrones' creator and other authors sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI for copyright infringement

Artworks stolen by Nazis returned to heirs of outspoken cabaret performer killed in the Holocaust

Rep. Brandon Lofton, D-Mecklenburg

BRANDON LOFTON: State budget without public input or meaningful negotiation

Editorial: Legislator's letter to constituents reveals demands for obedience and conformity

Editorial: End secret sessions. Legislators must do the people's business in the open

Editorial: 'A Modest Proposal' for UNC campuses safety

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