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Sticky Sunday: It will be damp and warm, with a slight chance for showers

Sunday will be warm but cloudy, and the humidity means that we could see some fog in the early morning hours, especially from Raleigh north to the Virginia border.

Weekend best bets: Tree lightings, parades and markets

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7 brilliant cookies to keep your holidays bright

The 25 best decorated holiday homes in the Triangle

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

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

Kara Mae Khan plays a part in The Shift, a science-fiction thriller written and directed by Brock Heasley and produced by Angel Studios. The movie stars Neal McDonough, Kristoffer Polaha, Elizabeth Tabish and Sean Astin.

Sparks fly for Raeford girl making her big screen debut in 'The Shift'

Local News

Tougher penalties for rioting, power station attacks among new North Carolina laws starting Friday

11-year-old Wake County girl, missing 24 hours, has been found

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

Places to see the best Christmas lights in NC

Surge in car break-ins on UNC-Chapel Hill campus raises concerns among students

Nation/World

Gene Simmons, left, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley of KISS perform during the final night of the "Kiss Farewell Tour" on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars

Speaker Johnson says he believes GOP has the votes for Biden impeachment inquiry

DeSantis, all-in on Iowa, finishes 99-county tour where he started: Far behind Trump in a critical state

What to know about Mycoplasma, the bacteria behind recent spikes in pneumonia cases in Ohio and overseas

Politifact

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) nominates Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for House speaker on the House floor before a third round of votes for House speaker on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 20, 2023. Jordan made it clear that he is not giving up in his faltering campaign to be House speaker just ahead of a 10 a.m. vote in which he was expected to fail for a third time. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

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?

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'

NC Capitol

Some students rallied in support of Palestine and others in support of Israel on campus at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday.

The Israel conflict has divided Democrats. Will it affect North Carolina's 2024 elections?

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 30

Medicaid expands, governor picks new state auditor

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

After 14 years, billions to flow as 600,000 qualify for Medicaid insurance in NC

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

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

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

Foodie News: Brazilian steakhouse opening soon in Raleigh

90+ things to do in December

Honeygirl Meadery to open at American Tobacco Campus

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

Education

Wake school safety leader lists ongoing safety efforts, but mum on fatal stabbing

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

'Keep Delvin's name alive:' Family speaks out after 15-year-old killed in stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Southeast Raleigh teacher says she tried to stop deadly stabbing but got trapped behind crowd of students filming

Lumberton High student found with gun, pot in car

WRAL In Depth

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

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

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Florida State coach Mike Norvell lifts the trophy after the team's win over Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

No. 4 Florida State beats No. 15 Louisville 16-6 for ACC title, but could miss playoff at 13-0

Sebastian Aho scores twice as Carolina Hurricanes cruise past Buffalo Sabres 6-2

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No. 2 Michigan beats No. 18 Iowa 26-0 for Big Ten title, likely to claim top playoff seed

No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title; both teams await postseason fate

Georgia Tech beats No. 7 Duke 72-68, handing Blue Devils their 2nd loss this week to unranked team

HighSchoolOT

Tyler Mason (5) runs the ball up the middle during 2022 1A Football State Championship between #1 Tarboro Vikings and #4 Mount Airy Granite Bears on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Carter-Finley Stadium. (Photo By: Carl Copeland / HighSchoolOT.com

How the 2023 football finalists have fared in past state championship games

(3) Hoggard thrashes (5) Cardinal Gibbons, punches ticket to 4A title game

(1) Weddington advances to 4A state finals after defeating (23) Independence

Late touchdown lifts Hickory past Dudley in 3A western regional championship

Amaris Williams' 4 TDs lead (1) Clinton past (2) Northeastern in regional final

WRAL Specialists

Do youth anti-drug campaigns actually work?

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday tapped former Wake Commissioner Jessica Holmes as the replacement for outgoing State Auditor Beth Wood, people familiar with the appointment told WRAL News.

Holmes to replace Wood as state auditor

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

Easy to conceal, harder to detect: Knives more prevalent than guns in schools

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

Battles are won within: What is mental toughness

SmartShopper

70 Stocking stuffers and gifts under $6 from Amazon

Amazon Deals: Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap 2 Pk only $9.99, $5 off $20 Kids' Books offer, Apple AirTag 4 Pk only $79.99

Crocs Sale up to 60% off plus coupon for $15 off $75 purchase

Target Deals: Target Gift Cards 10% off Dec. 2-3 and Pajamas 40% off today, Dec. 2

Kohl's deals: $15 Kohl's Cash, coupon worth up to 30% off, plush throws for $7.99, pajamas up to 68% off, Gourmia 6-qt. Air Fryer for $39.99

Good News

A little girl who left her stuffed pig behind at Mercy Hospital encouraged a nurse to make a book about the stuffed animals adventures.

Adventures unleashed: heartwarming tale of a stuffed animal left behind at the hospital

Santa and Mrs. Claus spread holiday cheer at UNC Children's Hospital NICU

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

Offbeat

The Garisenda medieval tower is pictured in Bologna, Italy, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Bologna's Garisenda tower has been locked down for fear it could collapse. Authorities have provided a security cordon in case of collapse.The Garisenda tower along with the Asinelli(97meters)tower is one of the beauties and attractions for tourists visiting Bologna, and a landmark for citizens. (Michele Nucci, Lapresse Via AP)

Italian officials secure 12th Century leaning tower in Bologna to prevent collapse

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

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5 On Your Side

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Spring Rolls and Wang's Garden

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

Investigations continue into landlord with history of charging excessive fees

Two kinds of kids cups recalled for high lead content

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

Precision Fermentation last raised $2 million from two investors in March of this year, and were awarded two patents in June. Now it has more cash.

Precision Fermentation brings in another $6M to improve brewing process

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

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

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

Business

AES Indiana Petersburg Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant, operates in Petersburg, Ind., on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

US joins in other nations in swearing off coal power to clean the climate

Fed's Powell notes inflation is easing but downplays discussion of interest rate cuts

Top holiday toys from the year you were born

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1 billion class-action lawsuit for endorsing worthless NFTs

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

Artwork from Californian Malik Nelson, 9, on the official White House tree, a 18-ft. Fraser fir, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Nov. 27, 2023. This year’s decorations, installed by 300 volunteers on the day after Thanksgiving, created a holiday-themed White House overflowing with historical touches. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

How the pros create holiday magic? (Yes, you can try this at home.)

What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'

A look back at 50 years of Kiss-tory as the legendary band prepares to take its final bow

Coach in Netflix Series 'Cheer' Retires From Cheerleading

CBC Opinion

George Santos is surrounded by reporters outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington after being expelled from Congress, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Santos’ political career illustrated one truth: it has become far too easy to abuse campaign finance laws. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

REBECCA DAVIS O'BRIEN: Santos reveals one truth. It's easy to abuse campaign finance laws

Editorial: What they say and where they stand

DRAUGHON DRAWS: GOP gerrymandering for posterity

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

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