A couple blames a faulty gun safe for the death of their 12-year-old son. Now they're trying to make sure the tragedy they're going through doesn't happen to anyone else.

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If you are planning to ship holiday gifts this year, be sure to check this list of shipping deadlines from the United States Postal Service, UPS and FedEx so all your packages arrive on time.


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Authorities in Durham are looking for a man who has been posing as a fire marshal there.


<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — Authorities in Durham are looking for a man who has been posing as a fire marshal.

The suspect is described as a tall black man wearing khaki pants, a white shirt and vest. He is clean-shaven.

Anyone encountering an individual posing as a fire marshal without the proper identification or uniform is asked to call 911 immediately.

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Family and friends of the 15-year-old victim who was stabbed to death at school told WRAL News his name was Delvin Ferrell.

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Video sent to WRAL News showed large flames and plumes of smoke rising into the sky around 4:30 p.m.

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Data shows that Southeast Raleigh High School, site of student's stabbing death on Monday, has a far higher rate of criminal acts and arrests than the rest of Wake County or the state of North Carolina.

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Tuesday afternoon warmed up to about 48 degrees with lots of sunshine. A blustery northwest wind could make things feel even cooler.

Bundle up: Get ready for the coldest air of the season with hard freeze coming

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NC State is gathering health information from people with cancer who work at Poe Hall, emails show. The university closed the education building in November after testing found the presence of PCB chemicals, which can cause cancer. 

NC State began collecting cancer case data weeks before shutting down Poe Hall, emails show

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Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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Alex Murdaugh – the man convicted of killing his wife and son – is being sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to more than 100 state financial crime charges. 

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh sentenced for financial crimes

Panthers owner David Tepper explains his plans for the team after firing head coach Frank Reich after 10 losses.

Tepper: Obviously, the record is not good enough

Panthers owner explains what's next after firing 2nd coach in 2 seasons

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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What players from Duke, NC State and UNC have entered the transfer portal in the December window.

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UNC tops Duke 38-35

KC Concepcion, a freshman, was the Wolfpack's most dynamic playmaker in 2023. Coach Dave Doeren asked fans to donate to NIL collectives that back the program to keep top players.

'He's back': NC State star receiver KC Concepcion to return

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NC State linebacker Payton Wilson received the most first-place votes in voting for All-ACC.

NC State's Wilson leads All-ACC first team. But not everyone picked him.

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Frank Reich is out, and Panthers fans are already starting to daydream about a potential replacement. Plus, food content with LaMelo Ball and the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

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Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper on Tuesday defended his perceived lack of patience after firing head coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first season, and the team's decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall.

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