Approximately 790,000 acres of North Carolina farmland are foreign-owned. WRAL Investigates why proposed legislation to prevent national security risks from countries like China, Russia, and North Korea could potentially hurt farmers.

On WRAL at 6: Foreign governments buying NC land: WRAL Investigates its impact on farmers and national security.

Medicaid expansion takes effect Dec. 1 in North Carolina, and 5 On Your Side is helping answer your questions about the change. 

Call Dec. 5 to get answers about Medicaid in NC

Medicaid expansion in North Carolina will begin Dec. 1, 2023

The National Conference on Active School Threats-East is convening in Raleigh, just two days after police say a teenager stabbed two fellow students, killing one of them, at Southeast Raleigh High School.

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

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Tyrone Taylor II was last seen in Dunn on Sept. 5. Authorities were initially searching for his car, which they found burned in Cumberland County a few days after his disappearance. On Thursday, authorities said they found skeltal remains on November 20, which were later identified as Taylor.

Harnett County sheriff: Missing man from Dunn found dead, suspect in custody and charged with murder

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It’s been nearly three years since Epic Games announced its $95 million acquisition of the 87-acre site of Cary Towne Center mall for its new headquarters. All but one section of the property has been razed, yet there are no visible signs of new development and no zoning or planning requests have been filed with the Town of Cary. So what's going on?

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

Students returned to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School on Thursday, and the mother of the teen killed there earlier this week posted a message to him on a funeral home site.

'I miss your smile': Mother of 15-year-old killed at Southeast Raleigh shares heartfelt message

15-year-old Delvin Ferrell was stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School.

A student from Carrboro High School is responsible for a Wednesday bomb threat that evacuated the school, according to police.

Student made bomb threat at Carrboro High School, police say

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Thursday morning will be chilly, with lows in the 20s across much of North Carolina.

Temps rise ahead of weekend rain

Warmer by the weekend

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

N.C. High School Athletic Association Commissioner Que Tucker and President Chris Blanton hold a press conference following the winter board of directors meeting in Chapel Hill.

NCHSAA press conference following winter board meeting

According to Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats, authorities identified the body as that of Tyrone Taylor II. Coats plans to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday with details of the case.



Harnett County Sheriff provides update on dead man found in Harnett County

The NCHSAA Board of Directors wraps up its winter meeting with affiliate reports and votes on a number of different proposals.

2023 NCHSAA winter board meeting, day two

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

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Videos

NC State quarterback MJ Morris will enter the transfer portal. He has three years of eligibility remaining.

NC State QB Morris to enter transfer portal

MJ Morris (16) in the pocket. 

Not much went right during Frank Reich's short tenure as the Carolina Panthers head coach. We explore the most impactful moments that led to his early dismissal. 

Gerber: The 8 plays that got Frank Reich fired

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No. 17 UNC builds big lead then holds off No. 10 Tennessee 100-92 in ACC/SEC Challenge

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Duke quarterback Riley Leonard announced that he would be leaving the program.

Duke QB Riley Leonard leaving Blue Devils

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NC State linebacker Payton Wilson was named ACC defensive player of the year and freshman wide receiver KC Concepcion won the league's Rookie of the Year award.