A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

In the wake of tragic and traumatic events, feelings like stress, anxiety, grief and depression are natural. Here is a list of crisis counseling and county-by-county resources in North Carolina, as well as nationally. These resources are available for you -- just call. 

Get Help: County-by-county guide to mental health and crisis resources in NC

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About half of North Carolinians and Wake County are spending 30% or more of their monthly income on rent alone.

About half of North Carolina and Wake County renters burdened by increasing prices, data shows

Wake County program aims to link renters with units they can afford

Bella Bennett, 7, helped her mom call for help when she was having a heart attack. Bella received a National Life Saving Award for her efforts.

Wake County deputy's young daughter helps mom at home during heart attack, receives national award

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the NCGOP convention Friday, pitching his 2024 presidential campaign to conservative voters who polls show still tend to favor nominating Trump instead.

DeSantis addresses NC GOP convention, pitching his 2024 presidential campaign

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Expect a dry and very warm weekend ahead, with the potential to reach 90 degrees for the first time this year at RDU. 


Warm weekend ahead with a chance for our first 90-degree day of 2023

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MIAMI (AP) -- Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. Trump faces the possibility of prison if convicted.

Trump indictment unsealed in documents case: Live updates

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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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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running against Donald Trump and others for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, is speaking in Greensboro tonight.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the NC Republican convention, pitching his presidential campaign to conservative voters.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden travel to Fort Liberty to will meet with service members and their families. The Bidens are expected to deliver remarks at an event in support of Joining Forces.

President Joe Biden talks to service members at Fort Liberty

Joe Biden signs executive order into law at Fort Liberty

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

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Authorities took two adults and three children to an area hospital after the crash on North Roxboro Street. The sound is muted in this video.

Five people injured in two-vehicle crash in Durham

Sky 5 flies over crash in Durham

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Ivan Lopez will make the jump from Lumberton Junior High School to professional soccer this summer. 

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

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Rolesville rising senior running back Isiah Jones has received a verbal scholarship offer from NC State University.

Rolesville RB Isiah Jones receives offer from NC State

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Marcus Paige played professional basketball for seven years. He will serve on head coach Hubert Davis' staff for the 2023-24 season.

Marcus Paige named to UNC men's basketball coaching staff

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A Michigan family made a 15-hour car ride to North Carolina after their pet cat that went missing from a campground two months ago was found.