Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger is endorsing Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the 2024 GOP primary for North Carolina governor. But he says he doesn't plan to make an endorsement in the presidential primary.

Why NC's most powerful Republican is endorsing a candidate for governor, but not president

Sen. Phil Berger

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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Folgers is unveiling 2 new products on Friday 8/25 at noon. RSVP now to be included in the "reward" for fans. 

Folgers is unveiling 2 new products on Friday 8/25. RSVP now to be included in the "reward" for fans! I have no idea what the reward will be, but I guess we will find out at noon.  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/folgers?sk=wall" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Click HERE </a> for the Facebook Page and fill out the form to RSVP for the unveiling.

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

Frosty start to Thursday with lows in the 20s 🥶

Temperature turnaround 

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Raleigh Wednesday evening, leaving one person injured.

Raleigh Police investigate Dorothea Drive shooting, one person injured

Police are investigating a Raleigh shooting 

A Fayetteville Police Officer was arrested Wednesday, facing multiple charges, including Misdemeanor Obstruction of Justice, as part of an ongoing investigation.

Fayetteville Police Officer arrested, accused of obstruction of justice and more

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Exclusively on WRAL, a man has been released on bond this Wednesday evening after a nearly three-year battle to prove his innocence.

Man accused of pellet gun shooting in Holly Springs released on bond

Man charged in pellet gun shootings out on bond 

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.

WRAL lights towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh.

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Wetter and warmer weekend 

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors holds it winter board meeting in Chapel Hill. This is the first of a two-day event for the NCHSAA.

2023 NCHSAA winter board meeting, day one

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George Williams, a former St. Augustine's University coach, was fired in July 2020. He continues to coach athletes and is preparing several for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Famed track coach George Williams helps athletes prep for Paris Olympics, reflects on departure from St. Augustine's University

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

Duke QB Riley Leonard leaving Blue Devils

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Max Johnson, a former Texas A&M and LSU quarterback, has committed to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Johnson is expected to compete for the Tar Heels' starting quarterback position in the 2024 season.

Former Texas A&M, LSU QB Max Johnson commits to North Carolina

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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.

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