Four of the top 2024 contenders for the White House are planning to visit the Tar Heel State on Friday and Saturday -- an early indication of how important North Carolina is to each party.

Presidential candidates descend on NC, with election far in the distance

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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

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Donald Trump plans to speak in Greensboro Saturday night, the day after federal prosecutors unveiled dozens of criminal charges against him. But first, Mike Pence will also address the same GOP convention.

Pence, Trump expected to offer competing visions of leadership in NC speeches

Mike Pence Formally Enters 2024 Race, Challenging Trump

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


Weekend brings chance for our first 90-degree day of 2023; Monday a WRAL Weather Alert Day

Weekend weather, June 10-11, 2023

The Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital early Saturday morning in Knightdale.

Woman seriously injured after shooting in Knightdale overnight

Police car crime scene night

Lanes have reopened on I-40 near Jones Sausage Road after a deadly crash overnight.

Lanes reopen on I-40 after deadly overnight crash

Man killed in overnight crash on I-40

Nathan Kelischek and Chris Zieber founded Appalachian Mountain Brewery in 2011 and have stayed true to the core principles of their business, garnering success along the way.

Western NC cousins and brewery owners buy back business from Anheuser-Busch

Appalachian Mountain Brewery founders

State Troopers say a Volvo sedan was traveling at a low-rate of speed on the interstate before it was rear-ended by the driver of a Mazda around midnight. The man crashed into a concrete median and died on impact.

Meet Ivy! This 3-year-old Golden-Mix loves walks, and will do best in a calm home. She enjoys relaxing in her crate, and loud noises and crowded places cause her some stress. If you think she sounds like your perfect match for a more slow-paced pup, learn more about Ivy at GoldenRescueNC.org.

Pet of the Day: June 10, 2023

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

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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.

Videos

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

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

Ivan Lopez

Zane Williams of Wake Forest High School committed to the Wolfpack five days after receiving a scholarship offer.

NC State picks up commitment from Wake Forest all-state LB Zane Williams

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The N.C. Baseball Coaches Association has released its all-state teams for the 2023 season.

N.C. Baseball Coaches Association releases all-state teams

Baseball: South Brunswick vs Hoggard (Mar. 21, 2023)

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

Isiah Jones, Rolesville High School

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