5 On Your Side exposes the areas most vulnerable to porch pirates and reveals valuable tips to keep your packages safe.

On WRAL at 6: Protection from porch pirates! 5 on Your Side shows the areas thieves are hitting hardest.

Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Health care experts from the NC Navigator Consortium answered questions about who is eligible under Medicaid expansion, what it covers, how to apply and much more Tuesday afternoon.  

Medicaid and more: Navigators answer questions to get you the best health coverage

Medicaid call-in Dec. 5, 2023

Found a deal? Here's the place to share it! 

After teaching a class in Cary this morning, I am heading to HT for my second triples shop of the week.  Hoping for some good deals!

Share the deals 5/21

The man suspected of fatally shooting three people Wednesday at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, taught at East Carolina University and graduated from Duke University.

Las Vegas shooting suspect taught at ECU, graduated from Duke

Gunman dead in UNLV shooting

The 1,500-acre community known as Asteria will include 4,000 single-family and multi-family homes. The project is in the initial stages of development with home sales set to begin by 2027.

Disney announces Asteria, new residential community in Chatham County

Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney community

Thursday morning lows will be around 29 degrees, so grab your heaviest coat! 

Coldest morning this week before weekend temperature swing

Thursday Thaw, Dec. 7

According to the North Carolina Secretary of State's Office, the man sold over 1,000 fake pairs of shoes and boots. The man is now facing multiple felony counterfeiting charges.

Man charged with selling nearly $200,000 in counterfeit shoes in Durham

Nike released a shoe for 'everyday heroes' like doctors, nurses and home health aides

An Iowa family says a fake Vrbo profile caused them to trespass in a man's home.

Fake Vrbo rental: Family trespasses into man's home 

Iowa man's home listed as rental on Vrbo

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.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

Powerball Drawing

Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to an active shooter and reports of multiple victims at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Las Vegas police speak about about shooting at UNLV

Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to what officials of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, called a "confirmed active shooter" on campus.

Suspect found dead amid reports of multiple victims in UNLV shooting

Videos

Payton Wilson was surprised Wednesday night at the NC State men's basketball game versus Maryland Eastern-Shore, learning he was the 2023 Dick Butkus Award Winner. 

Payton Wilson surprised with 2023 Dick Butkus Award at NC State basketball game

Payton Wilson wins Butkus award

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst has been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, his father announced on X, formerly known as Twitter on Wednesday. Hurst's father, Jerry, said he was diagnosed by an independent neurologist after the 30-year-old sustained a concussion during the team's Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears.

Panthers TE Hayden Hurst diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, according to his father

Hayden Hurst vs Chicago Bears

Jayden Taylor scored 21 points shooting 8 of 11 and DJ Burns Jr. scored 15 points shooting 7 of 9 and North Carolina State rolled to a 93-61 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Wednesday night.

North Carolina State pulls away from Maryland-Eastern Shore 93-61 behind Taylor's 21 points

UNC snags 84-74 win at NC State

The rookie had another sub-par passing game against the Buccaneers, but that's not the only thing Panthers fans should be worried about.

Gerber: The sneaky big problem with Bryce Young

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Former NC State quarterback MJ Morris detailed his decision to enter the transfer portal. He said he has heard from Baylor, LSU and Maryland so far.