Leaf peeping begins in October in the North Carolina mountains and spreads across the state through November.

Best dates and times to see the fall leaves

ACC Basketball schedule released its conference schedule Tuesday night. League play begins Dec. 2 and ends March 9.

Complete men's basketball schedules for Duke, NC State, UNC

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Redbox has a new summer promotion with weekly specials and a sweepstakes where 2 winners will win $10,000! 

Here are the details that their PR folks sent me:

<strong>Summer Fun & Games Sweepstakes</strong>

May 27 through August 1, Americans can enter for a chance to win one of two $10,000 prizes! Easy ways to enter:

·         Rent a movie or game at a redbox kiosk (and provide a valid email address at checkout)

·         Reserve a rental online at redbox.com

·         Enter their email address at www.redbox.com/summer

Get more entries with more rentals – up to 3 times a day! For official rules and more information, visit www.redbox.com/summer.

<strong>Redbox Summer Fun & Games Savings: Everyone Wins!</strong>

·         Rent 2, Get 1 Free! May 30 through June 12, rent any two items at once and get a free promo code good for a one-night DVD rental. (remember, this does not start until May 30)

·         For a midweek treat, each Wednesday between June 22 and July 27 redbox is offering 50 cents off select family title (PG-13 and under) when reserved online.

Redbox Summer Fun & Games savings and sweepstakes!

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare after Congress rushed to approve the bipartisan deal.

Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

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Police in Wilson and Rocky Mount said 32-year-old Jerome Melvin shot into his ex-girlfriends home in Wilson late Friday night and later ambushed and shot a man who was in the home at the time.

Man ambushed, shot another man after shooting ex-girlfriend's home, police say

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Kris and Dhruva Chellani were killed in a car crash early in September. On Saturday night, many at the vigil said they were still processing the loss.

Family, friends hold vigil for Classic Carolina owner and his son

Vigil for Kris and Dhruva Chellani

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A federal judge on Saturday blocked two portions of North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues. But nearly all of the restrictions approved by the legislature this year, including a near-ban after 12 weeks of pregnancy, aren't being specifically challenged and remain intact.

Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place

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Notre Dame scored in the final minute to defeat Duke 21-14 on Saturday night at Wallace Wade Stadium. And Duke star QB Riley Leonard left the field on crutches.

Heartbreak and pain for Duke, QB Leonard in loss to Notre Dame

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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

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

Chris Lea and the WRAL team have highlights from dozens of high school football games in the area on Football Friday.

Football Friday: Week 7

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Lines started forming at 4 o'clock this morning, with many students and families eagerly awaiting a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some familiar faces up close.

ESPN's 'College GameDay' celebrates Duke football ahead of Notre Dame showdown

Davius Richard ran for four touchdowns and passed for another, Latrell Collier scored in overtime, and North Carolina Central edged Campbell 49-48. Campbell opened the overtime period with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Hajj-Malik Williams to Ezeriah Anderson, but Caleb Dowden missed the PAT. 

Davius Richard runs for 4 TDs, passes for 1 in North Carolina Central's wild OT win over Campbell 

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Aaron Rodgers attended a team meeting at the New York Jets’ New Jersey hotel Saturday night and is expected to attend the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Aaron Rodgers rejoins the Jets and is expected to attend their game vs. Chiefs, AP source says

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Behind four goals from four different players, the No. 1 North Carolina women's soccer team posted a 4-0 victory over NC State on Saturday night at Dail Soccer Field in Raleigh to remain one of the lone undefeated teams in the country.