The FDA approved two new COVID vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech for distribution in Fall 2023. The CDC has recommended the vaccine for all people six months and older.

FAQ: What you need to know about the 2023 COVID vaccine, flu & RSV vaccines

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In the parking lot of Caesars Virginia in Danville, North Carolina license plates dominate. Since the casino opened in May, residents of the Tar Heel state have regularly made the short trip to legalized gambling.

Virginia sees many wins, few losses so far after betting big on casinos

 WRAL Investigates: Could casinos be a boom or bust for NC?

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Residents, business owners and employees have complained of harassment, aggressive panhandling and more.

Better lighting, security, support could quell downtown Raleigh crime, city says

City working to improve safety in downtown Raleigh, Glenwood South area

A Tesla caught on fire Tuesday morning at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, prompting traffic delays. No one was injured.

Tesla goes up in flames at RDU, causes major backups at airport 

Raw: Video shows car in flames near RDU

On Tuesday Forestville Elementary School, Lockhart Elementary School and Knightdale High School were on lockdown. 



3 Knightdale schools on lockdown due to police activity in the area

Knightdale High School

Jason Phillip Kimble, 44, of Lillington was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, misdemeanor child abuse and failure to reduce speed.

District judge arrested, charged with DWI after crash in Lillington

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The children were unharmed and left the scene in the custody of their mother, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

Two men arrested in Orange County drug bust, children present during deal

Sergio Aguiar (left) and Octavio Lopez (right) are facing drug charges

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Raleigh City Council members on Tuesday meet to talk about an uptick in crime throughout downtown Raleigh. Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said the city is considering hiring private security to combat crime downtown. 

Crime uptick in downtown Raleigh: City leaders talk solutions 

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

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NC State hosts Louisville at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.

Dave Doeren talks about Friday's game against undefeated Louisville

NC State head coach Dave Doeren speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

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NC State will play an undefeated Louisville team in a blackout game where former linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher will be honored.

NC State to host blackout game, honor Bill Cowher against undefeated Louisville

Duke takes the top spot in Week 4 of the WRAL College Football Power Rankings

2023 WRAL College Football Power Rankings

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Sepp Straka has an American mother, went to an American university, lives in the United States and his undeniably American accent has a southern drawl.

No mixed emotions for Straka after choosing to play for Europe over the United States at Ryder Cup

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Both the Tar Heels and Blue Devils get a slight bump in the recent rankings after rolling through Pitt and UConn on Saturday. Duke will be front and center in Week 5 as they host College GameDay ahead of their matchup against Notre Dame.

Duke, UNC move up in AP Top 25 poll after resounding victories Saturday

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David Thompson led the ACC in scoring in each of his three seasons with the Wolfpack and was named first-team All-American and ACC Player of the Year each season.