Expect a letter in the mail from Wake County's real estate tax evaluation after the value of homes in the Triangle has skyrocketed. WRAL Investigates why you could soon be paying substantially more taxes than your next-door neighbor. 

On WRAL at 6: Why you could pay substantially more taxes than your next-door neighbor. WRAL Investigates home tax re-evaluation. 

After 50 years of Christmas memories, local legend Ira David Wood III has taken his final bow as Scrooge on the stage of Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.

'Completion of a dream:' Raleigh's own Scrooge takes final bow this week

Ira David Wood III passes the 'Scrooge' mantle to his son Ira David Wood IV.

If you are planning to ship holiday gifts this year, be sure to check this list of shipping deadlines from the United States Postal Service, UPS and FedEx so all your packages arrive on time.


Deadlines for 2023 holiday shipping with USPS, FedEx, UPS

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There's a BOGO coupon for a 2 Piece Kentucky Grilled Recipe $5 Everyday Meal in the Parade Magazine today (6/26). If you are into KFC - this is a good deal!

BOGO KFC coupon for $5 Everyday Meal!

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New documents obtained Monday by WRAL News indicate that construction on the new Apple campus at RTP could begin with access roads in 2026.

Apple at RTP: Construction could begin by 2026, docs show

Advertisers Flee X as Outcry Grows Over Musk’s Endorsement of Antisemitic Post

The U.S. Department of Transportation will grant $1 billion to connect Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia, with a new passenger rail route.

$1 billion is just the start for more direct rail between Raleigh, Richmond

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Residents in a Garner neighborhood are recovering after an EF-1 tornado hit their street on Sunday causing extensive damage.

'Like an avalanche': EF-1 tornado rips through Garner, 20 homes damaged

House damaged from tornado that touched down in Garner Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Wake County until 7 a.m. and said minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Temps plunge into the 20s tonight, more rain needed to end drought

Hour-by-hour wind chill Monday

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

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Watch Governor Roy Cooper join the North Carolina Jewish Clergy Association for a Hanukkah menorah lighting at the Governor's Mansion.

Watch live: Menorah lighting at the Governor's Mansion

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

Gov. Roy Cooper joins United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to highlight the historic $1.09 billion S-Line passenger rail grant that will connect riders between Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia.

$1 billion passenger rail connects Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia

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On Monday, linebacker Cedric Gray posted on social media he is opting out of the Duke's Mayo Bowl and will declare for the NFL Draft.



UNC's Cedric Gray opts out of bowl, will declare for NFL Draft

NC State stuns UNC 30-27 in double overtime

Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels from LSU was one of seven players in either their fifth or sixth season of college football selected to The Associated Press All-America team announced Monday.

The AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU's Heisman-winning QB

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Arizona strengthened its place atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll Monday, setting up a showdown this weekend against Purdue, the former No. 1 team in the nation.

Arizona, Kansas, Purdue lead AP Top 25 poll; Oklahoma, Clemson make big jumps; Northwestern debuts

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The Carolina Panthers have repeatedly said they believe Bryce Young has the mental toughness and fortitude to bounce back from tough times.



No. 1 pick Bryce Young keeps playing, Panthers keep regressing on offense in a lost season

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South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has found a way for her team to avoid early season upsets despite losing all five starters from last year's Final Four squad.