The 2023 fall fun database lists more than 50 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides, corn mazes and fall fun in Raleigh and around the NC Triangle area.

From pumpkin-picking to hayrides: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

Fall fun guide: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

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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Be sure to check your Friday e-Vic e-mail from Harris Teeter and your Fresh Rewards e-mail from Lowes Foods for this weeks' e-deals!

Please post the deals you received and any coupon match-ups you find. Remember that you only qualify for the deals in your e-mails from Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods. Happy deal hunting!

Check your Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods Friday e-mails

Included in North Carolina's new $30 billion state budget is at least $3 billion for economic development. Megasites, NCInnovation, Global TransPark and infrastructure are among the biggest earmarks.

Why NC lawmakers are betting $3 billion on professors, sewers and NASCAR in new state budget

VinFast breaks ground on $4 billion EV plant in Chatham County

A victim is in critical condition and a suspect is on the loose after a stabbing near Moore Square and City Market in downtown Raleigh.

Suspect on the run after stabbing in broad daylight near Moore Square in Raleigh

A section of land stretching along High House Road has rumors of treasure, ghosts and haunted woods that date back to the 1800s - and possibly even older.

Solved: Mystery of buried treasure, haunted forest in Cary dates back to 1800s 

Historic image of the High House, courtesy of Friends of Page-Walker and Cary archives.

Wake County Animal Center is launching a series of 'Community Pet Days' to help local families provide care for their pets and afford to keep beloved pets in their homes.

Pet owners can get free and low-cost vaccines, pet supplies Sunday in Wake County

We'll have some fog roll through early in the morning, but we're on pace for another lovely day in the 70s.



Cozy weather: First week of October looks cooler, crisp and pleasant 

Temperatures Oct. 1-Oct. 5

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

Videos

Eddy Pineiro ends off the half with a career long 56 yard field goal to help the Panthers stay in the lead. 

Eddy Pineiro makes career long 56 yard field goal, Panthers 13, Vikings 7.

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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

Signs at College GameDay

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

NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan explained the school's decision to vote for ACC expansion in adding Cal, Stanford and SMU.

NC State AD: 'Came to a different conclusion' after changes to ACC expansion proposal

NC State Wolfpack takes the field

The state of North Carolina has produced several athletes who have achieved excellence playing two sports, including Julius Peppers, Russell Wilson and Dick Groat.