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

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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Today's interesting freebie from Earth Fare is a free dog bone with a $5 purchase. 

Today's interesting freebie from Earth Fare is a free dog bone with a $5 purchase.  You will need to be signed up on their website to get the coupon. <a href="http://www.earthfare.com/Welcome-Home.aspx?item=%2fwelcome-home%2fweekly-reward&user=extranet\Anonymous&site=earthfare" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Click HERE </a>to log in and get the coupon (or to sign up).

Earth Fare free dog bone with $5 purchase

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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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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

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

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.

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

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

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

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy lost his match at the Ryder Cup. Then he lost his cool.

McIlroy loses match then his temper at Ryder Cup after clash involving Cantlay's caddie

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

Best two-sport athletes in the history of North Carolina, NC State and Duke

WRAL Storytellers: Julius Peppers in his unbelievably dominant days in high school

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.