Look around and you'll notice it everywhere on the roads - drivers looking down at their phones. Tonight at 6 p.m., what lawmakers and parents are doing to protect the group most at risk in North Carolina - teenage drivers.  

Tonight at 6: It's blamed for more crashes among NC teens than speed and alcohol combined. WRAL Investigates distracted teen driving.

Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

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A Roanoke Rapids girl is getting her moment in the spotlight.



<b>ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C.</b> — A Roanoke Rapids girl is getting her moment in the spotlight.

Darci Claire, 7, interviews with WRAL after going viral for singing on stage with Luke Byran. 

THE SCREEN TO LEARN MORE. >>> A ROANOKE RAPIDS GIRL WAS ABOUT TO HAVE HER MOMENT IN THIS BOT LIGHT. THAT IS DARCY CLAIRE SINGING WITH LUKE BRYAN OVER THE WEEKEND. SHE CALLED ON STAGE WITH LUKE BRYAN  IN VIRGINIA AFTER HE SAW SHE KNEW EVERY WORD HE WAS SINGING. HER SINGING HAS GONE VIRAL AND HER OTHER SAYS IT MAY HAVE CHANGED YOUR LIFE. >> WHEN SHE CAME OFF SHE TOLD ME AND HER DADDY, SHE SAID, THAT WAS REALLY COOL TO SEE ALL THOSE PEOPLE AND NOW I WANT TO DO IT ON MY OWN. >> DARCY'S MOM SAYS SHE HAS ALREADY ON HER WAY WITH THE STAGE IN HER ROOM, LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE CONCERT BUT IF YOU LIKE TO SING ALONG WITH LUKE BRYAN CAN DO IT THIS WEEKEND. HE IS IN RALEIGH ON SATURDAY. I KNOW YOU KNOW EVERY WORD, DEB. >> I LOVE LUKE BRYAN  EVEN MORE

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Roanoke Rapids girl interviews with WRAL after going viral

Darci Claire, 7, got to sing with Luke Bryan on stage at a concert in Northern Virginia.

Her mom says she has a stage in her room and loves to practice.

If you're a music lover, you'll want to know about these events coming to the Triangle.


Concerts coming to the Triangle this summer: Michael Bublé, Dave Matthews Band, Kiss

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She's looking forward to seeing more concerts this summer.

Luke Bryan will be in Raleigh this summer to perform at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. He's bringing his Proud To Be Right Here 2021 tour to Raleigh on July 24.

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An initial report from the Federal Aviation Administration indicates the small plane that crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday "bounced" as it attempted to land.

RDU plane crash: Aircraft 'bounced' during landing attempt, FAA report says

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Orange County Schools informed Jaylan Sorrells and his mother, Ellen Sorrells, that Jaylan, who has attended the school for four years while also enrolled at the Partnership Academy, will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. The decision by the school district has Jaylen Sorrells and his mother asking: Why is this happening?

Mother frustrated after son who attended classes at Orange High not allowed at graduation ceremony

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with “egregious” improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

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Authorities on Wednesday arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the death of a 13-year-old girl earlier in the week in north Raleigh.

Teen arrested, charged in death of 13-year-old girl found shot on Monday

Young girl shot at Raleigh apartment 

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, Brewgaloo Craft Beer Festival and Spring Daze in Cary are just a few of the festivals happening this weekend.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

WRAL-TV News Broadcasts: Watch each newscast live or watch the most recent newscast on demand.

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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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Gov. Roy Cooper, museum leaders and museum paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno on Thursday preview Dueling Dinosaurs, a brand new exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The exhibit opens to the public Saturday.

Preview of Dueling Dinos, opening Saturday in Raleigh

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

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Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

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Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

Hurricanes head north for Game 3 encore after dramatic win

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Mohamed Diarra played one season in Raleigh, averaging 6.3 points a game during a 2023-2024 campaign that saw State reach the Final Four.

NC State's Mohamed Diarra declares for NBA Draft

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With Hurricane defenseman Brett Pesce likely out for the rest of the series vs. the Islanders, that opens the door for Tony DeAngelo to slide in. The regular season didn't go as he had hoped, but he's ready to step in 

Brett Pesce's injury 'a big blow' but Tony DeAngelo is ready to help the Hurricanes win

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Play-by-play for Panthers games will be carried on MIX 101.5 and simulcast on Buzz Sports Radio (620AM, 104.5 FM, 99.9 FM HD2). 99.9 The Fan remains the flagship radio station for the Carolina Hurricanes, reflecting CBC's steadfast commitment to a comprehensive local sports broadcast portfolio. 

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