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Freedom isn't free: Emotional ceremony in Freedom Memorial Park in Fayetteville

From the Washington, DC to cities across the country, communities are pausing to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom this Memorial Day.

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Alexander Thomas was shot at a Family Dollar store in Goldsboro during Memorial Day weekend.

Air Force veteran killed in Goldsboro Family Dollar robbery during Memorial Day weekend

Child dies after being hit by car on scooter in Apex neighborhood

Child dies after being hit by vehicle while riding scooter in Apex neighborhood

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NC political strategist and noted NC State alum dies in boating accident

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Cruise ship passengers left terrified after ship sails through rough seas on return to Charleston

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Wake Forest lands top overall seed; NC State will face Campbell in NCAA baseball tournament that begins this week

Two cars mysteriously catch fire in Raleigh overnight, police investigating month-long pattern

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David Crabtree, former WRAL anchor and now CEO of PBS North Carolina, is spending Memorial Day in Jerusalem.

David Crabtree: Memorial Day in the Holy Land a reminder of our hard-won freedoms

NC lighthouses tour: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Lighthouse road trip: Here's how to visit each of NC's iconic lighthouses

Fantasy Lake Adventure Park in Wake Forest opens May 26.

Fantasy Lake Adventure Park makes a splash in renewed Wake County quarry

Sri Venkateswara temple in Cary

Look inside Cary's Sri Venkateswara temple

Chris Lovingood, Lena Tillett, Mike Maze, Debra Morgan, Gerald Owens, Ashley Rowe, Kat Campbell, Dan Haggerty, Mark Boyle.

WRAL announces new on-air anchor assignments

The popular Butterfly Exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is re-opening for Memorial Day weekend.

NC Museum of Natural Sciences reopens Butterfly Room on Memorial Day weekend after long pandemic closure

A look at the Durham skyline from the American Tobacco Campus.

Durham to expand hours, locations for unarmed first responders

Stress test for airlines as millions travel home after holiday weekend

Driver facing charges after 61-year-old pedestrian hit and killed by SUV in Cary

Fayetteville woman dies after being shot in her apartment

Two men seek treatment at separate Durham hospitals after being shot on University Drive

FILE — A man checks his footing as he wades through the Morris Canal Outlet in Jersey City, N.J., as the sun sets on the lower Manhattan skyline of New York City, May 31, 2022. If rising oceans aren't worry enough, add this to the risks New York City faces: The metropolis is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, apartment buildings, asphalt and humanity itself — and will eventually become flooded by the Hudson River and Atlantic Ocean. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

As rising oceans threaten NYC, study documents another risk: The city is sinking

Russia targets Kyiv with largest drone attack of conflict, killing one

Tennessee Law Sows Fear Among Drag Performers Before Pride Month

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) questions Howard Schultz, the former chief executive of Starbucks, during a Senate Labor Committee hearing about the company's treatment of union organizing on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 29, 2023. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Fact check: Sanders says prescription drug prices are '10 times' higher in the US

Fact check: Tim Scott says Black homeownership has been static for decades

Fact check: House member says GOP debt-ceiling bill doesn't threaten veterans' programs

Fact check: Biden says GOP budget would cut law enforcement jobs

With abortion vote, did Tricia Cotham flip-flop on protecting reproductive rights?

Gov. Roy Cooper at a “veto rally” on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C., May 12, 2023. Cooper, vetoed a ban on abortion that was passed by the state’s Republican-led legislature. The bill prohibited abortion past 12 weeks, with some exceptions for rape, incest or to preserve the life and health of the mother. (Kate Medley/The New York Times)

Gov. Cooper traveling state to drum up public support against Republican legislation

With veto weakened and 2024 elections looming, Cooper steps to the bully pulpit

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 25

The Wrap: Republican reckoning, Blue Cross battle, Cooper's crusade

Two GOP lawmakers lose leadership roles after comments critical of Black colleagues

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals played Red Hat Amphitheater on Sunday evening, May 28, 2023 in downtown Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Jack Morton)

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals rock a rainy Red Hat Amphitheater

Raleigh Parks and Recreation gear up for Memorial Day weekend pool openings

Full interview: Scotty McCreery talks new album

Scotty McCreery to be inducted into NC Music Hall of Fame

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Foodie News: Check out Raleigh's newest wine bar, food festivals in Triangle

Fantasy Lake Adventure Park in Wake Forest opens May 26.

Fantasy Lake Adventure Park makes a splash in renewed Wake County quarry

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Jeni's ice cream opening Raleigh location in Village District with free scoops

This student-run, fully operational bank allows students to learn financial responsibilities, including hands-on banking experience, creating a budget, opening checking/savings accounts, balancing a checkbook and more.

Hillside high school gives students hands-on financial education with in-school bank

Wake County program makes preschool free for families struggling with costs

Wake Three School gives all families a chance to enter preschool

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Bill remaking Nash school board clears NC Senate

On same day, two adults charged with threats against schools in Durham, Fuquay-Varina

A company at RTP is growing human blood vessels and sending them to help wounded soldiers in Ukraine.

Durham company grows human blood vessels, sends them to wounded Ukraine soldiers

Climate change is moving hurricane risks farther inland

In Depth with Dan: Duke Energy balances profits, production

Talk about electric shock: Here's why Duke Energy could double your monthly power bill in the coming years

'We could never pay this back': State sends dozens of retirees into debt due to unchecked error

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard following the Blue Devils’ 34-31 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, NC. (Photo by Jack Morton)

Brownlow's Twitter Mailbag: Will NC State's title drought ever end?

Charlotte Catholic 5-star Blanca Thomas commits to UNC

Duke to play Notre Dame for men's lacrosse title

Coca-Cola 600 postponed due to wet weather; runs on Fox 50 at 3 p.m.

Everything you need to know about NASCAR and its history in North Carolina

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Statewide Scoreboard: Baseball & Softball Regional Series

Spring Football Practice Report: Mount Airy

Spring Football Practice Report: Grimsley

4A East Baseball: Wake Forest pounds Corinth Holders 9-4 to advance to state championship series

(8) Apex mounts late rally to advance to 4A softball state championship

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Viewers raise concerns about NC Retirement System after 5 On Your Side investigation

Viewers raise concerns about NC Retirement System after 5 On Your Side investigation

The Glenns were on the hook for over $240,000 after an error in the State Retirement System cause overpayments in retirement funds for years.

How secure is your retirement? Viewers share concerns after 5 on Your Side investigation into State Retirement System errors

Body camera video shows chase, arrest of hit-and-run suspect

Body camera video shows chase, arrest of hit-and-run suspect

Durham County deputies arrested Blake Grady on Dec. 4, 2022.

Deputies' video shows father helped wrestle son to ground during his arrest after deadly hit-and-run crash

NC lawmakers consider updated version of online sports gambling bill

NC lawmakers consider updated version of online sports gambling bill

NC senate committee weighs legalizing mobile sports betting

NC Senate panel advances sports wagering bill with higher tax rate, other big changes

On the Record: Social media, kids and mental health

Baby hippo born at Greensboro Science Center

9 things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh

Lighthouse road trip: Here's how to visit each of NC's iconic lighthouses

Experts, advocates discuss domestic violence warning signs

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Amazon: Levi's up to 69% off, Power Strip Surge Protector w/outlets & USB only $10.99, Kids binoculars only $6.99

Crocs Sale: Up to 50% off select styles plus extra 20% off code through June 2

Free Tropical Smoothie Cafe smoothie on May 31 from 2-7 pm if you wear flip flops

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Baskin-Robbins offering 31% off scoops May 31

Dollar General sales May 28-June 3

A company at RTP is growing human blood vessels and sending them to help wounded soldiers in Ukraine.

Durham company growing blood vessels from human cells

Hindu temple in Cary is largest in U.S.

'Tails of Dogs Who Help:' Book series explores how heroic pups serve their communities

911 operator helps woman deliver baby

Boston terrier gets his own indoor pool

Indian official suspended after he drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie

Bear helps itself to 60 cupcakes from Connecticut bakery, scares employees

Danish masters prepped canvases with leftovers from brewing beer

Man shot roommate after accusing him of eating the last Hot Pocket, police say

Chirping sounds lead airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parrot eggs

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The laundry room where Kara Livinston washes secondhand children’s clothing for her business Hand Me Up, an online shop that sells bags of secondhand children’s clothing, in San Antonio, Dec. 9, 2022. To help reduce clothing waste, two mothers started a small business reselling used children’s clothes. (Scott Ball/The New York Times)

Here are the things you can wash less often to lighten laundry load

Local bakery celebrates perfect score, Five On Your Side restaurant ratings

Five On Your Side, tracking recalls and warning products

5 signs you need a new grill

Group claims they ended UNC Medical School's DEI task force, program says task force disbanded over a year ago

Group claims they ended UNC Medical School's DEI task force, program says task force disbanded over a year ago

17-year-old father accused of murdering baby daughter in Durham

Durham police officer says staffing shortages, longer response times hurt residents as well as department

WRAL Investigates: Why your power bill could double by 2026

These are strange times on Wall Street. Stocks are surging on optimism about a potential economic rebound. Yet investors are still very nervous about the growing threat of a second wave of Covid-19 cases in the United States. Just look at the rally in gold.

Gold, recession & you: Be prepared to cash in with the 'great stabilizer'

Pitch perfect: In looking for cash, you can get help from 'navigators'

Your amazing startup idea isn't taking off? Here's why

June happenings: 46 events & deadlines across NC to kick off your summer

NC VinFast owner undeterred by recent recall

NC VinFast owner undeterred by recent recall

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State Farm stops home insurance sales in California, citing wildfire risks

Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink says it has US approval to begin trials in people

Final whistle: 115-year-old paper mill in Canton will soon shut down

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High Point man sets the record for the biggest hot sauce collection

Tar Heel Traveler: The Dewberry Capital of the World

Tar Heel Traveler: Native Wines Winery

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After a detour into teaching, Sabra McCallister fulfills her veterinary dream

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This image released by Disney shows Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP)

'The Little Mermaid' makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ wins Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or; 3rd time female director wins top honor

'Succession' finale: Fans react to end of Emmy-winning hit drama

Texas grand jury indicts man in fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff

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MAUREEN DOWD: Don't kill 'Frankenstein' with real Frankensteins at large

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Raising the debt ceiling roof

Editorial: When prejudice comes out of the closet

Editorial: NC Senate Bill 20. How NOT to make a law

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