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Call 919-234-5007 between 4 and 7 p.m. for free tax filing information.

From winter to summer in just one week! See the timing of near-record warmth and our next chance for rain on WRAL News at 4.

On WRAL at 4: From winter to summer in just one week! See the timing for near-record warmth and rain.

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A 44-year-old Apex man was charged by Holly Springs police with having indecent liberties with a 14-year-old.

<b>HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C.</b> — A 44-year-old Apex man was arrested for allegedly having indecent liberties with a 14-year-old.

Holly Springs investigators believe the incident may have occurred with the suspect, Jose Dolores Ramirez-Gomez, and his child. Authorities are determining if there were previous related incidents.

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Apex man charged with indecent liberties with teen

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A new 911 call was released Tuesday as Cary police investigate two crime scenes at a Cary home where a body was found in a pile of burning debris.

Police identify burned body, man shot at Cary home

Identity of the body burned, man shot at Cary home

Administrators at a charter school in Columbus County are demanding a first-grade boy's hair be cut before students return from spring break.

Family sees discrimination in school's demand that boy cut his long hair

"You can't wrap your kid up in a bubble, and kids need to learn to play. But there are ways to maximize safety," says Daniel Park, MD, a UNC Health pediatric emergency medicine doctor and father of three.

10 actions that can keep your child out of the emergency room 

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A Knightdale man who taught at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School was charged Tuesday with sexual misconduct with a student.



Raleigh teacher, coach arrested for attempted sex act with student

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House Bill 98, which would prevent COVID-19 vaccine requirements, was one of several bills up for discussion Tuesday at the General Assembly.



NC bill would prevent mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for schools, government employees

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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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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

Watch lawmakers discuss a bill that would prohibit state and local governments from requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccines and prohibit schools from requiring them of anyone.

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory at schools? 

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Today, we will learn about the innovative work being done on college campuses across the state to address mental health. President of the UNC System, Peter Hans, will speak about mental health issues with hundreds of campus leaders Tuesday.

UNC system leaders to discuss mental health, $7.7M in new funding

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The game between the Wolfpack and the Volunteers is set for Sept. 7, 2024.

NC State to play Tennessee to kick off 2024 season in Charlotte

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Former NFL MVP Cam Newton to throw at Auburn's Pro Day

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A head-to-head win between two state champs -- 4A champ Northwest Guilford defeating 3A champ Fred T. Foard -- propelled the Vikings to the top spot.

HighSchoolOT's final statewide and area code rankings for dual-team wrestling

4A individual wrestling state championships

The J.H. Rose Rampants and D.H. Conley Vikings have jumped in to the statewide top 3 of the newest HighSchoolOT baseball rankings as the two Greenville rivals are on a collision course. 

J.H. Rose, D.H. Conley jump in to statewide top 3 in new baseball rankings

Baseball: Wake Forest vs Leesville Road (Mar. 15, 2023)

A Johnston County man's morning shakeup netted him a $2 million win in the North Carolina Education Lottery.