The state is getting millions of dollars to create new help for moms. From prenatal care to home checkups, we’ll show you where the new programs are starting.

On WRAL at 5: So many pregnant women are dying in NC that the state is getting involved. See the new help for moms

Will casinos be a boom or bust for our area?  We went to Virginia to find out.  From business owners to lawmakers, WRAL investigates the effects casinos could have on North Carolina communities.

On WRAL at 6: Could casinos be a boom or bust for NC? WRAL Investigates the impact they've had on nearby communities.

The $30 billion state budget includes new policies, in addition to funding increases, for education.

Teacher raises, school lunches, early graduation, AI, career development. Here's what's in the NC budget for education

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Find pumpkin patches, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating gatherings and more on this sortable database.

Pumpkin patches, haunted trails, corn mazes: Your guide to fall fun

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A Fort Bragg-based soldier was killed Wednesday in Afghanistan, the Defense Department said Thursday.

<b>FORT BRAGG, N.C.</b> — A Fort Bragg-based soldier was killed Wednesday in Afghanistan, the Defense Department said Thursday.

Cpl. Nicholas H. Olivas, 20, of Fairfield, Ohio, was fatally wounded when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg.

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Bragg soldier killed in Afghanistan

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Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said he wasn't sure yet if he'd veto the Republican-backed state budget. He likes that it expands Medicaid but is concerned that many other parts of it are misguided or unconstitutional.

NC House passes $30 billion state budget with raises, tax cuts, controversial policy changes

GOP lawmaker: 'Consensus' emerging on new abortion restrictions

The WRAL Severe Weather Center is tracking the tropics to help you and your family be ready for any scenario. 



Tracking the tropics 2023: Tropical storm warning issued for NC coast as Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 forms

Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 path

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has missed a second-straight day of team activities and isn't expected to play in Week 3.

Bryce Young misses practice again; not expected to play in Week 3

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A proposal that popped up Thursday in the state Senate would allow parents to sue website providers if their minor children access pornography online.

NC lawmakers move to require age verification on pornographic websites

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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

NC State coach Kevin Keatts meets with the media ahead of his seventh season in Raleigh to talk about expectations and the Wolfpack's goals heading into the 2023-2024 campaign.

Kevin Keatts talks NC State's 2023-2024 season outlook

NC State coach Kevin Keatts

Most state workers will get a 4% raise this year and a 3% raise next year under the new state budget. Public school teachers will see step increases from 3.6% over the next two years for teachers with over 15 years of experience, up to nearly 11% increases for beginning teacher pay. Lawmakers began deliberating the spending plan Thursday.

NC House continues deliberations over the $30-billion state budget

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

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Senior running back Jordan Houston has started 19 games for the Wolfpack in his career.

NC State's top running back to redshirt, removed from roster

NC State tops UNC 30-27 in double-overtime finish

Andrei Svechnikov looked comfortable as he skated with the Carolina Hurricanes to open training camp Thursday, sharing smiles and a few jokes -- even a playful shoulder shove to Jordan Martinook despite wearing a yellow non-contact jersey.



Forward Andrei Svechnikov is back on the ice for the Carolina Hurricanes at training camp

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Nick Chubb’s injury underscores why running backs want better contracts and why NFL teams are reluctant to pay them.

Nick Chubb's injury underscores running backs' pleas for bigger contracts and teams' fears

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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys believe cornerback Trevon Diggs tore the ACL in his right knee in practice Thursday, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.