Henry Kissinger, the German-born American diplomat, academic and presidential adviser who served as Secretary of State for two presidents and left his stamp on U.S. foreign policy for decades, died Wednesday at the age of 100.

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Tonight, WRAL is looking into three schools under active threats from fights, bomb threats and found guns. Then what to expect after our final freeze overnight. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11 : Final freeze overnight. How cold it will feel when we step out in the morning. Plus when you’ll need your umbrella

Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson, Grammy Award-winning superstars John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and others are set to honor Elvis Presley during "Christmas at Graceland." Watch on WRAL at 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Christmas at Graceland on WRAL 🎄🎅 Music artists perform hits by Elvis from the star's former estate, Graceland in Memphis

Students are reported for possession of non-firearm weapons about 20 times as often as they are for firearms. But schools are still relatively safe places, and many crime statistics in schools have been improving for years, experts say. 

Easy to conceal, harder to detect: Knives more prevalent than guns in schools 

School lockers 

Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger is endorsing Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the 2024 GOP primary for North Carolina governor. But he says he doesn't plan to make an endorsement in the presidential primary.

Why NC's most powerful Republican is endorsing a candidate for governor, but not president

Sen. Phil Berger

Around 8 to 10 headstones were damaged or turned over in the cemetery of Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church near Elizabethtown, according to the Bladen County Sheriff's Office. 

<b>COUNCIL, N.C.</b> — Graves in a historic church cemetery dating back to the 1800s were damaged in a car crash on Sunday night.

Around 8 to 10 headstones were damaged or turned over in the cemetery of Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church near Elizabethtown, according to the Bladen County Sheriff's Office.

The historic church was established in 1845 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 862-6960.

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Car crash damages century-old graves in historic church cemetery

Around 8 to 10 headstones were damaged or turned over in the cemetery of Mt. Horeb Presbyterian Church near Elizabethtown, according to the Bladen County Sheriff's Office. 

Thursday morning will be chilly, with lows in the 20s across much of North Carolina.

Frosty start to Thursday with lows in the 20s 🥶

Temperature turnaround 

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Raleigh Wednesday evening, leaving one person injured.

Raleigh Police investigate Dorothea Drive shooting, one person injured

Police are investigating a Raleigh shooting 

A Fayetteville Police Officer was arrested Wednesday, facing multiple charges, including Misdemeanor Obstruction of Justice, as part of an ongoing investigation.

Fayetteville Police Officer arrested, accused of obstruction of justice and more

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Exclusively on WRAL, a man has been released on bond this Wednesday evening after a nearly three-year battle to prove his innocence.

Man accused of pellet gun shooting in Holly Springs released on bond

Man charged in pellet gun shootings out on bond 

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.

WRAL lights towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh.

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Wetter and warmer weekend 

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

The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors holds it winter board meeting in Chapel Hill. This is the first of a two-day event for the NCHSAA.

2023 NCHSAA winter board meeting, day one

Videos

George Williams, a former St. Augustine's University coach, was fired in July 2020. He continues to coach athletes and is preparing several for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Famed track coach George Williams helps athletes prep for Paris Olympics, reflects on departure from St. Augustine's University

Max Johnson, a former Texas A&M and LSU quarterback, has committed to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Johnson is expected to compete for the Tar Heels' starting quarterback position in the 2024 season.

Former Texas A&M, LSU QB Max Johnson commits to North Carolina

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Duke quarterback Riley Leonard announced that he would be leaving the program.

Duke QB Riley Leonard leaving Blue Devils

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No. 17 UNC builds big lead then holds off No. 10 Tennessee 100-92 in ACC/SEC Challenge

Tennessee North Carolina Basketball

Michael Bunting had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Tuesday night.