5 On Your Side exposes the areas most vulnerable to porch pirates and reveals valuable tips to keep your packages safe.

On WRAL at 6: Protection from porch pirates! 5 on Your Side shows the areas thieves are hitting hardest.

Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

From "Bull Durham" to Academy Award-winning dramas, the state has played host to multiple films based on fact and fiction.

20 famous movies filmed in North Carolina

20 popular movies made in NC

The Cary Driver License Office will open at its new location at 1387 SE Maynard Road on Dec. 8. 

<b>CARY, N.C.</b> — The Cary Driver License Office will open at its new location, 1387 SE Maynard Road, on Dec. 8.

The office, previously at 211 N. Academy St., will close to complete the move at noon Wednesday.

Area driver license offices offering services during the move are:

Fuquay-Varina Driver License Office<br />

131 S. Fuquay Ave., Old Municipal Building<br />

Cary driver license office moving to new location

The man suspected of fatally shooting three people Wednesday at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, taught at East Carolina University and graduated from Duke University.

Las Vegas shooting suspect taught at ECU, graduated from Duke

Las Vegas shooting suspect Anthony Polito

Thursday was the coldest morning of the week, but a big weekend warm up is coming.



Chilly day before highs soar to 70 degrees this weekend

Thursday Thaw, Dec. 7

A consulting firm with offices in Raleigh has been enlisted by North Carolina State University to investigate hazardous chemicals in Poe Hall.



NC State names consulting firm investigating Poe Hall

Poe Hall at NC State will shut its doors for fall semester

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is 'weighing' the opportunity to depart for Michigan State University.

Michigan State University calls special meeting as UNC chancellor weighs departure  

UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz

The 1,500-acre community known as Asteria will include 4,000 single-family and multi-family homes. The project is in the initial stages of development with home sales set to begin by 2027.

Disney announces Asteria, new residential community in Chatham County

Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney community

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to an active shooter and reports of multiple victims at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Las Vegas police speak about about shooting at UNLV

Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to what officials of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, called a "confirmed active shooter" on campus.

Suspect found dead amid reports of multiple victims in UNLV shooting

Videos

Payton Wilson was surprised Wednesday night at the NC State men's basketball game versus Maryland Eastern-Shore, learning he was the 2023 Dick Butkus Award Winner. 

Payton Wilson surprised with 2023 Dick Butkus Award at NC State basketball game

Payton Wilson wins Butkus award

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst has been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, his father announced on X, formerly known as Twitter on Wednesday. Hurst's father, Jerry, said he was diagnosed by an independent neurologist after the 30-year-old sustained a concussion during the team's Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears.

Panthers TE Hayden Hurst diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, according to his father

Hayden Hurst vs Chicago Bears

Former NC State quarterback MJ Morris detailed his decision to enter the transfer portal. He said he has heard from Baylor, LSU and Maryland so far.

MJ Morris: 'I still want to be here,' but NC State said it was moving on

MJ Morris

The rookie had another sub-par passing game against the Buccaneers, but that's not the only thing Panthers fans should be worried about.

Gerber: The sneaky big problem with Bryce Young

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Zach Hyman scored three goals for his second hat trick of the season, Connor McDavid had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.