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

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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 

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Cary police have charged a babysitter with statutory rape. 

<b>CARY, N.C.</b> — Cary police have charged a babysitter with statutory rape. <br />

Alecya Tabb, 17, is accused of raping a 7-year-old boy in her care.

The alleged rape happened at the boy’s house, police said.

Cary Police Charge Babysitter With Rape

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After almost a year since the Moore County substation attack, the FBI and sheriff's office are asking for the public's help following a new lead.

FBI: Minivan new clue in Moore County substation attack; $100,000 reward 

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Get ready for a warm up this weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday will be mild, with highs in the upper 60s.

December kicks off with much-needed rain: Wet, mild weekend on tap ☔

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Stepping into Angus Barn at Christmas time is one of Raleigh's most memorable holiday experiences. The glitzy, twinkling wonderland has grown each year since the tradition began around 20 years ago - culminating in over 20,000 decorations and weeks of work from Santa's elves.

Wonderland at Angus Barn: Grieving sisters started one of Raleigh's most beloved holiday traditions 

Angus Barn at Christmas

You may have problems with your radio or GPS on Friday because of a geomagnetic storm coming from space.

Geomagnetic storm on Friday could disrupt cell phones, GPS, satellites

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A former Raleigh police officer has filed a collective lawsuit against the city claiming he and others were not paid for the overtime hours they worked.

Lawsuit: Raleigh officer claims he was not paid for overtime 

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The family of 15-year-old Delvin Ferrell, who was stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School on Monday, is speaking live at a press conference. 

'Keep Delvin's name alive:' Family speaks out after 15-year-old killed in stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Mother of 15-year-old killed in stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School speaks at a press conference.

Witnesses sent video to WRAL of smoke billowing out of the building. Sky 5 is live at the scene.

Sky 5 flies over heavy smoke near south Raleigh recycling center

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday plans to name a replacement for State Auditor Beth Wood, who previously said she would step down in the wake of charges related to her use of state-issued vehicles.

Replacement named for State Auditor Beth Wood

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Here's a look at which bowl bids NC State, North Carolina and Duke could accept.

Which bowl game will NC State, North Carolina and Duke play in?

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NC State football coach Dave Doeren will collect at least $175,000 in performance bonuses after the Wolfpack's 9-3 season. The pool of money for assistant coaches will go up, too.

NC State's strong finish means more money for Doeren. And Wolfpack assistants, too.

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Interim head coach Chris Tabor expects Carolina to play "classy" when they take on Tampa Bay this Sunday. He also foresees big things for rookie quarterback Bryce Young.

Tabor takes over as Panthers get set to visit Bucs

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NC State quarterback MJ Morris will enter the transfer portal. He has three years of eligibility remaining.