Approximately 790,000 acres of North Carolina farmland are foreign-owned. WRAL Investigates why proposed legislation to prevent national security risks from countries like China, Russia, and North Korea could potentially hurt farmers.

On WRAL at 6: Foreign governments buying NC land: WRAL Investigates its impact on farmers and national security.

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

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The National Conference on Active School Threats-East is convening in Raleigh, just two days after police say a teenager stabbed two fellow students, killing one of them, at Southeast Raleigh High School.

10 ways schools can curb violent threats, according to security expert

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Police have upgraded the charges against a driver in a fatal crash in Garner three weeks ago.

<b>GARNER, N.C.</b> — Police have upgraded the charges against a driver in a fatal crash in Garner three weeks ago.

John Alexander Bergman, 74, of 261 Waterville St. in Raleigh, has been charged with felony death by motor vehicle. He was initially charged with driving while impaired and running a red light in connection with a Sept. 1 crash.

Tyrone Pugh, 56, of Angier, was waiting in a left turn lane at the intersection of Vandora Springs Road and Timber Drive when he was struck by Bergman's 2010 Honda Accord, police said. Pugh died at WakeMed.

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Charges upgraded in fatal Garner crash

John Bergman, charged in fatal Garner crash

Tyrone Taylor II was last seen in Dunn on Sept. 5. Authorities were initially searching for his car, which they found burned in Cumberland County a few days after his disappearance. On Thursday, authorities said they found skeltal remains on November 20, which were later identified as Taylor.

Harnett County sheriff: Missing man from Dunn found dead, suspect in custody and charged with murder

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Students returned to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School on Thursday, and the mother of the teen killed there earlier this week posted a message to him on a funeral home site.

'I miss your smile:' Mother of 15-year-old killed at Southeast Raleigh shares heartfelt message

15-year-old Delvin Ferrell was stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School.

A North Carolina man has been arrested for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 

NC man arrested for assaulting officers, pushing open Capitol doors during Jan. 6 riot

Trump Says He’s a Target in Special Counsel’s Capitol Attack Investigation

It’s been nearly three years since Epic Games announced its $95 million acquisition of the 87-acre site of Cary Towne Center mall for its new headquarters. All but one section of the property has been razed, yet there are no visible signs of new development and no zoning or planning requests have been filed with the Town of Cary. So what's going on?

Is Epic Games ever going to build HQ at razed Cary Towne Center site? Mum is the word

A homeowner on Wednesday shot a man trying to break inside his window, according to police.



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According to Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats, authorities identified the body as that of Tyrone Taylor II. Coats plans to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday with details of the case.



Harnett County Sheriff provides update on dead man found in Harnett County

The NCHSAA Board of Directors wraps up its winter meeting with affiliate reports and votes on a number of different proposals.

2023 NCHSAA winter board meeting, day two

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

NC State QB Morris to enter transfer portal

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Not much went right during Frank Reich's short tenure as the Carolina Panthers head coach. We explore the most impactful moments that led to his early dismissal. 

Gerber: The 8 plays that got Frank Reich fired

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

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

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NC State linebacker Payton Wilson was named ACC defensive player of the year and freshman wide receiver KC Concepcion won the league's Rookie of the Year award.

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