After accumulating more than 3,000 shares on Facebook, a student who was denied the chance to walk across the stage at Orange High School’s graduation ceremony on June 7 will finally have his moment.

Orange High School reverses decision, student will walk at graduation

Look around and you'll notice it everywhere on the roads - drivers looking down at their phones. Tonight at 6 p.m., what lawmakers and parents are doing to protect the group most at risk in North Carolina - teenage drivers.  

Tonight at 6: It's blamed for more crashes among NC teens than speed and alcohol combined. WRAL Investigates distracted teen driving.

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig, laboratory access at Raleigh science museum

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

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Twenty years ago, Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard were competitors on "American Idol." Next spring, they bring their joint tour to Cary, and the show will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

One-time American Idol foes, Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard will perform together in Cary, concert will benefit Kay Yow fund

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Political interest groups from outside of North Carolina offered an unprecedented level of financial support to candidates, including some who couldn't win without it.

The winner of North Carolina's primary elections? Big, outside money.

NC congressional candidate Bo Hines appears at a Donald Trump rally in Selma in April 2022.

The new 4th Congressional District includes Durham and Chapel Hill. Its voters are expected to elect a Democrat in the November general election.

State Sen. Valerie Foushee wins Democratic nomination in NC's 4th Congressional District, beating Aiken and Allam

State Sen. Valerie P. Foushee, D-District 23

Candidate Clay Aiken sees hypocrisy in outside spending in the race for North Carolina's 4th Congressional District. Meanwhile, a prominent legislator pulled support of a top candidate in the race over funding sources.

Pricey Triangle race spawns outcry, lost endorsements over outside spending

Aiken, Ward hold press conference

The election to replace longtime U.S. Rep. David Price has become a three-way race between an establishment candidate backed by big money, a progressive local official, and a former talent show star.

Singer, state senator, activist highlight Congressional race in Durham, Chapel Hill

David Price: 'No one, including the president, is above the law'

Two former American idol stars are coming together in downtown Durham on Saturday to set aside their differences and perform on stage. 



Democratic candidate, former American Idol star Clay Aiken performs in Durham alongside Ruben Studdard

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State Sen. Valerie Foushee received criticism from Democrats after a campaign finance report showed she got money from a group that has also supported Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 election. 

 Democratic group rescinds support for Triangle congressional candidate over contributions from pro-Israel group

North Carolinians who care about the balance of power in Washington and Raleigh now have a clearer picture of the state's most consequential races.

7 competitive North Carolina political races you should watch

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Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Idol meets Libel

The former "American Idol" star alleged homophobia and racism among two North Carolina Republican lawmakers, citing it as key to his decision to run


Clay Aiken says anti-LGBTQ comments fueled congressional entry

Clay Aiken campaign photo

"American Idol" star Clay Aiken wants to represent the Triangle as he runs for a North Carolina seat in Congress.

<p>AVERAGE TO MORE THAN 18,500. THE PERCENT OF POSITIVE RATE IS THE HIGHEST IT HAS EVER BEEN. AND IS 31.2%. &gt;&gt;&gt; BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING. CLAY AIKEN HAS ANNOUNCED HE IS RUNNING FROM CONGRESS. CLAY AIKEN WANTS A CAMPAIGN WEBSITE WHERE HIS RACE IN THE SIXTH DISTRICT. THE SIXTH THIS JUST REPRESENTS APEX, MORE SO, CARY AND PARTS OF ORANGE COUNTY. 'S WEBSITE SAYS HE WILL USE HIS WAS TO DELIVER UNNEEDED PROGRESSIVE POLICIES. YOU MIGHT REMEMBER HE RAN FROM CONGRESS IN 2014 AGAINST REPUBLICAN RENIE ELMERS IN THE</p>

Clay Aiken joins 6 other Dems in primary for Triangle congressional seat

Clay Aiken is running for Congress again

American Idol star Clay Aiken is running for a North Carolina seat in Congress. 



Clay Aiken is running for a NC seat in Congress

Some really talented teenagers will be on a virtual stage as part of the Triangle Rising Stars Virtual Showcase and Awards Show via the Durham Performing Arts Center this week.

