If you lived in Raleigh in November of 1988, you remember the tornado.

Remembering Raleigh: Nov. 28 marks anniversary of historic, deadly 1988 tornado 

33 years since deadly F-4 tornado struck Raleigh in 1988

The annual WRAL Tower Lighting is scheduled for Nov. 29, 2023. Tune in to WRAL-TV at 7 p.m. to for a live, half-hour special of music and holiday cheer as we count down to when towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount get their holiday glow.

WRAL to light towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount on Wednesday at 7p

WRAL-TV held its 64th annual tower lighting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

When North Carolina on Friday added positive coronavirus cases and deaths diagnosed with an antigen test to its daily COVID-19 dashboard, the addition pushed the daily number of reported new cases to 6,256. That is expected to be a one-time spike, a catchup for data not yet reported.

Over the past three weeks, the state's rolling, seven-day average of new cases has been around 1,200.

Two types of tests are used to diagnose COVID-19 – molecular (PCR) and antigen tests. A molecular (PCR) test looks for the virus’ genetic material. An <a href="https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/story/rapid-antigen-test-pros-and-cons-of-rapid-covid-testing/19303490/">antigen test is a rapid test</a> that looks for specific proteins on the surface of the virus. Where the test is processed may also differ. Molecular (PCR) tests are processed in a laboratory. Antigen tests are often processed at the point of care, such as in a health care provider’s office.

States report the results of both kinds of tests to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Since March, 204,331 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in North Carolina. The vast majority of them – at least 176,422 – have recovered. Across the state, 903 people are being treated for COVID-19 in hospitals, and 3,409 have died since the outbreak began.

The North Carolina COVID-19 Dashboard. The latest Coronavirus case numbers, deaths, hospitalizations, and other key coronavirus stats for North Carolina and the US.

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<p>As cases of COVID-19, the illness associated with the new coronavirus, spread across North Carolina and the world, WRAL News is providing interactive maps, graphs and data to help explain the spread of this disease, now classified as a pandemic. {{a href="page-19028981"}}Click here for the latest coronavirus coverage from WRAL's news archive.{{/a}}</p>

<p><em>NOTE: On Sept. 25, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services began releasing data on both molecular (PCR) and antigen testing in North Carolina. WRAL added this data on Sept. 28, resulting in updates to several of the graphs and charts on the dashboard below. {{a href="external_link-19309937"}}Read more about the corrections and compare the changes here.{{/a}}</em></p>

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North Carolina Coronavirus dashboard - Maps, charts and data

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According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 7 million Americans have tested positive for the virus, and 203,240 have died. The United States has the greatest number of cases and deaths of any country in the world.

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Addition of antigen test reports pushes NC total cases of coronavirus past 200,000

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Delvin Ferrell was the teenager killed in a stabbing on Monday at Southeast Raleigh High School. Friends will remember Ferrell with a balloon release on Wednesday evening.

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Overnight will feature some of the coldest air of 2023 as some places could dip under 20 degrees on Wednesday morning.

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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. 

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A Wake County woman has been charged with assault after a video showed her taping a 4-year-old boy's mouth shut and jerking him by the arm at a day care.

Day care worker faces assault charge for taping 4-year-old boy's mouth

Data shows that Southeast Raleigh High School, site of student's stabbing death on Monday, has a far higher rate of criminal acts and arrests than the rest of Wake County or the state of North Carolina.

Southeast Raleigh High School has higher rate of arrests, criminal acts than other NC schools

Police investigating threat from student at Southeast Raleigh High School

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony marks the beginning of the holiday season in Washington, DC. The tree will be lit through Jan. 1, 2024.

2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Alex Murdaugh – the man convicted of killing his wife and son – is being sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to more than 100 state financial crime charges. 

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh sentenced for financial crimes

Panthers owner David Tepper explains his plans for the team after firing head coach Frank Reich after 10 losses.

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NC State linebacker Payton Wilson received the most first-place votes in voting for All-ACC.

NC State's Wilson leads All-ACC first team. But not everyone picked him.

Payton Wilson signing an autograph

KC Concepcion, a freshman, was the Wolfpack's most dynamic playmaker in 2023. Coach Dave Doeren asked fans to donate to NIL collectives that back the program to keep top players.

'He's back': NC State star receiver KC Concepcion to return

KC Concepcion running downfield

What players from Duke, NC State and UNC have entered the transfer portal in the December window.

Transfer portal: What NC State, UNC and Duke football players are changing schools

UNC tops Duke 38-35

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper on Tuesday defended his perceived lack of patience after firing head coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first season, and the team's decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall.

Panthers owner David Tepper defends lack of patience, decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall

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Frank Reich is out, and Panthers fans are already starting to daydream about a potential replacement. Plus, food content with LaMelo Ball and the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

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