The House voted Friday to expel GOP Rep. George Santos, a historic vote that will make the New York congressman the sixth lawmaker ever to be expelled from the chamber.


House votes to expel GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress in historic vote

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.

WRAL lights towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount

Medicaid expansion takes effect Dec. 1 in North Carolina, and 5 On Your Side is helping answer your questions about the change. 

Call Dec. 5 to get answers about Medicaid in NC

Medicaid expansion in North Carolina will begin Dec. 1, 2023

Crews responded to a fire at an office building on Gregson Drive in Cary on Friday.

<b>CARY, N.C.</b> — Crews responded to a fire at an office building on Gregson Drive in Cary on Friday.

Around 6:45 a.m., the Cary Fire Department responded to the Trans World Radio commercial building at 300 Gregson Drive, located near Booth Amphitheatre.

Photo from Town of Cary Safety on Twitter

Crews battling fire at Cary office building

Trans World Radio building damaged in fire

No one was inside the building at the time of the fire, but fire crews said the side of the building and the interior was significantly damaged. Authorities have not yet said what caused the blaze.

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Cause sought after fire damages Cary building

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 ☔

Heading to school

Medicaid expansion means North Carolina's working poor can go to the doctor for free. It also means billions in new federal funding for hospitals.

After 14 years, billions to flow as 600,000 qualify for Medicaid insurance in NC

More than half a million North Carolinians now qualify for Medicaid 

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

The House voted Friday to expel GOP Rep. George Santos, a historic vote that will make the New York congressman the sixth lawmaker ever to be expelled from the chamber.

House votes to expel Santos from Congress in historic vote

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A landlord with properties spanning across the state, including multiple units in Raleigh, faces potential disciplinary action and legal scrutiny.

Landlord who charged NC State students $18,000 for beer pong table at center of multiple investigations

5 On Your Side investigates landlord with history of excessive charges

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

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

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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

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

N.C. High School Athletic Association Commissioner Que Tucker and President Chris Blanton hold a press conference following the winter board of directors meeting in Chapel Hill.

NCHSAA press conference following winter board meeting

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

NC State QB Morris to enter transfer portal

MJ Morris (16) in the pocket. 

UNC women play No. 1 South Carolina close.

No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC 65-58 in ACC/SEC Challenge

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The #7 Shaw University volleyball team rallied from a 2-0 hole to notch a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the #2 Wheeling Cardinals 

Shaw volleyball comes back to win NCAA first round match

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Mathew Barzal scored at 2:46 of overtime to lift the New York Islanders past Carolina, 5-4 on Thursday night after the Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho tied it with 2.5 seconds left in regulation.