76 NC counties are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, and Orange counties.

A new dire UN report says this is our last chance to prevent catastrophic global warming. WRAL’s climate change reporter Liz McLaughlin explains the predictions and what North Carolina is doing to help fix the problem

On WRAL at 7: The actions NC is taking to prevent dire predictions listed in the UN’s new climate change report.

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College hoops bracket challenge

Crews searched Mayo Lake in Roxboro for a missing boater on Monday afternoon, Person County Sheriff Dewey Jones said.

<b>ROXBORO, N.C.</b> — Crews searched Mayo Lake in Roxboro for a missing boater on Monday afternoon, Person County Sheriff Dewey Jones said.

Two men were out on the lake in a canoe when it capsized. One of the men was able to get to shore and call 911.

The names of the boaters have not been released.

Jones said crews were planning to resume the search on Tuesday morning.

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Crews search for missing boater in Roxboro

A Durham County restaurant owner has pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of one of his underage employees.

Rougemont restaurant owner a 'monster' says mother of teen employee he raped

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Cary police are investigating two crime scenes on a single property that raised plenty of questions Monday - for neighbors and for law enforcement officers.

No IDs at disturbing double crime scene in Cary; body in fire pit, man who shot himself

Cary fire fighters find person shot while responding to trash fire

With over 37,000 children in Wake County struggling with food insecurity, Wake County Commissioners voted unanimously to add millions to various strategies to help 

Wake County Commissioners approve updated Food Security Plan

Wake County Justice Center

Monday is the first official day of spring, but the winter chill will hang on for at least one more night.


Another freeze warning coming tonight; 80s on tap later this week 

Spring-like days coming

Through a brutal mix of traditional and cyber-crime, a Raleigh woman lost every penny in her bank account. When she went to her bank for help, she says she was met with resistance until she contacted WRAL 5 On Your Side.

Stymied by bank customer service, woman turns to 5 On Your Side to get money back after ID theft

On WRAL at 6: Raleigh woman has bank accounts drained after car break-in

"This is a stain on Nash County," said commissioner Glen Wilkins, who confirmed that a fired Nash DSS employee was involved in handling Christal Lane's case.

Nash County leaders meet after explosive state report comes out

Tamer El-Tanany, owner of Roma Pizza in Rougemont, will spend at least 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to numerous charges that changed the course of one girl's life in March 2022.

Durham County restaurant owner pleads guilty to 2022 rape of teen employee

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Fayetteville police announce details about a break in a years-long cold case from a 2010 murder in the community.

Break in 2010 Fayetteville cold case

Arrest made in 2010 Fayetteville cold case

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Fall and winter sports finalists have been named for the 2023 edition of HighSchoolOT Honors, which celebrates the best of North Carolina high school sports each year.

HSOT Honors finalists named for fall, winter sports; nominations open for spring

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew beginning Sunday night during spring break after two fatal shootings and rowdy, chaotic crowds that police have had difficulty controlling.

Miami Beach sets spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings

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The N.C. Basketball Coaches Association released the boys and girls all-state teams on Monday, which includes naming the players and coaches of the year.