Duke students gathered Saturday night after beating UNC, 63-57.

Tap to watch as Duke students celebrate on campus after the win against North Carolina

A driver died Wednesday after wrecking a car into a house in Smithfield, Johnston County sheriff's officials said.

<b>SMITHFIELD, N.C.</b> — A driver died Wednesday after wrecking a car into a house in Smithfield, Johnston County sheriff's officials said.

The wreck happened near the intersection of Packing Plant and Old Olive roads.

The state Highway Patrol is investigating.

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The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America. China insisted the flyover was an accident involving a civilian aircraft and threatened repercussions.

US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China

Pamela Patterson took a video from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, of a fighter jet shooting down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast. Photo courtesy of Pamela Patterson.

While Saturday has been chilly, there is plenty of sunshine. A warm-up is on the way next week.

Rain chances Sunday signal spring-like stretch as 60s, 70s await

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The North Carolina Tar Heels visit Durham's Cameron Indoor Stadium to take on the rival Duke Blue Devils in ACC basketball action on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.

Duke tops North Carolina behind huge effort from Lively

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The video was one of many from people on the Carolina coastline who witnessed fighter jets shoot down the suspected surveillance balloon.

'We were just making jokes like everybody': Man witnesses when fighter jets shoot down suspected Chinese spy balloon off Carolina coast

Chinese balloon shot down off Carolina Coast

As parents, we want to protect our children from fear and injustice. But in the wake of the recent police brutality incident in Memphis, it's become clear that we need to update "the talk" we have with our kids. 

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WRAL anchor Julian Grace and his family in 2021

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

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Watch our live camera at Top of the Hill restaurant at Franklin and Columbia streets in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Duke hosts North Carolina on Saturday night.

Live look at Franklin Street in Chapel Hill during UNC-Duke basketball game

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

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Hobbton High and Rocky Mount High battle for supremacy in the 27th season of Brain Game on WRAL. 

Brain Game, Feb. 4: Hobbton High School Vs. Rocky Mount High School

A Chinese surveillance balloon is flying over the Charlotte area on Saturday morning. The balloon could be visible in our southern counties later today.

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D.J. Burns and Casey Morsell helped NC State avoid disaster against Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Wolfpack got 24 points from Burns to handle the Jackets 72-64 at PNC Arena.

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