Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

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. 

Easy to conceal, harder to detect: Knives more prevalent than guns in schools 

School lockers 

WRAL loves the beach. Check out some of our Five Favorite restaurants, beaches and more. And see the restaurant ratings for some of your favorite beach spots.

<h3>WRAL loves the beach. Check out some of our Five Favorite beaches, beach restaurants and more. And get the restaurant ratings for your favorite beach spots.</h3>

Our Beach Picks

Our Beach Picks

WRAL loves the beach. Check out some of our Five Favorite beaches, beach restaurants and more. And get the restaurant ratings for your favorite beach spots.