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

Health care experts from the NC Navigator Consortium answered questions about who is eligible under Medicaid expansion, what it covers, how to apply and much more Tuesday afternoon.  

Medicaid and more: Navigators answer questions to get you the best health coverage

Medicaid call-in Dec. 5, 2023

Scotty McCreery mania has spread to eBay, where items featuring the "American Idol" winner are being offered.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Scotty McCreery mania has spread to online auction website eBay, where items featuring the “American Idol” winner are being offered.

Issues of The Garner News and The News & Observer newspapers from the day after the Garner native’s win are being sold for $20 and $30.

Magnets, T-shirts and mouse-pads featuring the country singer are also being offered. 

Some fans are even selling jewelry and iPhone covers with McCreery’s face.

Kathy Hanrahan

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Scotty McCreery after being crowned "American Idol." 

The school board's meeting comes one day after a community forum at Southeast Raleigh High School, where the stabbing occurred, also attended by board members.

Changes needed, Wake school board members say one week after fatal campus stabbing

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Raleigh police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, where a man accidentally shot himself.

Man accidentally shoots himself after sitting on gun, Raleigh police say 

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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Andy Hoang eagerly began her first nursing job this year in New Hampshire, with a desire to specialize in cardiac care.

A young nurse suffered cardiac arrest while training on the condition. Fellow nurses saved her life

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Rise and shiver! Wednesday starts frosty, with mid-30s that'll have you pulling on your warmest layers. 

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Local hospitals reported seeing an influx of respiratory illnesses. UNC Health is determining whether or not to pause elective procedures while some hospital floors are swamped with patients.

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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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Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

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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

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

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The WRAL Sports team breaks down college bowl season by matchups, mascots and must-sees to help you plan your viewing.

2023 college football bowl game guide: Dates, times, TV

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Cam Spencer had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists as fifth-ranked UConn pulled away down the stretch for an 87-76 victory over No. 9 North Carolina in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night.

Spencer scores 23 to lead No. 5 UConn past No. 9 North Carolina 87-76 in Jimmy V Classic at MSG

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Quarterback Jordan Travis headlined No. 4 Florida State's haul of All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors from The Associated Press. Travis was voted offensive player of the year.

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Former NC State quarterback MJ Morris detailed his decision to enter the transfer portal. He said he has heard from Baylor, LSU and Maryland so far.

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It is Arizona's turn to sit atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll.

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