WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell asked districts their guidelines for canceling school in severe weather and found it varies from county to county.



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It's no secret that Raleigh is a wonderful city known for outdoor adventures and plenty of nature.

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A judge ruled that Austin Thompson - who was 15 when, investigators say, he killed his brother and four others in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood - should be tried as an adult.

Raleigh mass shooting suspect will be tried as adult; father cited for firearms violation

Hedingham shooting victims autopsies reveal gruesome details of attack

Former Detective Omar Abdullah was sentenced to 38 days in jail and two years of supervised probation. 

Former Raleigh police officer sentenced to 38 days in jail for fake drug arrests that targeted Black men

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Raleigh folklore: Taylor Swift has played in Raleigh, but it's her little-known performance at Athens Drive High School that symbolizes how far she's come.

Raleigh folklore: That time a 16-year-old Taylor Swift played at Athens Drive High School

Taylor Swift at Athens Drive High School

WASHINGTON -- Moments after the House voted to boot Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as the speaker, one of his closest confidants, Rep. Patrick T. McHenry of North Carolina, stepped up to the dais to take the gavel as the interim speaker.

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But getting coaches into every school would be a tall order, and one program ends after this year.

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Just days away from the primary election, the candidates for mayor are hanging their hats on different issues.

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Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon told WRAL he wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to North Carolina.

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NC State sophomore quarterback MJ Morris was named the starter on Sunday, replacing Brennan Armstrong at the position.

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NC State fans seem excited for their change at quarterback. Plus, proof that field goals are harder than you think and more!

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ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Simone Biles and her teammates were far from perfect, and yet nothing could stand in the way of a victory that set a record for both the U.S. women's team and the greatest gymnast in history.

Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships

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NC State coach Dave Doeren announced the move from Brennan Armstrong on Monday morning.

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