Medicaid expansion means North Carolina's working poor can go to the doctor for free. It also means billions in new federal funding for hospitals.

After 14 years, billions to flow as 600,000 qualify for Medicaid insurance in NC

More than half a million North Carolinians now qualify for Medicaid 

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

Earth Fare is offering a free gallon of organic apple juice with coupon and an additional $10 purchase!

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A Durham man facing charges in multiple rape cases evaded police for years. WRAL Investigates the challenges authorities faced in charging a man linked to rape cases dating as far back as 1989.

Why it took Durham police years to catch a serial rapist with charges dating back decades

Serial rapist arrested for hiding woman's body

The mother of a 16-year-old killed two years ago during a Cumberland County home invasion is now searching for her eldest son.

'Someone was following him': Mother fears missing son targeted by people who killed his younger brother 

If you see 25-year-old Evonte McNeill, please call Fayetteville police.

The Nash County Detention Center is just weeks away from moving inmates into a newly renovated section of the jail.

Here's what $20 million to make Nash County jail safer looks like

Nash County jail

One week after the deadly stabbing at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, the community now has the chance to talk to school leaders about the tragedy.

One week after deadly school stabbing, Southeast Raleigh High to host community forum Monday

Southeast Raleigh High School

The intersection of North Carver Street and Pender Street is currently closed while the crash is being investigated.

'I need some help': Officer trapped in overturned RPD cruiser taken to hospital after crash

RPD cruiser flips after crashing near New Bern Ave.

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

All eight state finalists are at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for a press conference ahead of the N.C. High School Athletic Association football state championships this weekend.

NCHSAA football state championship press conference

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

Powerball Drawing

Videos

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.

MJ Morris: 'I still want to be here,' but NC State said it was moving on

MJ Morris

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

Arizona rises to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll; Gonzaga and North Carolina crack top 10, Duke tumbles

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With the College Football Playoff set and ready to roll with absolutely zero controversy of any kind, bowl matchups are slowly announced over the course of Sunday afternoon. Check back here for the updates on which games the Triangle teams will be playing in and who they will matchup against in the final games of their season.

Here's where NC State, North Carolina and Duke will play this bowl season

Dave Doeren and Payton Wilson

The Soccer Tournament, or TST, will once again take place at WakeMed Soccer Park from June 5-10.



The Soccer Tournament returning to Cary, adding $1M women's tournament

The Soccer Tournament in Cary at the WakeMed Soccer Park  

UConn dropped to 17th in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll Monday, its worst ranking in 30 years.