What we are working on now: One person is dead after a crash in Wake Forest, Raleigh police are investigating shots fired overnight in downtown and a Weather Alert Day is on Sunday. Watch WRAL-TV at 6:30 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 6:30: UNC Chancellor possibly leaving for Michigan State. What we know about a special meeting this morning at MSU

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

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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Redbox has a new video game FREE rental code available! The code is valid through 12/31/12! Read on for the info on how to score this freebie.

Redbox has a new video game FREE rental code available! Text <strong>JUSTDANCE</strong> to 727272 and you will get a text message back with a free 1 night game rental code. The code is valid through 12/31/12 so you have plenty of time to use it.  

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FREE Redbox video game rental!

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Police officers found several shell casings in the middle of the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and Johnson Pond Road near Fuquay-Varina Elementary School.

Fuquay-Varina police investigate road rage shooting near elementary school

Fuquay-Varina police said the road rage shooting happened at the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and Johnson Pond Road. Fuquay-Varina Elementary School is less than one-quarter of a mile north of the intersection.

Raleigh police are investigating a crime scene Thursday night at the corner of Martin and Haywood streets downtown. 

Shots fired in downtown Raleigh 

Crime scene under investigation in downtown Raleigh 

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is 'weighing' the opportunity to depart for Michigan State University.

Michigan State University calls special meeting as UNC chancellor weighs departure  

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Brace yourselves for a chilly Friday morning with lows in the low 30s. Bundle up!

Lows dip into 30s, brace for chilly morning; Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day

Wet Weather on the way

North Carolina Highway 98 was closed in both directions Thursday near Interstate 885 in Durham after a driver evading state troopers crashed into another vehicle head-on.

Highway Patrol: Impaired driver takes troopers on chase, hits car head on in 4-vehicle crash in Durham

Crash on NC 98 in Durham

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Authorities respond to a violent crash on NC 98 in Durham on Thursday evening.

Sky 5: Crash on NC 98 in Durham

NC 98 crash prompts response

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.

Powerball Drawing

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Manny Diaz, formerly the head coach at Miami from 2019 to 2021, has been named the program's next coach.  

Duke announces Penn State DC Manny Diaz has been named head coach 

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The restaurant is located just across the street from the PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium complex.

Hurricanes buying Backyard Bistro, will host team's sportsbook

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Payton Wilson was surprised Wednesday night at the NC State men's basketball game versus Maryland Eastern-Shore, learning he was the 2023 Dick Butkus Award Winner. 

Payton Wilson surprised with 2023 Dick Butkus Award at NC State basketball game

Payton Wilson wins Butkus award

Duke women's basketball stumbled in its ACC Opener, falling to Clemson, 80-64, Thursday night at Littlejohn Coliseum.  Sophomore Taina Mair led Duke (5-4) with 19 points - 10 of which came in the final period, to go with two rebounds and two assists. Clemson improves to 6-4 overall and 1-0 in ACC play.