36 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert, including Wake, Johnston, Nash, Wilson, and Franklin counties.

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In the parking lot of Caesars Virginia in Danville, North Carolina license plates dominate. Since the casino opened in May, residents of the Tar Heel state have regularly made the short trip to legalized gambling.

Virginia sees many wins, few losses so far after betting big on casinos

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has missed a second-straight day of team activities and isn't expected to play in Week 3.

Panthers QB Bryce Young misses practice again with lingering ankle injury

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Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall in North Carolina Saturday morning. The storm will bring heavy rain, damaging winds and a storm surge along the coast.

Live updates: Ophelia causes severe storms in NC; flash flood warnings issued for Wake & Johnston counties

Tropical Storm Ophelia new path 

Tropical Storm Ophelia is leaving a trail of damage along the NC coast and even as far inland as the Triangle. 

Storm damage: Trees on rooftops, cars in power lines, power outages around NC

photos from Harkers, Island, NC

Benson Mule Days will be held rain or shine, but several other outdoor events are delayed or canceled this weekend.

Weekend plans? Here's what is canceled due to NC Tropical Storm Ophelia

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Tropical Storm Ophelia continues to impact North Carolina, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

Tropical Storm Ophelia causes damage, power outages across Triangle

Tree falls onto Chapel Hill home, crashes through ceiling

Firefighters battled flames at a home in Lenoir County on Saturday morning.

Crews battle major house fire in eastern NC during Tropical Storm Ophelia

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A live look at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson as Ophelia moves through.


Wow! Wilson's whirligigs are spinning wildly in the Ophelia's wind gusts and rain

A powerline pole, possibly struck by lightning, is on fire in Atlantic Beach.

Power pole on fire in Atlantic Beach during Tropical Storm Ophelia

Power line on fire.

Live look at Carolina Beach around sunrise as Tropical Storm Ophelia impacts North Carolina.

Beach cam: Stormy sunrise at Carolina Beach as Tropical Storm Ophelia impacts NC. Full forecast:

Beach cam: Thick clouds and stormy waves at Carolina Beach as Tropical Storm Ophelia impacts NC

It's time for WRAL's Football Friday! Chris Lea takes you around the Triangle for the most comprehensive high school football highlight show in the area.

Football Friday: Week 6

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Drake Maye's Heisman Trophy campaign is still more longshot than likely.



UNC QB Drake Maye's confidence is soaring as the 17th-ranked Tar Heels visit struggling Pitt

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Duke heads to Connecticut Saturday for one of those games coaches love to warn players about.

No. 18 Duke visits winless UConn in a tune-up before a showdown with Notre Dame

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Senior running back Jordan Houston has started 19 games for the Wolfpack in his career.

NC State's top running back to redshirt, removed from roster

NC State tops UNC 30-27 in double-overtime finish

Last year, NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts was coming off of an 11-21 season in 2021-22 and turned the Wolfpack around to 23-11 and an NCAA Tournament appearance this past year.

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