U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, the western North Carolina Republican who was chosen as interim House speaker, said Tuesday he’s retiring from Congress. “This is not a decision I come to lightly, but I believe there is a season for everything and—for me—this season has come to an end,” he said in a statement.

North Carolina U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, who recently served as interim House speaker, says he’s retiring from Congress

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

Police were searching Sunday for a Goldsboro teen in connection with a shooting death.

<b>GOLDSBORO, N.C.</b> — Police were searching Sunday for a Goldsboro teen in connection with a shooting death.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Jacques Torraine Atkinson, 18, of 808 Best St., charging him with murder in the death of Michael Jerome Wimbush Jr.

Officers responding to a reported shooting in the 900 block of Carver Drive at about 2:15 p.m. found Wimbush, 19, dead of gunshot wounds.

Police said Atkinson should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255 or text at 919-222-4230.

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Goldsboro teen sought in shooting death

Jacques Atkinson, Goldsboro homicide

According to the sheriff's office, 35-year-old Johnathan Andrew Edwards has been charged with 10 counts of felony first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of felony obstruction of justice. 

Harnett County deputy fired, arrested for sexually exploiting children as young as 7 years old

Johnathan Andrew Edwards

The massive Downtown South project is "in a holding pattern" due to high interest rates, says developer Kane Realty.

Massive Downtown South project is 'slowed,' developer Kane Realty says

Massive Downtown South project is on hold, developer Kane Realty says

Saint Augustine's University president Dr. Christine McPhail has been relieved of her duties. McPhail said the decision stemmed from a contentious meeting in October where she and a colleague were berated by a board member.

Saint Augustine's University president fired, feels 'betrayed' from decision

Dr. Christine McPhail

Temperatures will get up to the upper 50s Tuesday afternoon, and we'll have a small chance for sprinkles later tonight.

Temps dip into 50s Tuesday, cooldown to continue Wednesday & Thursday

Dropping lows Dec. 5-7, 2023

A home exploded in Arlington, Virginia, Monday night as police were trying to execute a search warrant, sending the building up in flames with a suspect still inside and prompting the evacuation of several nearby houses, officials said.

A home near Washington, DC, exploded as police responded to reports of more than 30 flare-gun shots fired

Home explodes in Virginia

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

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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

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In a letter sent Tuesday to more than 350 Division I schools, Baker told members that the disparity in resources between the wealthiest schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision and other DI members -- along with the hundreds of Division II and III schools -- is creating "a new series of challenges."

NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

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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.

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

MJ Morris

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

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ESPN Bet announced its deal with Quail Hollow Club on Tuesday, which gives it access to the North Carolina market.

Deal with Quail Hollow means ESPN Bet can take wagers in North Carolina next year

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UNC enters Tuesday's matchup against fifth-ranked reigning NCAA champion Connecticut in New York's Madison Square Garden.