We’re also following a crash that injured a Raleigh police officer, renovations at a local jail with a history of safety problems and why a local community is upset over rezoning plans. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m. and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: Grab a jacket! When we could wake up to near-freezing temperatures

A local serial rapist evaded police for more than a decade. What WRAL uncovered after digging through court files and why leaders say it took so long to finally track him down.

On WRAL at 6: Serial rapist evades police for more than a decade. What WRAL uncovered and why it took police so long to track him down

A Fayetteville woman says she was raped by the person who delivered her groceries through Instacart late last month.

'Be careful: ' Woman says man delivering groceries through Instacart raped her in her home

WRAL reporter Carly Haynes interviews a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by a man delivering groceries through Instacart. 

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

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The "Saturday Night Live" alum's show was supposed to perform two shows Tuesday night, but those shows were canceled after Davidson's flight was grounded due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

Canadian wildfires cause Pete Davidson to miss first night of Raleigh shows

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Here are our best picks for the weekend.



Weekend best bets: K Michelle, Mardi Gras, lobster and cocktails

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Goodnights' new location is 401 Woodburn Road in Raleigh's Village District.

Goodnights Comedy Club opens new, permanent location

Goodnights Comedy Club 

The club's 861 W. Morgan St. location is in the middle of a proposed mixed-use building project dubbed 865 Morgan. 

Proposed mixed-use building could replace Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh

Check out some of our favorite picks for the work week.



Events this week: Dancing With the Stars, Raleigh Blues Festival

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Events this week: Valentine's Day fun, Celine Dion and Mean Girls

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Events this week: Beatles tribute band, secret comedy and more

Events this week: Top Chef dinner, The Great Cover Up, Travis Tritt

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Events this week: Yappy Hour, The Simon and Garfunkel Story and more

Badass Lady Gang in Cary

The Triangle is bustling with holiday events Christmas week! Here are a few big ones.

Events this week: The Nutcracker, Rudolph, ugly sweaters and more

Rudolph is at Duke Energy Center in Raleigh through Dec. 24

There is plenty to do the week after Thanksgiving!

Events this week: Night Market, Jingle Ball and Rudolph 

Rudolph is at the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh through Dec. 24

There's plenty to do in the Triangle this week!



Events this week: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Franklin Street Comedy Festival, Kip Moore

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra

There is plenty to do in the Triangle this week!

Events this week: Whiskey, cocktails and comedy 

Trump’s Trade War Leaves American Whiskey on the Rocks

Events this week: Post Malone, NC State Fair, Oktoberfest and more

Coronato Pizza opens Thursday in Carrboro

There is a lot going on for the holiday weekend!



Weekend best bets: Labor Day bar crawl, African American Fest, Durham Food Truck Rodeo

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This weekend is jam-packed with fun events. 



Weekend best bets: Food trucks, Blues Traveler and Beer, Bourbon & BBQ

Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Raleigh is ready for its time in the spotlight with the second annual Oak City Comedy Festival coming up May 22-26.

Sam Mazany among performers at Oak City Comedy Fest

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Weekend best bets: Dolly Parton, Bulls Fan Fest and Mardi Gras

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After days of rain, get out and enjoy the sunshine this week!

Events this week: Cooking for a Classic, Nerd Nite Raleigh

Cooking for a Classic

There is plenty do to in the Triangle this week!

Events this week: Metallica, Russell Peters

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We found plenty of events to get your work week off on the right foot.



Events this week: Triangle Restaurant Week, Miss Saigon

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Tony Hinchcliffe is going on a world tour, and Raleigh's Goodnights Comedy Club is the first city on the list.

Raleigh is first stop for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's world tour

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List and I discussed how we've both grown since my first interview with him five years ago, why he rarely makes eye contact with audience members and more.    