Look around and you'll notice it everywhere on the roads - drivers looking down at their phones. Tonight at 6 p.m., what lawmakers and parents are doing to protect the group most at risk in North Carolina - teenage drivers.  

Tonight at 6: It's blamed for more crashes among NC teens than speed and alcohol combined. WRAL Investigates distracted teen driving.

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig, laboratory access at Raleigh science museum

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Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

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Social distancing doesn't mean you can't enjoy some great art! Just hop in the car or on your bike and check out these fun murals!

RALEIGH, N.C. — Social distancing doesn't mean you can't enjoy some great art! Just hop in the car or on your bike and check out these fun murals!

<a href="https://www.wral.com/10-durham-murals-to-check-out/19078718/">Check out a list of murals in Durham</a>

"All are Welcome" - 428 S. McDowell St. on the side of Poole'side Pies

The mural outside of Poole'side Pies (Photo by Lauren V. Allen)

Poole'side Pies

"Abstracted Motion" Google Fiber AR mural - 410 South Salisbury Street

This is a great mural to look at and it can be enhanced by <a href="https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/14/augmented-reality-mural-comes-to-life-in-downtown-raleigh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">using an app available for download on Android devices. </a>

"Smiling is my favorite- Buddy the Elf" - Church on Morgan, 136 E Morgan St.

"We the People" - 210 S. Salisbury Street, between Hargett and Martin Streets

"Sprinkles the Bobcat"- 407 Glenwood Ave. near C Grace

John Prine mural - 120 E. Martin St. near GoRaleigh Station and Fox Liquor Bar

"Morgan Street Jazz Monsters: A Tribute to the Jazz Giants of North Carolina"- Trophy Brewing Company, 827 W. Morgan St

Carolina Hurricanes mural - 301 N. Harrington St.

"Welcome to Raleigh, Y'all" - 514 New Bern Ave.

<h4>Bike and tiger mural - 713 N. West St. outside of The Cardinal</h4>

Marbles Kids Museum - 201 E Hargett St.

Lincoln Mural - The Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St.

Ann and Allen Iverson mural - CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin St.

<h4>And check out the Disney princesses in real life also at CAM</h4>

"Love is Love" - Chuck's, 237 S. Wilmington St.

Sardine can - Peace Street Railroad Bridge

<h4>"Wash Your Hands" - Supreme Auto Body and Paint, 3204 Capital Blvd.</h4>

Heart Hands - Midtown East (Wegman's anchored shopping area)

"I Believe in Raleigh" - Sola Coffee, 7705 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh

Flowers at Lafayette Village - 8450 Honeycutt Road

"What Lifts You" - The Cowfish, 4208 Six Forks Road

Sunflowers - Midtown East near Trader Joe's

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Headed outdoors: Check out these Raleigh murals 

Too Small to Fail Mural next to Poole'Side Pies

Authorities on Wednesday arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the death of a 13-year-old girl earlier in the week in north Raleigh.

Teen arrested, charged in death of 13-year-old girl found shot in Raleigh

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An initial report from the Federal Aviation Administration indicates the small plane that crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday "bounced" as it attempted to land.

RDU plane crash: Aircraft 'bounced' during landing attempt, pilot expected to recover

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The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that injured a juvenile Wednesday night on Pleasant View Drive.

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era. The court found the trial judge had improperly allowed testimony against the ex-movie mogul based on allegations that weren’t part of the case.

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila is closing its Hillsborough Street location in Raleigh, owners announced on Facebook.



Gonza Tacos y Tequila closing Hillsborough Street location

Gonza Tacos y Tequila restaurants serve a variety of food that represents the Mexican culture

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Gov. Roy Cooper, museum leaders and museum paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno on Thursday preview Dueling Dinosaurs, a brand new exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The exhibit opens to the public Saturday.

Preview of Dueling Dinos, opening Saturday in Raleigh

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

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Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

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The Carolina Panthers don't have a first round pick as the NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night, but that doesn't mean they won't be busy. Here's everything you need to know.

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Mohamed Diarra played one season in Raleigh, averaging 6.3 points a game during a 2023-2024 campaign that saw State reach the Final Four.

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The Carolina Hurricanes scored 5 unanswered goals to steal Game 2 at home on Monday. What the win could mean for their ultimate goal this postseason, NFL Draft talk and more!

Headed outdoors: Check out these Raleigh murals

Downtown Raleigh

Bike and tiger mural - 713 N. West St. outside of The Cardinal

And check out the Disney princesses in real life also at CAM

Outside of Downtown Raleigh

"Wash Your Hands" - Supreme Auto Body and Paint, 3204 Capital Blvd.

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