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Actor, comedian John Morello

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is cautioning families about certain infant formula that has been recalled by Perrigo for potentially containing a bacteria that can lead to illness in infants. 

Gerber baby formula recalled due to bacteria

Baby formula recalled for potential presence of bacteria 

Find local Easter egg hunts, meet the bunny

Cary Easter Egg Hunt

WRAL Documentary: Crisis Next Door explores impact on families of illicit fentanyl

WRAL Documentary: Crisis Next Door

Dinosaurs are coming to Fenton

The Jurassic Encounter

New laws, new enforcement and family stories work to reduce OD deaths in NC

When my youngest Quinn voiced interest, I jumped at the chance to live my "Stage Mom" dream.

Sloane Heffernan: Stage Mom

Durant Road Musical Theatre

Expert: Use the 'snot test' to know how to treat illness

Paint Paper and Paste is for the 'young at art'

Kids art

Labrador retriever continues reign as Raleigh's favorite dog

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Hillsborough pizza joint is hidden gem

Radius Pizzeria & Pub 

Firefighters and police officers used chainsaws, shovels and their bare hands to free a young girl who was trapped by a falling tree in New Hampshire during a powerful March nor'easter.

Child trapped by falling tree

Hogwarts is coming to Tokyo as Warner Bros. pushes to expand one of the most successful franchises: Harry Potter.

Harry Potter's magic transporting to Tokyo

Don't forget to wear something green this weekend!

Weekend best bets: St Patrick's Day events, Monster Jam

Monster Jam returns to Raleigh at PNC Arena

If the mucus is dark green or dark yellow, the infection has worsened. You may need to visit the doctor. 



Sick? Take the snot test. Mucus, cough and fever reveal how to treat a cold

WRAL shows how fentanyl has destroyed the lives of thousands of North Carolinians across the state, what the state is doing to fight this epidemic and what more is needed to save lives.

Today on our Forever Family segment, we want you to meet a little guy who truly is as cute as a button. He is looking for a loving home with his sister who is just about a year older than him.  To learn more, contact Forever Family in partnership with Seven Homes Family Foster Care at 1-888-365-FAMILY.

Cute as a button: Siblings looking for a home

Many places in the Triangle area are known for beautiful hiking trails - but did you know several popular hiking spots lead to the remains of abandoned structures, mills and even cemeteries dating back as early as the 1700s?

Graveyards and ghost towns: These NC hiking trails lead to abandoned ruins

The Carbonton Dam on the Deep River near Sanford was built in the 1920s, as one of CP&L's first power stations. 

Perhaps you are thinking I should give a hamster a try. Well, I had a gerbil as a kid. I remember the stinky cage.

Go Ask Dad: Give a dad a rodent 

A Syrian hamster peeking out of its cage

WRAL contributor Jennifer Zelek shares five great options that are kid-tested and parent-approved! 

5 local restaurants that are great for dining with small children 

Cowfish

The extras will be part of the ballet's latest production, "Giselle."

American Ballet Theatre to host auditions for new DPAC production

American Ballet Theatre performers

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The department has a variety of camps for children ages 5 to 17. 


Durham summer camp registration set for March 27

Summer camp

New playspace for babies, toddlers opens at Museum of Life and Science in Durham

5 On Your Side has a warning to parents about car seats that could fail in a crash. Testing found that the buckles anchoring the base to the seat in a crash can detach. 

Car seats recalled after testing shows base can fail in a crash

Car seats are being recalled

FDA to require mammogram reports include breast density information

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Weekend Best Bets: St. Patrick's Day Parade and Nashville Songwriters

St. Patrick's Day Parade Raleigh (March 16, 2019)

Take the kids: Indoor playground in Cary has slides, trampolines and giant ball pit 

Angel Island Fun Park indoor playground in Cary

New mom: Visiting our first indoor playground

These carbon monoxide detectors may not alert you in time

House & Home

March offers deals on air purifiers, space heaters

March is the time to buy for spring cleaning

Suit being filed against contractor that 5 On Your Side investigated

Pet of the Day for March 10, 2023

Pets

Wake County Animal Center issues urgent adoption plea, risks euthanizing animals for space

Pet of the day March 3, 2023

Lovable NC goat Bianca back in the hospital weeks after surgery 

Brooklyn and Bandit share an adoption fee of $95. Interested adopters can get more information at spcawake.org

Pet of the Day for March 17, 2023

Meet Henry! What a dapper fella! This 1-year-old Great Dane mix is a sweet little baby at heart. He arrived at the rescue blind, but a surgery to remove his cataracts opened up a whole new world for Henry. He's looking for a forever home. Could it be you? Learn more at HopeAnimals.org.

Pet of the Day: March 16, 2023

Meet Vivaldi! This 5-year-old is a kitten at heart, who loves snuggles and pets. When you scratch his head, he falls over so you can pet his sides and belly, as well. He enjoys being brushed. He loves other cats, and would love to go home with one of his five brothers, or have a friend waiting for him in his new forever home. Learn more about how to adopt him at CatAngelsNC.org.

Pet of the Day: March 15, 2023

WRAL's Pet of the Day for March 14, 2023, 3-year-old Boomer, comes from the Wake County Animal Center. Call 919-212-7387 or visit pets.wakegov.com.

Pet of the Day: March 14

Meet King! This 14-month-old pup loves being around kids, dogs and even cats.He's house-trained and polite, not taking items that aren't his. He loves playing with toddlers and would enjoy an active family that will take him for plenty of walks and outdoor playtime. Could he be your new family member? Learn more at Love Mutts Rescue at lovemuttsrescue.org.

Pet of the Day: March 13, 2023

Pet of the Day

76 NC counties are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, and Orange counties.

We are minutes away from another freeze warning. WRAL meteorologist Anthony Baglione is in the WRAL Severe Weather Center tracking when the springtime thaw arrives.

Gerber baby formula recalled due to bacteria

Find local Easter egg hunts, meet the bunny

WRAL Documentary: Crisis Next Door explores impact on families of illicit fentanyl

Dinosaurs are coming to Fenton

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Child trapped by falling tree

Harry Potter's magic transporting to Tokyo

Weekend best bets: St Patrick's Day events, Monster Jam

Sick? Take the snot test. Mucus, cough and fever reveal how to treat a cold

WRAL Documentary: Crisis Next Door explores impact on families of illicit fentanyl

Cute as a button: Siblings looking for a home

Graveyards and ghost towns: These NC hiking trails lead to abandoned ruins

Go Ask Dad: Give a dad a rodent

5 local restaurants that are great for dining with small children

American Ballet Theatre to host auditions for new DPAC production

Durham summer camp registration set for March 27

New playspace for babies, toddlers opens at Museum of Life and Science in Durham

Car seats recalled after testing shows base can fail in a crash

FDA to require mammogram reports include breast density information

Weekend Best Bets: St. Patrick's Day Parade and Nashville Songwriters

Take the kids: Indoor playground in Cary has slides, trampolines and giant ball pit

Watch · 1:02New mom: Visiting our first indoor playground

House & Home

These carbon monoxide detectors may not alert you in time

March offers deals on air purifiers, space heaters

March is the time to buy for spring cleaning

Suit being filed against contractor that 5 On Your Side investigated

Pets

Pet of the Day for March 10, 2023

Wake County Animal Center issues urgent adoption plea, risks euthanizing animals for space

Pet of the day March 3, 2023

Lovable NC goat Bianca back in the hospital weeks after surgery

Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day for March 17, 2023

Pet of the Day: March 16, 2023

Pet of the Day: March 15, 2023

Pet of the Day: March 14

Pet of the Day: March 13, 2023