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

From "Bull Durham" to Academy Award-winning dramas, the state has played host to multiple films based on fact and fiction.

20 famous movies filmed in North Carolina

20 popular movies made in NC

<strong>Submitted by Dawn and Bill Burgess of Chapel Hill  </strong>

Bo Kitty you were perfect and always made us laugh. We had you for 10 years.You slept in my lap.You loved to catch bugs. We love you so much!! RIP now your right hip does not hurt anymore. Love you always.

Bo Kitty

Bo Kitty from Chapel hill

Winds could gust to 25 mph through most of Sunday and pick up to 40 mph in the evening and overnight hours.

Heavy rain ⛈️ and strong winds for Sunday's WRAL Weather Alert Day

Weather Alert Day: Dec. 10

Wake County Environmental services is investigating 140 cases of foodborne illness at Sushi Nine on Western Boulevard.

140 reports of food poisoning after eating at Sushi Nine, forcing temporary closure

sushi nine

The 2023 Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade gets underway Saturday at 2 p.m. in downtown Cary.



Cary Christmas Parade begins in downtown Cary

Explore North Carolina's winter history with the top 20 historic snowstorms by county, revealing enchanting snowy tales from coast to mountains.

Snowmageddons in the south: North Carolina's top 20 historic snowstorms by county

Snow in Tar Heel, N.C.

The Uber driver told police a one-legged man with crutches robbed him at gunpoint while he was dropping off a rider.



Uber driver robbed at gunpoint in Garner by man in red jumpsuit

Police car

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Manny Diaz, formerly the head coach at Miami from 2019 to 2021, has been named the program's next coach, the school announced Thursday night. He replaces Mike Elko, who left for Texas A&M after two seasons in Durham.

Duke football introduces Manny Diaz as its new head coach

Watch WRAL's live coverage of the Durham Holiday Parade from the comfort of your couch.

Watch the Durham Holiday Parade 🎄🎅🏼❄️☃️

Live coverage of the Durham Holiday Parade

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

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Tennis great and ESPN analyst Chris Evert announced she has been re-diagnosed with cancer and will not be part of the network's coverage of the 2024 Australian Open. Evert, who won 18 grand slam singles titles and three grand slam doubles titles during her career, had previously announced she had been diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer in January 2022. The former world No. 1 revealed that she had completed her treatment following her sixth and final chemotherapy session in May 2022.

Tennis great Chris Evert re-diagnosed with cancer

Chris Evert

NC State LB Payton Wilson wins the Chuck Bednarik award as the nation's top defensive player.  The award was presented live on ESPN.  

NC State's Payton Wilson wins the Chuck Bednarik award as nation's best defensive player

Payton Wilson (11)  and Aydan White (3) celebrate after a big play on defense. No. 14 NC State held on to beat Florida State by a score of 19-17 in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 8, 2022. (Jerome Carpenter/WRAL Contributor)

Manny Diaz, formerly the head coach at Miami from 2019 to 2021, has been named the program's next coach.  

Duke names Penn State DC Manny Diaz head coach 

The restaurant is located just across the street from the PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium complex.

Hurricanes buying Backyard Bistro, will host team's sportsbook

Backyard Bistro exterior

North Carolina's Tez Walker played in eight games for the Tar Heels after an extended fight with the NCAA over his eligibility. Walker will play in the Senior Bowl.