What we are working on now: A man is in the hospital after an overnight crash in Southern Pines, A home exploded in Virginia while authorities were executing a warrant and St. Aug's President fired. Watch WRAL-TV at 6 a.m. and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 6: Grab a coat before heading out. On TV, Elizabeth is tracking our cold start, and when we see another warmup.

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. 

Health care experts from the NC Navigator Consortium will answer your questions about who is eligible under Medicaid expansion, what it covers, how to apply and much more during a live, call-in event on Dec. 5.

Medicaid and more: Navigators answer questions to get you the best health coverage

Medicaid expansion in North Carolina will begin Dec. 1, 2023

Fayetteville police arrested and charged Keshawn Ayers, 26 on Friday night in connection to the murder of a 2-year-old, officials said. 



<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — Fayetteville police arrested and charged Keshawn Ayers, 26, on Friday night in connection to the murder of a 2-year-old, officials said.

Police found the child unresponsive at a home on Malloy Street on New Year's Eve. First responders took the toddler to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center around 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. The medical examiner determined the death to be a homicide.

The death was Fayetteville's 48th homicide in 2021, breaking the record of 32 murders in 2016.

Fayetteville's police chief Gina Hawkins shared her plans on Thursday to install surveillance cameras around the city after a year of record-breaking murders.

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Fayetteville installs new surveillance cameras after record-breaking year of murders, violence

A violent year: Fayetteville had record high number of murders in 2021

At the time, officials said that Ayers had custody of the child. Ayers is the toddler's mother's boyfriend, according to police.

Police called for help from the United States Marshals Service to arrest Ayers, according to officials.

He is facing charges of first degree murder and felony child abuse inflicting serious injury. Ayers is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond.

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Man arrested, charged with murder of Fayetteville toddler 

Fayetteville man arrested, charged in toddler's death

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

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.

Virginia authorities investigating explosion of Arlington home as police were executing a warrant

Home explodes in Virginia

A Clayton famliy is devastated after their dog was killed in a hit-and-run in their neighborhood. Ginger was only four years old.

Clayton family believes dog's death came from intentional hit-and-run

Family dog dies in tragic hit-and-run

Monday will be sunny and mild with temperatures climbing into the 60s by the afternoon.

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

Dropping lows Dec. 5-7, 2023

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

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

Videos

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

It is Arizona's turn to sit atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll.

Arizona rises to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll; Gonzaga and North Carolina crack top 10, Duke tumbles

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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

Dave Doeren and Payton Wilson

The Soccer Tournament, or TST, will once again take place at WakeMed Soccer Park from June 5-10.



The Soccer Tournament returning to Cary, adding $1M women's tournament

The Soccer Tournament in Cary at the WakeMed Soccer Park  

UConn dropped to 17th in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll Monday, its worst ranking in 30 years.