Medicaid expansion means North Carolina's working poor can go to the doctor for free. It also means billions in new federal funding for hospitals.

After 14 years, billions to flow as 600,000 qualify for Medicaid insurance in NC

More than half a million North Carolinians now qualify for Medicaid 

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 call-in Dec. 5, 2023

A man was stabbed during a fight at a Smithfield gas station, police said.

<b>SMITHFIELD, N.C.</b> — A man was stabbed during a fight at a Smithfield gas station, police said.

Police said the fight broke out at the Kangaroo Expresss at 1137 N. Brightleaf Blvd. around 9:15 p.m.

The victim, whose name wasn't released, was taken to WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh.

No arrests have been made amid the ongoing investigation.

Anne Johnson

Man stabbed in fight at Smithfield gas station

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

The massive Downtown South project is “in a holding pattern” due to high interest rates, says developer Kane Realty.

Massive Downtown South project is on hold, developer Kane Realty says

According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested 35-year-old Johnathan Edwards Andrews. They charged him with 10 felony counts of felonious first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of obstruction of justice. The Sheriff's Office said they were made aware of "possible misconduct" by Edwards in October and launched an internal investigation into the matter. Sheriff Wayne Coats requested the State Bureau of Investigation to assist the Sheriff's Office.

Harnett Co. deputy sheriff arrested, charged with sexually exploiting children

Johnathan Andrew Edwards

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

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

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

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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

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

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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UNC enters Tuesday's matchup against fifth-ranked reigning NCAA champion Connecticut in New York's Madison Square Garden.

No. 9 UNC's faster tempo is helping the Tar Heels thrive entering a matchup with No. 5 UConn

Hubert Davis

ESPN Bet announced its deal with Quail Hollow Club on Tuesday, which gives it access to the North Carolina market.