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

The WRAL Sports team breaks down college bowl season by matchups, mascots and must-sees to help you plan your viewing.

2023 college football bowl game guide: Dates, times, TV

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Market's Chad McIntyre talked with us about his strategy for the upcoming Fire in the Triangle competition. 

I caught up with <a href="https://www.wral.com/downtown/raleigh/restaurants/stanbury/7384732/">Market's</a> Chad McIntyre to find out if he has a strategy for the upcoming Fire in the Triangle competition. See the interview below: 

Out and About Editor Kathy Hanrahan talks with Market's Chad McIntyre about the upcoming Fire in the Triangle event. 

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Market chef talks Fire in the Triangle plans

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Market chef talks strategy for Fire in the Triangle

A man is facing charges after Raleigh police said he fired nine shots at two officers. 

Driver fires 9 shots at Raleigh police officers, officer fires back

Dontezs Sharirh Whitley-Taylor, 30 has been arrested 

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

A pedestrian is hospitalized Friday after being struck by a car in Raleigh. 

Pedestrian hit by car on Goode St. and Lake Wheeler Rd. in Raleigh 

 Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car near Dix Park 

Kevin Guskiewicz has served as the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since February 2019.

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz leaving for Michigan State University

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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 temporarily closure

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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

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

The football teams from Hickory and Seventy-First meet with the media following the NCHSAA 3A football state championship game in Chapel Hill on Friday night.

Press Conference: 3A football state championship

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

Videos

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)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 125-112 on Friday night after Kyrie Irving injured his right foot.

Kyrie Irving injures foot, Mavericks beat Trail Blazers 125-112 behind Doncic

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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

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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.

UNC WR Tez Walker heads to Senior Bowl, NFL

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Carolina will play its third straight away game when they visit NFC South foe New Orleans on Sunday. Despite the team's poor record, Panthers players are preaching process and consistency to close out the season.