What we are working on now: A man accidentally shot himself after sitting on his gun, Wake School Board meets for the first time since the deadly stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School and the first post-holiday numbers for flu and RSV release today. Watch WRAL-TV at 4:30 a.m. and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 4:30: Foggy start Wednesday. On TV, Peta shows you where it's thickest, plus when it clears out

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

A missing 67-year-old Fayetteville man was found alive in Chatham County Thursday morning, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — A missing 67-year-old Fayetteville man was found alive in Chatham County Thursday morning, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.

William Junior Artis was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated, authorities said.

Artis had last been seen by relatives on Sunday, and he was reported missing Wednesday afternoon after he didn't show up for a kidney dialysis appointment.

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Don't let your guard down. Porch pirates are waiting to help themselves to your gifts.

Protect your packages from porch pirates with delivery boxes, doorbell cameras and floodlights

Tips for protecting your packages this holiday 

The school board's meeting comes one day after a community forum at Southeast Raleigh High School, where the stabbing occurred, also attended by board members.

Changes needed, Wake school board members say one week after fatal campus stabbing

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Raleigh police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, where a man accidentally shot himself.

Man accidentally shoots himself after sitting on gun, Raleigh police say 

One shot in shooting on Louisburg road in Raleigh  

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Andy Hoang eagerly began her first nursing job this year in New Hampshire, with a desire to specialize in cardiac care.

A young nurse suffered cardiac arrest while training on the condition. Fellow nurses saved her life

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A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash Tuesday in Wake County.

Pedestrian struck and killed on Jordan Road in Wake County

Man hit, killed on Jordan Road in Wake County 

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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

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In a letter sent Tuesday to more than 350 Division I schools, Baker told members that the disparity in resources between the wealthiest schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision and other DI members -- along with the hundreds of Division II and III schools -- is creating "a new series of challenges."

NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

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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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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

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