A couple blames a faulty gun safe for the death of their 12-year-old son. Now they're trying to make sure the tragedy they're going through doesn't happen to anyone else.

Family claims gun safe was defective in seeking justice for 12-year-old son who shot himself

Carson Preston

The annual WRAL Tower Lighting is scheduled for Nov. 29, 2023. Tune in to WRAL-TV at 7 p.m. to for a live, half-hour special of music and holiday cheer as we count down to when towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount get their holiday glow.

WRAL to light towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount on Wednesday at 7p

WRAL-TV held its 64th annual tower lighting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

A motorcyclist who rear-ended a Jeep on Highway 55 in Durham Sunday morning died as a result of his injuries, police said.

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A motorcyclist who rear-ended a Jeep on Highway 55 in Durham Sunday morning died as a result of his injuries, police said.

Rodney Watson, of Hillsborough, was traveling north on the highway around 12:20 a.m. when he hit the Jeep, also heading north, and was ejected.

Bridget Whelan

Motorcyclist dies in Durham crash

Traffic Accident (generic)

Family and friends of the 15-year-old victim who was stabbed to death at school told WRAL News his name was Delvin Ferrell.

'We are forgiving': Family of 15-year-old stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School grieves loss, holds no ill will 

Family of 15-year-old killed at Southeast Raleigh High School plans balloon release 

The Wake County school board went into closed session Tuesday to evaluate security issues a day after a student was fatally stabbed during an altercation at a Raleigh high school.

Southeast Raleigh High School has higher rate of arrests, criminal acts than other NC schools

Social distance classroom

On Tuesday, we'll be at 31 degrees at 7 a.m. and warm up to about 48 in the afternoon with lots of sunshine. A blustery northwest wind could make things feel even cooler.

Bundle up: Get ready for the coldest air of the season with frosty mornings & nights

Monday night temperatures

NC State is gathering health information from people with cancer who work at Poe Hall, emails show. The university closed the education building in November after testing found the presence of PCB chemicals, which can cause cancer. 

NC State began collecting cancer case data weeks before shutting down Poe Hall, emails show

Poe Hall

5 On Your Side tested a new iPhone feature that police departments have been warning about.

No, bumping your iPhone with another won't compromise your contact info

Rumor has it new iPhone is prone to break; Consumer Reports put it to the test

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Alex Murdaugh – the man convicted of killing his wife and son – is being sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to more than 100 state financial crime charges. 

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh sentenced for financial crimes

Panthers owner David Tepper explains his plans for the team after firing head coach Frank Reich after 10 losses.

Tepper: Obviously, the record is not good enough

Panthers owner explains what's next after firing 2nd coach in 2 seasons

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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What players from Duke, NC State and UNC have entered the transfer portal in the December window.

Transfer portal: What NC State, UNC and Duke football players are changing schools

UNC tops Duke 38-35

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper on Tuesday defended his perceived lack of patience after firing head coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first season, and the team's decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall.

Panthers owner David Tepper defends lack of patience, decision to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall

David Tepper

The Carolina Panthers announced Monday morning that Frank Reich would not continue as head coach.

Panthers fire Reich in his first season after Panthers notch 10th loss

Frank Reich fired

The final poll from our WRAL Sports voters.

NC State finishes season as top football program in WRAL Power Rankings

KC Concepcion running downfield

Nina King, Duke's athletic director, said Trooper Taylor will serve as the football team's interim coach.