What we are working on now: One person died in a crash in Fuquay-Varina, Heavy rain and storms make Sunday a Weather Alert Day and UNC leader weighs the chance to lead Michigan State. Watch WRAL-TV at 4:30 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 4:30: Shots fired in downtown Raleigh neighborhood overnight. On TV, Heidi Kirk live from the scene with what we know

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

Health care experts from the NC Navigator Consortium answered questions about who is eligible under Medicaid expansion, what it covers, how to apply and much more Tuesday afternoon.  

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

Medicaid call-in Dec. 5, 2023

Terror attack in Vienna leaves four dead

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Police officers found several shell casings in the middle of the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and Johnson Pond Road near Fuquay-Varina Elementary School.

Fuquay-Varina police investigate road rage shooting near elementary school

Fuquay-Varina police said the road rage shooting happened at the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and Johnson Pond Road. Fuquay-Varina Elementary School is less than one-quarter of a mile north of the intersection.

Raleigh police are investigating a crime scene Thursday night at the corner of Martin and Haywood streets downtown. 

Crime scene under investigation in downtown Raleigh 

Brace yourselves for a chilly Friday morning with lows in the low 30s. Bundle up!

Lows dip into 30s, brace for chilly morning; Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day

Wet Weather on the way

North Carolina Highway 98 was closed in both directions Thursday near Interstate 885 in Durham after a driver evading state troopers crashed into another vehicle head-on.

Highway Patrol: Impaired driver takes troopers on chase, hits car head on in 4-vehicle crash in Durham

Crash on NC 98 in Durham

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California on Thursday as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Joe Biden's son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election.

Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe

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Authorities respond to a violent crash on NC 98 in Durham on Thursday evening.

Sky 5: Crash on NC 98 in Durham

NC 98 crash prompts response

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Manny Diaz, formerly the head coach at Miami from 2019 to 2021, has been named the program's next coach.  

Duke announces Penn State DC Manny Diaz has been named head coach 

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Payton Wilson was surprised Wednesday night at the NC State men's basketball game versus Maryland Eastern-Shore, learning he was the 2023 Dick Butkus Award Winner. 

Payton Wilson surprised with 2023 Dick Butkus Award at NC State basketball game

Payton Wilson wins Butkus award

Duke women's basketball stumbled in its ACC Opener, falling to Clemson, 80-64, Thursday night at Littlejohn Coliseum.  Sophomore Taina Mair led Duke (5-4) with 19 points - 10 of which came in the final period, to go with two rebounds and two assists. Clemson improves to 6-4 overall and 1-0 in ACC play.

Duke women's hoops falls in ACC opener 80-64 at Clemson

Duke falls to Clemson in ACC opener 

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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The rookie had another sub-par passing game against the Buccaneers, but that's not the only thing Panthers fans should be worried about.