Allergy season is here. It's earlier and stronger than expected.

In Depth with Dan: How pollen season is changing

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WRAL Investigates cancer-causing toxins at NC State's Poe Hall

NC State Poe Hall contamination

State lawmakers hosted a "Welcome Home" ceremony Tuesday for the 805th Military Police, an Army Reserve unit, and approved a resolution honoring the service of Specialist Daniel "Lucas" Elliott, of Franklin County, who was killed in Iraq last July when the vehicle he was driving hit an improvised explosive device.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — State lawmakers hosted a "Welcome Home" ceremony Tuesday for the 805th Military Police, an Army Reserve unit, and approved a resolution honoring the service of Specialist Daniel "Lucas" Elliott.

The Franklin County man was killed in Iraq last July when the vehicle he was driving hit an improvised explosive device.

Elliott joined the military after watching coverage of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on television, his mother told WRAL News.

Patti Elliott was on the House floor to hear the resolution on her son's behalf.

The 805th recently returned from deployment to Iraq.

A Franklin County soldier was killed in southern Iraq Friday morning when the vehicle he was driving hit an improvised explosive device, his family said Saturday. They remember Lucas Elliott, 21, a military police specialist in the Army Reserve, as a man who was proud to serve and who never regretted joining the military.

07/16: Youngsville soldier killed in Iraq

Youngsville soldier killed in Iraq

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Lawmakers honor NC reservist

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A 38-year-old man, Jonathan Lecompte, died while trying to stop a carjacking incident in Lumberton.

Good Samaritan killed while trying to help carjacking victim in Lumberton

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After we saw the hottest day of the year so far on Monday, we will see highs in the 80s on Tuesday along with a chance for severe weather.

Thunderstorms possible Tuesday as summer-like heat continues

There is a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Tuesday for parts of central North Carolina, including all of the Triangle. Storms are possible from Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.

The family said that Preston Baker and the girl exchanged nude photos, and then she met him in her neighborhood before he drove her to the coast. Authorities say, in that time, he raped her.

Attorney says man charged with kidnapping, rape, was in relationship with Durham girl posing as college student

Preston Baker appears in court virtually from prison

A celebration for the NC State men's and women's basketball teams was celebrated by the school and the City of Raleigh on Monday, April 15 at NC State's Memorial Belltower.

'You have more fun in red': NC State men's, women's teams' Final Four runs celebrated Monday night

NC State Final Four celebration at the Belltower

According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers responded to a call for a possible body found in the 600 block of Isler Street. When officers arrived, they located a dead woman inside a home.

Body discovered on Monday in Goldsboro, police say; fourth since Friday

Bodies found in Goldsboro

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Fans of the NC State Wolfpack's men's and women's basketball teams are celebrating the teams' run to the Final Four on Monday night on Hillsborough Street at the Memorial Belltower. NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, Athletics Director Boo Corrigan and Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin are expected to speak Monday night at the event.

NC State men's and women's basketball teams honored for Final Four appearances at Memorial Belltower

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Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career. 

Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected

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The "30 for 30" documentary will explore Stuart Scott's impact on broadcasting, journalism, sports, and culture.

ESPN planning to make '30 for 30' documentary on Stuart Scott

Williams, UNC return to court for Late Night

Drake Powell is one of the top high school basketball players in the country.  Next year the Pittsboro native will play for his dream school UNC, but this season he had unfinished business at Northwood High School.  WRAL's Pat Welter followed Drake and the Northwood Chargers on their quest for a state title this season.  The Prince of Pittsboro is a documentary that takes you behind the scenes of their most emotional moments and shows a side of Drake and his head coach Matt Brown that you've never seen.  

The Prince of Pittsboro: UNC commit Drake Powell's final season at Northwood High School 

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Caleb Foster confirmed he would return for his sophomore season in Monday's episode of "The Brotherhood Podcast."

Caleb Foster to return, says he's '1,000% committed to Duke' for 2024-25 season

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Traveling baseball team, Savannah Bananas, spent the morning playing with the Miracle League of the Triangle in Durham.