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The annual New Hope Christmas Parade was held Friday morning at 9 a.m. on N.C. Highway 58.

People brought their tractors, old cars and trucks, golf carts and four wheelers to participate in the parade.

After the parade, some people gathered at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for donuts and coffee.  <br />

New Hope Christmas Parade held Friday

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A Cary kennel has been fined over how they cared for an injured dog. A state investigator believes how employees treated the dog for their injury, actually made things worse.

Trouble in paradise: Family unhappy after dog has bite marks, scratches from stay at Cary boarding service

Family calls out Cary boading facility after dog returns with bite marks, scratches

A man was stabbed at a bus stop in Garner on Thursday night.

Man stabbed at Garner bus stop after heated argument

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Experts say there are ways you can protect yourself - and in this case, the sheriff says McAllister did the right thing. A firearms instructor spoke with WRAL News, explaining the steps you can take to be prepared for the worst. 



Harnett sheriff: Woman who shot man breaking into her home did the right thing

Sheriff, gun safety experts highlight importance of training

Wake County Public School System announced their 2022-2023 Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year on Thursday night.

Williams, Taylor honored with principal, assistant principal of year awards for Wake County schools

Dr. Annice Williams and Mary Taylor

A bicyclist was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a pickup truck in Zebulon on Thursday night.

Bicyclist hit by pickup truck in Zebulon

Zebulon pedestrian death

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

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

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From the water to the sky, Nantahala Outdoor Center brings lots of activities for those seeking thrills as well as relaxation.

Nantahala brings thrills and peace amid beautiful mountain scenery

The FBI 2021 crime statistics showed Durham and Fayetteville had fewer reports of violent crime last year while Raleigh had more.

Raleigh saw rise in violent, property crime in 2021 while Durham, Fayetteville had decrease

2021 FBI crime stats for Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville show simliarities, differences

A Wilson County court decided Thursday that the state can seek death penalty against the suspect in the murder of a 5-year-old child in August 2020.

Death penalty an option in murder case for 5-year-old Cannon Hinnant 

Darius Sessoms, Wilson shooting of 5-year-old

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The Carolina Hurricanes have sold 30,000 to season-ticket holders for its Feb. 18, 2023 outdoor game at Carter-Finely Stadium. More tickets could become available for the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes set ticket record for outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium

Carter-Finley Stadium

Johnnie B. Green reached a plea deal last week. He is due to spend up to 28 years in prison.

Victim says convicted rapist broke in, raped her while she was on the phone with her mother: NC man sentenced to 23-28 years in prison

Johnnie Green, Fayetteville serial rapist

During the first two years of the pandemic, more Fort Bragg soldiers died by suicide and drugs compared to combat and training deaths.

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From 2020-2021, suicides, drugs kill Fort Bragg soldiers at higher rate than combat and training deaths