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On WRAL at 11 : Below freezing temperatures. When the winter-like weather bounces back into the 60s & the timing for rain this weekend

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

<b>BUXTON, N.C.</b> — A North Carolina beacon will celebrate its bicentennial this weekend.

will host a celebration of the 200th year of light at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

A full day of events are planned.The celebration begins Saturday morning in Buxton and concludes with a ceremonial lighting at dusk.

Celebration Marks 200 Years Of Light At Cape Hatteras

An escaped inmate is back in custody Wednesday evening after a manhunt that lasted several hours in Wake County.

Escaped inmate back in custody after 8 hour manhunt in Wake County

Thomas Swann is serving a seven-year sentence at Sanford Correctional Center for habitual breaking and entering.

Thursday morning lows will be around 29 degrees, so grab your heaviest coat! 

From below freezing to 60s: Wild temperature swing this week

Heading to school 

She does it because she can and "it's just a habit"

Forty year run streak alert - Raleigh woman celebrates decades of running every day

Local woman celebrating running every day for 40 years  

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The man suspected of fatally shooting three people and wounding another at a Las Vegas university Wednesday was a professor who unsuccessfully sought a job at the school, a law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.

Las Vegas shooting suspect was a professor who recently applied for a job at UNLV, AP source says

Gunman dead in UNLV shooting

The Raleigh Police Department has arrested two additional suspects Wednesday in the recent homicide.

19-year-old killed, Raleigh Police charge two 17-year-olds with murder

Jordan Sanders, A'shante Freeman and Kevon Hicks charged with murder. 

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Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to an active shooter and reports of multiple victims at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Las Vegas police speak about about shooting at UNLV

Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to what officials of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, called a "confirmed active shooter" on campus.

Suspect found dead amid reports of multiple victims in UNLV shooting

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

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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 signing an autograph

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

Gerber: The sneaky big problem with Bryce Young

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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

MJ Morris

The Panthers have joined a growing trend of NFL teams who've decided to streamline football operations by remaining at the team headquarters where they train year-round. The Panthers were one of just six NFL teams still hosting training camp away from home.

Panthers say goodbye to Spartanburg, will host training camp in Charlotte next summer

Carolina Panthers kick off training camp

The sports betting committee of the North Carolina Lottery Commission reversed course Wednesday, stripping the prohibition on naming rights from its proposed rules.