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

The WRAL Sports team breaks down college bowl season by matchups, mascots and must-sees to help you plan your viewing.

2023 college football bowl game guide: Dates, times, TV

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<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Raleigh police are asking for your help to identify a woman.

Officers found a woman a few days ago near Moore Square. She was disoriented and could not give them her name.

If you know who she is, you are asked to call the Raleigh Police Department.

Kamal Wallace

Raleigh Police Seek Public's Help To Identify Woman

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.

AP: UNLV shooting suspect previously worked at ECU

Gunman dead in UNLV shooting

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

Coldest morning this week before weekend temperature swing

Thursday Thaw, Dec. 7

Nearly one year after its implementation, Durham city leaders are expected to vote to continue the use of the ShotSpotter technology today.

Durham leaders to vote on ShotSpotter extension Thursday

The Durham Police Department's website shows the rollout of ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology has been pushed back to mid-November in the Bull City.

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 -- If the current N.C. high court, regardless of those justices who end up considering the latest Leandro appeal, respect the State Constitution and  the rights of children; if they respect the doctrine of stare decisis, they will continue to require the implementation of the remedial plan to assure a sound basic education everywhere in the state.

North Carolina will be better for it.

Editorial: Respect law, not partisanship, must be state Supreme Court majority's guide

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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.

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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

Videos

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

Jayden Taylor scored 21 points shooting 8 of 11 and DJ Burns Jr. scored 15 points shooting 7 of 9 and North Carolina State rolled to a 93-61 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Wednesday night.

North Carolina State pulls away from Maryland-Eastern Shore 93-61 behind Taylor's 21 points

UNC snags 84-74 win at NC State

NEW YORK (AP) -- Cam Spencer had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists as fifth-ranked UConn pulled away down the stretch for an 87-76 victory over No. 9 North Carolina in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night.

Spencer scores 23 to lead No. 5 UConn past No. 9 North Carolina 87-76 in Jimmy V Classic at MSG

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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.

Gerber: The sneaky big problem with Bryce Young

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A local figure finds himself in the middle of a huge college football controversy. Plus, quarterback change-over in the ACC, a star is born in Philadelphia and more!