A missing dog is finally found... but with a gunshot wound to her face. ONLY ON WRAL -- Zelda's owner talks about her road to recovery ...and how you can help

ONLY ON WRAL at 11 : A missing dog is found with a gunshot wound to her face. Zelda’s owner talks about her road to recovery & how you can help

A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

Summer is here and we have some great suggestions on what to do this weekend! 

Weekend best bets: Beer festival, pimento cheese fest and more

The Science of Beer event, where happy hour meets science, was h

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A Dorothea Dix employee pleaded guilty to indecent exposure for an incident involving young patients.

Otis Simmons originally faced two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor.

He is the third Dorothea Dix employee to appear in court this year.

One employee was convicted of child abuse while another pleaded guilty to simple assault.

Dorothea Dix Employee Pleads Guilty To Indecent Exposure Charge

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the North Carolina GOP convention Friday, pitching his 2024 presidential campaign to conservative voters, who polls show still tend to favor nominating former President Donald Trump instead.

DeSantis says he'd fight 'woke' ideas, fire FBI director in NC presidential pitch

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Voters in the local area react to the 37-count indictment of Former President Donald Trump Friday night. 

Local residents react to the 37-count indictment against Donald Trump

Local voters weight in on Trump indictment  

A missing dog has been found nearly three weeks after disappearing from home but with a gunshot wound to the face.

Missing dog found with gun shot wound to the face 

Missing dog found with gun shot wound to face 

About half of North Carolinians and Wake County are spending 30% or more of their monthly income on rent alone.

About half of North Carolina and Wake County renters burdened by increasing prices, data shows

Wake County program aims to link renters with units they can afford

Bella Bennett, 7, helped her mom call for help when she was having a heart attack. Bella received a National Life Saving Award for her efforts.

Wake County deputy's young daughter helps mom at home during heart attack, receives national award

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running against Donald Trump and others for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, is speaking in Greensboro tonight.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the NC Republican convention, pitching his presidential campaign to conservative voters.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden travel to Fort Liberty to will meet with service members and their families. The Bidens are expected to deliver remarks at an event in support of Joining Forces.

President Joe Biden talks to service members at Fort Liberty

Joe Biden signs executive order into law at Fort Liberty

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Ivan Lopez will make the jump from Lumberton Junior High School to professional soccer this summer. 

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

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Zane Williams of Wake Forest High School committed to the Wolfpack five days after receiving a scholarship offer.

NC State picks up commitment from Wake Forest all-state LB Zane Williams

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The Northern Nash High School baseball and football programs have improved to become among the best in the state. Part of the reason why is a graduating class of athletes that includes Bryson Jenkins, who excels both on and off the playing field.



Extra Effort: Bryson Jenkins helps Northern Nash to great heights in two sports

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East Columbus senior Karli Godwin has been named the Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year in softball.

East Columbus state record holder Karli Godwin named Gatorade NC Softball Player of the Year

Softball: South Columbus vs. East Columbus (Apr. 27, 2023)

MIAMI (AP) -- Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. Trump faces the possibility of prison if convicted.