Medicaid expansion means North Carolina's working poor can go to the doctor for free. It also means billions in new federal funding for hospitals.

After 14 years, billions to flow as 600,000 qualify for Medicaid insurance in NC

More than half a million North Carolinians now qualify for Medicaid 

Health care experts from the NC Navigator Consortium will answer your questions about who is eligible under Medicaid expansion, what it covers, how to apply and much more during a live, call-in event on Dec. 5.

Medicaid and more: Navigators answer questions to get you the best health coverage

Medicaid expansion in North Carolina will begin Dec. 1, 2023

<b>JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C.</b> — Authorities are investigating a traffic accident in Johnston County.

The driver of a pick-up truck lost control and ran off Bizzell Grove Church Road. The vehicle reportedly rolled several times and hit a mobile home.

There is no word if anyone was in the home.

The driver of the pick-up was rushed to the hospital by helicopter.

Truck Runs Off Johnston County Road, Hits Mobile Home

Saint Augustine's University president Dr. Christine McPhail has been relieved of her duties. McPhail said the decision stemmed from a contentious meeting in October where she and a colleague were berated by a board member.

Saint Augustine's University president fired, feels 'betrayed' from termination

Dr. Christine McPhail

A Clayton famliy is devastated after their dog was killed in a hit-and-run in their neighborhood. Ginger was only four years old.

Clayton family believes dog's death came from intentional hit-and-run

Family dog dies in tragic hit-and-run

Police said a construction worker's personal vehicle was left in gear rolled into traffic while unattended. One vehicle traveling north crashed into the vehicle. The three other vehicles followed in the crash.

Five-car crash on US 401 in Raleigh stems from unattended vehicle rolling into traffic

Crash on US 401 in Raleigh

One week after the deadly stabbing at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, the community had the chance to talk to school leaders about the tragedy.

More counseling, conflict reduction needed at Southeast Raleigh High, Wake schools, community tells school leaders

Southeast Raleigh High School

A Durham man facing charges in multiple rape cases evaded police for years. WRAL Investigates the challenges authorities faced in charging a man linked to rape cases dating as far back as 1989.

Why it took Durham police years to catch a serial rapist with charges dating back decades

WRAL Investigates rape cases

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

Powerball Drawing

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

All eight state finalists are at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for a press conference ahead of the N.C. High School Athletic Association football state championships this weekend.

NCHSAA football state championship press conference

Videos

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

It is Arizona's turn to sit atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll.

Arizona rises to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll; Gonzaga and North Carolina crack top 10, Duke tumbles

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With the College Football Playoff set and ready to roll with absolutely zero controversy of any kind, bowl matchups are slowly announced over the course of Sunday afternoon. Check back here for the updates on which games the Triangle teams will be playing in and who they will matchup against in the final games of their season.

Here's where NC State, North Carolina and Duke will play this bowl season

Dave Doeren and Payton Wilson

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) -- Nikolaj Ehlers and Kyle Connor each had a goal and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.

Ehlers, Connor lead Jets to 2-1 win over Hurricanes

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The Soccer Tournament, or TST, will once again take place at WakeMed Soccer Park from June 5-10.

