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 

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

<b>VANCE COUNTY, N.C.</b> — Officials said the disappearance of a Vance County man is considered suspicious.

Deputies found Otis Glasco's car peppered with bullets near Briggs Road just outside of Kittrell on Tuesday.

They will not say whether foul play is involved.

Deputies said they continue their search on Wednesday if a plane is available.

Vance County Officials Locate Missing Man's Car

Sunday will be warm but cloudy, and the humidity means that we could see some fog in the early morning hours, especially from Raleigh north to the Virginia border.

Sticky Sunday: It will be damp and warm, with a slight chance for showers

Shopping planner, Dec. 3, 2023

The conflict in Gaza has aggravated sore spots for North Carolina Republicans and Democrats in different ways. And in a swing state known for tight races, neither side of the aisle can afford to lose many voters or donors.

The Israel conflict has divided Democrats. Will it affect North Carolina's 2024 elections?

Dueling protests for Israel-Hamas war at UNC

First responders from Cary, Fairview and Swift Creek fire departments rigged a rope lift to pull 11-month-old Mudge from the hole.

Great Dane pup Mudge saved from old well. Yes, you read that right.

Saturday marked the start of a contract for additional armed security patrols near a recent trouble spot in downtown Raleigh. Officers with the Capitol Special Police (CSP) - the same group that patrols city hall -  will be on hand daily around the GoRaleigh station near Moore Square.

Private security on patrol to make downtown Raleigh safer through the holidays

Capitol Special Patrol

Chatham County deputies found a body in the roadway when they arrived at US-64 and Bowers Store Road. The Sheriff's Office said Highway Patrol was leading the investigation, but deputies would assist troopers.

Troopers investigating fatal hit-and-run Sunday morning in Chatham County

Chatham County crash scene

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Forecasted rainfall, Dec. 3

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

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

Videos

Here's a look at which bowl bids NC State, North Carolina and Duke could accept.

Which bowl game will NC State, North Carolina and Duke play in?

Dave Doeren with Mack Brown

Interim head coach Chris Tabor expects Carolina to play "classy" when they take on Tampa Bay this Sunday. He also foresees big things for rookie quarterback Bryce Young.

Tabor takes over as Panthers get set to visit Bucs

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Florida State coach Mike Norvell said the possibility of leaving his unbeaten Seminoles out of the College Football Playoff shouldn't even be discussed.

No. 4 Florida State beats No. 15 Louisville 16-6 for ACC title, but could miss playoff at 13-0

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NC State was lights out from behind the arc in the overtime period to win its first ACC game of the season, 84-78 against Boston College.

Horne, Taylor pace NC State to overtime win over Boston College, 84-78

NC State beats Va. Tech, 97-77

No. 7 Duke couldn't close the gap late and Georgia Tech hands the Blue Devils a loss to start ACC play.