Victims' families say "death by distribution" laws are a step forward, but they want more prosecutions.

Law change should make it easier to prosecute those who sell deadly drugs

NC State student dies from drug overdose

It's no secret that Raleigh is a wonderful city known for outdoor adventures and plenty of nature.

Outdoors in Raleigh: 5 city spaces that offer fall escape

Enchanting sunrise over the Raleigh skyline and Dix Park

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A pirate is now the leader of the Wolfpack.

North Carolina State University junior Whil Piavis called himself "The Pirate Captain," during his campaign for student government president.

He received 58 percent of the vote after a run-off with fellow student Will Quick.

Piavis said he plans to get as many people as possible involved in student government.

Pirate In Charge Of Student Government At N.C. State

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Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon told WRAL he wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to North Carolina.

Could Raleigh land MLB expansion team? Hurricanes owner wants in

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history that was forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives and threw the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.

McCarthy becomes the first speaker ever to be ousted from the job in a House vote

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Officers responded to a reported bomb threat at the Judea Reform Congregation on West Cornwallis Road just after noon.

Bomb threat at Durham synagogue ruled a hoax

Jewish congregation evacuated over bomb threat

The 17-year-old who was shot Monday night in Raleigh has died. Raleigh police are investigating the shooting as a homicide.

17-year-old dies after Monday night shooting on North New Hope Road in Raleigh

Shooting investigation on New Hope Road

After an intense 48-hour search, a missing 9-year-old girl who disappeared over the weekend while on a camping trip with her family in upstate New York was found safe Monday evening, and a suspect was in custody, according to the New York State Police.

'Every parent's nightmare:' Ransom note aids in rescue of 9-year-old girl kidnapped while camping in NY

Ransom note leads authorities to kidnapped 9-year-old girl in NY

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

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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

The N.C. High School Athletic Association is holding a press conference to discuss the impact of the new state law that will strip the association of much of its authority to govern high school sports in North Carolina and the next steps for the association.

NCHSAA press conference discusses new state law overhauling role of association

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

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Mack Brown said transfer wide receiver Tez Walker could play in the College Football Playoffs or in the team's bowl game because those take place after the fall semester is over. The NCAA deemed Walker ineligible for the 2023 regular season.

North Carolina WR Tez Walker eligible for postseason play despite NCAA ineligibility, Mack Brown says

UNC wide receiver Tez Walker

NC State coach Dave Doeren announced the move from Brennan Armstrong on Monday morning.

NC State names MJ Morris starting quarterback

Boston College takes down NC State, 21-20

Week 5 of the WRAL College Football Power Rankings

Duke slips to No. 2 in this week's WRAL College Football Power Rankings

WRAL College Football Power Rankings week 5

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Already a cornerback and receiver, injured Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter added a new role — coach.