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Legislation limiting the discussion of gender and sexuality in elementary schools — and pushing teachers to tell parents when a student of any age questions their own sexuality — was re-filed Tuesday in North Carolina, setting the stage for a culture war battle.

On WRAL at 6: Bill limiting LGBTQ talk in schools filed again in NC. Travis Fain explains what’s new and whether it has a chance of passing.

<b>NASH COUNTY, N.C.</b> — Two people are in custody after authorities in Nash and Wilson counties seized a large amount of cocaine and a stash of firearms.

After a vehicle stop in Wilson County on Wednesday, detectives arrested two Nash County residents -- 32-year-old Gilberto Mora Martinez and Sergio Torres Silva -- for possession of 65 grams of powder cocaine and a firearm.

Following an investigation, authorities later went to Martinez's home, where they found approximately 628 grams of powder cocaine in a building behind Martinez's residence.

Deputies also located 44 1/2 grams of marijuana and 14 firearms at Martinez's home.

Silva faces two counts of cocaine trafficking in Wilson County and felony possession of cocaine in Nash County.  Martinez also faces cocaine trafficking charges in Wilson County as well as trafficking cocaine charges in Nash County.

Investigation Uncovers Drugs, Weapons At Nash County Home

Winter weather brought ice to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, causing the cancellation of more than 1,700 flights nationwide.

Winter weather cancels flights, leads to death in Texas

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If your doctor or repair person cancels your appointment on short notice, should they have to pay you for your time? Some state lawmakers say yes! 

Bill would make businesses pay if they keep you waiting

LS Cable & System plans to hire 86 workers, invest nearly $27M in Edgecombe County

One of the oldest remaining homes in Cary will soon be moved to a new location in the center of a rapidly growing downtown. Built roughly 150 years ago, the Ivey-Ellington Waddell House is one of only four Cary properties individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Making room for change: One of Cary's oldest homes to be relocated, replaced by new downtown development

Historic Ivey-Ellington House in Cary is slated to be moved to Academy Street to make room for a new development. 

Proposed legislation limiting the discussion of gender and sexuality in elementary schools, and pushing teachers to tell parents when a student of any age questions their own sexuality, was refiled Tuesday in North Carolina, setting the stage for the latest skirmish in a culture war battle.

Bill limiting LGBTQ discussion in schools filed again in NC

NC Board of Education ask state lawmakers for more money to fund more nurses, social workers

The family of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Franklin County over the weekend is calling for justice.

Family of murdered Franklin Co. 19-year-old calls for justice; investigators share details of fatal shooting

Family of 19-year-old shot, killed in Franklin County calling for justice

Climate change is impacting patients in a growing number of ways, from health hazards in flood waters to issues with access to care.

Climate change impacts patient access to health care

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Giizselle is finding her personality as she's very affectionate and silly. She loves to play outdoors and enjoys the water.

Forever Family: Giizselle has a lot to offer

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A Colorado woman is counting her blessings after falling hundreds of a feet off a mountain in California.

Woman survives 200-foot fall off mountain

Videos

The pomp and circumstance surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes hosting an outdoor hockey game at Carter-Finley Stadium will encompass a week of fanfare to rev up Raleigh for a never-before-experienced event in The City of Oaks.

Opening times, prices for events around Hurricanes Stadium Series game announced

Hurricanes 2, Penguins 1

On Monday, the ACC revealed its 2023 college football schedule.

Here are the 2023 football schedules for NC State, North Carolina and Duke

NC State tops UNC 30-27 in double-overtime finish

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said Frank Reich's strong and qualified background as an offensive-minded coach is one of the primary reasons he hired him as the team's new head coach.

Reich's offensive background helped him land Carolina job

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Kai Crutchfield won a state championship as a player at Millbrook, and has now returned to the Wildcats bench after a legendary playing career at NC State.

After legendary NC State career, Kai Crutchfield returns to Millbrook as assistant coach

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Legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski spoke with WRAL anchor/reporter Debra Morgan about retirement, his tenure at Duke and his family life.