Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger is endorsing Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the 2024 GOP primary for North Carolina governor. But he says he doesn't plan to make an endorsement in the presidential primary.

Why NC's most powerful Republican is endorsing a candidate for governor, but not president

Sen. Phil Berger

Delvin Ferrell was the teenager killed in a stabbing on Monday at Southeast Raleigh High School. Friends will remember Ferrell with a balloon release on Wednesday evening.

'We are forgiving': Family of 15-year-old stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School grieves loss, holds no ill will

Family of 15-year-old killed at Southeast Raleigh High School plans balloon release 

Chatham County investigators are looking for clues in connection the death of a Siler City woman found Sunday morning in her home.

Chatham County investigators are looking for clues in connection the death of a Siler City woman found Sunday morning in her home. <br />

Colene Person, 53, of 220 Fletcher Siler Road, Siler City was found dead from apparent stab wounds about 7:30 a.m. by her husband, investigators said.<br />

Investigators with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office were processing the scene Sunday afternoon. There is no word on a possible suspect or the motive for the stabbing.

Siler City Woman Found Dead Inside Home

During a late-night press conference, Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden said an employee within the department came forward on Sunday with information implicating an officer in criminal activities.

Fayetteville police officer arrested, charged with several crimes

Fayetteville police officer arrested, put on administrative leave

Thursday morning will be chilly, with lows in the 20s across much of North Carolina.

Frosty start to Thursday with lows in the 20s 🥶

Cooler mornings in sight 

WRAL News is working to confirm how many people died in the crash.

At least one person killed in crash near I-540 in Wake County

Police communication released on Wednesday provides some insight into the chaos inside Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School when a fight turned into a deadly stabbing earlier this week and the search for a suspect that followed.

Southeast Raleigh High School to resume classes after fatal stabbing, extra security in place

911 calls reveal frightened students hid during fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

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

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This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.

WRAL lights towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount

The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors holds it winter board meeting in Chapel Hill. This is the first of a two-day event for the NCHSAA.

2023 NCHSAA winter board meeting, day one

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Duke quarterback Riley Leonard announced that he would be leaving the program.

Duke QB Riley Leonard leaving Blue Devils

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NC State linebacker Payton Wilson was named ACC defensive player of the year and freshman wide receiver KC Concepcion won the league's Rookie of the Year award.

NC State duo claims top ACC football honors

Payton Wilson during pregame warmups

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Trevon Brazile had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Khalif Battle scored 21 off the bench and Arkansas held on to beat No. 7 Duke 80-75 on Wednesday night.

Brazile, Battle and defense lead Arkansas to 80-75 victory over No. 7 Duke

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No. 17 UNC builds big lead then holds off No. 10 Tennessee 100-92 in ACC/SEC Challenge

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George Williams, a former St. Augustine's University coach, was fired in July 2020. He continues to coach athletes and is preparing several for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.