A grand jury in Manhattan has voted to indict Donald Trump -- the first time in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges. The precise charges are not yet clear, but the former president was being investigated on allegations he paid hush money to a former mistress.

Donald Trump to face criminal charges in New York

On WRAL-TV at 6: Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put our children in danger. One expert reveals new tactics that he says will save lives.

On WRAL-TV at 6: Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put children in danger. One expert reveals a new tactic to save lives.

A lawyer for Donald Trump said Thursday he's been told that the former president has been indicted in New York on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.

Lawyer: Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

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Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters conducting a nighttime training exercise in Kentucky, Army officials said Thursday.

1 of 9 killed in military helicopter crash was son of Wayne Co. pastor

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Forsyth Technical Community College has closed campus and all classes are canceled for the remainder of the week, according to a tweet posted by the college.

Forsyth Tech cancels classes for remainder of week after student was hospitalized in shooting

Forsyth Tech campus alerted to shots fired in area; asked to shelter in place

A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when our southeastern counties go under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.



WRAL Weather Alert Day: Level 1 storm risk, 50 mph winds threaten weekend fun

Severe risk April 1, 2023

Raleigh police said the bank robbery happened Thursday afternoon on Hargett Street.

Raleigh police investigate downtown bank robbery on Hargett Street

Police cars on Hargett Street

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<b>DURHAM</b> — A Durham third-grader won't be returning to his elementary school for the rest of this year.

Officials at West Club Boulevard Elementary School say the boy brought a BB gun to class and threatened to shoot his teacher in the head.

He has been suspended for the rest of the year.

The case has been referred to Social Services.

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3rd Grader Threatens Teacher With BB Gun

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Police hold briefing to discuss 'shots fired' alert that forced Forsyth Tech students, teachers and staff to shelter in place

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

Drivers cruise down Oberlin Road in Raleigh every day without even realizing they're driving past a nearly century-old secret garden.

Firsthand walk through Raleigh's secret garden

Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Garden opens for one day only. This Raleigh Historic Property was originally part of Oberlin Village. 

Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put our children in danger. One expert reveals new tactics that he says will save lives.

5 On Your Side: Are local schools active shooter drills outdated?

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The men's basketball rosters at Duke, UNC and NC State are being reshaped by the transfer portal and NBA Draft. Who is coming, who is staying and who is leaving?

Here's who is coming, going and staying for Duke, NC State and UNC basketball

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These former North Carolina high school baseball players have made MLB Opening Day rosters. 

These NC HS baseball alumni made MLB Opening Day rosters 

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The bill would bar youth sports or other youth recreational activities that are part of a local government from offering any awards based solely on participation.

NC Senate bill would eliminate participation trophies in youth sports

Masks, distancing help make youth sports safe, WakeMed physician says

The theft of a truck ended in a deadly shooting after one of the owners tracked down and killed the suspect, San Antonio police say.