A downed tree took out a power pole Monday morning at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Park Avenue near downtown Raleigh. Hillsborough Street is currently closed at Hillcrest Road and also at Ashe Avenue. Drivers should take an alternate route to avoid traffic. 

Downed tree takes out power pole on Hillsborough Street, road closed

Expect a letter in the mail from Wake County's real estate tax evaluation after the value of homes in the Triangle has skyrocketed. WRAL Investigates why you could soon be paying substantially more taxes than your next-door neighbor. 

On WRAL at 6: Why you could pay substantially more taxes than your next-door neighbor. WRAL Investigates home tax re-evaluation. 

The WRAL Sports team breaks down college bowl season by matchups, mascots and must-sees to help you plan your viewing.

2023 college football bowl game guide: Dates, times, TV

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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>WILSON</b> — Investigators say the weekend death of a  Barton College student appears to be from natural causes.

A friend found 19-year old Joselyn Burgess of Cary in her dorm room Saturday night.

Police say there is no evidence of foul play.

The sophomore's funeral is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Compassionate Baptist Church in Raleigh.

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No Evidence of Foul Play in College Student's Death

Some in a Garner neighborhood are reeling on Sunday night from storm damage that damaged their homes, cars and disrupted an otherwise quiet weekend.

Garner residents help pick each other up after tornado rips through community

House damaged from tornado that touched down in Garner Sunday

A teenager accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend at Pinecrest High School in April is expected in court Monday.



Teen charged in ex-girlfriend's stabbing at Pinecrest High School due in court 

Pinecrest High School on modified lockdown after student stabbed

Google top search terms for 2023 are out. It's also been 25 years of search and Google is sharing their take on the top moments and movements.

From Taylor Swift to 'The Last of Us' and air quality: Triangle's top searches in '23

"Nova" was found in a crate by the side of the road in Johnston County and looks to be headed toward a better life thanks to one family's efforts.

Smithfield family takes in dog found abandoned in crate at intersection

'Nova' finds new home after being abandoned by road

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Wake County until 7 a.m. and said minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Monday brings winter temps & sunshine after destructive EF-1 tornado hits Garner Sunday

Hour-by-hour wind chill Monday

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Duke sophomore guard Taina Mair scored a game-high 24 points to lead the Blue Devils to an, 82-63, victory over Florida Gulf Coast in women's basketball action Sunday afternoon in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils outscored the Eagles 39-25 in the second half to secure the win.

Total team effort powers Duke women past Florida Gulf Coast, 82-63

Duke beats FGCU

Freshman guard Zoe Brooks turned in the second triple-double in school history and the No. 3 North Carolina State women beat Liberty 80-67 on Sunday.

Brooks' triple-double helps No. 3 NC State women top Liberty 80-67

NC State beats Liberty 

Paige Bueckers scored 26 points to lead No. 17 UConn over No. 24 North Carolina 76-64 on Sunday in the Hall of Fame Women's Showcase. 

Paige Bueckers scores 26 to lead No. 17 UConn to a 76-64 win over No. 24 North Carolina

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After 50 years of Christmas memories, local legend Ira David Wood III has taken his final bow as Scrooge on the stage of Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.

'Completion of a dream:' Raleigh's own Scrooge takes final bow this week

Ira David Wood III passes the 'Scrooge' mantle to his son Ira David Wood IV.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) -- Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos put themselves back in the AFC playoff race Sunday with a 24-7 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, whose season continues to go further off the rails after quarterback Justin Herbert broke a finger in the first half.