An 8-year-old is in serious condition after an argument escalated into gunfire Saturday night in Rocky Mount. WRAL-TV will have the status of his injuries on our newscast at 6 p.m.

8-year-old one of three hurt from Rocky Mount shootout; Two charged; The status of his injuries on WRAL at 6

A Fayetteville woman says she was raped by the person who delivered her groceries through Instacart late last month.

'Be careful: ' Woman says man delivering groceries through Instacart raped her in her home

WRAL reporter Carly Haynes interviews a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by a man delivering groceries through Instacart. 

Medicaid expansion means North Carolina's working poor can go to the doctor for free. It also means billions in new federal funding for hospitals.

After 14 years, billions to flow as 600,000 qualify for Medicaid insurance in NC

More than half a million North Carolinians now qualify for Medicaid 

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A USAir Fokker 100 jet that  lost a left inside wheel on takeoff Thursday morning at Raleigh-Durham International landed  safely in Charlotte.

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority spokeswoman  Teresa Damiano says Flight 1543 had 66 people on board. After determining that four other wheels were working, a decision was made to have the jet fly on to its next destination -- Charlotte.

Emergency crews were called out to Charlotte-Douglas, but weren't needed.

Damiano says an airport crew picked up the wheel and is turning the situation over to USAir maintenance

Plane Loses Wheel at RDU, Lands Safely in Charlotte

Light rain fell during the day Sunday and things will continue to dry out on Sunday night.

Clearing out on Sunday night; Dry air returns this week

Shopping planner, Dec. 3, 2023

An 8-year-old is in serious condition after an argument escalated into gunfire Saturday night in Rocky Mount.

8-year-old in serious condition, 3 hurt after fight leads to shooting in Rocky Mount

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The conflict in Gaza has aggravated sore spots for North Carolina Republicans and Democrats in different ways. And in a swing state known for tight races, neither side of the aisle can afford to lose many voters or donors.

The Israel conflict has divided Democrats. Will it affect North Carolina's 2024 elections?

Dueling protests for Israel-Hamas war at UNC

According to a spokesperson for North Carolina Black Alliance, faith and community leaders will gather a 1 p.m. at Word of God Fellowship at 3000 Rock Quarry Road. In a statement, the NCBA says they will hold a community-based conversation that will provide organizations and community groups with a platform to share "actionable solutions and steps to support the youth in southeast Raleigh.

Faith, community leaders to host vigil for 15-year-old killed in double stabbing

Gathering of faith and community leaders in southeast Raleigh

First responders from Cary, Fairview and Swift Creek fire departments rigged a rope lift to pull 11-month-old Mudge from the hole.

Great Dane pup Mudge saved from old well. Yes, you read that right.

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With the College Football Playoff set and ready to roll with absolutely zero controversy of any kind, bowl matchups are slowly announced over the course of Sunday afternoon. Check back here for the updates on which games the Triangle teams will be playing in and who they will matchup against in the final games of their season.

Here's where NC State, North Carolina and Duke will play this bowl season

Dave Doeren and Payton Wilson

NC State football coach Dave Doeren will collect at least $175,000 in performance bonuses after the Wolfpack's 9-3 season. The pool of money for assistant coaches will go up, too.

NC State's strong finish means more money for Doeren. And Wolfpack assistants, too.

Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected to the College Football Playoff and Florida State became the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field in its 10-year history. Michigan will face Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington will play Texas in the Sugar Bowl in the Jan. 1 semifinals.

Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida St left out 

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MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Florida State won every game this season. Georgia won 29 in a row, including back-to-back national championships, then lost by a field goal. And neither was deemed good enough by the College Football Playoff committee.

The Orange Bowl is for the snubbed. Florida State and Georgia will square off Dec. 30 ahead of CFP

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No. 7 Duke couldn't close the gap late and Georgia Tech hands the Blue Devils a loss to start ACC play.