The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

James and Michael Jordan 

<b>KNIGHTDALE, N.C.</b> — Authorities have identified the woman who died in a traffic accident near Knightdale.

A sport utility vehicle and two cars were involved in the accident near Buffaloe and Lucas Roads.

Authorities said the SUV crossed the center line, sideswiped one car and hit another head-on.

Mamie Lucas, a driver in one of the cars, died in the accident. Charges are pending.

Driver Killed In Knightdale Accident

Republican operatives and legislators expect a massive package of laws -- affecting voter ID, early voting, mail-in ballots, voter registration rules and more -- to be filed in the coming days.

NC lawmakers expected to roll out major election law changes, with input from former Trump lawyer

Vote; election

An effort to legalize online sports betting failed during the previous legislative session, but lawmakers appear poised to have North Carolina join a bevy of other states in legalizing sports wagering. Betting won't start until 2024 in the state.

NC Senate passes sports wagering bill; House must agree to changes

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

Halifax County deputies are searching for Trevor Mykel Phillips after a Sunday shooting in Littleton.

Halifax deputies search for man accused of shooting inside car with toddler inside

Police said at least 10 cars were found damaged Wednesday in the parking lot of The Umstead, a luxury hotel in Cary.

Vandals target cars at Cary hotels and fire stations, including The Umstead

10 cars damaged in parking lot of The Umstead in Cary

Temperatures continue to warm up in the coming days with the warmest day looking like Saturday.



Sunshine returns, warmer temperatures in the forecast 

Warmer for the weekend 

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

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

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The debt ceiling bill cleared a key procedural hurdle, setting up a final vote tonight, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces criticism from far-right members over the deal.

US House to vote on debt ceiling

Sky 5 flies over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

Sky 5: Airport Road on I-40 East

Tap to watch Sky 5 fly over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

The state Senate passed House Bill 347, which would allow adults in North Carolina to bet on college, professional and other sports on their phones or other electronic devices.

NC Senate passes bill which would allow adults to bet on college, pro & other sports on phones

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A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. The tournament features 32 teams fighting for a $1 million championship prize.

A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament in Cary

The Soccer Tournament field

Mallory Baggett hit a two-run run home run to give Midway a lead that it would not relinquish as it held off North Johnston 5-4 to claim the 2A East regional title in a decisive third game on Wednesday May 31, 2023.

(4) Midway conquers 2A East softball regional with victory over (6) North Johnston

Softball: Midway vs. North Johnston (May 31, 2023)

The father of a 1-year-old and a teen with dreams of going into the military were shot and killed Wednesday in a Fayetteville neighborhood. The shooting sent two other men to the hospital. 