The annual WRAL Tower Lighting is scheduled for Nov. 29, 2023. Tune in to WRAL-TV at 7 p.m. to for a live, half-hour special of music and holiday cheer as we count down to when towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount get their holiday glow.

WRAL to light towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount on Wednesday at 7p

WRAL-TV held its 64th annual tower lighting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

Celebrate the season in your hometown with parades, holiday lights and special shopping! There are events all over the Triangle throughout the season.

From Apex to Vass: 2023 holiday events in your town

Raleigh Christmas Parade 2021

<b>FAYETTEVILLE</b> — Fayetteville police have arrested a17-year-old suspect charged in connection with three recent armedrobberies.

Leroy Mcintyre was arrested Sunday. He was released on a$40,000 secured bond. His first courtappearance will be today.

Police say they received several tips after surveillance video ofone of the recent robberies was shown on TV.Police say he's responsiblefor at least three of five recent armedrobberies.

Charges Filed in Three of Five Robberies in Fayetteville

One 15-year-old student was killed in a double stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School on Monday morning. A 14-year-old has been charged with murder on a juvenile petition.

Teen charged with murder on juvenile petition in fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Video shows moments leading up to a fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School.

Southeast Raleigh High School is closed on Tuesday to allow time for the community to grieve an on-campus death after a fight escalated into a stabbing that left one student dead.

'It's awful': Parents grasp reality of fatal double stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Flowers outside Southeast Raleigh High School

On Tuesday, we'll be at 31 degrees at 7 a.m. and warm up to about 48 in the afternoon with lots of sunshine. A blustery northwest wind could make things feel even cooler.

Bundle up: Get ready for the coldest air of the season with frosty mornings & nights

Monday night temperatures

Proving that a drug can actually extend canine lives will require large, time-consuming clinical trials. 

Could a drug give your pet more dog years?

RESTRICTED -- Could a Drug Give Your Pet More Dog Years?

Police were alerted to shots fired in the 100 block of Astor Court just before 3:30 a.m. by ShotSpotter - technology used by police departments to detect the sound of gunfire.

Shots through wall injure sleeping 9-year-old girl in Goldsboro

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Panthers owner David Tepper explains his plans for the team after firing head coach Frank Reich after 10 losses.

Tepper: Obviously, the record is not good enough

Panthers owner explains what's next after firing 2nd coach in 2 seasons

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

The Texas A&M football program introduces former Duke coach Mike Elko on Monday, days after Elko coached the Blue Devils to a 30-19 win in Durham.

Texas A&M introduces Mike Elko

Videos

What players from Duke, NC State and UNC have entered the transfer portal in the December window.

Transfer portal: What NC State, UNC and Duke football players are changing schools

UNC tops Duke 38-35

Texas A&M has hired Duke coach Mike Elko, replacing Jimbo Fisher with the man who was his defensive coordinator for four years in College Station, the university announced on Monday morning.

Mike Elko leaving Duke, returns as head coach to Texas A&M 

Mike Elko

The final poll from our WRAL Sports voters.

NC State finishes season as top football program in WRAL Power Rankings

NC State Wolf head logo

The Carolina Panthers announced Monday morning that Frank Reich would not continue as head coach.