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<b>RALEIGH</b> — Plans to build Raleigh's Entertainment andSports Arena have hit yet another snag.

The latest delay comes from Raleigh City Councilman Paul Coblewho suspects a conflict of interest and wants to know the name of the NCState University benefactor who put up $5 million for naming rights.

The arena authority was scheduled to meet again Wednesday. It must answer Coble's question before money to begin construction will beforthcoming.

Proposed Arena Progress Still Has Bumps

A new 911 call was released Tuesday as Cary police investigate two crime scenes at a Cary home where a body was found in a pile of burning debris.

Police identify burned body, man shot at Cary home

Identity of the body burned, man shot at Cary home

Rain is expected to arrive late Wednesday morning around 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. 

Rain headed our way Wednesday 

Near-record warmth

Administrators at a charter school in Columbus County are demanding a first-grade boy's hair be cut before students return from spring break.

Family sees discrimination in school's demand that boy cut his long hair

Tillman Mitchell, 17, was hit by a car in Halifax County while getting off the bus from school.

Student hit by car getting off the bus in Halifax County back at home

Tillman Mitchell 

Residents in Roanoke Rapids are looking for answers on why the chief of police is on administrative leave.

Roanoke Rapid city manager to release details Wednesday about police chief, captain placed on unpaid leave

Community calls for answers after Roanoke Rapids police chief, captain placed on leave

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.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

Sky 5 flies over a crash on I-440 near New Bern Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. Multiple lanes are closed.

Sky 5 over I-440 crash

The House Commerce Committee considers bills that would legalize online betting on sports and would ban 'predatory' charges and repossession of pets paid for over time.

Lawmakers consider mobile sports betting, predatory pet leases

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Jacy Sheldon made a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 1.8 seconds left to lift No. 3 Ohio State to a 71-69 win over No. 6 seed North Carolina and help the Buckeyes advance to the Sweet 16 for the second straight season. 

 No. 6 UNC falls in final seconds to No. 3 Ohio St, 71-69, ending season

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NC State is ending its varsity rifle program. State's athletic department made the announcement on Tuesday.

NC State ending rifle program after 65 years of varsity status

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House Bill 98, which would prevent COVID-19 vaccine requirements, was one of several bills up for discussion Tuesday at the General Assembly.



NC bill would prevent mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for schools, government employees

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The game between the Wolfpack and the Volunteers is set for Sept. 7, 2024.