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

From "Bull Durham" to Academy Award-winning dramas, the state has played host to multiple films based on fact and fiction.

20 famous movies filmed in North Carolina

20 popular movies made in NC

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Noticias coronavirus 8 de octubre: EE.UU. reporta más de 50.000 casos nuevos

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The man suspected of fatally shooting three people and wounding another at a Las Vegas university Wednesday was a professor who unsuccessfully sought a job at the school, a law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.

AP: UNLV shooting suspect previously worked at ECU

Gunman dead in UNLV shooting

Thursday morning lows will be around 29 degrees, so grab your heaviest coat! 

Coldest morning this week before weekend temperature swing

Thursday Thaw, Dec. 7

Nearly one year after its implementation, Durham city leaders on Thursday are expected to vote to continue the use of the ShotSpotter technology.

Durham leaders to vote on ShotSpotter extension Thursday

The Durham Police Department's website shows the rollout of ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology has been pushed back to mid-November in the Bull City.

An Iowa family says a fake Vrbo profile caused them to trespass in a man's home.

Fake Vrbo rental: Family trespasses into man's home 

Iowa man's home listed as rental on Vrbo

For decades, Fayetteville Street has been a hub for the holidays. With twinkling lights and a giant Christmas tree, this main street through downtown Raleigh is aglow with generations of holiday memories. 

Remembering Raleigh: 10 Christmas memories you'll only have if you grew up in Raleigh

Happyland Christmas Lights

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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

Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to an active shooter and reports of multiple victims at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Las Vegas police speak about about shooting at UNLV

Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to what officials of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, called a "confirmed active shooter" on campus.

Suspect found dead amid reports of multiple victims in UNLV shooting

Videos

Payton Wilson was surprised Wednesday night at the NC State men's basketball game versus Maryland Eastern-Shore, learning he was the 2023 Dick Butkus Award Winner. 

Payton Wilson surprised with 2023 Dick Butkus Award at NC State basketball game

Payton Wilson wins Butkus award

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Zach Hyman scored three goals for his second hat trick of the season, Connor McDavid had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

Hyman has 3 goals, McDavid gets 3 assists as Oilers beat Hurricanes 6-2 for 5th straight win

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Jayden Taylor scored 21 points shooting 8 of 11 and DJ Burns Jr. scored 15 points shooting 7 of 9 and North Carolina State rolled to a 93-61 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Wednesday night.

North Carolina State pulls away from Maryland-Eastern Shore 93-61 behind Taylor's 21 points

UNC snags 84-74 win at NC State

A local figure finds himself in the middle of a huge college football controversy. Plus, quarterback change-over in the ACC, a star is born in Philadelphia and more!

A CFP snub, Pop-Tarts 'n' Mayo and Hallmark movie ideas in the sports moments of the week

Coach Dave Doeren becomes the winningest coach in program history

The rookie had another sub-par passing game against the Buccaneers, but that's not the only thing Panthers fans should be worried about.