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 

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

Manitowoc Police have released new information about a suspicious death.

<b>MANITOWOC, WIS.</b> — Manitowoc Police have released new information about a suspicious death.

Police say this happened on Friday in the early afternoon, in the 900 block of South 11th Street.

During a news conference Monday, police say a 24-year-old stepdaughter allegedly shot and killed her 49-year-old stepfather.

Police say on Friday, the suspect led them on a four-minute high speed chase and was then taken into custody.

At this point, police say there is not a motive.

There are no other suspects and charges are pending.

Police: Stepdaughter allegedly shoots, kills stepfather in Manitowoc

According to the sheriff's office, 35-year-old Johnathan Andrew Edwards has been charged with 10 counts of felony first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of felony obstruction of justice. 

Harnett County deputy fired, arrested for sexually exploiting children as young as 7 years old

Johnathan Andrew Edwards

The massive Downtown South project is "in a holding pattern" due to high interest rates, says developer Kane Realty.

Massive Downtown South project is 'slowed,' developer Kane Realty says

Massive Downtown South project is on hold, developer Kane Realty says

Saint Augustine's University president Dr. Christine McPhail has been relieved of her duties. McPhail said the decision stemmed from a contentious meeting in October where she and a colleague were berated by a board member.

Saint Augustine's University president fired, board denies her allegations

Dr. Christine McPhail

Temperatures will get up to the upper 50s Tuesday afternoon, and we'll have a small chance for sprinkles later tonight.

Temps dip into 50s Tuesday, cooldown to continue Wednesday & Thursday

Dropping lows Dec. 5-7, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation will grant $1 billion to connect Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia, with a new passenger rail route.

$1 billion grant announced for Raleigh to Richmond commuter rail

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

All eight state finalists are at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for a press conference ahead of the N.C. High School Athletic Association football state championships this weekend.

NCHSAA football state championship press conference

Videos

In a letter sent Tuesday to more than 350 Division I schools, Baker told members that the disparity in resources between the wealthiest schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision and other DI members -- along with the hundreds of Division II and III schools -- is creating "a new series of challenges."

NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

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Former NC State quarterback MJ Morris detailed his decision to enter the transfer portal. He said he has heard from Baylor, LSU and Maryland so far.

MJ Morris: 'I still want to be here,' but NC State said it was moving on

MJ Morris

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

Quarterback Jordan Travis headlined No. 4 Florida State's haul of All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors from The Associated Press. Travis was voted offensive player of the year.

NC State's Wilson earns AP award as ACC's top defensive player

Payton Wilson during pregame warmups

ESPN Bet announced its deal with Quail Hollow Club on Tuesday, which gives it access to the North Carolina market.