A missing dog is finally found... but with a gunshot wound to her face. ONLY ON WRAL -- Zelda's owner talks about her road to recovery ...and how you can help

ONLY ON WRAL at 11 : A missing dog is found with a gunshot wound to her face. Zelda’s owner talks about her road to recovery & how you can help

Four of the top 2024 contenders for the White House are planning to visit the Tar Heel State on Friday and Saturday -- an early indication of how important North Carolina is to each party.

Presidential candidates descend on NC, with election far in the distance

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A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

Crews briefly evacuated a neighborhood off of Trawick Road in Raleigh on Thursday night after reports of a strong smell of gas.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Crews briefly evacuated a neighborhood off of Trawick Road in Raleigh on Thursday night after reports of a strong smell of gas.

The gas company and the fire department could not find a leak and said there was no public safety issue.

A fire truck remained on the scene for several hours as a precaution.

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Raleigh neighborhood evacuated after gas odor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the North Carolina GOP convention Friday, pitching his 2024 presidential campaign to conservative voters, who polls show still tend to favor nominating former President Donald Trump instead.

DeSantis says he'd fight 'woke' ideas, fire FBI director in NC presidential pitch

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Voters in the local area react to the 37-count indictment of Former President Donald Trump Friday night. 

Local residents react to the 37-count indictment against Donald Trump

Local voters weight in on Trump indictment  

A missing dog has been found nearly three weeks after disappearing from home but with a gunshot wound to the face.

Missing dog found with gun shot wound to the face 

Missing dog found with gun shot wound to face 

About half of North Carolinians and Wake County are spending 30% or more of their monthly income on rent alone.

About half of North Carolina and Wake County renters burdened by increasing prices, data shows

Wake County program aims to link renters with units they can afford

Bella Bennett, 7, helped her mom call for help when she was having a heart attack. Bella received a National Life Saving Award for her efforts.

Wake County deputy's young daughter helps mom at home during heart attack, receives national award

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running against Donald Trump and others for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, is speaking in Greensboro tonight.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the NC Republican convention, pitching his presidential campaign to conservative voters.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden travel to Fort Liberty to will meet with service members and their families. The Bidens are expected to deliver remarks at an event in support of Joining Forces.

President Joe Biden talks to service members at Fort Liberty

Joe Biden signs executive order into law at Fort Liberty

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Ivan Lopez will make the jump from Lumberton Junior High School to professional soccer this summer. 

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

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East Columbus senior Karli Godwin has been named the Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year in softball.

East Columbus state record holder Karli Godwin named Gatorade NC Softball Player of the Year

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