The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

James and Michael Jordan 

Sgt. Greg Palczak, 43, a 14-year veteran of the Raleigh Police Department, was pulled over on Lead Mine Road Monday.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A Raleigh police officer was arrested Monday on a charge of driving while impaired.

According to the arrest report, Sgt. Greg Palczak, 43, a 14-year veteran of the Raleigh Police Department, was pulled over on Lead Mine Road. He smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, the arresting officers wrote.

Palczak's breath alcohol concentration registered as 0.14, the report states. Under state law, a driver is considered impaired with a 0.08 breath-alcohol level.

Palczak is scheduled for a first court appearance on the DWI charge Jan. 19.

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Raleigh police officer charged with DWI

Sgt. Greg Palczak

A man died early Thursday morning in a shooting. A second man was injured.



Two men shot on Roxboro Street in Durham; 1 killed 

Durham police car

A new study discovered that a chemical found in Splenda damages DNA.

NC study discovers chemical in common sweetener damages DNA, can cause cancer

Splenda packet

Republican operatives and legislators expect a massive package of laws -- affecting voter ID, early voting, mail-in ballots, voter registration rules and more -- to be filed in the coming days.

NC lawmakers expected to roll out major election law changes, with input from former Trump lawyer

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Dennis Draughon, Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Ceiling falls on "Freedom" Caucus

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Ceiling falls in on "Freedom" Caucus

The star-studded, four-day event runs from Thursday through Sunday at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

The Soccer Tournament brings all-stars, actors and another sports boost to local economy

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

The debt ceiling bill cleared a key procedural hurdle, setting up a final vote tonight, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces criticism from far-right members over the deal.

US House to vote on debt ceiling

Sky 5 flies over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

Sky 5: Airport Road on I-40 East

Tap to watch Sky 5 fly over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

The state Senate passed House Bill 347, which would allow adults in North Carolina to bet on college, professional and other sports on their phones or other electronic devices.

NC Senate passes bill which would allow adults to bet on college, pro & other sports on phones

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Under the bill, a new transportation board would be appointed July 1, with the General Assembly's Republican majority gaining appointment powers at the governor's expense.

Power-shifting bill could replace NC Board of Transportation

North Carolina Legislative Building 

A handful of controversial bills -- including measures that could change the structure of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, governance of Nash County schools and prohibiting bans on certain kitchen appliances -- advanced in the state legislature Wednesday. Here's a roundup. 

Smattering of controversial bills advance in busy day at NC General Assembly

General Assembly Entrance

Halifax County deputies are searching for Trevor Mykel Phillips after a Sunday shooting in Littleton.