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

The Raleigh Police Department and North Carolina Center for Missing Persons issued a call for help Friday in finding Manuel Andres Mejia, who was last seen Friday morning at 2400 Landmark Drive.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — The Raleigh Police Department and North Carolina Center for Missing Persons issued a call for help Friday in finding Manuel Andres Mejia, who was last seen Friday morning at 2400 Landmark Drive.

Mejia, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment, is 65 years old with brown eyes and short, white hair. He is about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. Mejia was wearing a light blue striped shirt, blue jeans and dark blue Nike sneakers.

Anyone with information about Mejia's whereabouts is asked to call Raleigh police at 919-996-3335

Raleigh police seeking man, subject of Silver Alert

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The school board's meeting comes one day after a community forum at Southeast Raleigh High School, where the stabbing occurred, also attended by board members.

Changes needed, Wake school board members say one week after fatal campus stabbing

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Raleigh police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, where a man accidentally shot himself.

Man accidentally shoots himself after sitting on gun, Raleigh police say 

One shot in shooting on Louisburg road in Raleigh  

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash Tuesday in Wake County.

Pedestrian struck and killed on Jordan Road in Wake County

Man hit, killed on Jordan Road in Wake County 

Rise and shiver! Wednesday starts frosty, with mid-30s that'll have you pulling on your warmest layers. 

 Coldest morning Thursday with temperatures in 30s, warmer weekend ahead

Wednesday morning temps

Community members in Durham held a meeting Tuesday evening to discuss discipline disparities experienced by Black students in Durham County.

Black students in Durham schools suspended & expelled at much higher rates, study shows

Durham Public Schools central services

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

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

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

Videos

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

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The University of Virginia's hot start and nationally ranked defense hinders the North Carolina Central University men's basketball team with UVA defeating the Eagles 77-47 on Tuesday.

Virginia's defense and quick start stymies NCCU

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Cam Spencer had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists as fifth-ranked UConn pulled away down the stretch for an 87-76 victory over No. 9 North Carolina in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night.

Spencer scores 23 to lead No. 5 UConn past No. 9 North Carolina 87-76 in Jimmy V Classic at MSG

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The WRAL Sports team breaks down college bowl season by matchups, mascots and must-sees to help you plan your viewing.

2023 college football bowl game guide: Dates, times, TV

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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."