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Panel of judges rules some COVID lockdowns in NC were unconstitutional

Did Cooper's Covid lockdowns violate the NC Constitution? Court of Appeals says yes, and no

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Gov. Roy Cooper's decision to treat bars differently from restaurants for Covid-19 lockdowns lacked scientific evidence, the NC Court of Appeals ruled, and improperly deprived the bar owners of their constitutionally guaranteed opportunity to make a living.

Warrants: Murder suspect recorded video as he shot his child's aunt

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Lecompte was killed trying to help the victim of a car jacking on March 14 in Lumberton.

Good Samaritan killed while trying to stop carjacking in Lumberton

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Body of missing man found in pond in Harnett County

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Multiple this month: Another earthquake shakes Bryson City in NC mountains

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NC high school student charged with assaulting teacher after 'disturbing video' circulates on social media

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Education

'Under 13 is under 13': Judge responds to attorney's claims that man charged with kidnapping & rape believed 12-year-old girl was college student

Local News

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Editorial: Competence, belief in public education. A must for those seeking to lead N.C. schools

Opinion

A performer holds a ceramic pot with the flame during the official ceremony of the flame lighting for the Paris Olympics, at the Ancient Olympia site, Greece, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The flame will be carried through Greece for 11 days before being handed over to Paris organizers on April 26. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

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Man arrested after woman catches him taking pictures under another woman's dress in Greenville Target

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Four bodies have been found since Friday, April 12, in Goldsboro.

4 bodies found in Goldsboro raises concerns about fentanyl

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A tornado devastated the Family Lodge Apartments on Reilly Road in Fayetteville on April 16, 2011.

13 years ago today: 30 tornadoes ripped through NC, killing four children & 20 others

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WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

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Trump hush money trial resumes in New York

More potential jurors dismissed as Trump's hush money trial enters second day

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NC State police found two handguns, three rifles, a shotgun and 862 rounds of ammunition inside the car driven by Demetrius Morrison. Photo courtesy of the Wake County Sheriff's Office.

NC State police arrest man impersonating police officer with guns, 826 rounds of ammunition

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Six students, driver okay after school bus overturns in Harnett County

Father upset with school after daughter suffers concussion from school bus crash in Harnett County

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13 years ago today: 30 tornadoes ripped through NC, killing four children & 20 others

Over 150 years old: Historic Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing this weekend

SPCA Wake launches 'Dogs in Duckie Pajamas' promotion to increase adoptions

The best outdoor dining spots in Raleigh

Deven's biological mother provided WRAL News with her most recent photo of the missing girl.

'I thought she didn't want to see me': Missing Fayetteville woman's mother prays remains are not her daughter's

Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

Local News

Robotics team in Fuquay-Varina and Cary head to national competition

Triangle high school teams head to robotics world championships

ATF offering reward for info in fire that killed a Lexington firefighter

Police: SC man arrested, charged with stabbing mother to death

Donald Trump to hold rally in Wilmington, first NC stop since his court appearance on Monday

Person hospitalized after chlorine exposure at Raleigh pool cleaning facility

Nation/World

FILE - An actor dressed as Mickey Mouse greets visitors at the entrance to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort, April 18, 2022, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

What a murderous Winnie the Pooh can tell us about the public domain and remix culture

Only 1 in 3 US adults think Trump acted illegally in New York hush money case, AP-NORC poll shows

Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities

Tensions rise in Australia after a bishop and priest are wounded in a knife attack in a church

Politifact

President Joe Biden shakes hands with James White, Detroit’s chief of police, before discussing his administration’s efforts to address crime, at the White House in Washington, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. “Thanks to my American rescue plan, which I might note, not a single person on the other team voted for, we provide $350 billion — $350 billion — that was available to deal with these issues,” Biden said here. (Anna Rose Layden/The New York Times)

Fact check: Has crime 'skyrocketed' under President Biden?

Fact check: Has Biden deported more people in nine months than in past years?

Fact check: Would RFK Jr.'s running mate be the youngest vice president ever?

Fact check: Trump says native-born Americans lost nearly 1 million jobs 'in February alone'

Fact check: Biden says Trump told Americans to inject bleach to treat COVID-19

NC Capitol

NC immigrants tout contributions, hoping to head off ICE detainer bill

Immigrant workers highlight tax contributions to North Carolina

In local congressional runoff, Republicans Daughtry and Knott fight over Democratic ties

In Triangle-area congressional runoff, Republicans Daughtry and Knott fight over Democratic ties

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 11

Cover photo by Carson Elm-Picard/UNC Media Hub

Inside the artistry of NC music poster veteran Ron Liberti

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

The best outdoor dining spots in Raleigh

Greensboro offers various activities, all guaranteed to make your weekend memorable.
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From history to happy hour: Your weekend guide to Greensboro

The Savannah Bananas spent Saturday morning with the Miracle League of the Triangle, playing a game with a few of the Leagues teams.

Savannah Bananas play ball with the Miracle League

Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

Education

NC among few states requiring personal finance classes

Robotics teams from Triangle head to national competition

Appalachian State University chancellor to resign due to 'health challenges'

NC A&T University investigating shots fired inside Barbee Hall

Shots fired inside residence hall at NC A&T; two charged

WRAL In Depth

Padel players during a game at Padel Haus in New York on March 3, 2024. The sport is played with a racket on a court with a net, but watch out for those bouncing shots from the back wall. Reporters take a look at the padel scene in New York City. (Christian Rodriguez/The New York Times)

Make Room, Tennis, Pickleball and Squash. Here Comes Padel.

'I thought she didn't want to see me': Missing Fayetteville woman's mother prays remains are not her daughter's

An AP photographer explains how he captured the moment of eclipse totality

Duke Energy hoping emerging tech research benefits customers

Full interview: NC Gov. Roy Cooper talks legacy, future plans

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Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov (52) celebrates with teammate Seth Jarvis (24) after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Hurricanes set for first-round playoff rematch with Islanders

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92

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Former Duke head coach Steve Sloan dies at age 79

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'You have more fun in red': NC State men's, women's teams' Final Four runs celebrated Monday night

The Prince of Pittsboro: UNC commit Drake Powell's final season at Northwood High School

HighSchoolOT

East Surry Head Coach, Trent Lowman. The East Surry Cardinals battle the Taboro Vikings for the 1AA State Championship on May 8, 2021 at Kenan Stadium. (Photo Credit: Jerrell Jordan)

State champion coach Trent Lowman leaves East Surry for West Stokes

No. 15 Pine Lake Prep leaves no doubt against Christ The King for tenth straight win

Vote Now: HSOT Honors winter sports finalists

No. 1 Mooresville opens big week with big win over Cannon School

Northwood picks Dalton Brown to fill head football coach role

WRAL Specialists

Consumer Reports' top-tested sunscreens

UN says NC water pollution violates human rights

What the different terms on sunscreen bottles mean

Revealing the best sunscreens for sun protection and affordability

First lady Jill Biden to visit North Carolina Monday

White House officials on Wednesday morning spoke at an event in Fayetteville to announce protections for drinking water. Researchers discovered PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River drinking water supply in 2017, including forever chemicals uniquely linked to the Chemours Fayetteville Works plant, formerly owned by DuPont.

Clean drinking water will replace contaminated wells at Gray's Creek, Alderman Road elementary schools

Gray's Creek Elementary, Alderman Road Elementary schools to get clean drinking water

Family

Over 150 years old: Historic Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing this weekend

Go Ask Dad: Louie, Louie

Tax Day: Monday is deadline to file tax return, request extension

This weekend: Celebration of America's 250th birthday in Historic Halifax

Hidden murals: Abandoned tobacco barns have secret artwork from decades ago

SmartShopper

Top Amazon deals: Wyze Home Security Camera only $19.98 (44% off), Fire TV Sticks starting at $19.99, Dingo Rawhide Twist Sticks 50 pk only $4 (73% off)

Ben & Jerry's 2024 Free Cone Day is Tuesday, April 16

New Swagbucks Team Challenge April 15-21

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

List of top grocery deals valid April 10-16: Chicken leg quarters only $0.59/lb, Smithfield Pork Roast only $0.97/lb

Good News

Glenn (left) died after a brain bleed. Her organs were later used to save her father's (right) life.

Florida teen dies, saves dad's life with transplant

New Jersey program provides job training, opportunities for people with autism

Teens learn defensive driving techniques at free training session

13 ducklings rescued by Horry County firefighters

Clayton's century-old town hall will be transformed by 2026

Offbeat

This undated photo taken by Cameron Clifford, shows Terrance, the pet octopus his son Cal adopted at their home in Edmond, Okla. The family soon learned that Terrance was female as she laid 50 eggs that later hatched, with nearly half of them surviving. Although female octopuses usually die soon after laying their eggs, Terrance is still alive four months later. (Cameron Clifford via AP)

A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online

Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old

Endangered Bornean orangutan born at Busch Gardens in Florida

Berlin zoo celebrates the 67th birthday of Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla

Ancient sea turtle housed at Boston aquarium for more than 50 years passes another physical

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5 On Your Side Restaurant ratings for Mandolin and Taqueria Don Fily

Consumer Reports investigation finds heavy metals, high sodium in Lunchables

On WRAL at 6: Your power bills are rising, but where's that money going?

Tips for preventing car thefts from Consumer Reports

Investigations

Grocery store prices are up and so are company profits. WRAL Investigates why you're paying more while executives make more than ever.

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

City of Durham settles lawsuit over police chase

WRAL TechWire

The US economy added 431,000 jobs in March, bringing the unemployment rate to a new pandemic-era low of 3.6%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

Mike Walden: Amid multiple uncertainties, job creators just keep hiring

Guest column: Preparing students for the Triangle’s IT job market

Tom Snyder: Tiny code, human vulnerability put the world close to crippling cyber attack

NCInnovation kicks off grant selection for high-value university research

Business

FILE - Boeing employees walk the new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner down towards the delivery ramp area at the company's facility after conducting its first test flight at Charleston International Airport, Friday, March 31, 2017, in North Charleston, S.C. A Senate subcommittee has opened an investigation into the safety of Boeing jetliners, intensifying safety concerns about the company’s aircraft. The panel has summoned Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, to a hearing next week where a company engineer, Sam Salehpour, is expected to detail safety concerns about the manufacture and assembly of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. (AP Photo/Mic Smith, File)

Boeing pushes back on whistleblower's allegations and details how airframes are put together

Tesla plans to lay off 10% of workforce after dismal quarterly sales, multiple news outlets report

M&T Bank, Goldman Sachs rise; Salesforce, Tesla fall, Monday, 4/15/2024

Trump Media stock slides again to bring it more than 66% below its peak as euphoria fades

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Titanic post office

Tar Heel Traveler: Stancil's Grill in Johnston County

Tar Heel Traveler: Grain bin Airbnb

Tar Heel Traveler: Artistic quilter

Hometown Carolina

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

Romantic Getaway in Washington

Drew Carey explains why he helped striking writers pay for their meals

Music Review: Jazz pianist Fred Hersch creates subdued, lovely colors on 'Silent, Listening'

‘Rust’ movie armorer sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter

SPCA Wake launches 'Dogs in Duckie Pajamas' promotion to increase adoptions

CBC Opinion

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Editorial: Purposeful efforts to diminish N.C. public education must stop

Editorial: Too many mail-in N.C. ballots unfairly rejected, fix it now

Editorial: Dramatic private school voucher expansion still lacks accountability

DRAUGHON DRAWS: The "core" of N.C. public education

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