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Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs, invest $294 million in Pitt County

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Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe. (Adobe Stock)

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Out and About

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand in Buckingham Palace Gardens on Wednesday April 10, 2024, the day after their 19th wedding anniversary. This photo is being released on Friday, April 26, 2024, to mark the first anniversary of their Coronation. Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer. The announcement on Friday April 26, 2024, comes almost three months after Charles took a break from public appearances to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. (Millie Pilkington/Buckingham Palace via AP)

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

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Health Team

FILE - A sign for flu vaccination is displayed outside of a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. On Friday, April 26, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week, for the third straight week, medical visits for flu-like illnesses dipped below the threshold for what's counted as an active flu season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Long flu season winds down in US

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House brings down powerlines on Wendell Falls Parkway

Too tall: House on flatbed truck brings down powerlines, closing Wendell Falls Parkway

Local News

A mother said her daughter and a friend are alive thanks to a quick-thinking Uber driver and Narcan administered by paramedics.

Narcan used to revive women in Uber; mom believes they were drugged along Glenwood South

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Severe weather increases risk of power outages

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A gavel rests on a desk next to legal books.

Rocky Mount man sentenced to eight years in prison after 111-mph chase with deputies

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Joseph Jay Vieu, 50, was arrested for two counts of human trafficking of a child victim and two counts of solicitation of prostitution of a minor.

Lee County man arrested in an attempt to buy a 9-year-old child, sheriff's office says

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Raleigh City Council Member Mary Black

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Racist, antisemitic outburst targets Raleigh City Council member in Zoom meeting

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Dreamville Festival takes over Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C. on Sunday, April 3rd. (Photo By: Baird Photography / WRAL Contributor)

60+ things to do in April

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo was held in downtown Raleigh on April 26, 2014.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Graham Sharp, banjo lead and harmony vocals for Steep Canyon Rangers, performs in Ballroom A-B, which served as the back up location for Red Hat Amphitheater due to the inclement weather, Oct. 2, 2015.

Lineup released for final IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh

Biscuit Belly menu items (Courtesy photo from Biscuit Belly)

Biscuit Belly sets opening date in Raleigh

Avoid chemical fertilizers and herbicides. They can get absorbed into your soil or eventually enter the water table and threaten the survival of pollinators -- not only on your property but also throughout your community.

4 steps to take now to enjoy your yard through spring and summer

Local News

Beacon Point clinic opens in southeast Raleigh, providing primary and specialty care services

Eastover residents asked to boil water due to issues with main water line

22-year-old Maryland man killed, found shot in car after crash in Durham

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

Panthers trade into the first round, draft Xavier Legette at No. 32 overall

Nation/World

FILE - A pregnant woman stands for a portrait in Dallas, Thursday, May 18, 2023. According to provisional statistics for 2023 released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday, April 25, 2024, U.S. births fell last year, in a substantial drop marking an apparent end to pandemic-related fluctuations and a return to a long-standing national decline. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in the U.S. last year, about 76,000 fewer than the year before. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023

USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products

#MeToo advocates vow the reckoning will continue after Weinstein's conviction is overturned

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Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police

Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's lead witness in hush money trial

Politifact

Knott challenges Daughtry to runoff in 13th district

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history?

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

NC Capitol

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs in Pitt County

State lawmakers try to advance Red Flag Law

Gun safety advocates again call on lawmakers to consider red flag law in NC

Bill seeks to speed Wake schools' hunt for university partnership with leadership academies

NC lawmakers focus on budget goals for 2024 short session

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Mami Nora's in Raleigh has been sold again

The Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival was held on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
(Photo By: Beth Jewell/WRAL Contributor)

Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila will be hosting a family-friendly celebration on Friday.

Gonza Tacos y Tequila closing Hillsborough Street location

Lineup released for final IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh

Education

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Lockdown delays student pickup at East Cary Magnet Middle School

East Cary Magnet Middle School students released after hour-long lockdown

Teacher of the Week: Analiza Maghanoy

WRAL In Depth

Damage from Hurricane Matthew at Holden Beach

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back

More Poe Hall delays: Results likely not released until end of semester

WRALSportsFan

Carolina Hurricanes' Jake Guentzel (59) congratulates Teuvo Teravainen (86) on his goal during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead

Panthers to pick up Jaycee Horn's $12.5 million option for 2025 season, report says

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NFL Draft Round 1 recap: Maye to the Pats, Panthers make surprise move to draft WR Legette

Bulls drop second straight to Scranton, 14-2

These football players from North Carolina could be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft

HighSchoolOT

Five-star 2026 football and basketball recruit Kendre Harrison of Reidsville High School poses for a photo shoot on August 23, 2023 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

12 N.C. prospects make 247Sports' national Top 247 rankings, including 3 in the top 13

Union Pines' girls lacrosse team finishes regular season undefeated with win at Middle Creek

Top Play: Ben Horton scores in 6th overtime to lift Broughton past Athens Drive in boys lacrosse

Willow Spring softball holds off Cleveland, wins 17th game of the season

Myers Park alum Drake Maye drafted by the Patriots at No. 3 overall

WRAL Specialists

TikTok ban: Is the app better off on American soil?

Distracted driving behind more crashes in NC than speed, alcohol combined

Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

'What are they hiding?': Petition alleges NCSU destroyed evidence in Poe Hall

NC teens using Wegovy: Impact of weight loss medications on teens

WRAL Investigates learned distracted is driving behind more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

'State of the Air' report shows smog is worsening in Raleigh and Durham compared to 2023

Family

Deuling Dinos exhibit ready to welcome visitors this weekend at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

NCCU Strength Coach T.C. Carroll focuses on building men on and off the field

Is menopause hormone therapy right for you?

New air quality report raises concerns about ozone pollution in Raleigh, Durham

Go Ask Dad: Dragonfly

SmartShopper

List of National Pretzel Day 2024 freebies and deals today Friday, April 26

Top Amazon deals: Portable Bluetooth Speaker only $19.99 (67% off), Surge Protector Wall Charger with USB only $9.99 (50% off), Drawer Organizer 25 Pc Set only $15.29 w/coupon

Crocs: EXTRA 50% off clearance clogs, sandals, slides and more

List of top grocery deals valid April 24-30

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $14 (72% off)

Good News

Freya is a K9 unit with the Nash County Sheriff's Office. She was gifted a bulletproof and stabproof vest by a non-profit.

Nash County K9 gifted bulletproof, stab-proof vest

NASA astronaut Christina Koch visits NC A&T State University

Get lawn and garden in spring shape

Elizabeth Gardner delivers forecast from Durham Bulls' stadium

New program to provide affordable housing for teens transitioning out of foster care in Raleigh

Offbeat

Paris crowns a new king of the crusty baguette in its annual bread-baking prize

Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

2 military horses that broke free and ran loose across London are in serious condition

Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police

The first glow-in-the-dark animals may have been ancient corals deep in the ocean

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Court filing claims NC State destroyed or altered evidence in Poe Hall

Sheriff's office warns Cumberland County residents of jury scam

4 steps to take now to enjoy your yard through spring and summer

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

Investigations

The runways at RDU Airport on April 25, 2024.

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

On the Record Faces of Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

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

WRAL TechWire

Triangle consultant and coach Grace Ueng, shares how due to our innate fear + negativity bias, feedback is hard to give + get, so true self awareness = rare. What steps can we take to solve?

Grace Ueng: Internal + external self-awareness = rare

Donald Thompson: Asking questions, actively listening are essential leadership skills

VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

Guest column: Fighting Parkinson's with AI, fueled by love

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Business

TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

Ford's 1Q net income falls 24% as combustion engine unit sees sales and revenue decline

New Amazon facility delivers more than 1,000 jobs to Johnston County

Tar Heel Traveler

The Wake Forest Garden Club celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend. It could have died out early on when Wake Forest College, now the university, left town in the mid-50s, but the club rebounded and helped re-energize the community.

Tar Heel Traveler: Wake Forest Garden Club celebrates its 100th anniversary

Tar Heel Traveler: Bluebird houses

Tar Heel Traveler: Earth House

Tar Heel Traveler: Bonsal Train in southwestern Wake County

Hometown Carolina

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

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

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

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

Here's why Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next

Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day

Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert

Music Review: St. Vincent's art-rock burns bright on seventh album, 'All Born Screaming'

CBC Opinion

People who stand in solidarity with Ukraine wave flags and hold signs outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to move toward a final vote on the long-stalled $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Editorial: How steep a toll will Ukraine pay for needless delay in U.S. aid?

MARY ANN WOLF: N.C. legislators will soon spend $1 billion surplus. Public schools must be a priority

Editorial: Dan Bishop needs to represent constituents, not his ideological self-interest

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

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