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Mykia Daniel, an eighth grader at Ligon Middle School, was shot and killed on Monday in a north Raleigh apartment. A 16-year-old was charged with her murder.

13-year-old girl shot to death in Raleigh apartment attended Ligon Middle School

A plane that crashed on a runway at RDU on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, is towed away.

RDU plane crash: Aircraft 'bounced' during landing attempt, pilot expected to recover

Child injured in drive-by shooting at Cumberland County home

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Early voting begins for runoff elections in May. What you need to know.

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Mother frustrated after son who attended classes at Orange High not allowed at graduation ceremony

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

Damage from Hurricane Matthew at Holden Beach

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

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

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Look up: April's full moon, the pink moon, visible this week

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Local News

New federal rules will require power plants to cut pollution

Nash County K9 gifted bulletproof, stab-proof vest

Smog worse in Raleigh, Durham compared to last year, 'State of the Air' report shows

Marijuana, immigration, election laws: NC's 2024 legislative session not just about the budget

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

Nation/World

FILE - The Supreme Court is seen at sunset in Washington, on Jan. 24, 2019. On the left and right, Supreme Court justices seem to agree on a basic truth about the American system of government: No one is above the law, not even the president. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Former tabloid publisher testifies about scheme to shield his old friend Trump from damaging stories

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Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power

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Politifact

Vice President Kamala Harris, seen here in June 2023, will travel to Arizona on April 12, hoping to use this week’s restrictive abortion ruling to mobilize voters. (Susan Walsh/AP via CNN Newsource)

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

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

NC Capitol

Students at the Wake County Public School System's leadership academies say they're unhappy with the education they're getting from the program's partner, Saint Augustine's University, which faces accreditation and budget crises.

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

NC lawmakers focus on budget goals for 2024 short session

Top NC Senate Republican on college conference realignment: 'No rash decisions'

US Senate committee investigates weight-loss drug costs as NC negotiates with manufacturer

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$1 billion surplus: How Gov. Cooper's proposal may just be a wish list

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

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

Biscuit Belly sets opening date in Raleigh

Umbrella Dry Bar to close, convert to pop-up concept

The Raleigh area music scene gets a fresh spin with "No Skips," the brainchild of media personality Alexandra Wurst, also known as Ayeedubb.

Photo credit - @quanvuitton

Introducing 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together

Protect the planet: 10 simple ways to help the environment in your daily life

Education

Lockdown delays student pickup at East Cary Magnet Middle School

Teacher of the Week: Analiza Maghanoy

Orange Co. school board member resigns, accused of faking education history

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting

WRAL In Depth

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

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

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

WRALSportsFan

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers have surrounded Young with highly paid offensive linemen and some new offensive weapons including Diontae Johnson after a season in which they went 2-15. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Carolina Panthers guide to Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft

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

Brett Pesce's injury 'a big blow' but Tony DeAngelo is ready to help the Hurricanes win

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

NC State's Mohamed Diarra declares for NBA Draft

HighSchoolOT

The NCHSAA 4A Dual Team State Championship match between the Davie County War Eagles and the Laney Buccaneers in Greensboro on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Davie County won the match 31-25.
(Photo by Ray Black III)

Participants now inbounds with one point of contact in high school wrestling

Nominate Now: HSOT Honors spring sports & year-long elite awards

No. 1 Burns plays long ball, remains unbeaten following win over Draughn

Top returning NCHSAA football stat leaders in 2024: 2A Sacks & Takeaways

NCHSAA announces spring state championship dates, locations; Soccer moving to Mecklenburg County

WRAL Specialists

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

Millions of dollars in opioid settlement funding unused

$1 billion to fight opioid crisis: Nearly two dozen NC counties yet to spend funds

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper presents a budget proposal on April 24, 2024, in Raleigh.

Cooper: GOP is 'trying to choke' public schools, calls for higher teacher pay, end to vouchers

Entrance to the North Carolina Legislative Building. Photo taken May 22, 2021.

With $1 billion budget surplus, NC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 session

NC superintendent candidate to discuss school safety at town hall event

Family

Menopause, which marks the end of a woman’s reproductive life, is something roughly half of the world’s population will go through if they live long enough. But this stage — like so much surrounding women’s health — is poorly understood. Photo credit: Afriandi/Moment RF/Getty Images

Is menopause hormone therapy right for you?

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

Go Ask Dad: Dragonfly

Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

Guest column: A daughter’s AI exploration and the device that could restore language for those with dementia

SmartShopper

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List of top grocery deals valid April 24-30

Starbucks reward members score 50% off a drink on April 25 from 12-6 pm

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

List of National Pretzel Day 2024 deals on Friday, April 26

Good News

A portrait of the Artemis II crew consisting of Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen. (Josh Valcarcel/NASA)

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

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees

Offbeat

FILE - Chicago's iconic Rat Hole along the 1900 block of West Roscoe Street in the Roscoe Village neighborhood is seen, Jan. 19, 2024, in Chicago. The Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately called the “rat hole" was removed Wednesday, April 24, after city officials determined the section bearing the imprint of an animal was damaged and needed to be replaced, officials said. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

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

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

Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river

When Danish police pulled a woman over, she locked herself in her car and refused to talk

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5 On Your Side

Sheriff's office warns Cumberland County residents of jury scam

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

5 on Your Side: Environmentally conscious products that can save you some green

5 on Your Side: Popular Earth Day buys

Investigations

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 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 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

Tar Heel Traveler: Bluebird houses

Tar Heel Traveler: Earth House

Tar Heel Traveler: Bonsal Train in southwestern Wake County

Tar Heel Traveler: YUM!

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

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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

Thursday, April 25, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Millions more taxpayer dollars for private schools, but not much more for quality public education

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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