It's no secret that Raleigh is a wonderful city known for outdoor adventures and plenty of nature.

Outdoors in Raleigh: 5 city spaces that offer fall escape

Enchanting sunrise over the Raleigh skyline and Dix Park

The 2023 fall fun database lists more than 50 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides, corn mazes and fall fun in Raleigh and around the NC Triangle area.

From pumpkin-picking to hayrides: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

Fall fun guide: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

Sen. Kay Hagan is scheduled to tour the fairgrounds Friday with Ag commish Steve Troxler.  According to her office, the senator will watch a mock tobacco auction and visit other exhibits at about 1:30 p.m.

Sen. Kay Hagan is scheduled to tour the fairgrounds Friday with Ag commish Steve Troxler.  According to her office, the senator will watch a mock tobacco auction and visit other exhibits at about 1:30 p.m.

Sen. Hagan at the fair Friday

The 17-year-old who was shot Monday night in Raleigh has died. Raleigh police are investigating the shooting as a homicide.

17-year-old dies after Monday night shooting on North New Hope Road in Raleigh

Shooting investigation on New Hope Road

After an intense 48-hour search, a missing 9-year-old girl who disappeared over the weekend while on a camping trip with her family in upstate New York was found safe Monday evening, and a suspect was in custody, according to the New York State Police.

'Every parent's nightmare:' Ransom note aids in rescue of 9-year-old girl kidnapped while camping in NY

Ransom note leads authorities to kidnapped 9-year-old girl in NY

Fayetteville police said a man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning during a carjacking along the 200 block of B Street.

Police identify man shot, killed during Fayetteville carjacking

Man killed during carjacking in Fayetteville

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge on Tuesday took the air out of a big statute of limitations win that former President Donald Trump claimed he had scored in the first hours of his civil business fraud trial. Trump’s legal team has argued that the time limit cuts off most of the case.

Trump returns to his fraud trial, and judge explains a comment that Trump took as a victory

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The lawsuit cites the Voting Rights Act and U.S. Supreme Court precedent striking down residency wait times as unconstitutional. Behind the lawsuit is a prominent Democratic lawyer who has previously sued the state over voting rights claims.

NC voter residency law is unconstitutional, retiree group says in new lawsuit

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The N.C. High School Athletic Association is holding a press conference to discuss the impact of the new state law that will strip the association of much of its authority to govern high school sports in North Carolina and the next steps for the association.

NCHSAA press conference discusses new state law overhauling role of association

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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NC State coach Dave Doeren announced the move from Brennan Armstrong on Monday morning.

NC State names MJ Morris starting quarterback

Boston College takes down NC State, 21-20

Mack Brown said transfer wide receiver Tez Walker could play in the College Football Playoffs or in the team's bowl game because those take place after the fall semester is over. The NCAA deemed Walker ineligible for the 2023 regular season.

North Carolina WR Tez Walker eligible for postseason play despite NCAA ineligibility, Mack Brown says

UNC wide receiver Tez Walker

Week 5 of the WRAL College Football Power Rankings

Duke slips to No. 2 in this week's WRAL College Football Power Rankings

WRAL College Football Power Rankings week 5

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales when its disciplinary committee suspended the now-ousted Spanish soccer president, the sport’s governing body said in a written verdict explaining the decision.

Luis Rubiales was suspended by FIFA to prevent witness tampering in his Women's World Cup kiss case

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NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. was selected major league player of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay after hitting 41 home runs and stealing 73 bases for the Atlanta Braves.