The FDA approved two new COVID vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech for distribution in Fall 2023. The CDC has recommended the vaccine for all people six months and older.

FAQ: What you need to know about the 2023 COVID vaccine, flu & RSV vaccines

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The concept of "good enough" parenting was an epiphany for me that came via a parenting class I took called Circle of Security of Parenting. 

There are no perfect parents. But you can be good enough

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Sarah Bradshaw has been named the department's interim director until further notice. The state took over the department after a WRAL News investigation and state investigation revealed two children died in the department's care.

Head of Nash DSS out after state takeover of child welfare services

Approximately six months after the beating death of 8-year-old  Christal Lane (left) in the care of Nash County's Department of Social Services, WRAL Investigates uncovered a second, similar case just a couple of years earlier. WRAL Investigates identified that child as Chase Hilliard (right).

A car fire at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is causing serious backups Tuesday morning.

Car goes up in flames at RDU, causes major backups at airport Tuesday morning

Car fire at RDU causing major backups 

Jason Phillip Kimble of Lillington was also charged with misdemeanor child abuse.

District judge arrested, charged with DWI Monday night in Lillington

NC State Highway Patrol

Police say a 7-year-old student brought a gun belonging to his uncle, a convicted felon, to school

'It makes me sick': 7-year-old brings gun to Nash elementary school two days after gun found at Clayton High School

Winstead Avenue Elementary School

A man was shot and killed in Cumberland County early Tuesday morning.

Man killed in Tuesday morning shooting in Cumberland County.

Person killed in Tuesday morning shooting in Cumberland County.

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NC State hosts Louisville at 7 p.m. ET Friday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.

Dave Doeren talks about Friday's game against undefeated Louisville

NC State head coach Dave Doeren speaks with reporters on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

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NC State will play an undefeated Louisville team in a blackout game where former linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher will be honored.

NC State to host blackout game, honor Bill Cowher against undefeated Louisville

David Thompson led the ACC in scoring in each of his three seasons with the Wolfpack and was named first-team All-American and ACC Player of the Year each season.

NC State to unveil David Thompson statue outside Reynolds Coliseum

NC State vs. Duke

Undefeated Duke will host Notre Dame, who has one loss, on Saturday.

Duke preps for Notre Dame, national spotlight on 'College GameDay'

Duke coach Mike Elko spoke with reporters on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

Both the Tar Heels and Blue Devils get a slight bump in the recent rankings after rolling through Pitt and UConn on Saturday. Duke will be front and center in Week 5 as they host College GameDay ahead of their matchup against Notre Dame.