A local serial rapist evaded police for more than a decade. What WRAL uncovered after digging through court files and why leaders say it took so long to finally track him down.

On WRAL at 6: Serial rapist evades police for more than a decade. What WRAL uncovered and why it took police so long to track him down

Medicaid expansion means North Carolina's working poor can go to the doctor for free. It also means billions in new federal funding for hospitals.

After 14 years, billions to flow as 600,000 qualify for Medicaid insurance in NC

More than half a million North Carolinians now qualify for Medicaid 

Medicaid expansion takes effect Dec. 1 in North Carolina, and 5 On Your Side is helping answer your questions about the change. 

Call Dec. 5 to get answers about Medicaid in NC

Medicaid expansion in North Carolina will begin Dec. 1, 2023

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So, I was thinking: if Hurricane Irene really does come our way, at least we will all be well-stocked on groceries! Yet another fabulous benefit of couponing - a solid emergency stockpile.

Share the deals 8/23

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The intersection of North Carver Street and Pender Street is currently closed while the crash is being investigated.

RPD cruiser flips over after crash near New Bern Ave.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel hasn't said if he'll run for reelection in the new 13th Congressional District. His district was a tossup in 2022, but state GOP lawmakers redrew it far from his home to heavily favor a Republican candidate in 2024 and beyond.

GOP hopefuls eye redrawn Triangle-area U.S. House seat as 2024 filing opens

Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

Monday will be sunny and mild with temperatures climbing into the 60s by the afternoon.

Roller coaster temps this week, rain chances continue throughout week

Rain chances Monday

HAILEY, Idaho (AP) — Paul Rytting listened as a woman, voice quavering, told him her story.

Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims

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The Salvation Army of Wake County assists those in need without judgment, with the goal of helping them get back on their feet. From running a shelter, to providing stability for children to running a food pantry and giving out coats in the winter, they aim to help improve the quality of life for everyone in the community that may have few resources available to them.

The Salvation Army provides a wealth of resources to those in need in Wake County

Whitley Law Firm:volunteer packing canned goods

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

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With the College Football Playoff set and ready to roll with absolutely zero controversy of any kind, bowl matchups are slowly announced over the course of Sunday afternoon. Check back here for the updates on which games the Triangle teams will be playing in and who they will matchup against in the final games of their season.

Here's where NC State, North Carolina and Duke will play this bowl season

Dave Doeren and Payton Wilson

The commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference got it all wrong when he sent out a defiant statement Sunday claiming “college football deserved better.”

Column: College football delivers the perfect fiasco to cap the four-team playoff era

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love showed the Kansas City Chiefs just how much he's learned since the last time he faced them.

Jordan Love throws 3 TD passes, Packers beat Chiefs 27-19 for 3rd straight win

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Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama were selected to the College Football Playoff and Florida State became the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field in its 10-year history. Michigan will face Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington will play Texas in the Sugar Bowl in the Jan. 1 semifinals.

Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida St left out 

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NC State football coach Dave Doeren will collect at least $175,000 in performance bonuses after the Wolfpack's 9-3 season. The pool of money for assistant coaches will go up, too.