Henry Kissinger, the German-born American diplomat, academic and presidential adviser who served as Secretary of State for two presidents and left his stamp on U.S. foreign policy for decades, died Wednesday at the age of 100.

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Tonight, WRAL is looking into three schools under active threats from fights, bomb threats and found guns. Then what to expect after our final freeze overnight. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 11 : Final freeze overnight. How cold it will feel when we step out in the morning. Plus when you’ll need your umbrella

Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson, Grammy Award-winning superstars John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and others are set to honor Elvis Presley during "Christmas at Graceland." Watch on WRAL at 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Christmas at Graceland on WRAL 🎄🎅 Music artists perform hits by Elvis from the star's former estate, Graceland in Memphis

Students are reported for possession of non-firearm weapons about 20 times as often as they are for firearms. But schools are still relatively safe places, and many crime statistics in schools have been improving for years, experts say. 

Easy to conceal, harder to detect: Knives more prevalent than guns in schools 

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The National Conference on Active School Threats-East is convening in Raleigh, just two days after police say a teenager stabbed two fellow students, killing one of them, at Southeast Raleigh High School.

10 ways schools can curb violent threats, according to security expert

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Authorities arrested two people on Wednesday after finding an infant confined in a homemade cage.

<b>MARS HILL, N.C.</b> — Authorities arrested two people on Wednesday after finding an infant confined in a homemade cage.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that deputies responded to a Mars Hill home after a complaint of child neglect. When they arrived to search the home, authorities found the child in the cage.

Deputies got the infant out of the cage and took the child to get medical treatment. Detectives determined the infant was confined to the cage for 23 hours or more each day and only given minimal amounts of food.

Haley Trantham and Vincent Lee II were arrested and both charged with two counts of child abuse. Trantham was also charged with possession of marijuana.

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Sheriff: Madison County couple kept infant in cage 23 hours each day

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.

WRAL lights towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount

This year marks the 65th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Raleigh Wednesday evening, leaving one person injured.

Raleigh Police investigate Dorothea Drive shooting, one person injured

Police are investigating a Raleigh shooting 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100.

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

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Police communication released on Wednesday provides some insight into the chaos inside Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School when a fight turned into a deadly stabbing earlier this week and the search for a suspect that followed.

Southeast Raleigh High School to resume classes after fatal stabbing, extra security in place

911 calls reveal frightened students hid during fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Thursday morning will be chilly, with lows in the 20s across much of North Carolina.

Frosty start to Thursday with lows in the 20s 🥶

Temperature turnaround 

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Powerball Drawing

The N.C. High School Athletic Association Board of Directors holds it winter board meeting in Chapel Hill. This is the first of a two-day event for the NCHSAA.

2023 NCHSAA winter board meeting, day one

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

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Duke quarterback Riley Leonard announced that he would be leaving the program.

Duke QB Riley Leonard leaving Blue Devils

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George Williams, a former St. Augustine's University coach, was fired in July 2020. He continues to coach athletes and is preparing several for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Famed track coach George Williams helps athletes prep for Paris Olympics, reflects on departure from St. Augustine's University

Max Johnson, a former Texas A&M and LSU quarterback, has committed to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Johnson is expected to compete for the Tar Heels' starting quarterback position in the 2024 season.

Former Texas A&M, LSU QB Max Johnson commits to North Carolina

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NC State linebacker Payton Wilson was named ACC defensive player of the year and freshman wide receiver KC Concepcion won the league's Rookie of the Year award.

NC State duo claims top ACC football honors

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The North Carolina Lottery Commission has not committed to a date for when sports betting would be allowed in the state.