Multiple lanes of I-440 East near New Bern Avenue are closed during the afternoon commute because of a crash.

Crash closes multiple lanes on I-440 East near New Bern Avenue, causing significant backups

Have a question about your taxes? On Tuesday, federally licensed tax pros will take your calls – for free.

Call 919-234-5007 between 4 and 7 p.m. for free tax filing information.

A 911 call and names were released in the disturbing human remains case in a Cary neighborhood. Whose body police say was burning in the fire pit and new information about the homeowner who shot himself.

On WRAL at 5: 911 call and names released in the human remains case in Cary. What police are revealing about the victim and homeowner

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The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons canceled a Silver Alert on Wednesday after Willie Junior Poole, 76, of Durham, was found.

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons canceled a Silver Alert on Wednesday after Willie Junior Poole, 76, of Durham, was found.

No information was released about his condition or how he was found.

Silver Alert canceled for Durham man

Willie Poole, Silver Alert in Durham

A new 911 call was released Tuesday as Cary police investigate two crime scenes at a Cary home where a body was found in a pile of burning debris.

Police identify burned body, man shot at Cary home

Identity of the body burned, man shot at Cary home

Administrators at a charter school in Columbus County are demanding a first-grade boy's hair be cut before students return from spring break.

Family sees discrimination in school's demand that boy cut his long hair

"You can't wrap your kid up in a bubble, and kids need to learn to play. But there are ways to maximize safety," says Daniel Park, MD, a UNC Health pediatric emergency medicine doctor and father of three.

10 actions that can keep your child out of the emergency room 

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A Knightdale man who taught at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School was charged Tuesday with sexual misconduct with a student.



Raleigh teacher, coach arrested for attempted sex act with student

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House Bill 98, which would prevent COVID-19 vaccine requirements, was one of several bills up for discussion Tuesday at the General Assembly.



NC bill would prevent mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for schools, government employees

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The House Commerce Committee considers bills that would legalize online betting on sports and would ban 'predatory' charges and repossession of pets paid for over time.

Lawmakers consider mobile sports betting, predatory pet leases

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

Watch lawmakers discuss a bill that would prohibit state and local governments from requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccines and prohibit schools from requiring them of anyone.

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory at schools? 

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The game between the Wolfpack and the Volunteers is set for Sept. 7, 2024.

NC State to play Tennessee to kick off 2024 season in Charlotte

Belk Bowl

A head-to-head win between two state champs -- 4A champ Northwest Guilford defeating 3A champ Fred T. Foard -- propelled the Vikings to the top spot.

HighSchoolOT's final statewide and area code rankings for dual-team wrestling

4A individual wrestling state championships

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton to throw at Auburn's Pro Day

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A Johnston County man's morning shakeup netted him a $2 million win in the North Carolina Education Lottery.