Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

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 

School lockers 

Raleigh police  issued a Silver Alert  for Johnnie Little Jr., 67, who was last seen on Sunday at 10 a.m. in the area of New Hope Road and Hwy. 64 in Raleigh. 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Raleigh police  issued a Silver Alert  for Johnnie Little Jr., 67, who was last seen on Sunday at 10 a.m. in the area of New Hope Road and Hwy. 64 in Raleigh.

He was driving a white Ford F-150 Pick-up with NC tag XWS-4993.

Little stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 250 pounds.

While no foul play is believed to be involved in his disappearance, Raleigh police are assisting in efforts to locate him.

Anyone who knows anything about his disappearance should call 911.

Hannah Webster

Silver Alert issued for Raleigh man

Johnnie Little Jr.

Get ready for a warm up this weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday will be mild, with highs in the upper 60s.

Warmer but unsettled start to December, showers 🌧️ throughout the weekend

Forecast for Saturday 

A Fayetteville woman says she was raped by the person who delivered her groceries through Instacart late last month.

'Be careful: ' Woman says man delivering groceries through Instacart raped her in her home

WRAL reporter Carly Haynes interviews a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by a man delivering groceries through Instacart. 

According to his family, Connor Sebastian, 31, of Winston-Salem, was one of the three patrons who became "violently ill" after drinking beer that was mixed with chemicals at Burke Street Pub.

One dead after ingesting 'unknown cleaner' at Winston-Salem bar

Crime scene do not cross tape

The Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night, leaving one person injured.

Shooting on Campsite Drive near Wendell sends one to hospital

Man hospitalized after Wake County shooting 

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, intensifying a renewed offensive that followed a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.

Israel intensifies its assault on southern Gaza, causing renewed concern about civilian deaths

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

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

The family of 15-year-old Delvin Ferrell, who was stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School on Monday, is speaking live at a press conference. 

'Keep Delvin's name alive:' Family speaks out after 15-year-old killed in stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Videos

Here's a look at which bowl bids NC State, North Carolina and Duke could accept.

Which bowl game will NC State, North Carolina and Duke play in?

Dave Doeren with Mack Brown

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.

NC State's strong finish means more money for Doeren. And Wolfpack assistants, too.

Dave Doeren and Payton Wilson

Michael Penix Jr. passed for 319 yards and a touchdown, Dillon Johnson ran for 152 yards and two TDs and No. 3 Washington wrapped up a spot in the College Football Playoff, beating No. 5 Oregon 34-31 on Friday night in the Pac-12 Championship.

No. 3 Washington beats No. 5 Oregon 34-31 in Pac-12 finale to wrap up playoff spot

Michael Pennix 

NC State quarterback MJ Morris will enter the transfer portal. He has three years of eligibility remaining.