Kevin Guskiewicz is leaving his position as chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to become the president at Michigan State University.

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz leaving to become president of Michigan State University

Health care experts from the NC Navigator Consortium answered questions about who is eligible under Medicaid expansion, what it covers, how to apply and much more Tuesday afternoon.  

Medicaid and more: Navigators answer questions to get you the best health coverage

Medicaid call-in Dec. 5, 2023

From "Bull Durham" to Academy Award-winning dramas, the state has played host to multiple films based on fact and fiction.

20 famous movies filmed in North Carolina

20 popular movies made in NC

Smithfield police are looking for three men who beat a homeless man on Franklin Drive late Tuesday during an attempted robbery. 

<b>SMITHFIELD, N.C.</b> — Smithfield police are looking for three men who beat a homeless man on Franklin Drive late Tuesday during an attempted robbery. 

Authorities found Jose Hernandez, 50, on Franklin Drive near U.S. Highway 301 Wednesday afternoon, hours after he said he was beaten by three men trying to steal from him. Hernandez was taken to WakeMed, where he was listed in good condition Friday morning. 

Anyone with information about the robbery or anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area after 9 p.m. Tuesday should call the Smithfield Police Department tip line at 919-989-8835. Callers can remain anonymous.

Derek Medlin

Smithfield police seek men who beat homeless man

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Kevin Guskiewicz has served as the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since February 2019.

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz leaving for Michigan State University

Kevin Guskiewicz

Brace yourselves for a chilly Friday morning with lows in the low 30s. Bundle up!

Flood and storm risk make Sunday a WRAL Weather Alert Day

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Police officers found several shell casings in the middle of the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and Johnson Pond Road near Fuquay-Varina Elementary School.

Fuquay-Varina police investigate road rage shooting near elementary school

Fuquay-Varina police said the road rage shooting happened at the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and Johnson Pond Road. Fuquay-Varina Elementary School is less than one-quarter of a mile north of the intersection.

The man suspected of fatally shooting three people Wednesday at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, taught at East Carolina University and graduated from Duke University.

Las Vegas shooting suspect had hit list with names of UNLV, ECU staff

Las Vegas shooting suspect Anthony Polito

This weekend is filled with family fun, holiday parades, Elf the Musical and SNL alum Jay Pharoah. 

Weekend best bets: Elves, parades and an SNL alum

Talking Heads by Limelight

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

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Authorities respond to a violent crash on NC 98 in Durham on Thursday evening.

Sky 5: Crash on NC 98 in Durham

NC 98 crash prompts response

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

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Manny Diaz, formerly the head coach at Miami from 2019 to 2021, has been named the program's next coach.  

Duke announces Penn State DC Manny Diaz has been named head coach 

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The restaurant is located just across the street from the PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium complex.

Hurricanes buying Backyard Bistro, will host team's sportsbook

Backyard Bistro exterior

North Carolina's Tez Walker played in eight games for the Tar Heels after an extended fight with the NCAA over his eligibility. Walker will play in the Senior Bowl.

UNC WR Tez Walker heads to Senior Bowl, NFL

Tez Walker

Payton Wilson was surprised Wednesday night at the NC State men's basketball game versus Maryland Eastern-Shore, learning he was the 2023 Dick Butkus Award Winner. 

Payton Wilson surprised with 2023 Dick Butkus Award at NC State basketball game

Payton Wilson wins Butkus award

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst has been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, his father announced on X, formerly known as Twitter on Wednesday. Hurst's father, Jerry, said he was diagnosed by an independent neurologist after the 30-year-old sustained a concussion during the team's Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears.