Approximately 790,000 acres of North Carolina farmland are foreign-owned. WRAL Investigates why proposed legislation to prevent national security risks from countries like China, Russia, and North Korea could potentially hurt farmers.

On WRAL at 6: Foreign governments buying NC land: WRAL Investigates its impact on farmers and national security.

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 

Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger is endorsing Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the 2024 GOP primary for North Carolina governor. But he says he doesn't plan to make an endorsement in the presidential primary.

Why NC's most powerful Republican is endorsing a candidate for governor, but not president

Sen. Phil Berger

The company announced Monday that it would increase the minimum hourly wage for all workers to $11 next month.

Target also committed to a $15 minimum wage by the end of 2020.

Target raises minimum wage to $11 an hour, $15 by 2020

Tyrone Taylor II was last seen in Dunn on Sept. 5. Authorities were initially searching for his car, which they found burned in Cumberland County a few days after his disappearance. On Thursday, authorities said they found skeltal remains on November 20, which were later identified as Taylor.

Harnett County sheriff: Missing man from Dunn found dead, suspect in custody and charged with murder

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Students returned to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School on Thursday, and the mother of the teen killed there earlier this week posted a message to him on a funeral home site.

'I miss your smile:' Mother of 15-year-old killed at Southeast Raleigh shares heartfelt message

15-year-old Delvin Ferrell was stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School.

A North Carolina man has been arrested for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 

NC man arrested for assaulting officers, pushing open Capitol doors during Jan. 6 riot

Trump Says He’s a Target in Special Counsel’s Capitol Attack Investigation

It’s been nearly three years since Epic Games announced its $95 million acquisition of the 87-acre site of Cary Towne Center mall for its new headquarters. All but one section of the property has been razed, yet there are no visible signs of new development and no zoning or planning requests have been filed with the Town of Cary. So what's going on?

Is Epic Games ever going to build HQ at razed Cary Towne Center site? Mum is the word

A homeowner on Wednesday shot a man trying to break inside his window, according to police.



Homeowner shot man trying to break inside Knightdale home 

One person injured in shooting in Knightdale neighborhood

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According to Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats, authorities identified the body as that of Tyrone Taylor II. Coats plans to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday with details of the case.



Harnett County Sheriff provides update on dead man found in Harnett County

The NCHSAA Board of Directors wraps up its winter meeting with affiliate reports and votes on a number of different proposals.

2023 NCHSAA winter board meeting, day two

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Videos

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

NC State QB Morris to enter transfer portal

MJ Morris (16) in the pocket. 

Not much went right during Frank Reich's short tenure as the Carolina Panthers head coach. We explore the most impactful moments that led to his early dismissal. 

Gerber: The 8 plays that got Frank Reich fired

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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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No. 17 UNC builds big lead then holds off No. 10 Tennessee 100-92 in ACC/SEC Challenge

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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.