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The name Fort Bragg, which referenced a Confederate general from Warrenton, was retired in favor of Fort Liberty, a reflection of the ethos of those who serve.

'Welcome to Fort Liberty, the center of the universe:' NC post gets new name

Fort Liberty

A teenage Cook Out employee was charged Friday with attempted murder after a 19-year-old was shot.



16-year-old Cook Out employee, a gang member, shot man in Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount Cook Out

Dallas United has withdrawn from The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary after allegations that a player used a racial slur on Thursday night during a game.

'It's everybody's fight': West Ham player addresses racial slur directed at teammate at The Soccer Tournament

West Ham player Anton Ferdinand

According to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, Saturday is looking like our next best chance for rain, but the rain will be minimal.

Slight chances for rain over the weekend, mostly hot and dry 

Warmer for the weekend 

Raleigh police held a news conference Friday to discuss the arrests of Blanca Iris de Mari Escobar-Roblero and Wilmer Morales-Roblero. Police said the couple is responsible for the hit-and-run death of Samantha Briggs.

Tip leads to couple's arrest in deadly hit-and-run of 12-year-old girl

Samantha Briggs died in the incident on Nov. 26, her sister told WRAL News. A balloon release is scheduled for Monday night in her honor.

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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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West Ham player Anton Ferdinand and coach Matt Jarvis speak to the media after allegations surfaced that a Dallas United player used a racial slur during Thursday night's game.

West Ham's Anton Ferdinand shares thoughts after racial slur allegation at The Soccer Tournament

A ceremony Friday at 9 a.m. will mark the moment when the colors of the Fort Bragg garrison are officially replaced by the Fort Liberty colors, signifying the change in name of North Carolina's biggest military installation. There will also be remarks from Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue, XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general.

NC post renamed Fort Liberty

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A fan's guide to The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. The tournament features 32 teams fighting for a $1 million championship prize.

Tickets, traffic and what you need to know about The Soccer Tournament in Cary

The Soccer Tournament field

A Baptist church in Davidson County was the site of a drug bust.



Former pastor and son charged in drug-making operation at closed Baptist church

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South Brunswick High School senior outfielder Walker Jenkins is the Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year in baseball for the second straight season. 

South Brunswick's Walker Jenkins repeats as Gatorade NC Baseball Player of the Year

Baseball: South Brunswick vs. New Hanover (Apr. 18, 2023)

Ford is telling owners of more than 140,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outside because they can catch fire even when the engines are turned off.

Ford urges owners of some Lincoln SUVs to park outdoors because they can catch fire with engines off

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Two students set off a firework Wednesday in a bathroom stall at Clayton High School, according to the town.

