Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Thousands of Sanford residents woke up Saturday morning without power.

At 10 a.m., the Duke Energy power map said about 2 ,000 people were without power near Sanford.

Power was restored just as temperatures started to climb into the 90s.

The cause of the outage is not known at this time.

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Thousands without power in Sanford Saturday morning

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People could be seen with zip ties around their wrists being taken away by police. One person was seen being dragged by police.

 Protesters hold walkout at UNC-Chapel Hill after 30 people taken into custody during pro-Palestine protest

Police begin removing pro-Palestinian protestors at UNC-Chapel Hill

Authorities have identified Samuel "Sam" Poloche,  Joshua Eyer and William "Alden" Elliot as three of the four law enforcement officers who died in Monday's shooting in Charlotte.

'Day of heartbreak': Eight officers shot in Charlotte identified, including 4 killed

Officers killed in Charlotte shooting

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case. And if he does it again, the judge warned, he could be jailed.

Judge holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 and raises threat of jail in hush money trial

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North Wake College & Career Academy will be closed Tuesday after the death of Dr. Elizabeth Battle, the school's principal. 


Principal of North Wake College and Career Academy dies, school closed Tuesday

Dr. Elizabeth Battle

A spectacular wonder of nature or an anxiety-inducing nuisance? It depends on whom you ask.

'The broods have arrived:' Millions of cicadas buzzing through North Carolina in rare emergence

The bug has arrived 

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At 11 a.m. the Charlotte Police Department will hold a news conference about Monday's shooting. The livestream will be available to watch on WRAL News+ and WRAL.com. 

8 officers shot, 4 killed: Charlotte police, Gov. Cooper share updates

WRAL News was live at UNC-Chapel Hill as police began detaining pro-Palestinian protesters who had been camping out on the campus.

Live video: Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at UNC-Chapel Hill

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The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.



Hurricanes look to close out Islanders in Game 5

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Former Tar Heel quarterback Jacolby Criswell, who played the 2023 season at Arkansas, is returning to the North Carolina football program, according to an ESPN report.

Seeking QB after Maye, UNC adds former backup via transfer portal

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UNC quarterback Drake Maye was the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft to the New England Patriots. Two of his former UNC teammates were drafted on Saturday.