BREAKING NOW -- Former President Donald Trump was indicted in a classified documents case before his GOP Convention appearance. How lawmakers are reacting tonight

On FOX 50 at 10 : Former President Trump indicted 48 hours before he's set to appear at the GOP Convention in NC. We have reaction pouring in

Every year, 47,000 people die by suicide in the United States. After her husband became one of them, a Cary woman shared her family's experience as an example of what's still lacking in emergency care for people experiencing mental health crisis.

Cary woman says husband's suicide is example of mental health treatment weaknesses statewide

Widow calls for change in handling mental health emergency care in NC 

Check out summer movies with our cheap and free movies database, which lists 26 options for inexpensive summer movie fun.

Summer movie guide: 25 places for free, cheap kid-friendly movies

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A vehicle struck a light pole in the 6200 block of Litchford Road in Raleigh Thursday evening, said Laura Hourigan, a spokeswoman for the Raleigh Police Department.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A vehicle struck a light pole in the 6200 block of Litchford Road in Raleigh Thursday evening, said Laura Hourigan, a spokeswoman for the Raleigh Police Department.

Traffic was being detoured around the scene at 6 p.m. Repairs were expected to take about 5 hours, Hourigan said.

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Traffic detoured on Litchford Road

MIAMI (AP) -- Donald Trump said Thursday that he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.

Trump indicted on seven criminal counts 

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An application shows plans for a 324,000-square-foot office, calling for professional space with buildings up to 73 feet tall, roughly 6 to 8 stories. Apple filed the site work plans on May 30 in order to start moving dirt.

Apple files plans for 324,000 square feet of office space at RTP campus

Apple moves forward with 'confidential' plans for RTP Campus, records show

The next time you're involved in a fender bender, the person who shows up to investigate may not be a police officer. A proposal that's close to becoming law would allow cities to hire and train civilians to handle minor traffic crashes that don't involve an injury.

Traffic crashes could soon be investigated by civilians in North Carolina

Raleigh, Durham drivers spend less time in traffic compared to national average

Charges against Louis Ray Harrison, 48, of Apex, include attempted second-degree forcible rape and felony breaking and entering with intent to terrorize or injure for offenses alleged to have taken place on March 21.

Hillside High assistant principal, football coach charged with attempted rape

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After a February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, WRAL Investigates raised questions about the preparation of law enforcement and first responders in central North Carolina.

Hidden dangers on the rails: How Triangle first responders plan for a potential train derailment disaster

WRAL investigates the local emergency plan for a potential train derailment disaster, and asks why we're left in the dark about the hazardous materials traveling through the Triangle.

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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Former President Donald Trump and his aides are bracing for a potential indictment in the classified documents investigation as prosecutors handling the probe were spotted Thursday at a Miami courthouse where a grand jury has been hearing from witnesses.

NBC News Special Report: Donald Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe

The police officers involved in the shooting death of a young mother suffering a mental health crisis will not get attorneys paid for by taxpayers.

Fayetteville leaders vote to not cover attorney fees for officers involved in shooting of young mother

Meet Wilma! This adventurous 1.5-year-old bunny loves to run around and explore. It may take her a little time to warm up to you, but once she's comfortable, she'll follow you around. To give Wilma a forever home that provides lots of space to exercise, visit TriangleRabbits.org.

Pet of the Day: June 4, 2023

Our drone shows you a perspective you've never seen on the 15+ foot tall century plant -- from the top down! 

Drone: New perspective on WRAL's Century Plant

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The N.C. Baseball Coaches Association has released its all-state teams for the 2023 season.

N.C. Baseball Coaches Association releases all-state teams

Baseball: South Brunswick vs Hoggard (Mar. 21, 2023)

A Michael Jordan sighting is likely again at The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City this year.



Michael Jordan's 'Catch 23' yacht registered to compete in the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament again

Michel Jordan at 2022 Big Rock Marlin Tournament 

First responders and the Edgecombe Sheriffs' Office are on the scene of a drowning Thursday afternoon in the 90 block of Lillie Lane.

Child drowns in Edgecombe County, mother in critical condition

Police: Child dies after drowning in Edgecombe County 

The City of Raleigh is in the process of starting a new pilot program to help people pay for electric bikes.

Raleigh e-bike program will pay for your purchase in exchange for usage data

E-Bikes Are Having Their Moment. They Deserve It.

Paleontologists excavated the fossils in 2015 at a site called the Mussentuchit Member in southern Utah, said lead study author Lindsay Zanno, head of paleontology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and an associate research professor in biological sciences at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.