Four of the top 2024 contenders for the White House are planning to visit the Tar Heel State on Friday and Saturday -- an early indication of how important North Carolina is to each party.

Presidential candidates descend on NC, with election far in the distance

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A biologist with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission shares ways you can safely deal with snakes around your yard this summer.

How to deal with snakes in your yard safely, sanely and humanely

Experts: How to keep snakes out of your yard

(CNN Español) - El día de la celebración de la Declaración de la Independencia de Venezuela, seguidores del oficialismo están en las afueras de la Asamblea Nacional. Dicen que se quedarán por 6 horas bloqueando la entrada y salida.

Además, grupos violentos ingresaron al Congreso.

El segundo vicepresidente del Congreso confirmó que hay dos diputados heridos.

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Violencia en la sede del Congreso en Venezuela

Donald Trump plans to speak in Greensboro Saturday night, the day after federal prosecutors unveiled dozens of criminal charges against him. But first, Mike Pence will also address the same GOP convention.

Pence, Trump expected to offer competing visions of leadership in NC speeches

Mike Pence Formally Enters 2024 Race, Challenging Trump

Expect a dry and very warm weekend ahead, with the potential to reach 90 degrees for the first time this year at RDU. 


Weekend brings chance for our first 90-degree day of 2023; Monday a WRAL Weather Alert Day

Weekend weather, June 10-11, 2023

The Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital early Saturday morning in Knightdale.

Woman seriously injured after shooting in Knightdale overnight

Knightdale scene

About half of North Carolinians and Wake County are spending 30% or more of their monthly income on rent alone.

About half of North Carolina and Wake County renters burdened by increasing prices, data shows

More than half of NC spending 30% of income on rent, data shows

Lanes have reopened on I-40 near Jones Sausage Road after a deadly crash overnight.

Lanes reopen on I-40 after deadly overnight crash

Man killed in overnight crash on I-40

State Troopers say a Volvo sedan was traveling at a low-rate of speed on the interstate before it was rear-ended by the driver of a Mazda around midnight. The man crashed into a concrete median and died on impact.

Meet Ivy! This 3-year-old Golden-Mix loves walks, and will do best in a calm home. She enjoys relaxing in her crate, and loud noises and crowded places cause her some stress. If you think she sounds like your perfect match for a more slow-paced pup, learn more about Ivy at GoldenRescueNC.org.

Pet of the Day: June 10, 2023

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

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

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running against Donald Trump and others for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, is speaking in Greensboro tonight.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the NC Republican convention, pitching his presidential campaign to conservative voters.

Videos

Ivan Lopez will make the jump from Lumberton Junior High School to professional soccer this summer. 

Lumberton teen signs major league soccer contract

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Zane Williams of Wake Forest High School committed to the Wolfpack five days after receiving a scholarship offer.

NC State picks up commitment from Wake Forest all-state LB Zane Williams

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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)

The mission for the Denver Nuggets was clear: Come to Miami, get two wins and head back home with a chance to finally become NBA champions.



Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead

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Rolesville rising senior running back Isiah Jones has received a verbal scholarship offer from NC State University.