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China balloon: Spy in the sky spotted over Asheville, Charlotte; could be seen in central NC Saturday afternoon

Chinese Surveillance Balloon Over Asheville, NC

As parents, we want to protect our children from fear and injustice. But in the wake of the recent police brutality incident in Memphis, it's become clear that we need to update "the talk" we have with our kids. 

Facing fear, speaking truth: New police brutality prompts updated version of 'the talk' for WRAL anchor and his family

WRAL anchor Julian Grace and his family in 2021

Did you know Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once spoke to a crowd of 5,000 at Reynolds Coliseum on NC State Campus in Raleigh?

Lost footage shows Dr. King speaking at NCSU as the KKK protests 

Lost footage shows Dr. King's visit to NC State. Image credit: Perry Aycock, AP.

If medical marijuana becomes legal in North Carolina, people with certain medical conditions, like cancer, could get prescribed the drug.

Medical marijuana bill resurrected in legislative session

THC products

For so many, many years, Carolina fans (among others) devoted a lot of energy towards despising now-retired Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Hubert Davis had a great start in the rivalry last year in his first season at the helm of UNC. With Duke improving offensively and still undefeated at home, how will Jon Scheyer's team perform in his first UNC-Duke game as head coach?

Brownlow: Saturday's matchup marks the beginning of a new Carolina-Duke era

UNC off Duke, 94-81 in season finale

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A Chinese surveillance balloon is flying over the Charlotte area on Saturday morning. The balloon could be visible in our southern counties later today.

Chinese balloon flies over Charlotte

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

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Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

Mega Millions Drawing

The Town of Bailey in Nash County has fired its police chief. Former police chief Cathy Callahan was placed on leave and investigated following reports of misconduct by another officer.

Bailey police chief fired by town, denies allegations 

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The Tournament, to be played at WakeMed Soccer Park June 1-4, will feature 32 teams playing 7-on-7 soccer in a winner-take-all format with a top prize of $1 million. 

Welcome to Cary: Wrexham AFC part of 32-team event in Cary this summer

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Duke coach Kara Lawson said her team played with a men's basketball for the first half of a loss to Florida State last Sunday.

Duke women's coach Lawson says men's ball used vs. FSU

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The Chinese balloon drifting high above the U.S. and first revealed over Montana has created a buzz down below among residents who initially wondered what it was -- and now wonder what its arrival means amid a chorus of alarm raised by elected officials.

Chinese balloon high over US stirs unease down below

Suspected Chinese spy balloon on track for NC

At the Town Hall Grill in Chapel Hill there are Tar Heel touches everywhere including the menu. Last season owner David Sadeghi made a NIL deal with Armando Bacot and the "Mondo Burger" was born. WRAL's Pat Welter sat down with Bacot to eat the burger and talk basketball.

A 'Mondo Burger' with Armando Bacot

Pat Welter sits down with Armando Bacot to try his signature "Mondo Burger" at the Town Hall Grill in Chapel Hill.  

The first day of competition at the N.C. High School Athletic Association Girls Wrestling Invitational was completed on Friday at the Rise Athletic Complex.