Washington Coverage

Washington museum tells the story of enslaved people, those who helped them gain their freedom
WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason showcases a museum housed within a caboose on the waterfront in Washington, NC. The museum tells the history of enslaved people seeking freedom and of the underground network of people who helped them.

King Chicken serving up southern soul since 1958
It's a Washington, NC, landmark, known for fried chicken, collards, and all kinds of good country cookin' and down-home soul food.

President Trump delivers farewell address on final full day in office
Trump delivered his final speech to the nation as an acting president.

Tours of Washington Monument shut down ahead of Biden inauguration
The National Park Service said it will also be implementing temporary closures at the National Mall and other monuments.

Fact check: Did Capitol Police let mob of Trump supporters in?
Footage that appeared to show some officers allowing rioters past barricades was misrepresented online. The journalist who shot the video said the officers backed off the barricade because they were "completely outnumbered."

Fact checking misinformation during a day of chaos at the US Capitol
Here's a look at our fact-checks of the day's session, and the chaos that interrupted it.

Secret tunnels, hidden treasures: 200-year-old mansion used as Civil War hospital
At first glance, the Elmwood 1820 seems like a classic bed & breakfast in a historic mansion. However, the 200-year-old manor holds many secrets inside its walls -- including hidden tunnels and carvings from Civil War soldiers.

Thousands march on Washington in support for women's rights
Thousands of men and women are coming out to march for women's rights in Washington D.C..

Washington Monument welcomes back visitors on Thursday
The Washington Monument welcomed visitors back on Thursday. It closed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Hundreds exposed to COVID-19 at chiropractor
Nearly 300 patients who visited Chiro One Wellness last week, along with 14 workers, are being urged to quarantine immediately.

Washington mayor dies of coronavirus complications
Gov. Roy Cooper tweeted his condolences Wednesday.

House adopts bill to make DC 51st state; Senate likely to kill bill
The Democratic-controlled House approved a bill Friday to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, saying Congress has both the moral obligation and constitutional authority to ensure that the city's 700,000 residents are allowed full voting rights, no longer subject to "taxation without representation.''

Fort Bragg soldiers still on standby in Washington, D.C.
We have confirmed that members of the 82nd Airborne and 18th Airborne Corps out of Fort Bragg are in the Washington, D.C. area on standby to help deal with the unrest.

Demand jumps for robot deliveries during pandemic
A vision for the future - self-driving delivery robots full of grocery items navigate a nearly empty sidewalk and crossing intersections in the streets of Washington, DC.

Determined DC tourists, locals take in cherry blossoms
Most National Cherry Blossoms events are canceled, but tourists and locals alike are still heading to the Tidal Basin to take in the flowering spectacle.

Melania Trump promotes awareness to opioid crisis
The Department of Justice held a National Opioid Summit Friday in Washington, where First Lady Melania Trump was a featured speaker.

Implant innovation: 8-year-old's invention is global winner
Kenzi Cayton, born deaf, has been using cochlear implants for years. Now her idea could change the devices in a big way.

Tumbleweeds are burying some homes in Washington state
Strong winds over the weekend brought a series of problems for people in Southwest Washington state.

Drivers struggle after being trapped in tumbleweeds on Washington state highway
Some people spent part of their New Year's Eve trapped on a Washington state highway after tumbleweeds blocked their route, authorities said.