A mother is killed and her two children injured in a tragic car accident. Friends share who she was... and how she will be remembered.

 

On WRAL at 11 : A mother killed, her two children injured in a car accident. Friends share who she was & how she will be remembered

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon told WRAL he wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to North Carolina.

Could Raleigh land MLB expansion team? Hurricanes owner wants in

MLB Raleigh

Raleigh folklore: Taylor Swift has played in Raleigh, but it's her little-known performance at Athens Drive High School that symbolizes how far she's come.

That time a 16-year-old Taylor Swift played at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh

Taylor Swift at Athens Drive High School

 I honestly believe Greg is the best...not only does he explain the weather with perfect details, but his personality is super.

I moved here from WV almost 8 years ago. I watched every local news station there was until I watched Greg Fishel.

From then on I stayed with WRAL. I honestly believe Greg is the best...not only does he explain the weather with perfect details, but his personality is super...love you Greg

From Lisa in Dudley

A Fayetteville wife and mother who was killed in a car crash is being remembered by her loved ones and the community on Wednesday night.

Fayetteville community mourns death of mother killed in car collision

Wife and mother killed in deadly Fayetteville crash 

Many people in the community are calling for help in finding the person responsible for the death of  Dontez Ruffins Jr.

Candlelight vigil and balloon release held for teenager killed in Raleigh

Candlelight vigil and balloon release

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Three Philadelphia police officers responding to a home where people were arguing about a video game were wounded in a shootout Wednesday evening, authorities said.

3 Philadelphia officers injured in shooting after dispute about video game, police say. Suspect dead

Police car crime scene night

PINEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- A $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot will again be up for grabs Wednesday night after an 11-week stretch without a big winner, but no matter how large the prize grows the odds stay the same -- and they're terrible.

$1.2 billion Powerball drawing nears after 11 weeks without a winner 

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A judge ruled that Austin Thompson - who was 15 when, investigators say, he killed his brother and four others in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood - should be tried as an adult.

Raleigh mass shooting suspect will be tried as adult; father cited for firearms violation

Hedingham shooting victims autopsies reveal gruesome details of attack

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

Just days away from the primary election, the candidates for mayor are hanging their hats on different issues.

Mayor Mitch Colvin, challengers talk Fayetteville mayoral race

Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Videos

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Simone Biles and her teammates were far from perfect, and yet nothing could stand in the way of a victory that set a record for both the U.S. women's team and the greatest gymnast in history.

Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships

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NC State fans seem excited for their change at quarterback. Plus, proof that field goals are harder than you think and more!

MJ Morris, Stormy the Pig and a "service alligator" in the sports moments of the week

Boston College takes down NC State, 21-20

NC State sophomore quarterback MJ Morris was named the starter on Sunday, replacing Brennan Armstrong at the position.

NC State's Morris prepared, ready for starting QB role

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa endured the worst hitting season of his career after signing the richest contract in Minnesota Twins history, playing through a painful bout of plantar fasciitis in his left foot.