Approximately 790,000 acres of North Carolina farmland are foreign-owned. WRAL Investigates why proposed legislation to prevent national security risks from countries like China, Russia, and North Korea could potentially hurt farmers.

On WRAL at 6: Foreign governments buying NC land: WRAL Investigates its impact on farmers and national security.

Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger is endorsing Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the 2024 GOP primary for North Carolina governor. But he says he doesn't plan to make an endorsement in the presidential primary.

Why NC's most powerful Republican is endorsing a candidate for governor, but not president

Sen. Phil Berger

The National Conference on Active School Threats-East is convening in Raleigh, just two days after police say a teenager stabbed two fellow students, killing one of them, at Southeast Raleigh High School.

10 ways schools can curb violent threats, according to security expert

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My husband and I tune to WRAL each day.  It is the highlight of my husband's day as he loves Greg's puns and trusts his weather forecasts!  If Greg says it, it is so (usually!)

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Tyrone Taylor II was last seen in Dunn on Sept. 5. Authorities were initially searching for his car, which they found burned in Cumberland County nine days after his disappearance. On Thursday, authorities said they found Taylor's body.

Harnett County sheriff: Missing man from Dunn found dead, suspect in custody and charged with murder

Tyrone Antonio Lamonte Taylor II

Students returned to Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School on Thursday, and the mother of the teen killed there earlier this week posted a message to him on a funeral home site.

'I miss your smile:' Mother of 15-year-old killed at Southeast Raleigh shares heartfelt message

15-year-old Delvin Ferrell was stabbed to death at Southeast Raleigh High School.

It’s been nearly three years since Epic Games announced its $95 million acquisition of the 87-acre site of Cary Towne Center mall for its new headquarters. All but one section of the property has been razed, yet there are no visible signs of new development and no zoning or planning requests have been filed with the Town of Cary. So what's going on?

Is Epic Games ever going to build HQ at razed Cary Towne Center site? Mum is the word

During a late-night press conference, Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle Braden said an employee within the department came forward on Sunday with information implicating an officer in criminal activities.

Fayetteville police officer arrested, charged with several crimes

Fayetteville Police Officer Tamyra Billings

The new law, which would strip Gov. Roy Cooper's power over the NC State Board of Elections and instead give that power to the legislature, is highly similar to one that was struck down as unconstitutional as recently as 2017.

NC judges deciding whether to block new GOP-backed elections law changes, ahead of 2024

NC Gov. Roy Cooper

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

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According to Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats, authorities identified the body as that of Tyrone Taylor II. Coats plans to hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday with details of the case.



Harnett County Sheriff provides update on dead man found in Harnett County

The NCHSAA Board of Directors wraps up its winter meeting with affiliate reports and votes on a number of different proposals.

2023 NCHSAA winter board meeting, day two

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

Powerball Drawing

Videos

Not much went right during Frank Reich's short tenure as the Carolina Panthers head coach. We explore the most impactful moments that led to his early dismissal. 

Gerber: The 8 plays that got Frank Reich fired

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No. 17 UNC builds big lead then holds off No. 10 Tennessee 100-92 in ACC/SEC Challenge

Tennessee North Carolina Basketball

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard announced that he would be leaving the program.

Duke QB Riley Leonard leaving Blue Devils

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NC State linebacker Payton Wilson was named ACC defensive player of the year and freshman wide receiver KC Concepcion won the league's Rookie of the Year award.

NC State duo claims top ACC football honors

Payton Wilson during pregame warmups

George Williams, a former St. Augustine's University coach, was fired in July 2020. He continues to coach athletes and is preparing several for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.