U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning says she won’t seek reelection. The Greensboro-area Democrat cited “egregiously gerrymandered Congressional districts, drawn by the Republican-led NCGA” in an announcement on social media.

U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning says she won’t seek reelection. The Greensboro-area Democrat cited new GOP-drawn voting districts in her announcement.

Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to heavy rain, strong winds and possible severe storms. Watch WRAL-TV at 4 p.m. for the full forecast of what's ahead Sunday.

WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Sunday due to heavy rain, strong winds and possibility of severe storms

5 On Your Side exposes the areas most vulnerable to porch pirates and reveals valuable tips to keep your packages safe.

On WRAL at 6: Protection from porch pirates! 5 on Your Side shows the areas thieves are hitting hardest.

Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

From "Bull Durham" to Academy Award-winning dramas, the state has played host to multiple films based on fact and fiction.

20 famous movies filmed in North Carolina

20 popular movies made in NC

A wreck on Interstate 440 east near Wade Avenue caused delays on Thursday afternoon in Raleigh. 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A wreck on Interstate 440 east near Wade Avenue caused delays on Thursday afternoon in Raleigh. 

Traffic cameras showed a car on fire at one point. 

The eastbound lanes of I-440 reopened just after 7:30 p.m. 

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Wreck causes delays on I-440 East

i-440 traffic cam wreck

The man suspected of fatally shooting three people Wednesday at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, taught at East Carolina University and graduated from Duke University.

Las Vegas shooting suspect taught at ECU, graduated from Duke

Las Vegas shooting suspect Anthony Polito

Thursday was the coldest morning of the week, but a big weekend warm up is coming.



Cool and breezy Thursday precedes weekend warmup; Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day

Thursday Thaw, Dec. 7

Child care services that serve low-income families rely on a federal reimbursement to buy food. Those payments have been delayed twice in the last few months, causing a cash flow issue in an already struggling industry.

Child-feeding program reimbursements delayed due to NC accounting software switch

Which term is correct to use? Day care or child care

Her district lines were redrawn earlier this year by Republican state lawmakers, who shifted her seat from a safe Democratic seat to a safe Republican seat.

U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning won't seek reelection: NC Democrat's district redrawn to favor GOP

Congresswoman Kathy Manning

The shooting happened near Fuquay-Varina Elementary School.

Fuquay-Varina police investigate road rage shooting near elementary school

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

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

Powerball Drawing

Police said a suspect was found dead Wednesday as officers responded to an active shooter and reports of multiple victims at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Las Vegas police speak about about shooting at UNLV

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Payton Wilson was surprised Wednesday night at the NC State men's basketball game versus Maryland Eastern-Shore, learning he was the 2023 Dick Butkus Award Winner. 

Payton Wilson surprised with 2023 Dick Butkus Award at NC State basketball game

Payton Wilson wins Butkus award

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst has been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, his father announced on X, formerly known as Twitter on Wednesday. Hurst's father, Jerry, said he was diagnosed by an independent neurologist after the 30-year-old sustained a concussion during the team's Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears.

Panthers TE Hayden Hurst diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, according to his father

Hayden Hurst vs Chicago Bears

Jayden Taylor scored 21 points shooting 8 of 11 and DJ Burns Jr. scored 15 points shooting 7 of 9 and North Carolina State rolled to a 93-61 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Wednesday night.

North Carolina State pulls away from Maryland-Eastern Shore 93-61 behind Taylor's 21 points

UNC snags 84-74 win at NC State

Florida running back Trevor Etienne, who led the Gators with nine touchdowns and emerged as one of the team’s most dynamic playmakers, entered the transfer portal Thursday.

Florida RB Trevor Etienne enters the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility remaining

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Zach Hyman scored three goals for his second hat trick of the season, Connor McDavid had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.