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Water main rupture leads to voluntary water conservation efforts in Johnston County

Three Johnston County water districts were asked to conserve water for 24 hours after a water main ruptured Monday night.

Durham County approves budget with property tax increase, more money for schools

Durham County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.05 billion budget that includes a 2.5-cent property tax increase, adding about $90 each year to the tax bill of a $450,000 home. The spending plan also boosts funding for Durham Public Schools.

NC law enforcement may track your next visit to a home improvement store

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, SBI/NCSBI, has access to license plate readers at Lowe's Home Improvement. Access to Home Depot's cameras is also requested. It's all part of a pilot program across the state to create a network of license plate reading technology from Flock Safety.

Two people found dead from gunshot wounds during welfare check in Vance County

Vance County deputies discovered a man and a woman dead from gunshot wounds on Monday morning inside a home. The deputies were conducting a welfare check after the pair failed to report to work.

Rabid fox charges Chatham County woman, no one bitten or scratched

A fox that charged at a woman over the weekend on her driveway in Chatham County tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to evaluate potential exposures among those involved in the incident.

Raleigh leaders approve property tax increase as part of $1.77 billion budget

The Raleigh City Council unanimously approved a $1.77 billion fiscal year 2027 budget that includes a 1.7-cent property tax increase. It adds about $67 each year to the tax bill of a median-priced $450,000 home.

Speedway fuel mix-up leaves dozens of drivers stranded, state inspection underway

A fuel mix-up at a Wake Forest gas station left dozens of drivers stranded, facing repair bills and scrambling for transportation after unknowingly pumping diesel fuel into their vehicles.

Online child exploitation reports surge more than 1,000% as NC agencies struggle to keep up

WRAL Investigates reached out to some of the largest agencies in the WRAL viewing area. Agencies are trying to keep up with the caseload. However, many reported minimal staff or funding increases.

North Carolina sizzles: Near-record heat and extreme drought gripping the Triangle

North Carolina is bracing for a week of intensifying, near-record heat with temperatures expected to climb near 100 degrees by Friday.

Andersen or Bussi? Canes face decision in net for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

Frederik Andersen has started the first 16 games of the postseason for the Carolina Hurricanes, but regular-season hero Brandon Bussi was solid in relief of Andersen in Game 3’s 5-4 double overtime loss.

Major sports investor wants to bring MLB to Raleigh. Is it competition or collaboration with Dundon?

Marc Lasry’s Avenue Sports Fund is already invested in the NC Courage. He now wants to invest in big-league baseball in Raleigh, telling WRAL he’s willing to partner with Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, who also has MLB ambitions.

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Tar Heels defeat USC 4-3 with ninth-inning rally, heading to College World Series

The North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team defeated the USC Trojans 4-3 on Sunday in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional, giving the Tar Heels their 13th appearance in the College World Series.

Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 people near a street festival

Authorities say a shooting near a busy street festival in Ohio has wounded at least 12 people. Toledo police say the shooting happened Saturday near the Old West End Festival, an annual gathering of live music and home tours in a historic district. Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan says it appear...

Near-record heat expected on Sunday, small chance for rain returns

Highs on Sunday will climb into the mid-90s. With a front approaching from the north, a brief shower is possible late on Sunday into early Monday, and a few more showers are possible into Monday afternoon.

Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after US-supported ceasefire deal

Israel has struck Beirut's southern suburbs without warning, defying a U.S. request not to attack Lebanon's capital. The strikes come days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington. Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast. Iran’s powerful parliament .

US college student missing in Japan found dead. Here’s a timeline of key moments in the case

An American college student who went missing during a family vacation in Japan has been found dead by search-and-rescue volunteers, marking a tragic end to a frantic dayslong search across forested mountains.

Crews locate body of kayaker at Roanoke Rapids Lake in Halifax County

Crews in Halifax County have located the body of a kayaker who went missing last month on Roanoke Rapids Lake.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: The Supreme Court lets Jim Crow see an elephant fly

WRAL's Opinion section was launched in 2016 by Capitol Broadcasting Company to raise awareness of important statewide issues, fostering meaningful discussions and encouraging civic engagement to drive positive change for North Carolinians. As part of this initiative, Dennis Draughon has served as th

Hurricanes comeback not enough in thrilling double-overtime Game 3 loss in Vegas

Carolina scored four third-period goals to force overtime, but Vegas scored the game winner in double overtime.

Looking for revenue, NC lawmakers agree to raise taxes on sports gambling operators

Lawmakers have discussed other ways to increase revenue through gambling and the state lottery, people familiar with the negotiations tell WRAL.

Lee County fugitive found, now back behind bars

Lee County Sheriff's Office said Jonathon Michael Jackson, 39, was arrested on Thursday after he was mistakenly released from jail.

No one hurt after Raleigh house fire near Wade Avenue, cause still unknown

Officials said no one was hurt after a home on Saturday on Redbud Lane near Wade Avenue. Investigators are still working to learn what caused the fire.

Two men face charges after overnight shooting on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh

Police said a man and a woman were shot after a fight overnight on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh. The accused shooter, Nashon Ramsey, 30, was arrested at the scene. The man who was shot also faces charges.

UNC defeats USC in Game 2 of Super Regional

The UNC baseball team beat USC on Saturday during Game 2 of the Super Regional. The Tar Heels must win Sunday's game for a chance to reach the College World Series.

Car drives through Wilmington Farmers Market, injuring several people

Saturday morning a car crashed into pedestrians at the Wilmington Farmers Market.

Car drives through Wilmington Farmers Market, injuring several people

Saturday morning a car crashed into pedestrians at the Wilmington Farmers Market.

Wrightsville Beach reports high number of rip current rescues for the start of the season

Wrightville Beach has seen about 50 rip current rescues in the past two weeks.

Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stadium workers near Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike as the venue prepares to host the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match.

Canes fans face high travel costs for Stanley Cup Final games in Las Vegas

Carolina Hurricanes fans looking to make a last-minute trip to Las Vegas for Stanley Cup Final games are finding limited flight options and roundtrip airfare starting at more than $500 from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

UNC hosts USC in Super Regional for ticket to Omaha

The UNC baseball team is on the doorstep of another College World Series. They must win two games against USC at Boshamer Stadium to advance to Omaha.

How the chaotic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final unfolded

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes combined for five goals in the frantic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and had another one waved off.

State Health Plan hikes prices for older state workers, retirees

People on the Medicare Advantage version of the State Health Plan will pay higher drug prices, medical copays and deductibles as the state grapples with rising healthcare costs.

Temperatures in the 90s this afternoon, humidity remains low

Temperatures are climbing with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s to finish the workweek. The humidity increases for the weekend.

Search for escaped inmates wanted on drug, gun charges stretches into 3rd day

On Wednesday afternoon, Michael Miles and LiShawn Knott made the break from Vance County Detention Center, where they were being held on multiple drug trafficking and gun charges.

Tarps off: How a bunch of shirtless fans helped the Hurricanes win Game 2

Hurricanes players credited the energy in the Lenovo Center in the third period for helping the team's comeback victory.

Dozens of rescue cats die in Wilson County fire

More than 30 rescue cats were killed in a house fire in Wilson County on Wednesday. The house belonged to Alice Pierce, who operates Purrfect Hearts Cat Rescue out of the home.

Jarvis' goal gives Hurricanes OT win in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

The best-of-seven series is tied at 1 after a dramatic comeback victory for the Carolina Hurricanes over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Granny-flat bill stokes power struggle over zoning between state and NC cities

North Carolina legislative leaders are expected to vote next week on a bill that would make it easier for homeowners to build auxiliary housing units in cities. The effort is escalating a debate over who should control growth in North Carolina.

Family raising generations of Caniacs has to choose who goes to the Stanley Cup Final games

Kristi and Stuart White were dating when they went to every Carolina Hurricanes home game of the 2005-2006 season. A lot has happened since then, including raising two Caniacs. As a family of four, deciding who gets to go to the Stanley Cup Final home games is not easy.

NC gives Ticketmaster deadline to answer for Caniacs' Stanley Cup Final ticket queue problems

Days after fans said they struggled to get tickets for the Carolina Hurricanes' first appearance in a Stanley Cup Final since 2006, the state's attorney general now wants answers from Ticketmaster.

President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president’s agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role.

‘Jacksandrei Blakenekov’: Pro-Hurricanes post by US Senate candidate skewered by NC fans over AI use

Carolina Hurricanes fans denounced Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s use of artificial intelligence in a message supporting the team ahead of its Game 1 home loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. It’s 'not a big deal,’ he says.

Summer heat coming back for late week forecast

Thursday and Friday will breach into the upper 80s and lower 90s with no rain in the forecast.

Is Raleigh doing enough? Canes fans debate city’s playoff signage on social media

Some Instagram videos and lengthy Reddit threads have sparked an online debate over whether there is enough Carolina Hurricanes representation across the Triangle.

NC moves to lock in highway license plate reader program permanently

North Carolina lawmakers are advancing legislation to make permanent a State Bureau of Investigation pilot program using automated license plate readers on highways, currently set to expire in 2026, drawing support over public safety benefits and criticism over privacy concerns.