Next weather maker to bring high heat, humidity, isolated storms each day this week
It's another hot week with highs in the mid 90s, perhaps even upper 90s some days.
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Community rallies behind Raleigh restaurant owner after life-changing spinal cord injury
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Where are the teachers? New data shows full-time teacher shortages in the Triangle
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Rocky Mount leaders reject another pause on power disconnections, after family of three found dead
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As another week of heat settles in, Duke Energy rate hike heads back before regulators
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Rocky Mount officials head to luxury resort conference as nearly 200 customers remain without power
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Father makes highlight catch while pushing son in stroller at Durham Bulls game
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North Carolina GOP picks Balkcom to replace Edwards as congressional nominee
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Holly Christina Photography owner: ‘Doing everything in my power’ to make things right
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Did Myrtle Beach hero save two people before losing his life?
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After new pay raises, Wake teachers will still make less than peers in other states
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Person killed in construction site accident in Apex, town says
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Could one blood test detect multiple cancers earlier? UNC researchers hope to find out
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Accused again: Man with history of secret peeping charges faces new cases in Raleigh, Durham
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Repairs complete at Durant Road Elementary
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What to buy in August: Deals for back-to-school and home
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Clear the Shelters: WRAL, NBC and local animal shelters partner for pet adoption month
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After new pay raises, Wake teachers will still make less than peers in other states
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Energy-efficient tips for saving money on your summer electric bill
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Explosive diarrhea? Symptoms, prevention and other answers about stomach bug cyclospora
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If I had $150,000: Carolina Mic's Hall of Fame mix
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Iran's demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Dad catches foul ball while pushing stroller at Durham Bulls game
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Ousted Miss North Carolina USA hires lawyers to investigate decision to remove her
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Tar Heel Traveler: Creedmoor teapots
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WRAL Newscast
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Shaw football seeing growth, competition early in 2026 fall camp
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Local News
Rocky Mount leaders reject another pause on power disconnections, after family of three found dead
Man shot, in the hospital with life-threatening injuries in shooting outside Durham bar
Person killed in construction site accident in Apex, town says
Holly Christina Photography owner: ‘Doing everything in my power’ to make things right
As another week of heat settles in, Duke Energy rate hike heads back before regulators
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Nation/World
Trump scoffs at Iran's demand for war reparations and other Mideast developments
Oil prices hold steady after jumping 5%, while Asian shares are mixed
Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027
Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking
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Politifact
Fact-check: Kennedy says the US had the highest COVID death rate on earth
Trump says Iran war going 'extremely well.' PolitiFact reviews US goals, casualties, and gas prices
Fact-check: Can foreign adversaries access US voting machines?
Fact-check: How popular are voter ID requirements and how common are they?
Fact-check: Trump says AI industry's data centers need more energy than the US produces
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NC Capitol
NC public safety boss is out as Stein, GOP lawmakers spar
North Carolina GOP picks Balkcom to replace Edwards as congressional nominee
Can NC Democrats gain legislative power in November elections? Races to watch.
NC concealed-gun rights battle isn’t over but the clock is ticking
Democrats rally against NC election bill after passage; Stein pledges veto
Out & About
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80+ events happening in August
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Weekend best bets: Tim McGraw, Clear the Shelters and makers markets
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Cafe Carolina and Bakery closing last location after 30 years in Raleigh
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Where to find the best locally-owned chocolate chip cookie in the Triangle
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Hallmark sets release date for Christmas movie filmed in Asheville
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Foodie News: Lazy Daze, new cafes, and all-you-can-eat-sushi this week around the Triangle
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Education
Where are the teachers? New data shows full-time teacher shortages in the Triangle
After new pay raises, Wake teachers will still make less than peers in other states
Repairs complete at Durant Road Elementary
Durant Road Elementary School repairs more than halfway done
Durant Road Elementary School teachers, students start year in different building
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WRAL In Depth
After new pay raises, Wake teachers will still make less than peers in other states
Rocky Mount residents beg for reason behind staggering utility bills, disconnections
Democrats rally against NC election bill after passage; Stein pledges veto
Drought can affect your drinking water long after the rain returns
Contaminated gas found at Holly Springs station; 5 On Your Side explains what to watch for
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Sports
UNC's Belichick among college football coaches under the most pressure entering the 2026 season
UNC athletics plans new entity to run revenue-generating parts of department
Red Sox score bizarre run on sacrifice fly without tagging up from 3rd base
Tarik Skubal struggles with control but bounces back and has 'a ton of fun' in Dodgers home debut
If I had $150,000: Carolina Mic's Hall of Fame mix
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HighschoolOT
HSOT Jamboree ends in scoreless tie between #19 Rolesville and #22 Wake Forest
#22 Wake Forest scores late to beat #9 Southeast Raleigh in scrimmage at HSOT Jamboree
#19 Rolesville wins shortened scrimmage against #9 Southeast Raleigh at HSOT Jamboree
#7 Cardinal Gibbons prevails in preseason top 10 matchup with #4 Millbrook at HSOT Jamboree
HighSchoolOT Jamboree postponed to Monday, Aug. 10, due to inclement weather
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After new pay raises, Wake teachers will still make less than peers in other states
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Contaminated gas found at Holly Springs station; 5 On Your Side explains what to watch for
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Drought can affect your drinking water long after the rain returns
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Democrats rally against NC election bill after passage; Stein pledges veto
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Missing money, back-to-back bills, jobs and lives lost: A timeline of Rocky Mount’s financial crisis
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Family
Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
Warning for parents: Popular squishy toys can harm kids, especially counterfeit versions
Tar Heel Traveler: Sherrod Homestead
Wake County schools hosts first Pre-K kickoff event for families
Support pours in for Memphis news anchor, a new mom, who fell asleep on live TV
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Smartshopper
Top Amazon deals: $8 Hanes hoodie, $7.06 BIC Mechanical Pencils 40 pk, $15.29 Car tire inflator
List of school supply deals for August 9-15 starting at 25 cents
Top grocery deals August 5-11
Walmart Deals: $0.25 School supplies, Computers starting at $207, Pet water fountain only $18
Have a birthday in August? Sign up for all the restaurant and retail freebies
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Good News
Raleigh teen swims the English Channel, completes 'Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming'
Fayetteville teen Abigail Dries wins Miss High School America 2026
To the Moon & Pack: NASA astronaut Christina Koch to receive homecoming celebration at NC State
Friends unite to care for Wake County fire victim's surviving dog
From walk-on to scholarship: Cary native gets surprise from NC State
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Offbeat
Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah
Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest election
Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in its logo
Why celebrities from Zendaya to Kylie Jenner are wearing Fecal Matter
Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser
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NC Market Watch
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Lottery
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5 on your side
Holly Christina Photography owner: ‘Doing everything in my power’ to make things right
Energy-efficient tips for saving money on your summer electric bill
Warning for parents: Popular squishy toys can harm kids, especially counterfeit versions
Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in its logo
Restaurant Ratings: Subway, Church's Chicken, Doug Sauls' Barbeque
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Investigations
Rocky Mount residents beg for reason behind staggering utility bills, disconnections
Community concerned that power was disconnected in days before Rocky Mount family's death
Wake County teen faces 10th felony charge in alleged AI-generated explicit images case
North Carolina teen accused of using AI for sexual exploitation. Are state laws strong enough?
Cary council member responds to resignation calls after state audit details questionable spending
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WRAL Techwire
David Gardner: Limiting foreign students a major setback for American innovation, entrepreneurship
Grace Ueng: One small block
Donald Thompson: Build authority that drives revenue in the AI era
Data centers alone won’t build the AI economy
Donald Thompson: AI adoption increased job pressure. Company culture is your safety valve
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Business
Oil prices hold steady after jumping 5%, while Asian shares are mixed
Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027
Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking
As Trump Media scraps some businesses, it's doubling down on Truth Social and the president
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
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Tar Heel Traveler
Tar Heel Traveler: Creedmoor art gallery hosts national teapot show
Tar Heel Traveler: Exploring the passion of baseball card collecting
Tar Heel Traveler: Cape Lookout lighthouse
Tar Heel Traveler: Raleigh artist recreates local landmarks through fabric art
Tar Heel Traveler: Fuquay-Varina company houses 20,000 kinds of fabrics for major sports teams
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Hometown Carolina
Fun Things to do in Washington this Spring
Sponsored10 Reasons to Visit Washington in 2025
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Entertainment
Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's killing goes on trial. Here's what to know
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16-22 includes Madonna and Andrew Garfield
Blink-182's Travis Barker almost died. A new documentary celebrates his life before and after
What to Stream: 'Michael,' Travis Barker, 'Lanterns' and 'Madden NFL 27'
