WRAL | News and Weather in Raleigh NC

Live

WRAL News+

2:20

Latest Forecast

Shots fired near American Tobacco Campus in Durham

Gunfire exchanged near American Tobacco Campus in Durham

56 mins ago

Two people were shooting at each other Thursday near Durham's American Tobacco Campus, according to police.

Sky 5: Shooting near American Tobacco Campus in Durham

Armadillo Grill delivers fresh, local, Tex Mex to Raleigh and Carrboro.

After more than 20 years in business, Glenwood South restaurant announces closure

44 mins ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks to the press after the second day of his criminal trial, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in New York. (Curtis Means/Pool Photo via AP)

The Latest | A second seated juror dismissed by judge from Trump's hush money trial

12 mins ago

Live

WRAL News+

2:20

Latest Forecast

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

A disposable camera with photos taken in almost 25 years ago was found in a Pinehurst Resort storage closet. The resort posted some of the photos to Facebook, seeking identities for the people pictured.

Pictures of Pinehurst: Do you recognize anyone in these photos from 2000?

Easy ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family

Dreamville Festival takes over Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C. on Sunday, April 3rd. (Photo By: Baird Photography / WRAL Contributor)

60+ things to do in April

Many counties and municipalities offer electronics collection services through public drop-off locations. Photo by Unsplash.

How to recycle your old electronics: A guide for North Carolina households

Charleston, SC after the earthquake in 1886. Image courtesy of USGS

Rumbling mountains: History of major earthquakes in North Carolina

Local News

Grandfather Mountain is welcoming more people to its Mile High Swinging Bridge thanks to the purchase of two vehicles that can accommodate visitors in wheelchairs, or those with other mobility challenges. (Photo: North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office)

New vehicles assist more people to explore Grandfather Mountain

Pictures of Pinehurst: Do you recognize anyone in these photos from 2000?

3 firefighters seriously hurt in Charlotte house fire

'We want to support you': NC educators wear purple & orange to support Parkland High School teacher after assault

I-40 West in Raleigh to close overnight Thursday for widening project

Nation/World

FILE - Former President Donald Trump returns to the courtroom after a recess at Manhattan criminal court, April 16, 2024, in New York. Jury selection in the hush money trial of Donald Trump enters a pivotal and potentially final stretch as lawyers look to round out the panel of New Yorkers that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former president. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, Pool)

2 jurors dismissed from Trump hush money trial as prosecutors seek to hold ex-president in contempt

Climate change concerns grow, but few think Biden's climate law will help, an AP-NORC poll finds

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger

49 mins ago

Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames

25 years after Columbine, trauma shadows survivors of the school shooting

Politifact

FILE - Protesters in Phoenix shout as they join thousands marching around the Arizona state Capitol after the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision on June 24, 2022. A stunning abortion ruling this week in April 2024, has supercharged Arizona’s role in the looming fall election. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

Fact check: Has crime 'skyrocketed' under President Biden?

Fact check: Has Biden deported more people in nine months than in past years?

Fact check: Would RFK Jr.'s running mate be the youngest vice president ever?

Fact check: Trump says native-born Americans lost nearly 1 million jobs 'in February alone'

NC Capitol

North Carolina Legislative building off Salisbury Street. Photo taken May 22, 2021.

North Carolina sees slight surplus this year, $1B more next year

State needs more elections staff, according to NC elections director

NC needs more elections staff for 2024, top official tells lawmakers in voter ID update

25 mins ago

'Stuff that will kill you': NC lawmakers push to ban 'gas station heroin'

North Carolina sports betting numbers for March are in. Here's how much was bet.

Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

The best outdoor dining spots in Raleigh

Bojangles expands to the West Coast with first LA locations announced

Cover photo by Carson Elm-Picard/UNC Media Hub

Inside the artistry of NC music poster veteran Ron Liberti

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

Greensboro offers various activities, all guaranteed to make your weekend memorable.
Photo by Kelsey Chance on Unsplash

From history to happy hour: Your weekend guide to Greensboro

Education

NC's pre-K attendance rate falls behind other states

Durham educators to hold rally ahead of DPS budget hearing

St. Aug's groups push for leadership changes & transparency amid university's ongoing financial crisis

Teacher of the Week: Grant Bess

UNC System committee approves repealing, replacing policies on diversity and inclusion

WRAL In Depth

Wake school board must figure out how to pay staff as federal funds dry up

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

'Like things were never going to be the same': High school student still recovering one year after stabbing

In Triangle-area congressional runoff, Republicans Daughtry and Knott fight over Democratic ties

Bird flu found in NC dairy cows, risk is low for humans

WRALSportsFan

NCAA allows transfers to be immediately eligible, no matter how many times they've switched schools

Get ready for 'Saturday Night in Raleighwood' as the NHL sets game 1 start time

30 mins ago

Triangle-based Olympic swimmer finds new balance while embarking on motherhood journey

45 mins ago

Chaos-causing Canes start chase for the cup as favorites

North Carolina FC claims 1-0 win over Carolina Core FC in U.S. Open Cup action Wednesday

HighSchoolOT

Realignment, sportsmanship issues among topics NCHSAA board will discuss at spring meeting

No. 7 East Rowan leaves no doubt in big non-conference win over North Stanly

No. 16 Western Alamance stays unbeaten with close road win against Orange

Vote Now: HSOT Honors winter sports finalists

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Basketball Team

WRAL Specialists

Cybersecurity expert discusses warning about iPhone vulnerability

How to save on homeowners insurance

Save money on home insurance: Expert tips to offset rising costs

City scraps sidewalk petitions, proposes data-drive approach to address equity issues

Consumer Reports' pet insurance reviews

Pet insurance, one of the fastest growing employee benefits, can be worth it for younger pets.

Is pet insurance worth the bark? Survey reveals middling results

Family

Janet Willis creates artwork using mother's funeral flowers.

'The Grief Lady:' NC woman uses mother's funeral flowers to create art, help others heal

Online post sparks conversations about impact of birth order

Troopers help deliver baby in Lowe's parking lot

Easy ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family

Olympic athletes look forward to the return of the family celebration

SmartShopper

Top Amazon deals: Drawer Organizer 25 Pc Set only $15.29 (43% off), Large Storage Closet Organizers 6 Pk only $19.48 (57% off), Hanes Women's Cotton Pocket Shorts only $8.40 w/coupon

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

List of top grocery deals valid April 17-23

New Swagbucks Team Challenge April 15-21

Buffalo Wild Wings: BOGO boneless wings every Thursday

Good News

Thousands learned to save lives, prevent overdose during Dreamville concert

When you hear it: Olympics theme sets athletes' hearts racing

Maine gun store adds cow to staff

Caught on camera: State trooper rescues cat during traffic stop

'It drives us': Cary boxing studio helping residents with Parkinson's disease stay active

Offbeat

This image provided by researchers in April 2024 shows views of some of the vertebrae of Vasuki indicus, a newly discovered extinct snake from about 47 million years ago, estimated to reach nearly 50 feet (15 meters) long. The scale bar at the center of each row showing rotated views of an individual vertebra indicates 5 centimeters (almost 2 inches). (Sunil Bajpai, Debajit Datta, Poonam Verma via AP)

This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel

Cloning makes three: Two more endangered ferrets are gene copies of critter frozen in 1980s

A vehicle backfiring startled a circus elephant into a Montana street. She still performed Tuesday

A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online

NC Market Watch

IBM	181.09	-1.10%
Duke Energy	94.67	0.18%
BofA	35.61	1.06%
PNC Financial	147.05	-0.14%
WRAL30	2538.50	-0.77%

Get Quote

Quotes delayed by at least 20 minutes

Powerball	$98 M	$20 M	SAT 04/20
Mega Millions	$178 M	$30 M	FRI 04/19
Cash 5	$191 K	$37 K	THU 04/18

See All Winning Numbers

5 On Your Side

On WRAL at 6:🔥Fire hazards inside toys and lawn tools.

Consumer Reports' top-tested sunscreens

Revealing the best sunscreens for sun protection and affordability

5 On Your Side Restaurant ratings for Mandolin and Taqueria Don Fily

Investigations

Grocery store prices are up and so are company profits. WRAL Investigates why you're paying more while executives make more than ever.

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

City of Durham settles lawsuit over police chase

WRAL TechWire

Triangle consultant and coach Grace Ueng, shares how the founders of her west coast client have a favorite book in common and how the late HBS Professor Clay Christensen has shaped their mission.

Grace Ueng: How will you measure your life?

Tech literacy required: Improvements in health care require new skills for doctors, patients

VinFast downsizes planned EV factory in Chatham County as construction hits a snag

Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businesses

Business

Burnout is such a problem for workers that some bosses are considering shrinking the length of the workweek. Mandatory Credit: shapecharge/E+/Getty Images via CNN Newsource.

4-day workweeks may be around the corner. A third of America's companies are exploring them

VinFast downsizes planned EV factory in Chatham County as construction hits a snag

America's debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world

Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power risk

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: YUM!

Tar Heel Traveler: Lexington Barbecue

Tar Heel Traveler: The Country Barn

Tar Heel Traveler: Titanic post office

Hometown Carolina

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

9 mins ago

Sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon release new song

Movie Review: 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' amps up a true-tale WWII heist

Ryan Reynolds honors Michael J. Fox for helping people with Parkinson's disease, including his late father

CBC Opinion

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Editorial: Competence, belief in public education. A must for those seeking to lead N.C. schools

Editorial: Purposeful efforts to diminish N.C. public education must stop

Editorial: Too many mail-in N.C. ballots unfairly rejected, fix it now

Editorial: Dramatic private school voucher expansion still lacks accountability

Podcasts

WRAL Daily Download - Get in-depth Raleigh, Durham, and overall North Carolina news that directly affects you and your community

In-Depth with Dan Haggerty

NC Capitol Wrap

Daily newscasts that feature breaking news, local investigations, national headlines, weather and sports from North Carolina-based WRAL News.

WRAL Newscasts

WRAL Podcast about the notorious Johnston Gang from Chester County, PA

The Killing Month August 1978

WRAL Out & About

FREE CLASSIFIED LISTINGS

Cars & Trucks (2315)

Real Estate (1)

Services (1)

2012 Acura TSX

2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

VIEW ALL CLASSIFIEDS

TRIANGLE SPECIAL OFFERS

Click to See All CONTESTS available from WRAL.com

Download Free Fundamentals to Retirement Planning Guide

Buffalo Brothers - Ask about our loyalty program to get 5% back on every dollar spent!

Aluminum Company - Get A Free Estimate

Bio Jobs Hub: Find a great-paying job that changes lives, even yours