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Tracking Hurricane Erin

Slightly weaker, Hurricane Erin now Category 4 as it undergoes an eye wall replacement cycle

Hurricane Erin has slightly weakened to a Category 4 Saturday in the mid-Atlantic, with sustained winds of up to 150 mph. The Air Force and NOAA Hurricane Hunters found that Erin is likely undergoing an eyewall replacement cycle.

Two Outer Banks homes in danger of collapse as Hurricane Erin stirs up the Atlantic

A Raleigh police officer was injured after being struck by a car while investigating a string of car break-ins on Thistlebrook Court

Raleigh officer hit by car during car break-ins investigation, police say

Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School shooting scene

Calls for action following fights and gunfire after football game at Southeast Raleigh High School

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Raleigh man arrested for impaired driving a day after kidnapping teenager, police say

Local News

People attend funeral prayers for the victims of Friday's flash flooding, at a village near Pir Baba, Buner district, in Pakistan's northwest, Saturday, Aug.16, 2025. (AP Photo/Muhammad Sajjad)

Pakistan's monsoon flooding death toll rises to 220 as forecasters warn of more rain to come

Weather

Man arrested after shooting, killing father-in-law in Fayetteville, police say

Local News

A file photo of Bill Belichick on the UNC practice field.

Will Bill Belichick elevate UNC? Tar Heels face key questions as 2025 season nears

North Carolina

A juvenile wood stork perches on a branch in the Mud Lake Wildlife Area in Columbia County, Wis., on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Jeff Bahls via AP)

Deer hunter discovers rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin

Science

St. Augustine's, Shaw alumni react to SAU board chair's letter

Saint Augustine's University announces Sept. 2 start for fall semester, new board chair appointed

Local News

Military Bowl rematch looms as NC State's hopes hinge on CJ Bailey's development

NC State

Paperhand Puppet Project debuts new show amid recovery from Tropical Storm Chantal

Local News

WRAL On-Time Traffic Map of current traffic conditions in Raliegh

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Current conditions

for Raleigh, NC

WRAL Meteorologist
Grant Skinner

Some lingering clouds early today, then mostly sunny skies this afternoon and perhaps a little less humid. Highs in the mid 80s-90. Dew points may drop into the lower 60s this afternoon which would make for a little more comfortable.

How to watch the Panthers, NFL games in 2025

WRAL is your back-to-school HQ!

Clear the shelters: SPCA of Wake County waives adoption fees, open until midnight

Clear the Shelters: WRAL, NBC and local animal shelters pet adoption month

Raleigh police uncover 'Frankenstein cars' built from stolen parts

In this illustration provided by Ruairidh Duncan a Janjucetus dullardi is depicted chasing a fish. (Ruairidh Duncan via AP)

Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokémon face and a predator bite

This photo provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows a deceased Eastern cottontail rabbit infected with Shope papillomavirus in October 2021. (Dr. Rachel Ruden/Iowa Department of Natural Resources via AP)

Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why

Local News

FILE — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the controversial Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, and wife, Yolanda Hill, at his right, as former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Greensboro, N.C., on March 2, 2024. Balanced Nutrition, a business started by Hill shut down in April after state regulators began looking into its operations. (Veasey Conway/The New York Times)

NC ramps up efforts to collect $101K owed by nonprofit run by wife of former lieutenant governor

911 calls reveal chaos after Harris Lake boat crash kills child, injures woman

Persistent rain and flooding on Raleigh roads sparks infrastructure concerns

NC State Health Plan leaders vote to raise health insurance premiums on state workers

Johnston County man accused of insurance fraud faces 54 felony charges

Nation/World

President Donald Trump, right, and Russia's President Vladimir Putin depart at the conclusion of a joint press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Takeaways from the Trump-Putin meeting: No agreement, no questions but lots of pomp

Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit land

Government forces Air Canada and flight attendants back to work and into arbitration

New Orleans mayor indicted over allegations of trying to hide relationship with bodyguard

Trump administration agrees to keep DC police chief in place, but with immigration enforcement order

Politifact

FILE -- Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta walks to the West Wing of the White House, in Washington, April 9, 2018. Acosta was a federal prosecutor in Miami in 2008 when financier Jeffrey Epstein cut a secret deal to avoid federal prosecution after allegations he molested dozens of teenage girls. (Tom Brenner/ The New York Times)

Fact check: Did Jeffrey Epstein get a 'sweetheart plea deal' from the Obama administration?

Fact check: Were parts of the Constitution 'removed' by the Trump administration?

Fact-checking Trump's claims about Washington crime while ordering National Guard deployment

Did Texas Republicans hold more meetings for flooding or redistricting? Fact-checking DNC chair

Fact check: How many Congressional seats will Democrats lose if noncitizens are excluded from the Census?

NC Capitol

Teachers, state employees react to health insurance rate hikes

State health plan vote could spike health insurance premiums

Higher premiums coming: NC State Health Plan to undergo major overhaul in 2026

CEO of NCInnovation, group that boosts university research, to step down

US Attorney Ellis Boyle announces priorities for eastern NC

North Hills Innovation District artist rendering (courtesy photo)

Foodie News: New market, cafe and bar opens in North Hills

Durham Bulls release Wool E. Bull popcorn bucket

Durham Bulls make history with Wool E. Bull popcorn bucket

Top picks for the best family beach in North Carolina

The Doctor's Orders cocktail, made with rum, blended scotch, pineapple, lemon, honey and nutmeg, is among the craft cocktails offered at The Willard, the rooftop lounge that opens Nov. 3, 2021 at the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown. (Photo credit: Baxter Miller)

Explore the best bars in Raleigh: Top spots to unwind

Old-time string band Carolina Chocolate Drops played a free outdoor concert Thursday night at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham.

Best places, ongoing series to find free live music in the Triangle

70+ events happening in NC this August

Education

'Carpool Dancing Queen' retires from Willow Springs Elementary School

'Carpool Dancing Queen' retires: Beloved Wake County teacher bids farewell

Parent faces charges for bringing firearm to Nash County school amid new bag ban policy

Adjust routines now to be ready for a new school year

5 On Your Side: Mindful routines to get your child ready for back-to-school

WRAL In Depth

A file photo of a downed tree in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill homeowners accuse town of failing to enforce tree protection rules

Durham nonprofit accused of not paying employees used logos, testimonials, that were not legitimate

Shrimp trawling argument highlights conflict between recreational, commercial fishing on NC coast

Fixing a $200 million backlog: Wake County students want to modernize school system's HVAC units

Cost of a gunshot: Woman struggles with pain, bills months after Mother's Day shooting

WRALSportsFan

John Andrzejek aims to transform Campbell basketball into a mid-major powerhouse

Duke football: Can Manny Diaz build on success with prized QB transfer Darian Mensah?

Raleigh's Devonte Graham gears up for Community Day and basketball camp

Acorns, new script link NC State football uniforms to home in Raleigh

What's in UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick's new contract - and what's not

HighSchoolOT

Garner pulls away from Wake Forest in the Bulldog Bash

Jordan, Southeast Raleigh score early in Bulldog Bash finale

1A Wilson Prep impresses in scrimmage against 7A Sanderson

Cary defeats Knightdale in Bulldog Bash scrimmage

HighSchoolOT statement on fan behavior at the Bulldog Bash

WRAL Specialists

Chapel Hill victims of Tropical Storm Chantal seeking rent returns

Restaurant Ratings: The Pit, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Top's China

Camelot Village resident Heather Gibbs is among the people displaced by Tropical Storm Chantal.

Displaced by Chantal, storm victims fear homelessness as Orange County deadline looms

Chapel Hill homeowners accuse town of not following its tree protection rules

New issues for Durham-based nonprofit accused of not paying employees

Don't Waste Your Money: How to save on school clothing

Family

The Instagram application can be seen on the display of a smartphone. (Silas Stein/dpa/picture-alliance/Sipa/File via CNN Newsource)

'Our children's safety comes first:' Why NC's AG joined the fight against Instagram's map feature

TSA's family lanes offer added help for little passengers

Out and About's weekend picks including indoor racing

Life coach: The discomfort you avoid is key to your success

Go Ask Dad: Enough is enough

SmartShopper

Top Amazon deals: Small dog bed only $11.09 (54% off), Digital Meat Thermometer only $6.49 (50% off), BIC pens up to 74% off (starting at $0.97)

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents for Aug. 10-16

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

Top grocery deals valid August 13-19

JCPenney Power Penney Days: $4 Towels, $5 Tees, $10 Men's Polos, $15.99 Bras, $20 Bonus Cash Pass offer

Good News

MD: SAILING PROGRAM TEACHES UNDERSERVED KIDS

Maryland program teaches underserved kids how to sail

Coffee company brews second chances, opportunities for incarcerated women

NASCAR driver, actor Frankie Muniz launches $25K fundraiser for Randolph County kids' camp

We'll miss you, Jeff Hogan! Morning team says goodbye to anchor of 7 years

Massachusetts couple spots rare, legendary orca

Offbeat

Library book returned after 82 years. Note says, 'Grandma won't be able to pay for it anymore'

A Michigan autoworker's wallet is found under a hood in Minnesota — 151,000 miles later

Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why

Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokémon face and a predator bite

Australian lawyer apologizes for AI-generated errors in murder case

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5 On Your Side

Explore Poe Hall: The cases, the building, the aftermath

WRAL wins national award for coverage of contamination at NC State's Poe Hall

5 On Your Side: Top buys for back-to-school and Labor Day sales

5 On Your Side: New tests for tougher child car seats, when they will take place

Investigations

Would newer technology solve Wake County schools' HVAC problems?

Inmate death lawsuit against sheriff, 3 detention officers can move forward

Federal judge allows lawsuit against Harnett County sheriff over inmate's death

Multiple employees of Durham-based nonprofit still unpaid

WRAL TechWire

FILE — Shoppers at the Brickell City Center mall in Miami, June 26, 2025. Inflation rose in July as President Donald Trump’s tariffs intensified price pressures across a wider range of consumer goods and services. “Core” CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, jumped 0.3 percent over the course of the month, or 3.1 percent on a year-over-year basis — the fastest annual pace in five months (Scott McIntyre/The New York Times)

Mike Walden: Is inflation direction good or bad? You decide

Goodbye, $165,000 tech jobs: Student coders seek work at Chipotle

Grace Ueng: Bù yào tūo bèi (不要驼背): My mother was right!

US will get a 15% cut of Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China under a new, unusual agreement

Business

Durham, Chapel Hill AT&T customers may have to wait days before service is restored

AT&T may pay customers up to $7,500 in $177 million data breach settlement

The US plans to build a $750M fly factory in Texas to stop a flesh-eating cattle parasite

Duke Energy wants to merge Carolinas operations, claims it could save customers over $1 billion

Taylor Swift's chat with the Kelces on 'New Heights' marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Sandcastle artists

Tar Heel Traveler: 9 Weddings in 9 innings

Tar Heel Traveler: Museum of Coastal Carolina

Tar Heel Traveler: Ingram Planetarium

Hometown Carolina

Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

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

Fun Things to do in Washington this Spring

10 Reasons to Visit Washington in 2025

Jussie Smollett's attack allegations are revisited in new documentary

'Sesame Street' stars Elmo and Abby Cadabby sing and host in their Grand Ole Opry debut

Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme

LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations

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