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NC Supreme Court says thousands of votes can be thrown out

NC Supreme Court votes to throw out some, but not all, ballots contested in 2024 race for seat on court

Republican Jefferson Griffin's challenges against several thousand voters will be allowed to go through -- an outcome that could help him secure a seat on the state's highest court. One GOP justice broke ranks, calling the order 'judicial tampering in election results.'

NC Supreme Court race: How to know if your ballot is being challenged

A cooler look headed into the weekend.

Chances for rain increase slightly for the weekend, but shouldn't be a complete washout

Zelda, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was shot and killed by a Wake County deputy inside her home.

Protocol says deputy should not have entered home where he shot dog

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Local man defies cancer odds, advocates for crucial research funding amid NIH cuts

Wake urges measles vaccination for all. Here's what you need to know.

Durham Police investigate shooting involving a boy with non-life-threatening injuries

NC's FEMA aid extension for Hurricane Helene recovery denied

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Carolina Ale House closing Glenwood South location

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New Mexico man posed as law enforcement to stalk Raleigh woman, sentenced to five years in prison

FILE - Russian Olympic Committee's Alexander Nikishin warms up for a men's semifinal hockey game against Sweden at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Hurricanes sign Russian prospect Nikishin before playoffs

Dr. Karrie Dixon has been officially sworn in as the 13th chancellor of North Carolina Central University.

North Carolina Central University sees record enrollment growth under new chancellor's leadership

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Esports tournament with 'Dota 2' players begins at Raleigh Convention Center

The site of a Hoke County deputy-involved shooting on April 11, 2025.

2 in hospital from Hoke County deputy-involved shooting

Jaquan Lynch and Donavan Boyd are charged with murder after a drive-by shooting in Youngsville. (Photo courtesy: Franklin County Sheriff's Office)

Franklin sheriff announces arrest in drive-by that killed a woman

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Some brief morning sunshine then mostly cloudy this afternoon with some spotty showers possible late in the day and into the evening. We are still under the influence of the upper-level low pressure system so it will remain cool with quite a bit of cloud cover and a small chance for rain. Highs in the mid 50s-lower 60s.

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The Easter Bunny is annual visitor to the WRAL Azalea Garden.

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GalaxyCon, WRAL team up for inaugural Streetfest

Weekend getaway: BermudAir launches non-stop flights from RDU

Cary woman charged with child abuse after leaving 9-year-old with autism alone for hours

Domestic violence advocates push to save lives after Fayetteville woman shot to death

ABC officer shoots man at Fayetteville ABC store, SBI says

Attorney Mark Geragos arrives for a hearing regarding the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez Friday, April 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Judge rules Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom through resentencing can continue

3 killed and 1 injured when plane crashes in South Florida near a major highway

The Latest: Trump administration offers no details on mistakenly deported man after court ruling

South Carolina executes second man by firing squad in 5 weeks

Divers search for parts after NYC helicopter crash killed a family of five and the pilot, a Navy vet

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks during a televised interview outside of the White House in Washington, April 3, 2025. The State of Maine sued the Agriculture Department on Monday, arguing that the agency violated the law when it froze funding to Maine last week and that the freeze threatened school meal programs. (Tom Brenner/The New York Times)

Fact check: Trump administration blames Biden for agriculture trade deficit

Fact check: Democrat says GOP tax cuts are the biggest cause of the federal debt

Fact check: Trump says egg prices are down 50%

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Fact check: Scott says jobs were falling 'almost the entire Biden administration'

2024 N.C. Supreme Court candidates: Democrat Allison Riggs (left) and Republican Jefferson Griffin.

GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin asks NC Supreme Court not to hear lawsuit over his attempt to toss 65k ballots from 2024

'Extending an olive branch': Stein, GOP work together toward bipartisan goals

Booze, schools, highway rules: Proposals for new state laws pour into NC legislature on deadline day

NC Senate passes ban on DEI in higher education, vote on a broader ban is postponed

NC lawmakers seek to waive rebuilding regulations to help Helene victims

The Easter Bunny is annual visitor to the WRAL Azalea Garden.

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Clayton Visual Arts President David Lennon and his students find inspiration amidst the vibrant blooms of the WRAL Azalea Garden.

Clayton painters capture beauty in WRAL's back yard

Carolina Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis celebrates his goal along the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes playoff tickets go on sale Thursday

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'Hamilton' among Broadway shows returning to Durham

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Dreamville Festival 2025: Good music and good vibes

Dr. Karrie Dixon officially installed as chancellor of North Carolina Central Univresity

Dr. Karrie Dixon officially installed as chancellor of North Carolina Central Univresity

Durham parents demand action on school budget

Student visa uncertainty rocks Triangle campuses

Johnston County votes to keep school board elections non-partisan, for now

International students face uncertainty as US terminates hundreds of student visas

Spring winds break records and spread fire, pollen across NC

Unaffordable future: Study shows where climate shifts will drive insurance higher, home values lower

Frequently asked questions about fluoride

'A real problem': Garner neighbors frustrated over decades-long abandoned home

Man who assaulted police officer, chaplain, sentenced to less than a year in prison

NC State's Saniya Rivers and Aziaha James talk during a free throw attempt in the team's 89-83 win over No. 10 Duke in Raleigh on Monday.

Saniya Rivers, Aziaha James invited to the 2025 WNBA Draft in New York City

College basketball transfer portal tracker: NC State's Trey Parker, UNC's Tyson to transfer

Extra Effort: Julie Selig shines in every season for Fuquay-Varina High School

Capitals beat the Hurricanes in a shootout to secure the 1st playoff seed in the Eastern Conference

Lifelong Duke fan pulls 1-of-1 Cooper Flagg autograph card from NC shop

Jackson Debe (2) of Providence. Mooresville held on to defeat Providence on October 4, 2024 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

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No. 4 East Chapel Hill earns bounce-back win over No. 21 Myers Park

NCHSAA Foundation announces 2025 Clay Medal Scholarship winners

North Carolina high school basketball coaching changes ahead of the 2025 season

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5 On Your Side: Raleigh residents fear one big storm could spell disaster!

5 On Your Side: Raleigh residents fear one big storm could spell disaster!

NC lawmakers propose adding new responsibilities to DMV

NC lawmakers propose adding new responsibilities to DMV

NC Senate Leader Phil Berger and state Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, speak to reporters in Raleigh on Nov. 6, 2024.

NC Republicans vote to ban DEI in public universities, as vote on a broader ban is postponed

North Carolina bill would provide emergency access to cellphone locations

North Carolina bill would provide emergency access to cellphone locations

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NC bill would give police emergency access to cell phone locations

Switched at birth: Senior citizen sues over mistake made decades ago

Raleigh farmers brace for frost as temperatures drop, protecting vital strawberry crops

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Macy's Store Front, Raleigh, NC (photo: F. Prosser)

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NC man elated from pulling 1-of-1 Cooper Flagg autographed card

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Police officer Mark Oakley was shown on video using a stun gun during a traffic stop.

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