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Sky 5: Durham fire at salvage yard

Durham junkyard fire contained after huge response

34 mins ago

A fire burned at Josea's Salvage Yard in Durham on Wednesday afternoon. Many discarded car frames were on fire as crews worked to contain the blaze.

Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene

40 mins ago

No bond for Durham man charged with murder in stolen vehicle crash

Dr. Anne Steptoe speaks to Josue and his sister at the Charlotte Community Health Clinic in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 11, 2021. Josue’s second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, just a small piece of the care he needed, had been delayed. (Travis Dove/The New York Times)

Parents to get more access to their child's health treatment under bill

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RTI International layoffs expected to reach at least 525 by May 1, organization says

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@NCCapitol

NC's Dan Bishop confirmed as Trump deputy budget director

@NCCapitol

Nearly 200 cases tied to two NC troopers dismissed. Some question: Why not more?

WRAL Investigates

Gusty winds on Wednesday bring threats of a frosty Thursday morning

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Weather

Boy recovered from Tar River more than a week after disappearing, authorities say

Local News

Raleigh firefighters first in NC to get innovative esophageal cancer screening

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Local News

Johnston County house fire on March 26, 2025

Adults, kids, dogs rescued from Johnston County home fire

Local News

North Carolina nurses push lawmakers for changes to health care rules, with doctors opposed

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Chambers head boys basketball coach Brian Frasier. North Mecklenburg defeated Chambers in the 4A western regional final on March 12, 2025 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Some lawmakers propose using sports gambling revenue to supplement coaches pay at public schools

High School Sports

Tractor trailer overturns on I-95 in Nash County, spilling thousands of beverages

Local News

Rep. Allison Dahle speaks about bills in the state legislature involving gender affirming care and mental health protections on March 25, 2025.

NC Republicans push new bathroom bill years after boycotts over similar legislation

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

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Current conditions

for Raleigh, NC

WRAL Meteorologist
Chris Michaels

High pressure moves directly overhead, leading to a clear sky and a colder night. Some sheltered locations may see patchy frost. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. A Frost Advisory is in effect north of Wake County until 9 a.m. Thursday.

No-cost children's dental clinic opens in Cary, expanding Wake County program

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

A Wake County Sheriff's Office deputy will make his debut Monday night on NBC's "The Voice." Season 27 of "The Voice" airs on WRAL at 8 p.m., and Deputy Robert Hunter will take the stage for a blind audition.

Wake County deputy's run on 'The Voice' comes to an end

North Carolina State's Saniya Rivers (22) and Aziaha James (10) celebrate after beating North Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

With women's basketball on the rise, the Triangle is leading the way

This image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows Segway Max G30LP KickScooter that is being recalled along with Segway’s Ninebot Max G30P, due to a fall hazard that has resulted in user injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones. . (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP)

Segway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries

Chomps recalls beef and turkey sticks over 'pieces of metal' complaints

Local News

Infant injured in crash during police chase in Catawba County

Raleigh mayor to deliver state of the city address Wednesday evening

'We are this close': Durham Association of Educators, DPS superintendent at impasse over policy

Walls like Swiss cheese: Pipe bombs, drugs found in man's Raleigh home

RTI International announces layoffs of 177 NC workers

Nation/World

A family member of one of the workers who died during the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore tosses a wreath into the Chesapeake Bay in observance of the one-year anniversary of the disaster, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

A year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead

Supreme Court upholds rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns

West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns

America's allies alarmed by a leaked group chat about attack plans

US Vice President JD Vance to join his wife in Greenland on Friday

Politifact

FILE — Elon Musk, who leads the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, during an executive order signing with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025. Elon Musk’s three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience” offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude and contradictory. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Fact check: Elon Musk calls Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme'

Fact check: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says measles infection may have benefits

Fact check: Vance says the cost of buying a home doubled under Biden

Fact check: Is Elon Musk's DOGE 'very popular'?

Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy's tense Oval Office meeting about Ukraine and Russia, fact-checked

NC Capitol

NC nurses calling for change from lawmakers in Raleigh

NC foster care legislation would create a watchdog office

Push to ban some children on social media would put responsibility on tech companies

GOP-backed bill defines genders, limits bathroom access in state buildings

NC lawmakers propose new watchdog office to oversee foster care system

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

5 places to celebrate International Waffle Day

The Whataburger food truck in Raleigh on March 24, 2025

Whataburger's first NC locations set to open in the summer

Wake County deputy's run on 'The Voice' comes to an end

Many artists hit the Dreamville stage Sunday.

Raleigh officials in early talks about Dreamville replacement

Batting Practice: Fans will be able to take batting practice on the field, with ages 13 and over able to hit for the first hour from 5:00pm until 6:00pm. Kids ages 12 and under will then be able to take batting
practice on the field from 6:00pm until 7:00pm. Guests will be required to sign a waiver to participate. Waivers will be sent via email to attendees after reserving their spot. Bats for batting practice are welcome to be brought into Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Weekend best bets: Durham Bulls Fan Fest, egg hunts and markets

Education

North Carolina public schools could start earlier in the year under new bill

NC House passes ban on cellphones in schools, with some exceptions

Wake school board, families and teachers say cellphones are a problem. How would they enforce restrictions?

Wake school board members question proposed budget cuts

NC House sets up vote on bill to ban cell phones in schools

WRAL In Depth

**This image is for use with this specific article only** In 2014, a group of anonymous gamers launched a harassment campaign against women in the gaming industry. More than a decade later, the tactics of Gamergate are all too familiar. Photo courtesy of playb/iStockphoto/Getty Images via CNN Newsource.

How Gamergate foreshadowed the toxic hellscape that the internet has now become

With women's basketball on the rise, the Triangle is leading the way

WRAL Investigation prompts calls for safety changes in NC tattoo industry

5 years on, wife reflects on the family man behind NC's early COVID-19 tragedy

'Give me liberty or give me death' turns 250. Here's what it meant in 1775

WRALSportsFan

Duke guard Tyrese Proctor celebrates after scoring against Baylor during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Duke's Tyrese Proctor was wrestling with his 3-point shot before March Madness. Now he can't miss

Confident Wade promises to quickly turn NC State into a consistent, big winner

UNC guard Elliot Cadeau enters transfer portal, reports say

Evangelista scores 2, Saros gets 200th win as Predators beat Hurricanes 3-1

Despite injuries, surgeries, UNC guard Kayla McPherson's positivity leads Tar Heels

HighSchoolOT

Carlos Rodon pitched a two-hit shutout in Holly Spring High School's 4-0 victory against T.C. Roberson High School to win the first game of the 2011 NCHSAA state 4-A baseball championship (photo by Will Okun)

From Holly Springs to the Bronx: Carlos Rodon to start Opening Day for the Yankees

No. 1 Providence Day, No. 6 Marvin Ridge settle for a draw in girls soccer

No. 5 Alexander Central rallies in extra innings to take down No. 1 South Caldwell

Konowitz scores 6 goals as No. 7 Middle Creek hands No. 4 Apex first loss in boys lacrosse

North Stokes picks East Surry alum Kolt Bullington to lead football program

WRAL Specialists

In Depth with Dan: How NC spends your tax dollars

In Depth with Dan: Examining federal cuts between Trump and Clinton administrations

NC lawmaker proposing update to tattoo regulation after WRAL report

FILE — A COVID-19 booster is administered at the Portage Park Senior Center in Chicago, Sept. 13, 2022. In nearly two dozen interviews by The New York Times, voters who like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. say he shares their grievances about health care and share their interest in alternative medicines and natural remedies. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

NC Supreme Court ruling opens path for parents to sue schools, health clinics over Covid-19 vaccines

State appeals court hears challenge in unresolved race for NC Supreme Court seat

State appeals court could decide unresolved race for NC Supreme Court seat

Trash trap helps keep litter out of Neuse River

No proof for Durham County DA's claims of courthouse security system issues

Family

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

Where to find the bunny and egg hunts this Easter

New 300-acre Beech Bluff park opens in Wake County with trails, playground, garden

10 common laundry mistakes you're probably making & how to avoid them

Marbles Kids Museum announced largest expansion project in history

Family members still mourn 1st Triangle-area COVID death 5 years after his passing

SmartShopper

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Walmart Super Savings Week: Hanes men's shorts only $6 (reg. $26), Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls set w/lids only $17.99 (reg. $69.99), Insulated Cooler Bag for up to 75 cans only $16.99

15 Top retail deals: Car Battery Jump Starter only $36.99 (reg. $89.99), BJ's Membership only $20 (75% off), Fire TV Stick only $19.99 (50% off)

New Swagbucks Swago game March 24-31

Top grocery deals valid March 19-25

Good News

Co-workers like family celebrate Capital Ford's long-serving employee

Hustle lands baker a spot serving fans at Dreamville Festival

Dog helps 5-year-old boy learn to walk

Robot-assisted surgery saves a woman's life

Offbeat

Escaped otters cavort in the snow as the zoo's search continues

Royal Air Force engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue

8 new Corvettes go missing from Kentucky car plant, but the conspicuous muscle cars are all found

A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park

Portugal intercepts a semi-submersible vessel loaded with cocaine

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5 On Your Side

Questions arise about what happens to millions of users genetic data now that the genetic testing company 23 and me has filed for bankruptcy. WRALs 5 on Your Side speaks with North Carolina's Attorney General Jeff Jackson about concerns with user data if the company is sold.

NC Attorney General advises deleting 23andMe data as company files for bankruptcy

23andMe is looking to sell customers' genetic data. Here's how to delete it

Consumer Reports identifies safer infant formulas, warns of heavy metals in popular brands

Restaurant Ratings: Dave's Hot Chicken, CiCi's Pizza,

Investigations

A file photo of the Durham County Justice Center.

WRAL Investigates Durham DA's claim of security issues at courthouse

Dental board denies reinstatement for dentist who 'over-sedated' a patient

Local woman offers warning after being tracked by an AirTag

Dentist loses license for 10 years after patient died from over-sedation

WRAL TechWire

Donald Thompson, an award-winning entrepreneur and leader, delves into the critical role of psychological safety in the modern workplace.

Donald Thompson: Help your team focus amid economic uncertainty

Tom Snyder: Investments, advances bring quantum computing closer

Donald Thompson: 4 ways CEOs can drive AI adoption and outpace the competition

Mike Walden: Can we make sense and cents about the federal debt?

Business

Schneider Electric's $700M US expansion includes new robotics center in Raleigh

'Snow White' opens with a sleepy $43 million at box office

Johnson & Johnson breaks ground on new manufacturing campus in Wilson

One job for seven decades: Capital Ford's Odell says co-workers are his family

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: The magnet lady

Tar Heel Traveler: Corapeake Restaurant

Tar Heel Traveler: Bentonville Cole family

Tar Heel Traveler: Finkelstein's is North Carolina's oldest pawn shop

Hometown Carolina

Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

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

10 Reasons to Visit Washington in 2025

Nightlife in Washington

Tiger Woods confirms his relationship with Vanessa Trump in a social media post

Conan O'Brien accepts Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center

A new exhibition in Paris celebrates Snoopy's style ahead of his 75th birthday

Officials release bodycam footage from outside home of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

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