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On WRAL at 11: Attacked by a coyote. Ahead, a man explains how he was able to get away

Apex mayor lead 1,000 men in march for mental health awareness

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Orange County Sheriff's Office investigating after human remains found

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Local enterprise Gabi's Pals seeks community support to empower workers with disabilities

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Man charged in 5-year-old's death in DWI-related crash in Harnett County

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Damage to a building is seen after an explosion in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

The FBI is investigating the explosion at a California fertility clinic as an act of terrorism

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A Walmart store is shown, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Trump warns Walmart: Don't raise prices due to my tariffs but do eat the costs from those taxes

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Partly cloudy skies and still very warm, but perhaps a little less humid. There's still a nice breeze to help with the warm temperatures. Highs climb into the mid 80s.

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Chance of a Thunderstorm 82° 66° 30%

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Don't Miss It

Don't Miss the Scriptures: WRAL's Julian Grace finds biblical truths in the news cycle

Weekend best bets: Artsplosure, Got to Be NC, Bimbe and more festivals

Celebrate BBQ day at one of these 6 best BBQ restaurants in Raleigh

5 On Your Side: Best Memorial Day bargains on top-rated products

Repair or replace? 5 signs it's time to buy a new grill

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young runs for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

NFL releases schedule for 2025 season. Here's when the Panthers play

Local News

15-year-old cyclist injured after hit by a car on NC 55; Driver arrested for impairment

Several homes damaged during explosion in Leland

Hillsborough's first Black mayor Horace Johnson dies at 95

New Bern Weekend Guide: Uncovering history, adventure, and charm in Coastal Carolina

New study recommends noise, safety improvements in Raleigh

Nation/World

A tree lays on a house in Dorr, Mich., after a severe storm ripped across Michigan the night before, on Friday, May 16. 2025. (Neil Blake /The Grand Rapids Press via AP)

Severe weather leaves at least 27 dead, including 18 in Kentucky

Key moments from first week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

2 dead and at least 3 injured in Las Vegas gym shooting, police say

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th-century law

Oregon's landmark bottle redemption law may change due to concerns over drugs and homelessness

Politifact

President Donald Trump, with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, left, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, holds an executive order related to drug prices, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Fact check: Trump says his order will reduce prescription drug prices 'almost immediately'

Fact check: NC Democrat blames Trump for Google Calendar's removal of Black History Month

Fact check: RFK Jr. says U.S. government is spraying the sky with jet fuel chemicals

Fact check: Is the new Pope registered to vote as a Republican?

Fact check: Did Republicans vote to 'allow' Trump to deport U.S. citizens?

NC Capitol

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 15

NC bill to reform state's foster care program passes House, heads to Senate

North Carolina foster care reform bill moves forward with unanimous House approval

NC lawmakers discuss classroom sizes for K-3 students

NC House seeks to expand K-12 special-ed funding, arts instruction and teacher training

Ice cream tastes best when it is raining outside. Try a new spot you have never been to before, like Andia's in Cary, which features ice cream flights and a donut ice cream sundae.

Where to find the best ice cream in North Carolina

Foodie News: Cary is getting a new seafood restaurant, plus a major bakery announcement in Durham

Where to find spraygrounds, splashpads in Raleigh, Durham

NC Museum of Art begins work on new amphitheater, promises summer concert series will return

Artsplosure celebrates 'all different forms of art'

Artsplosure to fill downtown Raleigh with performances, art market

Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival features live music, family fun in Durham

Education

Family says special needs son was assaulted in class, suing Moore County Schools

Teddy Swims and band surprise Rolesville High School students

Family claims nonverbal student with autism was slapped, knocked down

Teddy Swims to Rolesville High School students: 'Don't be afraid of failure'

Teddy Swims surprises Rolesville High School students to discuss mental health

WRAL In Depth

WRAL Investigates unlicensed massage practices

North Carolina cracks down on unlicensed massage practices in state shopping malls

Local restaurants accused of card fraud at the drive-thru

Customers say their credit card information was stolen at drive-thru

In viral video, woman claims Duke doctor mistreated her mom

Advocates, employees warn federal cuts threaten safety, summer tourism in Great Smoky Mountains

WRALSportsFan

Scottie Scheffler reacts after missing a putt on the 10th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Scottie Scheffler storms into a 3-shot lead in the PGA Championship with another major in sight

Manaka's second-half brace leads NC Courage to 2-0 win over Chicago

ACC baseball championship bracket set, tournament starts Tuesday in Durham

ACC sets record for money earned and distributed, but league knows it needs more

Andersen's steady play in net has the Hurricanes back in the Eastern final for 2nd time in 3 years

HighSchoolOT

Cardinal Gibbons NCHSAA 4A Girls Track & Field State Champions

Cardinal Gibbons beats Mallard Creek in close race for 4A girls track & field state championship

Seaforth wins first 2A boys track & field state championship

Meet this year's NCISAA spring sports state champions

Mallard Creek repeats as 4A boys track & field state champions

Grace Christian sweeps Gaston Christian to repeat as NCISAA 3A baseball champions

WRAL Specialists

Lawsuit accuses amazon of reneging on refunds

K-3 classes could get larger in Wake County under House budget proposal

Experts break down ways to save money on vacation

Photo by Victoriano Izquierdo on Unsplash

5 On Your Side: Credit card delinquency rates rising with prices

5 On Your Side: People are going into credit card debt just to buy groceries

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions to have a smooth DMV visit

Family

Foster parent wants change after state takeover of Vance County Department of Social Services

City leaders discuss upgrades for popular Durham Central Park

Foster parent speaks out after state's intervention into Vance Child Welfare Services

City leaders discuss facelift for popular Durham Central Park

Tasting some of the best ice cream in the Raleigh area

SmartShopper

Amazon deals: Lee Men's Cargo Shorts only $15 (57% off), LEGO Sunflowers Building Set only $7.94 (47% off), Hanes Women's Ankle Socks 6 pk only $8.19 (57% off)

Macy's Sale: 3-Pc Comforter Sets only $21.99 in all sizes, Women's Dresses starting at $14.99, $10 Star Money offer

BJ's Wholesale Club one year membership only $15 (75% off)!

Top grocery deals valid May 14-20

Walmart Deals: Car Battery Jump Starter only $32.99 (reg. $89), Apple Products Wireless 3 in 1 Charging Station only $15.99 (reg. $29.99), Nerf Dog LED Squeak Ball only $4.97 (reg. $12)

Good News

Jason Johnson, principal of Orange High School

Orange High School principal is NC's newest Principal of the Year

3 Red Wolf pups born in the Triangle

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday on USS Battleship North Carolina

More than an athlete: Why Tylee Craft's story keeps replaying in Chapel Hill

Raleigh couple witnesses historic election of first American pope during Rome vacation

Offbeat

Raphael Quenard, left, and Hugo David, right, pose with a person dressed in bird costume upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Die, My Love' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Photo by Lewis Joly/Invision/AP)

Bird man on red carpet leaves Cannes squawking

Sailing from Oregon to Hawaii after quitting his job turns a man with a cat into social media star

Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out to be extremely rare

Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet

An Alaska Mother's Day tradition: Mingling with ice age survivors on a farm

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5 On Your Side

Walmart raising some prices, blames Trump tariffs

5 On Your Side: Best Memorial Day bargains on top-rated products

A rare warning from Walmart during a US trade war: Higher prices are inevitable

Improving health by cutting down on ultra-processed foods

Investigations

A Facebook Live video by Miracle Barnes describing her mother's treatment at Duke Regional Hospital went viral. Barnes alleged a doctor was overly negative about her mother's prognosis during a COPD flare-up.

Protecting patients' rights: Woman claims Duke doctor mistreated her mom

Cost to fix lead in Durham's parks could be much higher than state originally estimated

Orange County farm owner charged after dozens of complaints about large party

Durham parks remain closed due to lead, with no end in sight and a huge price tag looming

WRAL TechWire

Many of the professionals I know have taken this time to study their own happiness and direction. They feel inspired to make big changes and put their careers on different, more satisfying tracks. If you’re considering a pivot too, here’s my best advice for pushing forward through the stress and uncertainty of this year to keep achieving what you want from life.

Donald Thompson: 10 habits to make you indispensable at work

NC TECH hosts an AI-focused State of Tech EXPO

Grace Ueng: What marathon are you running?

North Carolina celebrates Technology Day with panel on AI innovation

Business

FILE - This April 1, 2015, file photo, shows a Charter Communications van in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

US cable giants Charter and Cox, under assault by streaming services, pursue $34.5 billion merger

Wake County growth drives plans for new Rolesville emergency department

Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Repair or replace? 5 signs it's time to buy a new grill

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Lizzee's Apples

Holly Springs woman's 'kave' fully of family memories

Tar Heel Traveler: Deep River Sporting Clays

Tar Heel Traveler: Keith Barnes

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

Don't Miss the Scriptures: WRAL's Julian Grace finds biblical truths in the news cycle

Music Review: Morgan Wallen's 'I'm The Problem' will be everywhere. Buckle up

Trump slams Springsteen after the rocker called him 'treasonous'

Musician charged with Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub assault

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