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Hotel apologizes after Durham flood victims denied stay

Durham flooding victims turned away from hotel because of address

A North Carolina couple who were victims of flooding due to Tropical Depression Chantal told WRAL News their reservation was canceled at a local hotel because they are Durham residents. The hotel chain has since apologized.

FILE - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a campaign event in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Cooper ramps up fundraising, fueling speculation over possible US Senate bid

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Heat index forecast through Saturday, 7/26/2025

Mid-week break from intense humidity; potential heat alerts return this weekend

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Chatham County warns of hidden dangers at Jordan Lake despite normalizing water levels

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Enfield power restored after four-day outage during intense heat

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Toddler's death after dental procedure in Greensboro sparks anesthesia safety concerns

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Former Durham superintendent accepts head role for Buffalo Public Schools

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As Person County waits, Duke Energy argues merits of new power plant

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Security camera footage courtesy of LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage in Durham.

Triangle bars hit by string of break-ins over three days, unclear if connected

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FILE - Singer Ozzy Osbourne performs during halftime of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills in Inglewood, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

Entertainment

Local boy survives 3D printer accident, faces long recovery after severe burns

NC boy survives accident involving 3D printer, faces long recovery after severe burns

Local News

North Carolina’s nursing shortage continues to rise, and Meredith College is stepping in to train nurses to help bridge the gap.

Wake Tech program molds cybersecurity experts of the future, helps inform business owners

Education

Coriolis Pharma plans to invest $10 million and create 50 jobs in the town of Morrisville.

50 jobs, $10 million investment: Coriolis Pharma selects Morrisville for first US headquarters

Business

The Filipowski rule? ACC to fine schools for field, court storming

Duke

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Kat Campbell

Meteorologist Kat Campbell here. It's starting to feel better this evening with humidity continuing to drop tonight. Skies are clear with lows ranging from 65 to 70. Enjoy it while you can, big heat builds back in this weekend!

These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle

15 places to find the best tasty frozen treats in central North Carolina

Go Ask Dad: A rainbow connection

Recall: Fully cooked chicken sausage sold at Trader Joe's stores nationwide

Recall: Fully cooked chicken sausage could contain plastic

UNC study: 43% of flooded NC buildings were outside FEMA's hazard zones

Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon brings superhero, Rocky Horror star power to town

Local News

FILE - Rain falls over a makeshift memorial for flood victims along the Guadalupe River, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

'All in this war together': Climate scientists attribute climate change to record-breaking floods

Inside job: NC inmates accused of running phone scams targeting families for fake bail payments

Player injury reports coming to ACC due to worries about gambling

Fire at engine plant near Rocky Mount forces dozens of employees out of building

Power restored to hundreds in Durham after person gets stuck in elevator, traffic lights out

Nation/World

FILE -- Outside a Target store in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, Sept. 26, 2023. (John Taggart/The New York Times)

Target is changing one of its biggest customer perks

Trump administration withdraws from UNESCO again, only 2 years after US rejoined

Swarms of Russian drones attack Ukraine nightly as Moscow puts new emphasis on the deadly weapon

Alaska Airlines resumes flights after equipment failure at a data center grounds all its planes

McDowell County, West Virginia, birthplace of food stamps, faces a disappearing safety net

Politifact

President Donald Trump pounds a gavel presented to him by House Speaker Mike Johnson after he signed his signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts at the White House, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Fact check: Are 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients watching TV all day?

Epstein files: A timeline of what the Trump administration has said about releasing a list

Fact check: Jeffries says tax breaks are permanent for billionaires, temporary for everyone else

Fact-checking rumor about 'Coffee with Roy Cooper' event in Winston-Salem

Fact check: North Carolina got a $22M grant to expand internet access. Trump said the program is 'based on race'

NC Capitol

Hemp vs. marijuana: North Carolina courts empower police searches, some law enforcement leaders call them unconstitutional

North Carolina elections officials make major changes to overseas and military voting

Hemp vs. marijuana: NC courts empower police searches

Hemp vs. marijuana: NC courts empower police searches that some law enforcement leaders call unconstitutional

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 17

Weekend best bets: GalaxyCon, Wiz Khalifa, Willie Nelson

Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon brings superhero, Rocky Horror star power to town

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' coming to DPAC, special presale ticket offer available

These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle

Waterfall at Juniper Level Botanic Garden, open four times a year. Courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

Chasing waterfalls: Check out these whimsical waterfalls right here in the Triangle

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe. (Adobe Stock)

Foodie News: Kingfisher owners announce new venture

Education

Durham's first day of year-round school starts with cheers and full staff of bus drivers, teachers

Saint Augustine's University dealing with financial woes: How did we get here?

Carrboro High School principal reassigned after performance concerns

Trump admin partially restores paused federal education funding under new 'guardrails'

Broken A/C and closed schools: How Wake County fell behind on HVAC funding

WRAL In Depth

UNC study: 43% of flooded NC buildings were outside FEMA's hazard zones

Beware: Spoofed "Verizon agent" calls use clever scam tactics

Why is NC seeing so much rain and flooding in July?

Broken A/C units are closing schools: How Wake schools ended up so far behind on HVAC repairs

Voter registration problems: NC elections officials to start contacting people with missing info

WRALSportsFan

2025 Carolina Panthers training camp kicks off this week: Here are some of the top storylines

SMU's successful bid to join ACC leads to playoff berth, record donations — and more interest

Nyheim Hines agrees to one year deal with the LA Chargers, two years after tearing knee in jet ski accident

Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off the Kings

Raleigh native and former UNC golfer Ryan Gerard earns first PGA Tour victory at the Barracuda Championship

HighSchoolOT

Coach T.J. Morrison (Triton) and the East bench celebrate a big run in the NCCA East-West boys basketball All-Star Game on July 21, 2025.

East downs West in boys basketball all-star game; Swansboro's Jermaine Cunningham named MVP

Jasmine Nivar MVP as East downs West in NCCA All-Star girls basketball game

NFHS survey finds a six percent increase in high school officials since last year

HSOT Press Box: Breaking down football jamborees, Christ School, and transfers

JMB: It's time for a better rule on transfers

WRAL Specialists

5 On Your Side: Beware of imposters with phony caller IDs

Rendering of a Union Grove Farm proposed amphitheater

Law under the microscope for farm parties now at the heart of farm amphitheater discussion

Why has NC had so much rain and flooding?

NC election leaders launch effort to clean up voter registration records

Progress on construction projects could slow because contractors can't find enough workers to meet demand, advocates for commercial builders say.

NC construction sector joins national call for more immigrant labor

A file photo of a construction site in North Carolina.

Federal immigration crackdown could slow Triangle construction, builders warn

Family

Go Ask Dad: A rainbow connection

Go Ask Dad: Advice for someone expecting their first child

Sunflowers are blooming at Dix Park

5 On Your Side: Which kids snack bars are actually healthy choices

SmartShopper

Top Amazon deals: Outlet Extender w/USB only $6.99 (50% off), Eveready LED Flashlights 4 pk only $6.09 (56% off), Satin Pillowcases 2-pk set only $5

JCPenney Sandals Sale: Buy One Get TWO Free

Swagbucks Swago game July 21-28

BJ's Wholesale Club 1-yr membership only $15 (80% off)

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents

Good News

On cam: Officer runs toward fire to wake up hotel guests

Officers deliver pizza after Grubhub driver's arrest

New leukemia drug offers hope for Iowa family and others

Triangle's Super Skippers ready for 2025 World Jump Rope Championships in Japan

Bus to safety: Texas bus drivers put themselves in danger to save people from flooding

Offbeat

A Richardson's ground squirrel pokes up from its burrow on Monday, July 14, 2025, in a vacant lot in Minot, N.D. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)

Ground squirrels are taking over a North Dakota city and officials are not amused

Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches $5.3 million at auction, but young dinosaur steals the show

Top photos of thrilling moments and close calls at Spain's San Fermín bull-running festival

People in Florida neighborhood stop dinner, grab tools to rescue 4 people in plane crash

Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation

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5 On Your Side

5 On Your Side: Inmates accused of running phone scams from NC jails

Recall: Fully cooked chicken sausage could contain plastic

Recall: Power Stick roll-on deodorants for safety standards

Restaurant Ratings: Los Tres Mexican Restaurant, Counting House and Annie's Grill

Investigations

Pilot program works to protect firefighters from contaminated gear

Timeline: WRAL investigates cancer killing firefighters, how to reduce the risk

Woman claims Durham Housing Authority incorrectly sent her $6K bill

Durham Housing Authority resident was told she owes more than $6K in rent. She says it's a mistake.

WRAL TechWire

CivicReach, a Raleigh-based startup, is revolutionizing the government customer experience with its cutting-edge conversational voice AI tools. With features like multilingual support and real-time data insights, CivicReach addresses the challenges of high call volumes and fragmented services.

CivicReach: Transforming government customer experience with AI

Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NC’s economic growth

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Durham chipmaker Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy protection, seeking to reduce debt, remerge

Duke expert warns: Iranian cyber threats target specific jobs, not public at large

Business

Amazon appears ready to launch yet another project in North Carolina, this time in Edgecombe County.

Contractor suffers medical emergency at Amazon facility in Garner, police say

Orange juice importer sues Trump, says Brazil tariffs will mean higher prices for consumers

The government was once a steady partner for nonprofits. That's changing

More Americans shift money from checking and savings to accounts with investment income, study says

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Topsail rockets

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Tar Heel Traveler: Belvidere Croquet

Tar Heel Traveler: Lorraine Bullard

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

Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga tells us a lot about the answer

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning

Discovery 'Shark Week' has breaching great whites, looks back at 'Jaws' and starts with some dancing

Coldplay's Chris Martin offered concertgoers a friendly warning before 'Jumbotron Song'

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