30 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, Chatham, and Sampson counties.

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On WRAL at 5: AI-generated crime. How a first-of-its-kind case is creating changes within state law to stop the abuse

Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

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As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

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Durham police arrested a 19-year-old man Friday in connection with a fatal shooting last weekend. 

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — Durham police arrested a 19-year-old man Friday in connection with a fatal shooting last weekend. 

Kaaylon Pamplin, 17, was found shot in the head on Oct. 6 near Burlington Avenue and Nebo Street. He later died from his injuries.

Jamaal Daquan Lowery was arrested about 10 p.m. Friday night and faces one count of first-degree murder in the case. He was in the Durham County jail Friday night. 

No other information about the shooting was released.

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Wednesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, with a Level 1 and Level 2 risk for severe storms for most of our viewing area.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, heavy rain likely Wednesday

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A town of Cary employee was charged with statutory sexual offense with a child and indecent liberties with a child.



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The Wayne County town of Fremont is under investigation for letting people live inside Town Hall, among other violations, according to the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor.


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The first store will open Thursday in Kill Devil Hills, with additional outlets planned for Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Greenville, Wilson and Goldsboro by the end of 2024.

Wawa in NC: 10 stores by end of 2024; 🥨 90 stores in 10 years

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is renovating "The Pit," an iconic central space on campus.



UNC wants to renovate 'The Pit,' an iconic campus space

UNC wants to renovate iconic meeting space, 'The Pit' on campus

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

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President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.

Biden delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

Biden delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees also set a $134.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.

UNC trustees critical of Cunningham, to review athletic department amid budget concerns

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When NC State and Virginia play each other in 2025 and 2026, the ACC opponents won't be playing ACC games.

NC State schedules non-conference games with ACC opponent for 2025, 2026

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For the second time in its history, the Carolina Panthers will play an international regular season game: vs. the New York Giants on November 10.

NFL schedule release: Panthers to play Giants in Germany

Carolina Panthers headed to Munich, Germany for season game.

Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday to stream games on Christmas Day.

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