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Tonight at 6 on WRAL, what's behind the disturbing trend in underage drinking and, in a rare interview you'll only see on WRAL, the head of the state's alcohol law enforcement talks about what they need to save the lives of our children.

At 6 on WRAL: An emotional plea from a mother after a rise in underage drinking and driving.

Raleigh only sits behind Atlanta, GA and Fort Worth, TX.

Raleigh is the nation's third fastest-growing big city, data shows

City of Raleigh skyline from view of Boylan Street Bridge 

Strawberry farms in the Triangle are now open and ready for strawberry lovers to come and fill up their buckets.



Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

Fresh strawberries

Get a free order of Denny's gingerbread pancake puppies (with the purchase of an entree) when you create a personalized card through Denny's Facebook page.

Get a free order of Denny's gingerbread pancake puppies (with the purchase of an entree) when you create a personalized card through Denny's Facebook page. Click on the link in the box to create your card and print your coupon.

Free Denny's gingerbread pancake puppies

Raleigh homeowners can expect to pay more in property taxes in 2025 compared to this year, according to the city's proposed budget. It's because home values have increased.

Raleigh property tax rate is going down, but you will probably pay more

Is homeownership becoming unattainable in the Triangle? 

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- On paper, Vince Gilmer was granted freedom more than two years ago. Later this week, he may actually leave prison.

Former NC doctor serving life for murder may soon be free after a conditional pardon and 2-year wait

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The school board is raising prices for the third straight year, citing higher costs of doing business.

Meal prices will go up next year in Wake schools

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North Carolina Senate Republicans voted to repeal the state law that allows people to wear masks in public for health reasons. But it's now facing opposition from fellow Republicans in the state House.


NC House Republicans won't sign off on mask ban proposal

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We'll have another calm day on Tuesday, but we could see showers and storms return to kick off Memorial Day weekend.


Summer heat and storms in the holiday weekend forecast 

High temperatures next 5 days

WRAL-TV News Broadcasts: Watch each newscast live or watch the most recent newscast on demand.

WRAL Late News 

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Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

Powerball Drawing

Videos

A 1984-85 Jordan Star #101 card has sold privately for $925,000, surpassing the previous record of $840,000 for a Jordan 1986 Fleer rookie card. 

Buyer pays $925,000 for highest-selling Michael Jordan rookie card, report says

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The Hurricanes and their fans are devastated after a Game 6 loss ended their season on Thursday. Plus, Duke softball makes history, the Panthers' 2024 schedule is here and more!

Canes collapse, the Panthers paint and a NASCAR fight in the Sports Moments of the Week

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University presidents around the country are scheduled to meet this week to vote on whether to accept a proposed settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that would cost the NCAA nearly $3 billion and create a landmark revenue-sharing system with college athletes.

Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms

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North Carolina coach Scott Forbes was named ACC Coach of the Year and outfielder Vance Honeycutt earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive year.