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A crash on Tuesday has closed the right two lanes and the left lane of Interstate 440 West after Exit 13-A for New Bern Avenue in Raleigh. Tune in to 99.3 FM or WRAL News on FOX 50 for traffic updates.

Crash closes 3 lanes on I-440 West near New Bern Avenue in Raleigh

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.

In November 2022 Tessiah Smithen received a letter that's haunted her for 18 months. Since, a teacher has resigned, and the school system is making changes following a 5 On Your Side investigation.

5 On Your Side: An anonymous letter accused a Wake teacher of abuse. What happened after a mom pushed for an investigation

5 On Your Side: Teacher accused of abusive behavior toward student with autism

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🍓

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There are a bunch of fun activities happening in the Triangle this weekend and many of them are free!

There are a bunch of fun activities happening in the Triangle this weekend and many of them are flat out FREE!

Thanks to Sarah at GoAskMom for putting together another great list of weekend events. Click the link in the box for all the details of the events including:

FREE children's concert at Bass Lake Friday evening

FREE Kid's Day at the Raleigh Museum on Saturday afternoon

FREE Latino Festival in Durham on Saturday

FREE Kids Fest at Triangle Town Center on Sunday with a clown, face painting, inflatable slide, games, a trackless train and more!

There is also a FREE hands-on building activity at Home Depot this Saturday. Build a School Bus Pencil Organizer on Saturday between 9 am and noon at all Home Depot stores.

Lots of frugal fun this weekend!

Asha Crews said her 6-year-old son, Sincere, was placed in a "restraint chair" inside a broom closet at Mariam Boyd Elementary. Crews said the closet has no air conditioning and showed signs of mold.

Mom upset after son with autism put inside closet for 'timeout'

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Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating the country's new ban on Al Jazeera.

Israeli officials seize journalists’ equipment & take down live shot of northern Gaza, citing country’s new media law

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Autopsy results revealed Dorothy Smith was beat so bad that she had a lacerated spleen and internal bleeding. 

Warrants reveal brutal injuries of unhomed woman murdered in tent encampment 

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No one was injured Tuesday when shots were fired into a home in Raleigh, according to police.



Shots fired in Raleigh neighborhoods, at least one home hit by bullets

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

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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

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

Wake County residents will get an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year.

Wake County residents & leaders discuss how to spend taxpayer money

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Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is staying in Raleigh. The Canes legend agreed to a contract extension with the team. The details of the extension are currently unknown.

Here to stay: Canes sign Brind'Amour to multi-year extension

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Carolina Panthers' first-year head coach Dave Canales and second-year quarterback Bryce Young are optimistic about the team heading into the 2024 season.

Panthers' Dave Canales, Bryce Young embrace positive outlook for 2024 season

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales watches his team during OTAs on Monday, May 20, 2024.

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.

Lots of frugal fun this weekend!

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