2 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland County.

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Rosewater Kitchen & Bar

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

Inside the juvenile justice system

The Cumberland County chapter of the Knights of Pythias hosted the “All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast” event Saturday morning. 

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — The Cumberland County chapter of the Knights of Pythias hosted the “All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast” event Saturday morning. <br />

Admission was $5 for pancakes and sausage. <br />

Proceeds are being given to the “Shop with the Sheriff” Program, which provides clothing, food, school supplies and toys for children during the holidays.

Cumberland County Knights of Pythias host pancake breakfast

Republican lawmakers are pushing a bill that would ban people from wearing masks in public, saying it helps crack down on protesters. Disability rights advocates say the proposal could endanger people who wear masks to protect their health. Lawmakers say that's not the intent.

NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights and free speech advocates say

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

Rain chances continue Friday into Saturday, which is now a WRAL Weather Alert Day. The good news is Friday morning looks dry.




Scattered showers & storms on tap Friday afternoon, WRAL Weather Alert Day issued for Saturday

Severe risk Saturday

Investigators found over 10,000 illegal pills, more than a pound of cocaine and nearly $70,000 in cash at the home of a Raleigh firefighter and his wife.



Raleigh firefighter, wife charged with drug trafficking in Glenwood South, both get $4 million bonds

Nicholas Banister (left) and Amanda Lee Banister (right)

Water rescue crews are searching for someone Friday morning at Crabtree Creek near Crabtree Boulevard and N. King Charles Road. 

Water rescue crews launch search at Crabtree Creek in Raleigh

Police on Friday will deliver an update on their efforts to reduce crime in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. 


Fighting crime in Moore Square: Police to share downtown crime stats on Friday 

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Sky 5 is flying over the scene of a developing situation of a tanker truck fuel leak in Raleigh.

Sky 5 flies over the scene of a tanker truck fuel leak 

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Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.

Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for traffic violation, returns to course hours later

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler 

The New York Rangers scored four third-period goals to beat the Carolina Hurricanes and eliminate them from the playoffs.

Rangers eliminate Hurricanes with third-period rally in Game 6

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The Carolina Panthers unveiled their 2024 regular season schedule. Here's a glimpse at their opponents for the upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers schedule: Takeaways on their 2024 opponents 

Bryce Young

UNC interim chancellor Lee Roberts lauded athletics director Bubba Cunningham on Thursday, just days after members of the school's Board of Trustees challenged Cunningham's management of the department.

'Broad respect': UNC interim chancellor defends Cunningham amid board criticism

Bubba Cunningham and Mack Brown

Xander Schauffele has set the PGA Championship record with a 62. He also ties a major championship record that he shared last year in the U.S. Open.