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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

Inside the juvenile justice system

Firefighters from New York are delivering presents to wounded soldiers at Fort Bragg.

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, NC</b> — Firefighters from New York are delivering presents to wounded soldiers at Fort Bragg.

New York's Nassau County fire crews on Thursday were handing out MP3 players and care packages consisting of sweat shirts, T-shirts, socks, shorts and shaving kits to the more than 700 wounded soldiers. The items were donated to the fire departments.

This is the second year the New York firefighters' Operation Wounded Warrior program has visited Fort Bragg. The program will also deliver gifts and packages this month to Camp Lejeune and two military hospitals in Washington, D.C.

The firefighters planned to pass out gifts at Camp Lejeune on Friday.

N.Y. firefighters deliver gifts to wounded Bragg troops

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

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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 detained by police Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship

Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship for not following orders after deadly crash

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 

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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.