The headquarters of the Republican National Committee was on lockdown briefly Wednesday morning after a package was delivered that contained two vials of blood, a Korean Bible and two ice packs. 

RNC HQ locked down after suspicious package arrives

Your auto insurance is going up – and it’s not inflation! 5 On Your Side looks into how much it could rise and the new North Carolina law that set it off!


On WRAL at 6: Get ready to pay more for auto insurance! 5 On Your Side examines a new state law

Videri Chocolate Factory, based on Raleigh, is a nominee for the Best Independent Chocolate Shop in the country.

Videri is nominated for best chocolate shop in the country

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In all three of these sewer blowback cases, the homes were below the grade of the road or downstream from the main sewer line itself.

How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

An interactive timeline that shows a history of Omar Mateen, the incident itself, and the aftermath that continues to develop.

Orlando nightclub shooting timeline

One person is dead and another is hurt after a serious crash involving a UPS truck early Wednesday morning near E. Millbrook Road and Atlantic Avenue in Raleigh.

Person killed in 3-vehicle crash with UPS truck in Raleigh

Three-vehicle crash involving UPS truck shuts down part of E. Millbrook Road

We could see showers and storms return to kick off Memorial Day weekend.


Hot, steamy Wednesday on tap; late-day storms in the holiday weekend forecast 

Severe risk for Thursday, May 22

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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According to the Durham Police Department, the shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of Guess Road.

Man shot, killed in front of Durham business overnight

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GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) -- Multiple people were killed when a tornado tore through a small town in Iowa and left a wide swath of obliterated homes and crumpled cars, while the howling winds also twisted and toppled wind turbines.

Tornado kills multiple people in Iowa as powerful storms again tear through Midwest

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A day at the North Carolina Zoo can be a great family activity. These zoo hacks will help you save money and enjoy your day even more.

Tips for a day at the NC Zoo

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Students, lawmakers and business leaders will discuss Wednesday how the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) will impact our state. The UNC Board of Governors will vote to defund DEI initiatives and is expected to make a decision Thursday.

NC lawmakers discuss importance of DEI policies ahead of vote to defund them

Sky 5 flew over a serious crash involving three vehicles, including a UPS truck, on E. Millbrook Road in Raleigh. 

Sky 5 flies over serious crash that shut down E. Millbrook Road in Raleigh

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The Charlotte Hornets and All-Star LaMelo Ball have been sued by a woman who says he struck her son with his car outside the Spectrum Center in October 2023.

LaMelo Ball sued by woman who says he hit her son with his car

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The Carolina Panthers have shared their latest plans for a renovated practice facility near Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers unveil plans, renderings of proposed Charlotte practice facility near Bank of America Stadium

The Carolina Panthers shared their latest plans for a new practice facility. During Monday's Charlotte City Council zoning meeting, the team shared renderings of the proposal. Photo credit: Tepper Sports & Entertainment

The settlement is expected to open the door for revenue sharing with college athletes.

ACC votes to accept settlements in antitrust lawsuits against NCAA

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The game between Triangle rivals will be the last of three on Thursday at the ACC baseball championships in Charlotte