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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.

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🍓

Fresh strawberries

The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons canceled a Silver Alert Thursday evening for 16-year-old Sampson County girl.

<b>CLINTON, N.C.</b> — The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons canceled a Silver Alert Thursday evening for 16-year-old Sampson County girl.

The alert was issued earlier Thursday for Kaitlyn Denise Harris.

Sampson County deputies said Harris was found safe.

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Silver Alert canceled for Sampson County 16-year-old

Raleigh is ranked No. 2 on Milken Institute's best-performing large cities list, up from a No. 3 spot in 2023. 

Raleigh ranks No. 2 in best performing cities list, No. 5 for quality of life

Raleigh skyline (with warehouse district) 

BANGKOK (AP) — A Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet (around 1,800 meters) in a span of about three minutes, the carrier said Tuesday, leaving a British man dead and more than two dozen other passengers injured.

British man may have suffered fatal heart attack when turbulence hit Singapore Airlines flight

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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'

Sincere Crews

After lead was found in the soil at five parks across Durham, fixing the issue could be part of the city's upcoming budget.



Lead in soil at Durham parks: Proposed city budget calls for a fix

Northgate Park, Durham

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


Summer-like heat, sunshine on tap Tuesday☀️

High temperatures next 5 days

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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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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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A unique, 3-on-3 baseball event is coming to Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Durham Bulls will host Home Run Derby X on Saturday, Sept. 7.  

'Home Run Derby with defense' coming to DBAP this fall

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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.

Top-seed UNC's Honeycutt, Forbes earn ACC awards; Full ACC baseball schedule

North Carolina Baseball

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.