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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 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

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

A Fort Bragg soldier has died after a weekend crash in Raleigh, police and Army officials said Wednesday.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A Fort Bragg soldier has died after a weekend crash in Raleigh, police and Army officials said Wednesday.

Spc. Matthew S. Roland, 23, of Dublin, Ga., was driving a motorcycle on Lead Mine Road Saturday night when a car traveling in the opposite direction turned left onto Bridgeport Drive in front of him, causing him to crash, according to an accident report.

The driver of the car, Stewart Lee Higgins, 37, of 2212 Lakenheath Court in Raleigh, has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle and a with a safe movement violation, police said.

Roland was a cavalry scout assigned to A Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.

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Soldier killed in Raleigh crash

Spc. Matthew Roland, killed in Raleigh crash

Some state lawmakers are considering restricting public access to autopsy reports, which would protect due process rights but limit the public's right to know. 



Autopsy results could be withheld from families under proposed NC bill

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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

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

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BANGKOK (AP) — A Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet (around 1,800 meters) in about three minutes, the carrier said Tuesday. A British man died and authorities said dozens of passengers were injured, some severely.

Severe turbulence during Singapore Airlines flight leaves several people badly injured. One man died

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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'

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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.

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.