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Wake County Sheriff's Office arrest 44-year-old man on human trafficking, child sexual exploitation charges

⚠️WRAL Weather Alert Day⚠️Widespread outages, tornadoes & flash flooding from Debby impacting NC Thursday

Voluntary evacuation issued along NC Highway 690 as Tropical Storm Debby causes rising water levels

Want to prevent flooding? Adopt a Durham drain

Schools planned for Morrisville will swap locations

Nation/World
FILE - Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waves as he walks off stage after speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists convention, July 31, 2024, in Chicago. Trump's false attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris' Black identity have worried top Republicans that Trump may lose a campaign they still see as favorable for him. They say he should focus solely on the economy and immigration. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

The Latest: Trump and Harris to debate on ABC News in September

A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby

Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: AP-NORC poll

Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting

Politifact
Algeria's Imane Khelif, left, fights Italy's Angela Carini in their women's 66kg preliminary boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP)

Fact-checking claims about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic boxing eligibility

Did an Olympic sponsor pull support after the opening ceremony?

Trump rally shooting put scrutiny on Secret Service women. Here are the facts.

Fact check: Did Graham say Trump will 'round up and deport legal immigrants?'

Fact check: Were pink dolphins spotted off the North Carolina coast?

NC Capitol
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, pictured at a conference in Paris in June 2023, was sued by former employees who allege they were fired after raising concerns about a hostile work environment. (Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo/Reuters via CNN Newsource)

North Carolina investigating Elon Musk's new pro-Trump PAC

JD Vance's Raleigh rally postponed ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

GOP voter registration sees upswing in rural counties across NC

NC to receive $57 million for transmission line to enhance power grid resilience

NC grid investments expected to help reduce power outages

Education
In the Fall 2020 classroom, desks are spread out to allow for social distance.

Low enrollment prompts calendar change at 2 Wake middle schools

Wake schools employees will get more raises, board votes

Wake Schools needs to keep hiring more bus drivers, leaders and school board members say

Testing for cancer-causing chemicals at NC State's Poe Hall ends, results expected in a month

NC retrains 44,000 teachers on how to teach reading, ahead of 2024-25 school year

WRAL In Depth
Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Republican voter registrations show growth in rural NC counties around Raleigh

Wake schools says it can cover all bus routes this school year

In Depth with Dan: What can be done about Chilean organized crime in the Triangle?

Degrees of separation: What's behind temperatures taking off at RDU

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Letsile Tebogo, of Botswana, lane seven, wins the men's 200-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

COVID-stricken Noah Lyles collapses after getting bronze, one of 8 US medals at Olympic track

Victor Wembanyama, France advance to gold medal game in men's basketball

Camaraderie, competitive mindset prepare USWNT for Saturday's gold medal game

Breanna Stewart, other moms on US women's basketball team enjoy rare moments chasing Olympic history

China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmers

HighSchoolOT
Gaby Mizelle of Garner. Garner ran away with the 4A state championship following a 12-1 win over Weddington on June 1, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)

North Carolina high school softball recruiting tracker

North Carolina high school baseball recruiting tracker

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Watch List: 150 names to know in NC boys soccer for 2024

NC Softball Gatorade POTY Kina Davis changes commitment to UNC

Watch List: 150 names to know in NC volleyball for 2024

Family
Drivers in downtown New Bern navigate flooded streets on Tuesday.

How to stay safe on the roads during Tropical Storm Debby

Go Ask Dad: Feeling lousy (San Francisco edition)

World Breastfeeding Week: How to seek help and support

3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

Weekend best bets: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, Durham Latino Festival

SmartShopper
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New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 5-7 pm ET on August 8

Top Amazon Deals: $10 off $50 in school supplies (many already on sale up to 64% off!), Tactical LED Flashlights 2 pack w/batteries only $9.99, Surge Protector Power Strip w/USB only $9.98

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

Macy's Big Home Sale: Reversible Down Alternative Comforter only $17.99 in ALL sizes, 3-Pc Comforter Sets in ALL sizes only $24.99 (reg. $80)

Buffalo Wild Wings: BOGO boneless wings every Thursday

Good News
Amazon driver breaks into burning home to save family

Amazon driver stops route, breaks down door of burning home

Amazon driver breaks into burning home to save family

US Army captain becomes first female nurse to graduate from the Army’s elite Ranger Course

Auto shop owner's 'dad jokes' on road sign spread happiness

'Wanted to give back': Wake Forest community rallies for fundraiser honoring teen severely injured in fall

Offbeat
CORRECTS DATE TO AUG. 8, 2024 - This photo, provided by the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, in Syracuse, NY, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, shows a pair of half-sister, baby patas monkeys born at the zoo weeks apart in April and May 2024, that are are being hand-raised by keepers after their mothers showed a lack of maternal instinct, a zoo official said Thursday. (Rosamond Gifford Zoo via AP)

Handlers help raise half-sister patas monkeys born weeks apart at an upstate New York zoo

Sighting of alligator swimming off shore of Lake Erie prompts Pennsylvania search

NYC's ice cream museum is sued by a man who says he broke his ankle jumping into the sprinkle pool

Dolce & Gabbana launches a new perfume for dogs, but some vets and pet-owners are skeptical

Drones warned New York City residents about storm flooding. The Spanish translation drew mockery

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Raising prices during bad weather or a statewide emergency is against the law. However, some businesses do it anyway.

Price gouging is illegal in North Carolina, how to spot it

Price gouging concerns rise as Debby approaches NC

Contractor, notary take plea deals after 5OYS investigation

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Asia Pot, Layered Croissanterie and Pizzeria Faulisi

Investigations
Ex-husband of Fayetteville mother charged with murdering adopted children speaks

Ex-husband of Fayetteville mother charged with murdering adopted children speaks

Ex-husband of accused murderer Avantae Deven says hidden lockbox with multiple IDs made him leave her

New Poe Hall testing begins. What it could look like and how we got here

On the Record: Digging into the Deven case

WRAL TechWire
Olympic gold hinges on mental fortitude + strategic coaching. Grace Ueng explores how Coach Bob Bowman helps turn the potential in Léon Marchand into historic achievement.

Grace Ueng: 2 wise moves from 2 wise coaches

'The biggest antitrust victory in a generation': Stein celebrates lawsuit win over Google

Tom Snyder: Who should regulate AI -- the government or big tech?

David Gardner: Cybersecurity battles, valuations and your data

Business
Specialist John O'Hara works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data; S&P 500 jumps 2.3%

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week, but applications remain slightly elevated

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.47%, lowest level in more than a year

Homeowners race to refinance as mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs

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Ray's Weather Center t-shirts.

Tar Heel Traveler: Ray's Weather Center

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Hometown Carolina
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Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Juneteenth in Washington: 'Unity in the Community'

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

Entertainment
Musician Taylor Swift

Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

Eugene and Dan Levy in talks to host Emmys

Disney hikes price for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ subscription services

Breaking news: Street style gets showcase in Olympics' newest sport

CBC Opinion
President Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office on July 24, three days after ending his reelection campaign. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)

STUART THOMPSON: What do conspiracy theorists do when proved wrong? Double down or move on

Editorial: A record that falls far short of voters' essential expectations

Editorial: Cooper takes important step to ease burden of medical costs

Editorial: Voters should stand with candidates who make a better N.C. the top priority

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