NC elections board switches to GOP control after court ruling. Here's who's in charge now 1:51 PM (21 minutes ago)
Republican lawmakers have been trying for a decade to give their party control over North Carolina's elections administration. All of those efforts have been ruled unconstitutional until now.
Severe storms a possibility Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1:41 PM (31 minutes ago)
Thursday features a high around 90 for the second-straight day as the heat sticks with us. A wetter pattern moves in on Friday.
No verdict: Jury deliberations to resume Friday for Raleigh man accused of beating his mom to death 1:39 PM (33 minutes ago)
Jury deliberations will continue Friday morning to debate about possible convictions for Christopher McCullough for first-degree murder, attempted murder and larceny of a dog.
Durham DA employee pleads guilty to DWI in case where his behavior stunned officers 1:35 PM (38 minutes ago)
Durham County District Attorney's Office employee Josiah Wilkerson pleaded guilty Thursday to DWI and driving without insurance.
Costly gas mix-up damages over 50 cars: How 5 On Your Side got them repairs for life 1:34 PM (38 minutes ago)
In late March, dozens of vehicles across the Triangle stalled or stopped altogether. The culprit? Fuel tied back to a single gas station. Now, thanks to 5 On Your Side, related repairs are covered for life.
As exonerated man enjoys freedom, NC Innocence Commission on the chopping block 1:29 PM (44 minutes ago)
Clarence Roberts of Fayetteville was exonerated in 2025 after serving 12 years for a murder he did not commit, thanks to the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. But the commission's future is threatened by proposed state budget cuts.
Trump admin cancels Wake, UNC school mental health grants amid national DEI crackdown 1:19 PM (53 minutes ago)
The Wake County Public School System would have hired 24 mental health professionals and three crisis response staff. The U.S. Department of Education told WRAL News that grants were not continued because some applicants listed diversity goals in hiring and diversity training in their applications.
New Catholic high school coming to Triangle in 2028, Cardinal Gibbons says 1:17 PM (55 minutes ago)
According to Cardinal Gibbons High School and the Diocese of Raleigh, a new Catholic high school will open to students starting in the fall of 2028 in Cary.
'Cardiac Pack' fights for NIL money for NCAA use of 1983 highlights 1:01 PM (last hour)
The NCAA wants to dismiss a case brought by some members of the 1983 NC State men's basketball team, who are seeking payment from the NCAA for its continued use of highlights from the team's title run.
Raleigh hikers beware: Warm temperatures could increase snake sightings near trails 12:35 PM (last hour)
Increased temperatures in Raleigh are causing more snakes to become active near trails and gardens, prompting warnings from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
2025 Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details 12:00 PM (2 hours ago)
Discover all you need to know about the 2025 graduation ceremonies for the universities in the Triangle area, including NC State, UNC, Duke and more.
Recall: Ninja Foodi pressure cookers can cause burns 10:26 AM (3 hours ago)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 1.8 million Ninja Foodi pressure cookers because the lid can loosen and emit steam, risking burn injuries.
How schools are graded would change under bill passed by House 9:28 AM (4 hours ago)
There's been growing bipartisan support in recent years for changing the grades. Critics say they don't measure enough of what schools do and that they correlate with schools' poverty levels.
Hospital safety grades in central NC range from A to D 4:09 AM (10 hours ago)
A newly released report on hospital safety grades shows a wide variance for hospitals in central North Carolina.
Job cuts possible at Duke to reduce spending, university says 30 Apr 4:06 PM (22 hours ago)
Duke University is considering job cuts through measures like hiring freezes and voluntary separation programs as part of a university-wide cost-reduction initiative.
New suspect charged, bond denied for siblings accused of kidnapping 1-year-old girl in Garner 30 Apr 2:38 PM (23 hours ago)
Garner police charged Eleodoro "Leo" Estrada-Hernandez in connection with Tuesday's kidnapping, but he is not in custody. A judge denied bond for two siblings, Paola Duran Duran and Miguel Angel Duran Duran, charged with kidnapping a 1-year-old girl and her mother.
Keeping your child safe online: How to check their devices and what apps to look out for 30 Apr 6:15 AM (yesterday, 6:15 am)
Find out the apps to look for and tips to help keep your child safer online.
