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09/02/2024

It may be a while before audiences say “hello” to Adele again.

(CNN) — It may be a while before audiences say “hello” to Adele again.

09/02/2024

This was the scene from Glenwood Avenue this evening as torrential rain came through. If you have any photos of flooding around central NC, click here: https://www.wral.com/report-it/

09/01/2024

Acadia Healthcare is one of America’s largest chains of psychiatric hospitals. Since the pandemic exacerbated a national mental health crisis, the company’s revenue has soared. Its stock price has more than doubled.

09/01/2024

Since the Public Archeology Corps started their excavation project in a downtown Wilmington alley in 2020,they've found records of significant natural disasters, fragments from the Revolutionary War and evidence of what previously stood on the Front Street property.

It's been four years since the Public Archeology Corps started their excavation project in a downtown Wilmington alley. Since then, they've found record of significant natural disasters, fragments from the Revolutionary War and evidence of what previously stood on the Front Street property.

09/01/2024

HEADS UP: The African American Cultural Festival in downtown Raleigh is delayed as severe storms move through the area. Check out our forecast here: https://www.wral.com/20635389

09/01/2024

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Police in Asheboro say he scammed a woman with dementia out of $25,000.

Police said they spoke to the woman's daughter-in-law, who said she does not remember the details perfectly, but said the elderly woman had been trying to get support with her phone and got in contact with a scammer through a fake number online.

09/01/2024

Cooler temps are in the forecast next week! https://www.wral.com/20635389/

09/01/2024

LABOR DAY 2024 : Here are the places that are opened and closed on Monday

New York (CNN) -- Labor Day is on Monday, September 2. The holiday marks the unofficial end of summer 2024.

09/01/2024

It's a beautiful day to be on the water! Check out our Beaufort live cam! 🌞🚤 https://www.wral.com/20635389/

09/01/2024

San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall is continues his recovery in the hospital.

San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall is currently recovering in the hospital Saturday following a shooting during an attempted robbery in Union Square, San Francisco.

09/01/2024

Central NC will see an extended break from the 90s starting Monday!

09/01/2024

12,801 cookies is a lot! Way to go, Olive Gordon! 🍪👏

Olive Gordon, a 12-year-old Girl Scout, has broken the North Carolina state record for the most cookies sold.

09/01/2024

LABOR DAY COLD FRONT: We'll see cooler temps starting Monday in Raleigh! https://www.wral.com/20635389/

09/01/2024

TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS: Springfield Middle School in Wilson County has announced that it will soon receive temporary classrooms following extensive damage caused by an EF3 tornado.

Springfield Middle School in Wilson County has announced that it will soon receive temporary classrooms following extensive damage caused by an EF-3 tornado.

09/01/2024

HOUR-BY-HOUR RAIN CHANCES ☔⛈ Storm chances increase throughout the day in the Triangle! https://www.wral.com/20635389/

09/01/2024

From barbecues to getaways, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day by finding ways to relax.

DALLAS (AP) -- From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day -- the federal holiday celebrating the American worker -- by finding ways to relax.

09/01/2024

Meteorological fall begins! 🍂

Meteorological fall runs from September 1 to November 30.

09/01/2024

Heads up if you use GoRaleigh!

GoRaleigh's bus service will begin collecting fares starting Sunday, with single-ride fares at $1.25 per person and day passes at $2.50 per person.

09/01/2024

If you're planning to vote in this year's presidential election, here's how to make sure your ballot is counted.

09/01/2024

Storm chances increase throughout the day in central NC! ☔⛈

09/01/2024

A beauty of a sunrise! Send us your pictures! 🌅

09/01/2024

A man was hospitalized after an early-morning shooting in Moore County, and the suspect is on the run.

A man is recovering in a Pinehurst hospital after getting shot early Sunday morning in Moore County. Authorities are searching for the suspect, who ran from the scene.

09/01/2024

A woman is displaced after a fire early Sunday morning damaged her Raleigh home, according to police.

09/01/2024

No. 23 Richmond thumps No. 25 Butler for 1st win of the Brad Denson era

The Raiders forced multiple Butler turnovers and pushed the right buttons on offense.

09/01/2024

Spencer and Najm combine for five scores as Pinecrest defeats Overhills

The Patriots scored early and never trailed in a 33-22 victory to improve to 2-0 on the season

09/01/2024

Scotland holds off Terry Sanford to earn first win of 2024

The Fighting Scots led 21-0 through the opening quarter, but had to hold on with a two-point conversion stop to escape with a 42-41 victory over Terry Sanford

09/01/2024

A.C. Reynolds scores game's final 24 points, runs away from Shelby

Max Guest ran for a pair of touchdowns and Rossi Santelia nailed three field goals in the Rockets first win of the season

09/01/2024

WILSON COUNTY, N.C. -- The most rural of the battleground states this year is North Carolina. About 3.4 million people, or roughly a third of the state's population, reside in a rural area, more than in any other state besides Texas.

09/01/2024

The restaurant will close after Saturday's service.

09/01/2024

At least one person has died in a crash Saturday morning on Interstate 40 in Sampson County.

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Beaufort live cam on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024

It's a beautiful day to be on the water! Check out our Beaufort live cam! 🌞🚤 https://www.wral.com/20635389/

Live look: WRAL tower cam

Take a live look at WRAL's tower cam as storms roll through Raleigh. wral.com/20635389

Known carcinogens hiding in your child’s classroom? Tonight at 6, WRAL Investigates why some local schools are refusing to take action.

The African American Cultural Festival - Raleigh NC returns this Saturday and Sunday to downtown Raleigh. Don't miss live performances, delicious foods, and free fun for the kids. WRAL Gerald Owens, WRAL Ken Smith, and more familiar faces will be there. Visit aacfestival.org to learn more.

The Live After 5 concert series continues this Wednesday in downtown Raleigh. Join WRAL and enjoy live music from Sixpence None The Richer and Brooke Hatala from 6 pm to 9 pm!

Back to school fun with Cristin Severance TV news and Dan Haggerty and their children!

Some back-to-school fun with WRAL Renee Chou and WRAL Jeff Hogan!

Beautiful weekend ahead of high heat. WRAL Chris Michaels has the full forecast for you on wral.com

The African American Cultural Festival - Raleigh NC returns Labor Day Weekend! Don't miss live performances, delicious foods, and free fun for the kids. WRAL Gerald Owens, WRAL Ken Smith, and more familiar faces will be there. Visit aacfestival.org to learn more.

BIG CROWDS IN ASHEBORO: Former President Trump and his running mate JD Vance are set to speak in NC this afternoon.

Join WRAL as we Clear the Shelters now through September 10th! Adopt a pet or donate online to help your local shelter heroes and animals of all shapes and sizes. Visit WRAL.com and search “shelters” to learn more

We had some scary storms yesterday. WRAL Chris Michaels explains how that sudden downburst can do so much damage.

Meteorologist WRAL Chris Michaels has an update on the weekend forecast, including a WRAL Weather Alert Day that will go into effect Sunday. More info here: https://www.wral.com/story/weather-forecast-Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville/20635389/

The Live After 5 concert series continues this Wednesday in downtown Raleigh. Join WRAL and enjoy live music from Sixpence None The Richer and Brooke Hatala from 6 pm to 9 pm!

A radar image that looked like tornado debris Monday morning was actually a false alarm. WRAL Chris Michaels explains why it looked like a tornado. Check the link in our bio for more.

Good Sunday morning! Meteorologist WRAL Chris Michaels has a quick update on the forecast with more details here: https://www.wral.com/story/weather-forecast-Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville/20635389/

Sky 5 over tornado damage: Church, school and homes hit by deadly Wilson County tornado. Tap to watch.

WRAL Brian Shrader is in Sky 5 to see EF-3 tornado damage in Lucama, in Wilson County. The tornado hit the community early Thursday, killing one man.

ROAD SPLITS IN HALF: Check out this drone footage of a dam break in Cumberland County. Stay out there as Debby crosses through North Carolina! https://www.wral.com/3311725/ 📹: Vinnie Boccanfuso

A new Tornado Watch is in effect. WRAL Chris Michaels has a quick check of where we stand the rest of the day with Debby. Coverage continues on Fox50, WRAL+ and wral.com

Springfield Middle School in Lucama had extensive damage from a tornado that hit Wilson County Thursday morning. Sections of the roof were damaged and blown off. In Wilson County, one person died and 10 homes were damaged. More here: wral.com/21566562

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