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Dating agency scam costs NC State student $41,000

An NC State student is out $41,000 after university police say he fell victim to a global dating agency scam.

Five tips for dating in the digital age

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NC parents struggling to find ADHD medication as drug shortages reach record high in US

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NCAA allows transfers to be immediately eligible, no matter how many times they've switched schools

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North Carolina sees slight surplus this year, $1B more next year

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St. Augustine's alumni organizations, support groups pushing for leadership changes & transparency at university

Education

UNC System moves to eliminate diversity goals, jobs at public campuses across the state

Education

How to recycle your old electronics: A guide for North Carolina households

Dreamville Festival takes over Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C. on Sunday, April 3rd. (Photo By: Baird Photography / WRAL Contributor)

60+ things to do in April

Charleston, SC after the earthquake in 1886. Image courtesy of USGS

Rumbling mountains: History of major earthquakes in North Carolina

Laundry is a necessary chore for everyone. While you might think it's a straightforward task, some common laundry mistakes can lead to unfortunate results.

10 common laundry mistakes you're probably making & how to avoid them

Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

Local News

Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections

NC needs more elections staff for 2024, top official tells lawmakers in voter ID update

Dreamville Festival educates 1,700 people on fentanyl overdose prevention

Save money on home insurance: Expert tips to offset rising costs

I-540 West reopened after car crash in north Raleigh

Triangle-based Olympic swimmer finds new balance while embarking on motherhood journey

Nation/World

The Senate is set for a showdown over the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, pictured here in this November 2023 photo. (Alex Brandon/AP/File via CNN Newsource)

Senate kills the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas, ending GOP bid to oust Homeland Security secretary

House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job

Lab chief faces sentencing in Michigan 12 years after fatal US meningitis outbreak

81-year-old charged with murder of Uber driver he mistakenly believed was a scammer, police say

A vehicle backfiring startled a circus elephant into a Montana street. She still performed Tuesday

Politifact

FILE - Protesters in Phoenix shout as they join thousands marching around the Arizona state Capitol after the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision on June 24, 2022. A stunning abortion ruling this week in April 2024, has supercharged Arizona’s role in the looming fall election. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

Fact check: Has crime 'skyrocketed' under President Biden?

Fact check: Has Biden deported more people in nine months than in past years?

Fact check: Would RFK Jr.'s running mate be the youngest vice president ever?

Fact check: Trump says native-born Americans lost nearly 1 million jobs 'in February alone'

NC Capitol

Vote sign at a polling place in North Carolina

State needs more elections staff, according to NC elections director

'Stuff that will kill you': NC lawmakers push to ban 'gas station heroin'

North Carolina sports betting numbers for March are in. Here's how much was bet.

NC lawmakers want to ban gas station heroin

Did Cooper's Covid lockdowns violate the NC Constitution? Court of Appeals says yes, and no

Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farms🍓

The best outdoor dining spots in Raleigh

Bojangles expands to the West Coast with first LA locations announced

Cover photo by Carson Elm-Picard/UNC Media Hub

Inside the artistry of NC music poster veteran Ron Liberti

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

Greensboro offers various activities, all guaranteed to make your weekend memorable.
Photo by Kelsey Chance on Unsplash

From history to happy hour: Your weekend guide to Greensboro

Education

Teacher of the Week: Grant Bess

UNC System committee approves repealing, replacing policies on diversity and inclusion

Student debt is haunting Americans from graduation to retirement

Wake school board must figure out how to pay staff as federal funds dry up

Citing safety, USC makes rare cancellation of speech by valedictorian who supported Palestinians

WRAL In Depth

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

'Like things were never going to be the same': High school student still recovering one year after stabbing

In Triangle-area congressional runoff, Republicans Daughtry and Knott fight over Democratic ties

Bird flu found in NC dairy cows, risk is low for humans

Deja vu: NC lawmakers likely to try again to compel sheriffs to work with federal immigration officials

WRALSportsFan

Carolina Hurricanes' Jake Guentzel, second from right, celebrates his goal agains the Boston Bruins with Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), Stefan Noesen (23), Dmitry Orlov (7), Brady Skjei (76) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, April 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Get ready for 'Saturday Night in Raleighwood' as the NHL sets game 1 start time

North Carolina FC claims 1-0 win over Carolina Core FC in U.S. Open Cup action Wednesday

USA Basketball announces its men's team for the Paris Olympics

NHL playoffs: Hurricanes' potential opponents on road to Stanley Cup are set

A North Carolina softball family is honoring one of their own, focusing on suicide prevention

HighSchoolOT

No. 7 East Rowan leaves no doubt in big non-conference win over North Stanly

West Rowan continues to pour on runs in road win at Carson

No. 16 Western Alamance stays unbeaten with close road win against Orange

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Basketball Team

Vote Now: HSOT Honors winter sports finalists

WRAL Specialists

Cybersecurity expert discusses warning about iPhone vulnerability

How to save on homeowners insurance

City scraps sidewalk petitions, proposes data-drive approach to address equity issues

Consumer Reports' pet insurance reviews

Pet insurance, one of the fastest growing employee benefits, can be worth it for younger pets.

Is pet insurance worth the bark? Survey reveals middling results

NC among few states requiring personal finance classes

Family

Online post sparks conversations about impact of birth order

Troopers help deliver baby in Lowe's parking lot

Easy ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family

Olympic athletes look forward to the return of the family celebration

The WRAL Azalea Gardens: A path to happy memories

SmartShopper

List of top grocery deals valid April 17-23

Top Amazon deals: Drawer Organizer 25 Pc Set only $15.29 (reg. $35.99) w/coupon, Hanes Women's Cotton Pocket Shorts only $8.40 w/coupon, Dingo Rawhide Twist Sticks 50 count only $4 (73% off)

New Swagbucks Team Challenge April 15-21

Buffalo Wild Wings: BOGO boneless wings every Thursday

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Good News

Thousands learned to save lives, prevent overdose during Dreamville concert

When you hear it: Olympics theme sets athletes' hearts racing

Maine gun store adds cow to staff

Caught on camera: State trooper rescues cat during traffic stop

'It drives us': Cary boxing studio helping residents with Parkinson's disease stay active

Offbeat

This image taken from video shows dozens of young dancers waiting to hear if they have broken a world record for dancing on pointe in one place in the Plaza Hotel, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in New York. The spectacle was organized by Youth America Grand Prix, a ballet scholarship program that is celebrating its 25th anniversary with three nights of performances at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. (AP Photo)

How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel

Cloning makes three: Two more endangered ferrets are gene copies of critter frozen in 1980s

A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online

Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old

Endangered Bornean orangutan born at Busch Gardens in Florida

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5 On Your Side

Consumer Reports' top-tested sunscreens

Revealing the best sunscreens for sun protection and affordability

5 On Your Side Restaurant ratings for Mandolin and Taqueria Don Fily

Duke Energy hoping emerging tech research benefits customers

Investigations

Grocery store prices are up and so are company profits. WRAL Investigates why you're paying more while executives make more than ever.

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

City of Durham settles lawsuit over police chase

WRAL TechWire

In a visit on Thursday, Van Anh Nguyen, CEO of VinFast Manufacturing US, spoke only to WRAL News about the timeline for production.

VinFast downsizes planned EV factory in Chatham County as construction hits a snag

Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businesses

Report: Climate change will make you poorer

Tom Snyder: Tiny code, human vulnerability put the world close to crippling cyber attack

Business

Burnout is such a problem for workers that some bosses are considering shrinking the length of the workweek. Mandatory Credit: shapecharge/E+/Getty Images via CNN Newsource.

4-day workweeks may be around the corner. A third of America's companies are exploring them

America's debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world

Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power risk

Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report

Tar Heel Traveler

The doughnuts come from the Country Barn, a country shop known for homemade goods in Duplin County.

Tar Heel Traveler: The Country Barn

Tar Heel Traveler: Titanic post office

Tar Heel Traveler: Stancil's Grill in Johnston County

Tar Heel Traveler: Grain bin Airbnb

Hometown Carolina

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

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

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

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

Movie Review: 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' amps up a true-tale WWII heist

Ryan Reynolds honors Michael J. Fox for helping people with Parkinson's disease, including his late father

Travis Kelce picked to host 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'

Courtney Love thinks Taylor Swift is 'not important' and has some thoughts about Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey and Madonna, too

CBC Opinion

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Editorial: Competence, belief in public education. A must for those seeking to lead N.C. schools

Editorial: Purposeful efforts to diminish N.C. public education must stop

Editorial: Too many mail-in N.C. ballots unfairly rejected, fix it now

Editorial: Dramatic private school voucher expansion still lacks accountability

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