President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Hurricanes need more from top line entering Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

Carolina’s top line of Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis didn’t have a point or an assist in the Hurricanes’ 5-4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

NC State-Virginia opener no longer headed to Brazil

The NC State-Virginia football game scheduled to open the 2026 season in Brazil is being moved back to the United States, NC State Athletics announced Wednesday.

Police: Fatal Raleigh shooting began as argument, ended when witness intervened

Raleigh police say a man was shot and killed Tuesday morning after an argument between two men escalated into a violent confrontation. The district attorney's office is not pursuing charges against the witness who shot the man.

Woman assaulted at west Charlotte home, strangled in front of children

WCNC reports nearly a dozen police cars responded to a west Charlotte neighborhood Tuesday evening after a woman was assaulted outside and inside her home.

Low humidity, highs in the mid 80s Wednesday afternoon

After a chilly start, highs will quickly climb throughout the day on Wednesday.

8 ways to save on your car insurance bill

The average driver now pays nearly $2,700 a year for car insurance, but shopping smarter can make a difference.

State fines Harnett animal shelter over euthanization practices

The Harnett County Animal Shelter was fined thousands of dollars after a state report claimed dozens of animals were euthanized inhumanely.

Ask the Meteorologist: What tropical storm hit during the 2006 Stanley Cup Final?

Tropical Storm Alberto dropped nearly half-a-foot of rain in Raleigh on the day of Game 5.

Another home collapses into Atlantic, the 20th to fall in Buxton since September 2025

Another oceanfront home in the Outer Banks collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean overnight despite efforts by Dare County to buy the property before it fell.

Fast start, bad finish, too many mistakes for Canes in Stanley Cup Final Game 1 loss

Tomas Hertl scored the game winner with less than four minutes left in the third period. Vegas leads the best-of-seven series 1-0.

One injured in Cary shooting, another in custody, police say

Cary police are investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Brickfield Drive that injured one person.

Higher bills: Duke Energy holding public meeting in Durham on proposed energy rate hikes

Duke Energy customers across the state will have a chance to share their thoughts about a possible increase to their power bills.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: North Carolina's Coaching Rushmore

WRAL's Opinion section was launched in 2016 by Capitol Broadcasting Company to raise awareness of important statewide issues, fostering meaningful discussions and encouraging civic engagement to drive positive change for North Carolinians. As part of this initiative, Dennis Draughon has served as th

American Underground opens new Durham coworking space, returning to American Tobacco Campus

American Underground, a hub for startups and entrepreneurs, opens its newest location at Durham's American Tobacco Campus on Wednesday.

NC lawmakers zoom in on ‘addictive’ apps as they weigh social media restrictions for teens

Lawmakers are focusing more closely on apps that use features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay video, push notifications that can’t be disabled, among other features that they say are addictive.

Four people charged with rioting after fight at Raleigh adventure park

Four people face charges after a March 8 fight at the Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Raleigh. Police found a large group of people outside arguing.

After Uber driver's killing, family pushes for stronger rideshare safety laws in North Carolina

The family of a North Carolina rideshare driver who was killed while working is renewing its push for stronger safety protections for drivers and greater accountability from rideshare companies.

Less humid air makes a mild Tuesday, near-record lows Wednesday morning

Tuesday brings lower humidity with highs in the upper 70s. Temperatures may begin in the 40s Wednesday morning.

Overturned cement truck blocks Hodge Road at I-87 ramp in Knightdale

An overturned truck is blocking Hodge Road at the entrance ramp to Interstate 87 southbound in Knightdale.

Sentencing delayed in killing of downtown Raleigh restaurant manager

The sentencing of Tyrell Moore for the fatal 2023 assault of Raleigh restaurant manager David Millette in Glenwood South was abruptly delayed Monday after Moore fell ill and required EMT medical attention in the courtroom.

Wake schools exploring another school meal price increase

Wake's costs are increasing for several reasons, driven by local decision-making and mostly outside forces.

Vegas and Carolina rugged and rolling as they open a Stanley Cup Final nearly a decade in the making

Doors to the Lenovo Center open at 6:30 p.m., and puck drop is at 8 p.m.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why was the forecast a pivotal point in D-Day?

Without an accurate forecast, Operation Overlord would not have been a success for Allied Forces in 1944.

Clayton teen claims high school diploma withheld after graduation speech touched on ICE, genocide

During the graduation ceremony for Clayton High School on Thursday, May 28, Leen Hijaz delivered the welcome speech. As she reached the closing remarks of her speech, Hijaz began speaking about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Palestine.

NC lawmakers press for fast action on data center crackdown bill

The bill would require large data centers to cover electricity and infrastructure costs associated with building and operating them, while also tightening rules on where they can be built, who can own them and how much water they use.

NC lawmakers weigh social media restrictions for teens under 16

A bill before North Carolina lawmakers would ban social media accounts for children under 14, require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, and impose penalties on companies that fail to comply.

NC leader to encourage mental health treatment without commitment to psychiatric facility

North Carolinians who are suffering from mental illness are sometimes required by judicial officials to undergo treatment at a psychiatric facility — a process that could become more flexible if lawmakers take up a proposal expected Tuesday.

Dunn police investigating 9-week-old girl's death, ask SBI for assistance

According to the Dunn Police Department, officers are investigating the death of an infant in the 300 block of West Broad Street.

We want to be aggressive’: Tulsky’s trades position ‘Canes for Cup success

Carolina general manager Eric Tulsky, a scientist with more than two dozen patents in nanotechnology, has made several key moves that have helped the Hurricanes reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years.

Woman drowns in Cary pond

A woman drowned at a pond in Cary on Monday afternoon.

'It's time to think outside the box': NC street drug scientist warns about deadly substance

A dangerous substance known as medetomidine is crowding emergency rooms in some states. Medetomidine is appearing in North Carolina’s street drug supply, according to scientists at the University of North Carolina’s Street Drug Analysis Lab.

Scattered storms in the forecast Monday before humidity drops

Shower and storm chances are isolated and confined to the Sandhills Monday afternoon.

In court, WakeMed officer charged with kidnapping and assault says 'there's more to this' case

A WakeMed officer facing kidnapping and assault charges spoke out in court on Monday.

Large sinkhole blocks traffic on Yonkers Road in Raleigh

A large sinkhole in the middle of the road has closed part of Yonkers Road in Raleigh.

Driver charged with DWI after car takes down utility pole on Glenwood Avenue at Five Points

A driver has been charged with DWI after their car took down a utility pole in the Five Points area overnight, causing hundreds of customers to lose power.

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at age 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The WTA Tour announces that the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen’s Club grass-court tournament. The Queen’s Club

Shelby police officer at center of SBI investigation for excessive force charged with assault

A Shelby, North Carolina, police officer has been charged after a video circulating on social media showed an officer dragging a woman to the ground and punching her repeatedly in the head.

Best senior prank ever: NC high school students sneak into principal's home, blast music

Imagine you're a high school principal woken up by your own students inside your own home. That's what happened to Northwest Guilford High School Principal Dr. Brian Muller Wednesday morning.

Gas prices in the Triangle are falling

After months of soaring gas prices amid the war in Iran, prices at the pump seem to be getting better. WRAL is tracking the changes to gas prices daily to help central North Carolina drivers better balance their household budgets.

Two hospitalized, hundreds lose power after Glenwood Avenue crash at Five Points

Crews said at least 300 customers lost power after a vehicle hit a utility pole overnight. Two people in the vehicle were taken to the hospital for serious injuries.

Best senior prank ever: NC high school students sneak into prinicpal's home, blast music

Imagine you're a high school principal woken up by your own students inside your own home. That's what happened to Northwest Guilford High School Principal Dr. Brian Muller Wednesday morning.

US bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it launched a strike of its own, and Kuwait reported incoming fire.

Wake County budget vote Monday includes recommended 2-cent property tax increase

Wake County Manager David Ellis has proposed a 2027 budget featuring a 2-cent property tax increase to address a funding shortfall, which he attributes to uncompensated state-level responsibilities and the Blue Ridge loophole.

Next weather maker brings brief humidity, isolated storm chance Monday

Shower and storm chances are isolated and confined to the Sandhills Monday afternoon.

Woman finds prehistoric megalodon tooth in dive off N.C. coast

A woman diving off the coast of North Carolina last week found a megalodon tooth close to seven inches in length that she believes is between 2-20 million years old.

Man arrested in Mount Airy after manhunt, charged with killing Virginia deputy

A man was arrested on Sunday after a days-long manhunt, with authorities saying he killed a sheriff's deputy in Virginia.

Crews respond to a structure fire in Raleigh

Raleigh firefighters responded to a structure fire Sunday night.

Halifax Co. sheriff: Man charged with statutory rape after search for child in Roanoke Rapids

A man is facing sex crime charges on Sunday after deputies with the Halifax County Sheriff's Office found a missing child.

What to know about the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are facing off in a Stanley Cup Final between teams that have gotten this far with plenty of depth, speed and experience. Carolina is all about possessing and shooting the puck and suffocating opponents, while Vegas has made a high-scoring run to t...

Honda recalls nearly 99,000 vehicles over airbag defect

Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 vehicles because the airbags may deploy unintentionally during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.