John Preyer, UNC Board member who was key in bringing Belichick to Carolina, stepping down
WRAL News has learned that John Preyer, a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Trustees, has stepped down from the board.
Study: Climate change is shrinking U.S. incomes
A new study finds climate change has already cut U.S. incomes by about 12%, driven by nationwide temperature changes that disrupt supply chains and slow wage growth.
State investigating death at factory that was recently awarded millions in incentives
The state Department of Labor is investigating after a man died while working at the Waukesha plant in Goldsboro on Dec. 14.
Multiple high-speed chases across Wake and Durham counties end in arrests on Wednesday
Three high-speed chases unfolded across Wake and Durham counties, leading to a massive police response and ongoing investigations. Deputies have not released the names of the people involved in the chases.
Parents of slain teens share last memories of them during testimony at Issiah Ross trial
On Wednesday, the defense argued Devin Clark, not Issiah Ross, shot Lyric Woods. The parents of both murder victims also took the stand to talk about the last time they saw them.
NC takes lead in push to regulate AI, despite Trump order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop states from regulating artificial intelligence. Many state leaders are pressing forward regardless, including a new, bipartisan push led by the attorneys general of North Carolina and Utah.
‘A local issue’: US education secretary rules out federal relief for NC school district deficits
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Fayetteville to launch a nationwide civics tour. The event was met with concerns regarding partisan sponsorship and a lack of federal support for local funding gaps.
Winter weather chances increase for the upcoming weekend
Another cold front could bring a round of wintry precipitation for the holiday weekend. Sunday's forecast all depends on where an area of low pressure could form.
Longtime WRAL engineer retires after more than 40 years at the big 5
For decades, WRAL has pioneered new tools to help us bring you the news. Tony Gupton has been a big reason for our success.
Suspect identified: Deputies say 18-year-old driver led authories on a chase in Durham
Zackaree Johnson, 18, was arrested on Wednesday after deputies said they led authorities on a chase by vehicle and on foot in Durham. It is just one of three chases that happened in the Triangle on Wednesday.
1 man in custody, another sought after chase ends in crash on US-70
Wake and Durham County deputies are searching for one man who ran from a crash after a multi-county chase on Wednesday morning. Deputies took another man into custody.
Jan. 14, 2026: Lead investigator shows photos of blood, shell casings at scene in Issiah Ross trial
The murder trial for Issiah Ross enters its third day on Wednesday in Orange County.
