Raleigh Headlines

Interstate 95 closed in Harnett County due to crash; drivers urged to avoid the area
Mon Nov 17 5:51 pm
All lanes of Interstated 95 near Bud Hawkins Road are closed after a crash on Monday. WRAL's Breaking News Tracker is headed to the scene to learn what caused the crash and if there are any injuries.
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UNC football players piling up speeding and reckless driving charges
Mon Nov 17 6:37 pm
An investigation reveals that UNC football players are receiving speeding and reckless driving citations at an alarming rate. Three of coach Bill Belichick's prized recruits are among the worst offenders.
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Triangle traffic headaches: What's being done about them
Mon Nov 17 6:24 pm
The Triangle remains one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country, and it shows no signs of slowing. How will traffic planners keep up with the growth? WRAL looks at some of the worst bottlenecks -- and what's being done about them.
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New evidence reveals fifth child dead in Johnston County murder case
Mon Nov 17 6:42 pm
New court documents released Tuesday revealed a fifth child in the ongoing investigation into a Johnston County man who admitted to killing his four children.
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4-year-old hospitalized after accidentally shooting self at Durham home
Mon Nov 17 8:54 am
A 4-year-old boy accidentally shot himself with an unsecured firearm, Durham police said.
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We'll see warmer days through the week ahead
Mon Nov 17 6:04 pm
After a warm, dry, and breezy end to the weekend, we'll have a cooldown to start the work week. Lows will drop into the 30s Monday and Tuesday morning.
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2 killed after chase at 120 mph leads to crash in Wayne County
Mon Nov 17 6:36 pm
A high-speed chase ended with two people dead and two others injured, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Troopers found alcohol, marijuana and guns in the car.
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Man tied to girl's death in 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade sentenced to prison
Mon Nov 17 6:35 pm
Landen Glass was sentenced to prison and required community service on Monday for his role in the death of 11-year-old Hailey Brooks in November 2022 during the Raleigh Christmas Parade. Glass was behind the wheel of an out-of-control pickup truck that crashed into Brooks.
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Fact check: Is Walmart's Thanksgiving deal cheaper under Trump than Biden?
Mon Nov 17 4:45 pm
Facing falling consumer confidence and widespread concern about inflation, President Donald Trump said a Walmart Thanksgiving dinner package shows his policies are lowering prices.
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Democratic lawmakers push NC Republicans on Medicaid. GOP says Dems are politicizing the issue
Mon Nov 17 6:08 pm
North Carolina Democrats blame Republican lawmakers for leaving Medicaid underfunded. Republicans say efforts by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein to fund the program through administrative means are 'politically motivated'
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More than 130 arrested in North Carolina as governor says immigration crackdown is 'stoking fear'
Mon Nov 17 6:16 pm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — U.S. immigration agents arrested more than 130 people in a weekend sweep through North Carolina’s largest city, a federal official said Monday, as the governor warned that the crackdown is simply “stoking fear.”
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Triangle fire officials warn residents: Avoid parking on dry leaves to prevent car fires
Mon Nov 17 5:18 pm
Over the weekend, a car caught fire in Raleigh after the driver parked on top of a pile of dry leaves.
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