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Daughtry drops out of Triangle-area congressional race, endorses Knott

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Johnston County Republican Kelly Daughtry is dropping out of the Republican Party primary runoff in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District and endorsing former federal prosecutor Brad Knott, who is backed by former President Donald Trump.

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

2024 March Primary Results

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

UNC fraternity says it's not involved in viral fundraiser for 'rager' for defending American flag

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Temperatures hit 90 degrees Thursday, May 2, 2024, marking the hottest day of the year so far.

It's getting hot in here: First 90-degree day in 2024, weekend storms on the way

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NC lawmakers seek to force UNC, NC State to play football, basketball vs. in-state schools

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Clinton police officers who shot, killed man in October 2023 were justified, investigation finds

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Republicans also sent Cooper Senate Bill 101, which seeks to bolster the relationship between local prison officials and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The measure passed without Democratic support and is almost certainly going to be rejected by the governor.

NC Senate votes to force sheriffs to work with ICE, as immigration emerges as top political concern

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UNC Campus Police clear protesters out of Polk Place

'It was not a good look': UNC committee discusses interim chancellor's actions during pro-Palestinian protests

Education

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

5 On Your Side

FILE - Reach House, a halfway house for sex offenders where visiting nurse Joyce Grayson was found dead, sits atop a small hill, Nov. 21, 2023, in Willimantic, Conn. A federal workplace safety investigation following the death of Grayson, a licensed practical nurse, during a home visit in Willimantic on Oct. 28, 2023, found that Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers, did not provide adequate safeguards to protect the nurse and other employees from the dangers of workplace violence. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton Robb, File)

Employer of visiting nurse who was killed didn't protect her and should be fined, safety agency says

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Walmart ground beef recall: Ground beef and patties may contain E. coli

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal

Lena's son will be a big brother

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

Ask a meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish?

Ask the meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish?

Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a goal by Andrei Svechnikov during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hurricanes' D'Angelo, Pesce expected to be healthy for series with Rangers

Local News

Carlie C's closing in Garner

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal

Students injured in school bus crash at Panther Creek High School

Weekend best bets: Star Wars, Ham & Yam Festival and strawberries

One person killed in crash on McArthur Road in Cumberland County

Nation/World

President Joe Biden delivers remarks about student protests over the war in Gaza, from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza

A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say

Death toll jumps to at least 48 as a search continues in southern China highway collapse

At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, AP tally shows

Arizona will repeal its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump

Politifact

Morrow hosted a town hall-style forum on school safety on Tuesday, April 23, in Cary.

Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

NC Capitol

Bill aims to ban prop bets on college sports in North Carolina

NC immigrant groups rally against ICE bill

Families of fentanyl victims push NC lawmakers for change

NC lawmakers advance hundreds of millions of dollars for school vouchers

Families push NC leaders for naloxone in all schools

Bicentennial Plaza in Downtown Raleigh is home to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and the NC Museum of History;
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Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

75+ things to do in May

Dueling Dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe. (Adobe Stock)

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo was held in downtown Raleigh on April 26, 2014.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Education

Bodycam video shows NYPD breaking down doors of hall at Columbia University

A day after police confront protesters, UNC examines best practices for tense situations on campus

$248M more for private school vouchers? Committee favors funding final 54,000 applicants left out

NC lawmakers debate whether to increase funding for private school vouchers

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

WRAL In Depth

FILE - A marijuana plant is visible at a medical marijuana dispensary in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., March 22, 2019 The Biden administration's move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still illegal drug was hailed as a monumental step in reshaping national policy. But it appears it would do little to ease a longstanding problem in the industry, a lack of loans and banking services other businesses take for granted. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

How marijuana reclassification could affect North Carolinians

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah. And why so many oppose it

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

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Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour talks with an official during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen named finalist for Masterton Trophy

New flopping rules established as NFHS announces rules changes for high school basketball

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

Four nightcap homeruns lead Bulls to split in Gwinnett

HighSchoolOT

Glenn football coach Antwon Stevenson. Dudley hosted a five-team jamboree on the first day of scrimmages in North Carolina on Saturday, Aug 10, 2019. (Photo By: Nick Stevens/HighSchoolOT.com)

Antwon Stevenson takes Ragsdale football job after short stint at Northeast Guilford

No. 5 Greene Central baseball run rules Croatan to complete perfect regular season

J.H. Rose girls soccer takes down No. 2 Manteo

North Mecklenburg promotes alum Daryl Vereen to head football coach

NCHSAA basketball 'Final Four' format will return to Winston-Salem in 2025

WRAL Specialists

Gov. Roy Cooper vistis Wake STEM Early College High School to discuss careers in offshore wind

Organizers say complaints about NC lawmakers' behavior during bourbon tour is 'overblown'

Organizers say complaints 'overblown' about NC lawmakers' behavior during bourbon tour

Bourbon tour scandal overblown, says conservative group that sponsored trip

Frat house or state house? Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

Blood test detects signs of osteoarthritis 8 years before X-ray

Family

The Cod-tastrophe forces a mom to step up

Lena's son will be a big brother

Marbles Kids Museum reopens On the Farm exhibit

How to manage weight gain during menopause

Alzheimer's: A moment of kindness

SmartShopper

Crocs Flash Sale: Clogs, slides, sandals on sale 2 for $50 through May 3

New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 1-3 pm ET on May 2

Top Amazon deals: Amazon Men's Swim Trunks only $5.60 (69% off), Touch Screen Smart Digital Photo Frame only $35.99 w/coupon, Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber for shower only $29.99 (40% off)

List of top grocery deals valid May 1-7

Starbucks BOGO drinks on May 2 from 12-6 pm for reward members

Good News

9-year-old saves parents from Oklahoma tornado

ENC bird park founder receives the highest honor UK can give

11-year-old hosts 2nd annual youth mental health rally as NC's top health official speaks

11-year-old Boy Scout saves woman's life on vacation

Minutes of Music: Meet Canadian singer-songwriter Alexz Johnson

Offbeat

FILE - Joie Henney hugs his emotional support alligator named Wally, Jan. 22, 2019, inside their home in York Haven, Pa. Henney credits Wally for helping relieve his depression for nearly a decade, says he's searching for the reptile after it went missing during a vacation to the coast of Georgia. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing

Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box

Zebras get loose near highway exit, gallop into Washington community before most are corralled

Paris crowns a new king of the crusty baguette in its annual bread-baking prize

Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

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**This image is for use with this specific article only** CDC warns of multi-state e.coli outbreak tied to walnuts. Mandatory Credit: Arx0nt/Moment RF/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to recalled walnuts

5 On Your Side's April recall report

Ordering tiny home kits not as simple as it sounds

The truth behind the tiny homes some major retailers are offering

Investigations

Distracted driving behind more crashes in NC than speed, alcohol combined

Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

WRAL TechWire

Riding sales growth in the Southeast, New York-based Crystal Window & Door Systems is expected to create the jobs at a new factory in Selma, state officials said.

State approves incentives package worth $5.5 million for 500-job window factory in Johnston County

No, the electric vehicle market isn't crashing. It just needs recharging.

Google and Apple now threatened by the US antitrust laws that helped build their technology empires

Grace Ueng: Fireside chat with entrepreneur, investor Joe Colopy

Business

In this photo provided by Malaysia Prime Minister Office, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, right, shakes hands with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at the prime minister's office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Thursday, May 2, 2024. (Albarra Azfar/Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia via AP)

Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion in cloud and AI services in Malaysia

In Latest Stunt, Airbnb Lists the 'Up' House. It Floats.

Window manufacturer plans to add 500 jobs in Johnston County

US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: May Day

Tar Heel Traveler: Mountains to Sea Trail

Tar Heel Traveler: Wake Forest Garden Club celebrates its 100th anniversary

Tar Heel Traveler: Bluebird houses

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

Britney Spears reaches divorce settlement with estranged husband Sam Asghari

Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

Movie Review: In 'The Idea of You,' a boy band is center stage but Anne Hathaway steals the show

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

CBC Opinion

Thursday, May 2, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Animal house or statehouse?

MARY-ANN BALDWIN: FCC policies on 'bulk billing' must keep broadband affordable

Editorial: Legislators - Take care of business and pass Gov. Cooper's budget

Editorial: How steep a toll will Ukraine pay for needless delay in U.S. aid?

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