The Latest: Outrage spills onto streets of Portland and Minneapolis after shootings A day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed 37-year-old mother of three Renee Good as she tried to drive away on a snowy Minneapolis street, tensions have remained high. Dozens of p...

Chatham deputies searching for man who impersonated an officer during traffic stop Chatham County deputies are on the lookout for a suspect who posed as an officer during a recent traffic stop, raising safety concerns in the community. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and report suspi...

Total bet on sports in North Carolina exceeds $7B in 2025 Legal online sports betting launched in North Carolina in March 2024.

Foodie News: Steakhouse to open in north Raleigh Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest news on restaurants opening in the Triangle, including Franko's Prime in Lafayette Village in north Raleigh.

Panthers fans can catch the train from Raleigh to Charlotte for playoff game It is not too late to catch a ride to the Carolina Panthers' playoff game Saturday. The North Carolina Department of Transportation Rail Division told WRAL News there are plenty of tickets left for fans who want to take...

Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4% Sluggish hiring last month closed out a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even as layoffs and unemployment have also been low. Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, nea...

Hiring was subdued last month, though unemployment rate slips to 4.4% Sluggish hiring last month closed out a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even as layoffs and unemployment have also been low. Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, nearly unchanged from a downw...

Car overturns, causes road closure in downtown Raleigh Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh was temporarily closed early Friday after a car overturned. It has since reopened.

Construction begins on RDU expansion project Crews have been working overnight this week to install a temporary construction wall in the ticketing area of Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s Terminal 2.

Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine Russia says the military has used the new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a strike on Ukraine. Russia's Defense Ministry said Friday that the overnight attack was a retaliation to what Moscow said was a Ukrainian...

Thunder in winter: Will it snow within 7-14 days? We're expected to have highs in the 70s on Friday and Saturday, and a chance for storms over the weekend. These kinds of storms aren't common in the middle of January - and according to an old legend, hearing thunder in winter means snow will sur...

Raleigh intersection closed after car crashes into utility pole, knocks out power A Raleigh intersection is closed after a car crashed into a utility pole, knocking out power to a traffic light and a handful of Duke Energy customers on Sunnybrook Road. WRAL News is working to find out when the i...

Car crashes into Wake County home on Rolesville Road A vehicle crashed into a home on Rolesville Road in Wake County early Friday morning. WRAL News is working to find out if anyone got hurt.

Knightdale police investigation underway behind apartment complex A police investigation is underway behind an apartment complex in Knightdale Friday morning. WRAL News is working to find out what happened.

Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, authorities said.

Family displaced after house fire in Durham Fire crews said the fire happened on Thursday at a home on South Miami Boulevard. The Red Cross is working with the family that has been displaced. Officials are investigating what caused the fire.

Experts question Noem calling Minneapolis driver a 'domestic terrorist'. Here's what it means Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the actions of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, as "domestic terrorism."

Over 200 Durham residents protest ICE after Minnesota woman's death Durham residents gathered for a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the agency shot and killed a woman during an immigration crackdown on Wednesday in Minnesota.

Trump threatens $50 million in funds for NC roads over immigrant concerns A total of 29 immigrants in North Carolina received commercial driver's licenses under circumstances that broke federal rules, the Trump administration says.

Former inmate buys Wayne County Correctional Center, plans reentry and workforce campus Kerwin Pittman, a social justice activist and former inmate, has made history by purchasing the former Wayne County Correctional Center in Goldsboro.

Attempted break-in reported next door to Raleigh teacher on the day of her killing Raleigh police are investigating an attempted break-in at an apartment building next to Zoe Welsh’s home. Police said the attempted break-in happened the same day Welsh was killed on Jan. 3.

More NC cities are getting civilian crash investigators. What impact are they having? North Carolina cities are increasingly deploying civilian crash investigators to handle minor traffic accidents, freeing up police resources for more pressing duties. WRAL Investigates exactly how they are impa...

Durham County DA stands by decision to allow plea for man now suspected of teacher’s murder Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry is defending her office’s decision to reduce felony charges against Ryan Camacho to a misdemeanor in 2025, arguing that the available evidence did not suppor...

Crash Closes NC 54 in both directions near Farrington Road A crash on NC 54 near Farrington Road has shut down both directions to Huntington Road. WRALs Sky 5 flew over the scene to learn more about what caused the crash and if there were any injuries.

Amber Glenn sets record at US Figure Skating Championships, leads over world champ Alysa Liu ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two-time defending champion Amber Glenn set the record for a women's short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday night, giving her a narrow lead over world champi...

Dog surrendered to Durham County after multiple family members were bitten According to the Durham Sheriff's Office, residents on the 900 block of Main Street called 911 after a family reported that their dog had become aggressive after being "spooked" by something outside the residence.

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. The vote Thursday was a disapproval of the president’s expanding ambitions in the Weste...

Ready for a trip to the 'park? Snowboarding set for its spotlight at the Winter Olympics The origins of snowboarding go back to Christmas Day 1965 when an engineer named Sherman Poppen strapped two skis together to give his daughters something to do. He called it a “snurfer” and started selling ...

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.

'Sick of stupid:' Thom Tillis unloads on Stephen Miller over Greenland comments U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, who is not running for another term, called comments made by Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller “insane” and “amateur hour.” Miller said “the formal position of the US government”...

Zoe Welsh case Zoe Welsh, a teacher at Ravenscroft school in Raleigh, died on Jan. 3, 2026, after police say Ryan Camacho, 36, broke into her home and assaulted her.

Minneapolis protesters vent their outrage after an ICE officer kills a woman Minneapolis is on edge following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown. Protester shouted for ICE to go ho...

2 killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City Police say a shooting outside a church building in Salt Lake City has killed two people and injured six others. The shooting took place Wednesday in the parking lot of a house of worship for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sai...

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher mourns loss of their oldest Asian small-clawed otter The team was closely monitoring Asta's health and when age-related conditions progressed to a point where her comfort could not be ensured, the aquarium team decided to humanely euthanize her.

Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain low WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market is weakening.

Durham police chief Patrice Andrews to retire in May, department announced In a press release, the department said after a combined 25 years of service, Andrews will retire May 1, 2026. The release did not list her replacement yet.

Businessman extradited from Cambodia to China suspected of running vast online criminal empire BANGKOK (AP) — Chen Zhi boasted of pulling in $30 million a day, prosecutors in the United States said — a suspected criminal mastermind and onetime internet cafe manager who authorities say presented ...

How to buy or lease a car in this economy If you’re shopping for a new car, you’ve probably seen that prices are still high and interest rates haven’t really eased up. Consumer Reports shows you how to protect your budget when buying or leasing a car.

Raleigh 'pay what you can' restaurant celebrates 8 years in business A Place at the Table opened in January 2018 on West Hargett St. in downtown Raleigh. The restaurant will celebrate by serving cake and handing out balloons.

Future of Ligon Middle School up for discussion during Thursday meeting Thursday's community and stakeholder meeting will be held at the school's auditorium from 6 to 8 p.m. During the event there will be a presentation about the options and time for discussion.

One man arrested, another still missing 2 days after Raleigh police say one shot at officer Norvell Young, 19, is accused of running away from Raleigh police after an attempted traffic stop Tuesday afternoon around New Bern Avenue and Beacon Lake Drive.

Protests planned in Triangle in response to fatal Minneapolis shooting by ICE officer Local activists plan to hold demonstrations on Thursday to protest the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership WASHINGTON (AP) — Overpowering Speaker Mike Johnson, a bipartisan coalition in the House voted Wednesday to push forward a measure that would revive an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowered health i...

Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with the governor...

House considers overriding Trump vetoes as Republicans weigh crossing president WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will consider a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump with House votes Thursday to override his vetoes of two low-profile bills that were considered noncontroversial when they passed Con...

Town of Cary to hold first council meeting since town manager's resignation The Town of Cary will hold its first town council meeting since the resignation of its manager last month after questions about spending.

Court documents give insight into crash that killed Green Hope High School student Search warrants have offered new insights into a crash that killed a 15-year-old girl in December.

SBI arrests Newton Grove police chief, accuses him of child sex crimes Agents with the State Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday arrested a police chief and accused him of secret peeping and indecent liberties with a minor.

'It just went crazy:' Dropped cigarette causes lawn-devouring grass fire in Four Oaks According to Sharon Farrell, the fire started around 3 p.m. Tuesday. Farrell’s daughter had just stopped by for a visit when she saw a passing driver on Stewart Road flick a cigarette out the window.

Goldsboro police ask for help identifying suspect in Speedway robbery On Wednesday, Goldsboro police shared a photo of the person officers say robbed a Speedway on East Ash Street. The suspect wore a white Nautica hoodie, blue jeans, and black shoes. Tips can be shared by calling 919-705-6572.