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NC Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins on NCDMV issues: 'A lot of things we've got to fix'

NCDMV offices back online: Internet restored in Raleigh, Garner, Carrboro, Wendell

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After a regional internet outage disrupted operations at multiple NCDMV offices, service has now been restored. The outage affected a total of 30 Department of Transportation locations, including 12 DMV locations.

NCDMV will follow Arizona's blueprint to fix long wait times, appointment woes

This image provided by Blue Origin shows, first row, seated, from left: Lauren Sanchez and Kerianne Flynn and standing in back from left: Amanda Nguyen, Katy Perry, Gayle King and Aisha Bowe in West Texas. (Blue Origin via AP)

Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez

Justice Allison Riggs speaks out in Raleigh, Durham after state Supreme Court decision

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80s ahead: Monday will feel like early June ahead of a weak cold front Tuesday

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Raleigh police investigate shooting near Fitzgerald Drive

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Downtown Raleigh route closing Monday for Red Hat Amphitheater move

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Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence being treated at hospital, police say

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Woman charged in northeast Raleigh shooting, man seriously injured

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Fayetteville utility warns of rising rates after PFAS funds frozen

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Shots fired at Raleigh bar, no one injured

Rapper's van hit by gunshots at Raleigh nightclub, shooting was targeted, police say

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NC Senate Leader Phil Berger and state Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, speak to reporters in Raleigh on Nov. 6, 2024.

NC Senate's opening salvo on budget could spark debate with House over planned tax cuts

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Shooting scene at College Lakes Recreation Center off Rosehill Road. Photo courtesy of Wendy Lundy.

22-year-old killed in shooting at Fayetteville recreation center, police say

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First responders stand on a pier at the scene where a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

FAA says the helicopter company whose sightseeing chopper crashed, killing six, is shutting down operations immediately

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Meteorologist Kat Campbell here. After a gorgeous day skies will be partly cloudy skies and temperatures stay very mild. Lows in the low to mid 60s.

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Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez

FILE - Cartons of eggs sit on a shelf in a Walmart store, March 10, 2025, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year's Easter spread

The deeper history of a city: Why was Sir Walter Raleigh executed?

Buying property in North Carolina: Helpful tips for getting started

Saturday morning rainbow brings smiles to many in Wake County

Foodie News: Make your plans for long list of foodie events this spring

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Proposal to ban cell phones in NC classes passes first key vote

North Carolina schools consider stricter no-cellphone policy, Student Safety Council debates

5 On Your Side: Wise ways to spend your tax refund

Two people hospitalized in crash on Capital Blvd. near I-440

Pedestrian hit by car in Fayetteville, driver flees scene

Bullets hit 7-year-old, 12-year-old children in Greenville apartment

Nation/World

A charred piano, left, is visible inside the Pennsylvania governor's official residence after a man was arrested in the alleged arson that forced Gov. Shapiro, his family and guests to flee in the middle of the night on the Jewish holiday of Passover, Sunday, Apr. 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

Gov. Josh Stein reacts to arson at Pennsylvania governor's mansion, suspect arrested

Wisconsin teen charged in parents' deaths is accused of plotting to kill Trump

FAA says company whose sightseeing chopper crashed, killing 6, is ceasing operations immediately

Trump team tries to project confidence and calm after his tariff moves rattled markets

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30

Politifact

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks during a televised interview outside of the White House in Washington, April 3, 2025. The State of Maine sued the Agriculture Department on Monday, arguing that the agency violated the law when it froze funding to Maine last week and that the freeze threatened school meal programs. (Tom Brenner/The New York Times)

Fact check: Trump administration blames Biden for agriculture trade deficit

Fact check: Democrat says GOP tax cuts are the biggest cause of the federal debt

Fact check: Trump says egg prices are down 50%

Fact check: Trump says automakers are building plants 'at levels we've never seen'

Fact check: Scott says jobs were falling 'almost the entire Biden administration'

NC Capitol

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 4

NC Supreme Court says thousands of votes can be thrown out

NC Supreme Court votes to throw out some, but not all, ballots contested in 2024 race for seat on court

GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin asks NC Supreme Court not to hear lawsuit over his attempt to toss 65k ballots from 2024

'Extending an olive branch': Stein, GOP work together toward bipartisan goals

Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Concert rescheduled: Tyler Childers will perform April 23 at Walnut Creek

Weekend best bets: NC 'Cuegrass Festival, art markets and egg hunts

Cary-based Cotton House Craft Brewers files for bankruptcy

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GalaxyCon, WRAL team up for inaugural Streetfest

Foodie News: Make your plans for long list of foodie events this spring

The Easter Bunny is annual visitor to the WRAL Azalea Garden.

Where to find the bunny and egg hunts this Easter

Education

Triangle school districts hold Spring career fairs ahead of the upcoming school year

Brain Game playoffs: Pinecrest vs. Green Hope

Dr. Karrie Dixon officially installed as chancellor of North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University sees record enrollment growth under new chancellor's leadership

Booze, schools, highway rules: Proposals for new state laws pour into NC legislature on deadline day

WRAL In Depth

Lenny Santoro, 72, was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in but is now cancer free after his second research drug trial at the Duke Cancer Institute was a big success. Santoro enjoys walking on the trail near his Chapel Hill home and spending time with his wife of 48 years, Mary McMorris, 67.

Local man defies cancer odds, advocates for crucial research funding amid NIH cuts

Spring winds break records and spread fire, pollen across NC

Q&A: What to know about the measles outbreak, and how to protect yourself in NC

Unaffordable future: Study shows where climate shifts will drive insurance higher, home values lower

Frequently asked questions about fluoride

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Winner Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds the trophy at the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rory McIlroy showed he can handle the tough times. It made him a Masters champion

Former Duke football players sue NCAA for additional eligibility

After a wayward Sunday at the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau is 'super excited' about tweaking his gear

Report: Alabama forward and Chapel Hill native Jarin Stevenson commits to UNC

College basketball transfer portal tracker: NC State, UNC land commitments from major programs

HighSchoolOT

2025 Keep Pounding High School Classic to feature 3 of NC's best teams

Baseball Statewide Top 25: Charlotte Catholic stuns T.C. Roberson to claim top spot in this week's poll

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for baseball

Rankings: Hoggard now 10th in girls soccer top 25

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for girls soccer

WRAL Specialists

Hail fell in Morrisville Friday afternoon, April 11, 2025

WRAL Weather Lesson: Hail forms when cold, warm air combine in a single storm

5 On Your Side: Raleigh residents fear one big storm could spell disaster!

NC Senate passes ban on DEI in higher education, vote on a broader ban is postponed

NC lawmakers propose adding new responsibilities to DMV

NC Republicans vote to ban DEI in public universities, as vote on a broader ban is postponed

North Carolina bill would provide emergency access to cellphone locations

Family

Photo by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography on Unsplash

Go Ask Dad: Nurses by training, angels by nature

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

Switched at birth: Senior citizen sues over mistake made decades ago

Raleigh farmers brace for frost as temperatures drop, protecting vital strawberry crops

GalaxyCon, WRAL team up for inaugural Streetfest

SmartShopper

New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 1-3 pm ET on April 14

Amazon deals: Lee Men's Cargo Shorts only $15 (57% off), Hanes Men's Jersey Pocket Shorts only $8.07 w/coupon, Hatchimals Alive toys up to 67% off, Rechargeable Toothbrush Set only $7.98 w/coupon

New Swagbucks Team Challenge April 14-20

Tax Day 2025 freebies and deals

Top grocery deals valid April 9-15

Good News

Ninth-grader saves father with CPR skills

Colorblind farmer sees his crop through a different lens

Fraternity brothers reunite dog with owner after years-long disappearance

Weekend getaway: BermudAir launches non-stop flights from RDU

Lifelong Duke fan pulls 1-of-1 Cooper Flagg autograph card from NC shop

Offbeat

Tiffany Emanuel holds her pet tortoise, Myrtle, in Kokomo, Miss., on Thursday, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Sophie Bates)

A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado

Police detain 6 climbers who wanted to scale Cologne's famous cathedral

Giant rodents cuddle with visitors at the Capybara Cafe in Florida

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla in a zoo, is celebrating her 68th birthday in Berlin

Boris Johnson gets a surprise peck from an ostrich in Texas

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5 On Your Side

Restaurant Ratings: Subway and Taqueria Don Fily

Neighbors concerned about spillway directed at their homes

Fisher-Price recalls Brunch & Go Stroller Toys due to choking hazard

Social security changes: 5 On Your Side explains who's impacted

Investigations

Police officer Mark Oakley was shown on video using a stun gun during a traffic stop.

Former Warrenton police officer federally charged with stunning multiple unarmed people with Taser

'A real problem': Garner neighbors frustrated over decades-long abandoned home

Man who assaulted police officer, chaplain, sentenced to less than a year in prison

WRAL Investigates why a repeat felon is walking free in just a few months.

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Economic growth and the distribution of that growth in North Carolina are both important. But is one more important than the other? You decide, writes Dr. Michael Walden.

Walden: What is the endgame in Trump's tariff war?

Jes Averhart: Don't let Meghan Markle trigger you

Tom Snyder: NC's Triangle could lead the US in global quantum race

Neighborly networking: Raleigh-Durham Startup Week showcases the Triangle's entrepreneurial spirit

Business

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows, from left, Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Sebastian Hansen in a scene from "A Minecraft Movie." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

'A Minecraft Movie' stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend

Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash

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Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump's latest tariffs

Freak sell-off of ‘safe haven’ US bonds raises fear that confidence in America is fading

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: My name's not Johnny

Tar Heel Traveler; Horseback archery

Tar Heel Traveler: Ocracoke decoys

Tar Heel Traveler: Inmate tourism

Hometown Carolina

Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Fun Things to do in Washington this Spring

10 Reasons to Visit Washington in 2025

Dedicated Kubb players seek fellow enthusiasts of unique backyard sport

Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want jurors at trial questioned about sex, drugs and violence

Esports tournament with 'Dota 2' players begins at Raleigh Convention Center

Best sports bars to watch the Carolina Hurricanes

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