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On or off campus, Belichick's girlfriend has UNC in the news, and not the way they wanted

UNC denies report that Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick's girlfriend, is banned from football facilities

The North Carolina athletics department said Friday that football coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is allowed in the program's facilities, disputing a report that she'd been banned.

Jordon Hudson's story: From cheerleader to dating famous coach Bill Belichick

Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields

Orange County farm owner charged after dozens of complaints about large party

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'Agile and inventive:' Snakes behind two power outages in a week

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NC mom joins groundbreaking cancer study to protect her daughters

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Foodie News: Coffee for morning, peyote for evening. Two new options open in Raleigh

Food

Fans sent death threats to UNC's Cunningham after West Virginia's NCAA Tournament snub

Sports

5 On Your Side: The most effective sunscreen to use this summer

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

FILE - Black smoke emerges from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel as cardinals voted on the second day of the conclave to elect a pope in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

Linkin Park played Lenovo Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Jack Morton)

Photos: Linkin Park brings 'From Zero' world tour to Raleigh

Jamesville, North Carolina, tornado given rare 'EF-U' rating

Ask the Meteorologist: What is our biggest threat during hurricane season?

Ask the Meteorologist: What's the most concerning part of hurricanes in North Carolina?

Local News

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

More NC schools may face extortion attempts in PowerSchool hack, expert warns

Wake schools: Students must stop making Chromebooks 'smoke'

Durham parks remain closed due to lead, with no end in sight and a huge price tag looming

Harnett County parents face child abuse charges for leaving toddler alone amid drug use

Nation/World

Fog covers planes and control towers at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Monday, May 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Air traffic controllers for Newark airport briefly lose radar access again

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal favorite, dies at 85

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in the conclave

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China's exports to US sink, offset by trade with other economies, as US tariffs hit global trade

Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

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Politifact

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) makes a statement about Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) during questioning of Attorney General Merrick Garland at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 20, 2023. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Fact check: Did Republicans vote to 'allow' Trump to deport U.S. citizens?

Fact check: Can you use REAL ID to register to vote under GOP bill?

Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said?

Fact check: Is the U.S. headed for the 'largest tax increase in American history'?

Fact check: Is male college attainment hitting record lows in the U.S.?

NC Capitol

Lorena Allan is facing charges of bringing a concealed weapon to the North Carolina legislative complex in downtown Raleigh.

Woman arrested for having gun at NC legislature

Raw milk advocate charged with carrying a concealed weapon into NC legislative building

Why NC lawmakers aren't moving forward with ticket sales bill

NC lawmakers seek to legalize sale of raw milk for human consumption

Six months later: Allison Riggs declared winner of NC Supreme Court seat after Jefferson Griffin concedes

Beautiful kites in a kite festival (Adobe Stock)

Weekend best bets: College graduations, comedy and outdoor movies

Where to find spraygrounds, splashpads in Raleigh, Durham

Photos: Linkin Park brings 'From Zero' world tour to Raleigh

Live After 5 is a four-part summer music series held in City Plaza on the third Wednesday of each month, May through August. Photo credit: Shepard Barnes Photography

'Live After 5' summer concert series to return to downtown Raleigh

Butterfly Room to reopen at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences on Memorial Day weekend

Kids bike rodeo planned in Raleigh on Wednesday

Education

Cybersecurity expert warns impacts of PowerSchool data breach may not be over

NC task force to discuss cellphones in public schools

When should NC students be allowed to have phones in schools? Discussions underway

Protecting your data after PowerSchool breach

Wake County school leaders deciding where to spend and cut

WRAL In Depth

Masier, 58, died of leukemia on April 28. He was one of more than 200 former NC State students who said they contracted some form of illness as a result of PCBs in Poe Hall.

Man who fought for transparency in Poe Hall case remembered as courageous

5 On Your Side: What happened to cars flooded during Hurricane Helene?

Durham DA employee pleads guilty to DWI in case where his behavior stunned officers

Costly gas mix-up damages over 50 cars: How 5 On Your Side got them repairs for life

As exonerated man enjoys freedom, NC Innocence Commission on the chopping block

WRALSportsFan

Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) and Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Roslovic (96) are separated by linesman Ryan Gibbons (58) in the third period of Game 2 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hurricanes absorb counterpunch from Capitals, fall 3-1 in Game 2

Fans sent death threats to UNC's Cunningham after West Virginia's NCAA Tournament snub

'Capture the Flagg': Cooper Flagg's best team fits ahead of 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

Carolina Panthers release Jadeveon Clowney, put Jonathon Brooks on PUP list

ACC cuts 20-game men's basketball slate to make room for nonconference games in bid to boost sport

HighSchoolOT

The Latest: New preliminary girls soccer brackets released; Lacrosse brackets are final

Interactive 2025 NCHSAA lacrosse state playoff brackets

(11) Ashley eliminates (6) Apex Friendship baseball in 10th inning

Ranking the favorites, contenders, and dark horses in NCHSAA individual boys tennis championships

Oxford Prep hires alum Keenan Coley as head boys basketball coach

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WRAL Specialists

Residents protested a draft PFAS rule at a state meeting Tuesday, saying it doesn't protect communities or drinking water. Commissioners delayed a vote, citing questions about the rule's cost analysis.

'A wish list for polluters': Critics slam NC's PFAS plan

Toxic PFAS detected in groundwater around NC landfills

Republicans take control of NC Elections Board, fire Democratic director

Allison Riggs, left, and Jefferson Griffin

Jefferson Griffin concedes NC Supreme Court race to incumbent Allison Riggs

As the enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins, travelers without a REAL ID will face additional steps when boarding flights in the U.S.

TSA says travelers without REAL ID can fly but should expect delays

Poe Hall advocate to be laid to rest on Wednesday

Family

Kentucky mom in a sticky situation after son orders over 70k suckers

NC House passes bills targeting teen access to social media and doctors, expanding auditor's investigative powers

Your baby's PURPLE crying is difficult but normal

Alzheimer's care: Don't Wait

Alzheimer's care: If I had written Taylor Swift's 'Best Day' song

SmartShopper

Amazon deals: LEGO Daffodils Building Set only $6.39 (57% off), Mother's Day necklaces starting at $12.99, Hanes Men's Polo Shirt only $7.99 (62% off), Lee Men's Cargo Shorts only $15 (57% off)

Walmart Deals: Mother's Day gifts starting at $3.88, Heavy Duty Metal Shelving Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99), Apple Products Wireless 3 in 1 Charging Station only $14.99 (reg. $29.99)

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

Top grocery deals valid May 7-13

Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 deals & freebies

Good News

Mother graduates college with her three daughters

Cary P.E. teacher wins WCPSS' Teacher of the Year award, district says

Cops on the Block: Raleigh police officers stroll down streets

The moon won't quite be smiling: Here's how reality compares to the social meme

Easter rescue: Raleigh firefighters rescue dog from stormdrain

Offbeat

In this combination of photos provided by researchers, a wild male chimpanzee drums on a buttress tree while producing a pant-hoot call as he joins his groupmates in the Budongo Forest of Uganda in May 2017. (Adrian Soldati via AP)

Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication

Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing a Celtics' win

Yes, New Zealand still has more sheep than people. But humans are catching up

A miniature dachshund is reunited with its owner after 18 months lost on an Australian island

A rare New Zealand snail is filmed for the first time laying an egg from its neck

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5 On Your Side

Experts advise consumers to take extra precautions before you get on your phone to search for the cheapest locksmith in your area. Photo courtesy of Maria Ziegler, Unsplash.

Locked out? Beware locksmith scams that can cost you hundreds

More and more pharmacies closing: Is there any way to reverse this trend?

Is consumer confidence up or down? Government numbers are conflicting

5 On Your Side: The most effective sunscreen to use this summer

Investigations

Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields

Employee of Durham County DA's office pleads gulity to DWI

Man wrongfully convicted fighting to save Innocence Commission

Resolution reached in cases related to deadly crash involving UNC students, football players

WRAL TechWire

The recovery wasn’t supposed to go like this. Wall Street and Main Street alike are suffering from whiplash when it comes to the current state of the US economy.

Mike Walden: Is it 'code red' for the US economy?

Loneliness: The unseen crisis undermining the modern workplace

Grace Ueng: How this Triangle couple is changing the world, together and apart

Intelligent AI agents, Copilot among SAS Viya's latest updates

Business

Pepsi Announced A New Flavor And It’s Perfect For Summer (Simplemost Photo)

Reclaiming Pepsi: North Carolina should own this opportunity for tourism, heritage, pride

Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

Intelligent AI agents, Copilot among SAS Viya's latest updates

The first boats carrying Chinese goods with 145% tariffs are arriving in LA. Shipments are cut in half. Expect shortages soon

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Deep River Sporting Clays

Tar Heel Traveler: Keith Barnes

Tar Heel Traveler: Carolina Packers gear up for The Ham and Yam Festival

Tar Heel Traveler: Antique tractors

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

Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored

AP PHOTOS: The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here

'All good things must come to an end': The Who announce North America farewell tour dates

Temporary streaming disruptions on May 10 due to NBCUniversal maintenance

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