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‘A dream come true’: UNC alum Zena Cardman reflects on five-month ISS mission After splashing down near San Diego following a five-month mission, NASA astronaut and UNC graduate Zena Cardman shared the challenges of readjusting to Earth's gravity and the importance of the teamwork that facilitated the agency's first medical evacuation.

‘A dream come true’: UNC alum Zena Cardman reflects on five-month ISS mission

After splashing down near San Diego following a five-month mission, NASA astronaut and UNC graduate Zena Cardman shared the challenges of readjusting to Earth's gravity and the importance of the teamwork that facilitat...

Raleigh weighing new festival at Dix Park after Dreamville's run Since Raleigh officials and Dreamville organizers announced a new music festival would be taking over, details have been scarce. Documents obtained by WRAL Investigates gives some insight into their agreement.

Raleigh weighing new festival at Dix Park after Dreamville's run

Since Raleigh officials and Dreamville organizers announced a new music festival would be taking over, details have been scarce. Documents obtained by WRAL Investigates gives some insight into their agreement.

‘Senseless’: Family of Durham man reacts to friend’s claim of accidental shooting The investigative portion of an autopsy reveals a man died after his friend says he accidentally shot him. Records show 20 year-old Jeremiah Bell's friend told investigators he thought the gun wasn't loaded.

‘Senseless’: Family of Durham man reacts to friend’s claim of accidental shooting

The investigative portion of an autopsy reveals a man died after his friend says he accidentally shot him.
Records show 20 year-old Jeremiah Bell's friend told investigators he thought the gun wasn't loaded.

Fire crews work to tame Wake County brush fire WRAL News is working to learn what caused a large brush fire in a wooded area along Rosinburg Road in eastern Wake County.

Fire crews work to tame Wake County brush fire

WRAL News is working to learn what caused a large brush fire in a wooded area along Rosinburg Road in eastern Wake County.

With repeat-offenders under scrutiny, NC lawmakers question probation-parole system The killings of Iryna Zarutska and Zoe Welsh have raised questions about North Carolina’s criminal justice system. The men charged in their deaths have lengthy criminal histories and mental illnesses.

With repeat-offenders under scrutiny, NC lawmakers question probation-parole system

The killings of Iryna Zarutska and Zoe Welsh have raised questions about North Carolina’s criminal justice system. The men charged in their deaths have lengthy criminal histories and mental illnesses.

Large police presence at Durham home WRAL News is working to learn what caused a large police presence outside of a home on East Main Street and Angier Avenue on Wednesday.

Large police presence at Durham home

WRAL News is working to learn what caused a large police presence outside of a home on East Main Street and Angier Avenue on Wednesday.

Police: Deadly stabbing on American Tobacco Trail was not random, no arrest yet Police have not named a suspect or made an arrest after a man was stabbed to death on American Tobacco Trail, but they have said it appears that the man knew his attacker.

Police: Deadly stabbing on American Tobacco Trail was not random, no arrest yet

Police have not named a suspect or made an arrest after a man was stabbed to death on American Tobacco Trail, but they have said it appears that the man knew his attacker.

Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount Iran has attacked commercial ships and targeted Dubai International Airport. The latest attacks on Wednesday mark an escalation in its campaign to bottle up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as American and Israeli airstrikes pound the Islamic Republic. Iran’s response to the surprise Israeli and U.S. bo...

Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount

Iran has attacked commercial ships and targeted Dubai International Airport. The latest attacks on Wednesday mark an escalation in its campaign to bottle up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as American and Israeli airstrike...

As price of diesel climbs, schools may have to reallocate money to keep buses on the road AAA says the average price in North Carolina for a gallon of diesel like that used to fuel school buses has topped $4.80.

As price of diesel climbs, schools may have to reallocate money to keep buses on the road

AAA says the average price in North Carolina for a gallon of diesel like that used to fuel school buses has topped $4.80.

2 Democrats run to replace outgoing state senator in Triangle district State Rep. Allen Buansi and NC Democratic Party official Jonah Garson are running to replace outgoing Sen. Graig Meyer, who is resigning from his seat representing Orange, Person and Caswell counties.

2 Democrats run to replace outgoing state senator in Triangle district

State Rep. Allen Buansi and NC Democratic Party official Jonah Garson are running to replace outgoing Sen. Graig Meyer, who is resigning from his seat representing Orange, Person and Caswell counties.

Live: NC State leads Pitt in second round of ACC Tournament No. 7 seed NC State takes on No. 15 Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament in Charlotte.

Live: NC State leads Pitt in second round of ACC Tournament

No. 7 seed NC State takes on No. 15 Pitt in the second round of the ACC Tournament in Charlotte.

Officer injured when man throws cocaine out window during traffic stop, Raleigh police say Raleigh police said a man threw cocaine out of his vehicle while being pulled over by an officer during a traffic stop on Tuesday night.

Officer injured when man throws cocaine out window during traffic stop, Raleigh police say

Raleigh police said a man threw cocaine out of his vehicle while being pulled over by an officer during a traffic stop on Tuesday night.

Man charged with setting fire at Wake County homeless shelter A man is charged with arson after a fire at a homeless shelter in Raleigh on Tuesday night.

Man charged with setting fire at Wake County homeless shelter

A man is charged with arson after a fire at a homeless shelter in Raleigh on Tuesday night.

Moore County Sheriff's Office K9 will wear vest in honor of child lost to cancer The Moore County Sheriff's Office announced they've received meaningful new gear for one of their K9 officers.

Moore County Sheriff's Office K9 will wear vest in honor of child lost to cancer

The Moore County Sheriff's Office announced they've received meaningful new gear for one of their K9 officers.

Safe: Child kidnapped in LA found in North Carolina nearly six years later An 11-year-old girl was found safe in North Carolina on Tuesday nearly six years after she was kidnapped from her home in Los Angeles County, California.

Safe: Child kidnapped in LA found in North Carolina nearly six years later

An 11-year-old girl was found safe in North Carolina on Tuesday nearly six years after she was kidnapped from her home in Los Angeles County, California.

Inflation likely to spike in coming months after costs appeared to cool in 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation likely was elevated last month even before the spike in oil and gas prices of the past two weeks that is expected to send consumer costs soaring in the months ahead.

Inflation likely to spike in coming months after costs appeared to cool in 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation likely was elevated last month even before the spike in oil and gas prices of the past two weeks that is expected to send consumer costs soaring in the months ahead.

Germany, Austria say they'll release reserve oil as part of effort to temper price spikes BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Austria say they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency request for its members to release 400 million barrels to help temper energy price spikes due to the Iran war.

Germany, Austria say they'll release reserve oil as part of effort to temper price spikes

BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Austria say they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency request for its members to release 400 million barrels to help temper energy pri...

Car crashes into Raleigh apartment building; no injuries reported No one is hurt after a car crashed into an apartment building in Raleigh on Wednesday morning.

Car crashes into Raleigh apartment building; no injuries reported

No one is hurt after a car crashed into an apartment building in Raleigh on Wednesday morning.

Trooper killed in Durham crash to be remembered with funeral in Cary The Triangle community will honor the life and legacy of fallen Trooper Steven J. Perry on Wednesday.

Trooper killed in Durham crash to be remembered with funeral in Cary

The Triangle community will honor the life and legacy of fallen Trooper Steven J. Perry on Wednesday.

Ask the Meteorologist: How one storm produced a violent tornado, 6-inch hail in Illinois The storm looked like something out of a weather textbook, and it produced both a large tornado and record hail in Illinois.

Ask the Meteorologist: How one storm produced a violent tornado, 6-inch hail in Illinois

The storm looked like something out of a weather textbook, and it produced both a large tornado and record hail in Illinois.

Trooper killed in Durham crash to be remembered with funeral in Cary The Triangle community will honor the life and legacy of fallen Trooper Steven J. Perry on Wednesday.

Trooper killed in Durham crash to be remembered with funeral in Cary

The Triangle community will honor the life and legacy of fallen Trooper Steven J. Perry on Wednesday.

Man charged with killing woman in Garner to appear in Wake County court A man accused of killing a 19-year-old woman in Wake County last month will make a first court appearance on Wednesday.

Man charged with killing woman in Garner to appear in Wake County court

A man accused of killing a 19-year-old woman in Wake County last month will make a first court appearance on Wednesday.

The Latest: Iran fires at Gulf states as Australia grants asylum to women on Iranian soccer team Iran fires missiles and drones across the Gulf including oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and a ship off the coast of the Emirates. Israel and the United States strike targets across the Islamic Republic. Saudi Arabia and other states said Wednesday that they intercepted multiple drone attacks....

The Latest: Iran fires at Gulf states as Australia grants asylum to women on Iranian soccer team

Iran fires missiles and drones across the Gulf including oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and a ship off the coast of the Emirates. Israel and the United States strike targets across the Islamic Re...

Crash involving pedestrian closes I-95 in Cumberland County According to the Highway Patrol, the crash happened on I-95 northbound near mile marker 66 and involved a pedestrian.

Crash involving pedestrian closes I-95 in Cumberland County

According to the Highway Patrol, the crash happened on I-95 northbound near mile marker 66 and involved a pedestrian.

NC's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in NBA game, second-most ever Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in league history to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Adebayo had 31 points in the first quarter, 43 by halftime and 62 by the end of the third quarter. He finished 20 for 43 from the f...

NC's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in NBA game, second-most ever

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in league history to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Adebayo had 31 points in the first quarter, 43 by halftime and 62 ...

Wake County residents weigh in on new proposal to replace Lake Crabtree trails Wake County officials held a public meeting on Tuesday to get feedback on the proposed construction of new mountain biking and hiking trails in Raleigh. Many who attended the meeting said they were still frustrated after losing trails at Lake Crabtree Park.

Wake County residents weigh in on new proposal to replace Lake Crabtree trails

Wake County officials held a public meeting on Tuesday to get feedback on the proposed construction of new mountain biking and hiking trails in Raleigh. Many who attended the meeting said they were still frustrated af...

‘She will be dearly missed’: NC Zoo mourns remaining ocelot, Inca The North Carolina Zoo announced the death of its remaining ocelot, Inca, who died at 21-years-old.

‘She will be dearly missed’: NC Zoo mourns remaining ocelot, Inca

The North Carolina Zoo announced the death of its remaining ocelot, Inca, who died at 21-years-old.

Pittsboro man charged with child sex crimes, SBI says A Pittsboro man was taken into custody in Randolph County for child sex crimes, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said.

Pittsboro man charged with child sex crimes, SBI says

A Pittsboro man was taken into custody in Randolph County for child sex crimes, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said.

A Florida woman has been charged in a shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend. District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that the singing superstar, her partner A$AP Rocky, and their three small children and her mother were al...

A Florida woman has been charged in a shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home

Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend. District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that the singing superstar,...

71-year-old man arrested after leading authorities on chase through Aberdeen, police say According to the Aberdeen Police Department, officers were at the home of Joseph David Cheeks attempting to serve a warrant. Officers were let into the home, but did not find Cheeks inside. They eventually found him in his vehicle.

71-year-old man arrested after leading authorities on chase through Aberdeen, police say

According to the Aberdeen Police Department, officers were at the home of Joseph David Cheeks attempting to serve a warrant. Officers were let into the home, but did not find Cheeks inside. They eventually f...