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See full feedRaleigh mom says SNAP delay strained family budget
A Raleigh mother says a delay in SNAP benefits created financial hardship for her family as food banks report record levels of need across North Carolina.
No Kings rallies across central North Carolina put focus on getting voters to the polls
Hundreds gathered in Apex, Durham and Raleigh for No Kings rallies focused voter turnout for midterm elections
North Carolina high school students launch nationwide financial literacy initiative
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- In an effort to empower the next generation, three North Carolina high school seniors founded a nonprofit organization to teach financial literacy to students across the country. Toby Qin, Vrund Gurjar, and Liam Griffin, all seniors, founded Building Financial Futures of America (BFF of America) during their sophomore year to address [...]
Tornadoes rip through central NC in the wake of Hurricane Isaias
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Monday that remnants of post-tropical cyclone Isaias spun an EF-1 tornado that caused extensive damage in Northeast Raleigh off Louisburg Road and Mitchell Mill Road, one of the hardest-hit areas in Central North Carolina. The twister was on the ground for about 5 minutes, with [...]
White Rock Baptist Church pastor receives North Carolina's highest civilian honor
White Rock Baptist Church celebrates 160 years of faith, service and community leadership while also honoring a milestone achievement for its pastor.
North Carolina reaches $455 million PFAS settlement with Chemours, DuPont and Corteva
A $455 million settlement would resolve North Carolina and local claims over PFAS pollution from Fayetteville Works and firefighting foam used elsewhere in the state.
30 years later: The night Hurricane Fran changed North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Thirty years ago this Saturday, Hurricane Fran roared ashore and began a destructive journey that would change the landscape of North Carolina from the coast to the capital in Raleigh and beyond. Fran made landfall around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 1996, just three days after Labor Day. The eye crossed [...]
North Carolina takes global stage with back-to-back G20 meetings in Asheville, Chapel Hill
The back-to-back meetings will showcase two very different sides of North Carolina. Asheville's recovery from Hurricane Helene and the Research Triangle's dynamic technology sector will both take center stage.
NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe?
A day after announcing the case, North Carolina hasn't said where a critically ill teen may have encountered a rare amoeba. WRAL examines the unanswered questions and what can actually be done to reduce the risk.
Rare brain infection linked to amoeba leaves NC teen critically ill
A central North Carolina teen is critically ill with a rare amoeba-related brain infection.
