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• From ancient times to influencers: NC still allows jilted spouses to sue

  11-11-2025 22:57 via wral.com
  North Carolina is one of only six states that still allows a spouse to sue a third party for interfering in their marriage, a practice that originated in English common law and has led to several multi-million dollar judgments in the state.
  
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• Pentagon-backed RTP startup eyes Johnston County for rare-earth magnets plant

  18-11-2025 02:50 via wral.com
  Officials are expected to consider economic incentives for a manufacturer that plans to expand near Benson. People familiar with the matter tell WRAL News that Vulcan Elements is at the center of the deal.
  
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• NC students press state lawmakers to fund wildlife crossings

  17-11-2025 23:51 via wral.com
  Students from five North Carolina universities rallied at the State Capitol, urging lawmakers to fund wildlife crossings to reduce collisions and protect endangered species like the red wolf.
  
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• Demonstrators march carrying flags through Uptown Charlotte

  17-11-2025 15:41 via wral.com
  Charlotte Protestors march
  
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• NC State professor dies after being hit by a car in Raleigh, driver cited with misdemeanor death

  12-11-2025 21:50 via wral.com
  Raleigh police are continuing their investigation after they said 41-year-old Natalia Duque-Wilckens died from her injuries after being hit by a car Tuesday evening on Clarke Avenue.
  
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• NC State professor dies after being hit by a car in Raleigh, driver charged with misdemeanor death

  12-11-2025 18:16 via wral.com
  Raleigh police are continuing their investigation after they said 41-year-old Natalia Duque-Wilckens died from her injuries after being hit by a car Tuesday evening on Clarke Avenue.
  
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• Woman dies after being hit by a car in Raleigh, driver charged with misdemeanor death

  12-11-2025 17:28 via wral.com
  Raleigh police are continuing their investigation after they said 41-year-old Natalia Duque-Wilkins died from her injuries after being hit by a car Tuesday evening on Clarke Avenue.
  
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• Person seriously injured after hit by a car in Raleigh, police investigating

  12-11-2025 05:04 via wral.com
  Raleigh police are investigating after officers said a person is seriously injured after they were hit by a car Tuesday evening on Clarke Avenue. Police have not released the names of anyone involved. The investigation is ongoing.
  
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• WakeMed-UnitedHealthcare contract talks could disrupt Medicare Advantage coverage in Raleigh

  12-11-2025 04:17 via wral.com
  WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare are in negotiations as their contract deadline looms, potentially leaving Medicare Advantage members without coverage at WakeMed facilities. UnitedHealthcare claims WakeMed demands a significant price hike, while WakeMed argues for fair reimbursement amidst rising costs.
  
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• Garner police said Silver Alert for missing 70-year-old man canceled

  12-11-2025 03:33 via wral.com
  Police said Curtis Ford, 70, was found safe on Tuesday evening with no reports of issues or injuries.
  
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• A nighttime phenomenon: Northern Lights visible Tuesday night across parts of North Carolina

  12-11-2025 03:18 via wral.com
  On Tuesday, WRAL News received multiple reports of the aurora borealis visible in parts of North Carolina. Meteorologist Chris Michaels said it is due to a pair of coronal mass ejections heading toward Earth, producing the aurora farther south.
  
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• Silver Alert: Garner police seek public's help to locate missing 70-year-old Curtis Ford

  12-11-2025 02:01 via wral.com
  Garner police are seeking help searching for 70-year-old Curtis Ford. He is a 5' 6 man with gray hair and is balding at the top. Police said he was last seen leaving wearing a black ballcap, black hoodie, blue jeans and black tennis shoes. He also has a tattoo on his right arm that says "CF."
  
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• NC leaders volunteer at food bank, announce $22M aid amid SNAP shutdown crisis affecting millions

  12-11-2025 01:35 via wral.com
  Over a million North Carolinians felt the pinch as SNAP benefits were halted during the government shutdown. Governor Josh Stein and Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt spotlighted this crisis by volunteering at a local food bank, announcing $22 million in aid.
  
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• North Carolina hemp industry faces upheaval as Senate bill threatens major THC product ban

  12-11-2025 00:42 via wral.com
  Part of the recently passed Senate spending bill, intended to reopen the government, proposes a ban on the sale of many hemp-derived THC products by lowering the allowable THC limit to 0.4 milligrams. Some hemp store owners claim it would effectively illegalize 99% of their current inventory.
  
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• Durham woman discovers love letter written by WWI soldier during home renovation

  12-11-2025 00:03 via wral.com
  While Laura Tonkin's attic was being renovated, a worker found an old, tattered letter under the insulation. It was a letter written by a soldier from the front lines during World War I.
  
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• Planning ahead for Thanksgiving? Our first look at the weather models

  11-11-2025 23:54 via wral.com
  Though it is too early for a precise holiday forecast, the Climate Prediction Center is calling for above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall across most of North Carolina during Thanksgiving week.
  
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• Government shutdown: Will Congress extend ACA subsidies before millions face higher premiums?

  11-11-2025 23:38 via wral.com
  While a resolution to the federal shutdown would restore SNAP benefits and airline operations, a separate and critical issue of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies remains unresolved, potentially impacting the affordability of health insurance for millions.
  
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• Clear cold evening could bring sighting of Northern Lights

  11-11-2025 23:04 via wral.com
  Tuesday morning starts with our first fall freeze. However, 60s and 70s pop back in on the 7-day forecast.
  
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• Talent in every ZIP code: Congressman wants to tap HBCUs for tech workers

  11-11-2025 22:16 via wral.com
  North Carolina Central University and other HBCUs are training graduates for jobs in tech and AI but need help with networking to break into a field that often lacks in diversity, the U.S. Congressman for Silicon Valley said in a Durham stop.
  
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• Wake County Sheriff's Office reintroduces Tasers amid rising 'combative' incidents

  11-11-2025 21:42 via wral.com
  Wake County deputies are set to reintroduce Tasers. The sheriff reports an uptick in "combative" incidents. This move aims to enhance officer safety and reduce physical confrontations.
  
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• Man who evaded authorities during I-87 chase in Knightdale died 2 days later

  11-11-2025 21:39 via wral.com
  A man at the center of a high-speed chase through eastern Wake County died two days after the chase and attempt to hurt himself.
  
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• Wake County Sheriff's Office reintroduces Tasers to amid rising 'combative' incidents

  11-11-2025 20:46 via wral.com
  Wake County deputies are set to reintroduce Tasers. The sheriff reports an uptick in "combative" incidents. This move aims to enhance officer safety and reduce physical confrontations.
  
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• Orange County attributes community support to low euthanasia rates in animal shelter

  11-11-2025 20:14 via wral.com
  Orange County has some of the lowest euthanasia rates in North Carolina. WRAL Investigates went to the animal shelter in Chapel Hill to find out what is behind the success.
  
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• Chilly wind, solar storm characterize Tuesday's weather

  11-11-2025 19:34 via wral.com
  Tuesday morning starts with our first fall freeze. However, 60s and 70s pop back in on the 7-day forecast.
  
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• Driver crashes into NC State University sign

  11-11-2025 19:10 via wral.com
  The driver of a black SUV appeared to crash into an NC State University welcome sign on Tuesday morning.
  
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• Procession held for WakeMed officer shot, killed while on duty

  11-11-2025 18:41 via wral.com
  Law enforcement agencies came together in tribute to Roger Smith on Tuesday morning as dozens of vehicles helped escort his body to a Raleigh funeral home.
  
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• NC native wins knockout round on 'The Voice,' advances to playoffs

  11-11-2025 16:14 via wral.com
  Rob Cole, a country singer from Pembroke, is one of 16 singers in the playoffs on NBC's "The Voice."
  
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• Veterans Day 2025 one of the coldest on record; NC mountains see snow

  11-11-2025 10:10 via wral.com
  Tuesday morning starts with our first fall freeze. However, 60s and 70s pop back in on the 7-day forecast.
  
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• Veterans Day 2025 one of the coldest on record; 70s return later

  11-11-2025 09:28 via wral.com
  Tuesday morning starts with our first fall freeze. However, 60s and 70s pop back in on the 7-day forecast.
  
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• Capital Boulevard in Wake Forest reopened after strong winds caused downed power lines

  11-11-2025 05:58 via wral.com
  Capital Boulevard near Burlington Mills Road has reopened on Monday. Officials said strong winds caused utility poles to lean and power lines to sag.
  
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