1. Obama Wins N.C. Primary - May 6, 2008
    Obama party at Reynolds Coliseum

    Obama supporters came out to Reynolds Coliseum to celebrate the senator's win in the N.C. primary election.

    1. May. 7, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  2. Ham and Yam Festival on May 3, 2008
    Take a glimpse at Smithfield's Ham & Yam Festival

    Adults and youth stuffed their faces in a sweet-potato pie eating contest, and children got their faces painted, while strains of banjos, rock and Gospel music filled the air at the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival on Saturday.

    1. May. 4, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  3. Troops Parade 4/26/08
    Salute to Our Troops Parade

    About 50,000 people gathered in downtown Raleigh to honor the military during the Salute to Our Troops parade on April 26, 2008.

    1. Apr. 27, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  4. 2008 Dogwood Festival
    Fayetteville Celebrates Spring at Dogwood Festival

    The Dogwood Festival was held this weekend in Fayetteville.

    1. Apr. 27, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  5. Earth Day 2008
    Earth Day 2008

    Raleigh and Durham celebrated upcoming Earth Day on Saturday, April 19, 2008.

    1. Apr. 20, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  6. United States Regional Jump Rope Competition Held April 19
    USA Regional Jump Rope Competition Held April 19

    Hundreds of area jump rope athletes competed this weekend at a regional tournament hosted by the Cary YMCA SuperSkippers at Apex High School.

    1. Apr. 19, 2008
    2. Slideshow

Sports
  1. UNCvsKansas 4/5/08
    Tyler Hansbrough To Stay At UNC

    Check out the national player of the year as he does what he does best.

    1. Apr. 25, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  2. Carolina Rollergirls
    Carolina Rollergirls Rock the Rink

    The Debutante Brawlers take on the Tai Chi-tahs in a bout of roller derby.

    1. Apr. 22, 2008
    2. Read Story
  3. Durham Bulls Opening 2008
    Durham Bulls Home Opener 2008

    The Durham Bulls play their home opener on April 11, 2008.

    1. Apr. 12, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  4. NCAA San Antonio Saturday 4/5/08
    Carolina Heads Home After Loss To Jayhawks

    North Carolina feel way behind early and didn't have enough to come back, as they fall to Kansas in the national semifinal.

    1. Apr. 7, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  5. Duke vs. UNC - February 7, 2008
    Our Lens on North Carolina's 2008 Season

    WRAL.com photographers have followed the Tar Heels all season and will be in San Antonio. Here's a look at some of their best shots of Carolina.

    1. Apr. 7, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  6. Wakefield High School Girls Basketball 2008
    Wakefield Girls Go 31-1

    At Wakefield High School in Raleigh, the girls basketball team completes an historic run through the '07-'08 season. Finishing with a record of 31-1, the girls tell for themselves a unique story of competition and family.

    1. Mar. 24, 2008
    2. Read Story
  7. UNC's Roy Williams Wins ACC Final
    Our Lens on ACC Coaches

    Take a look at WRAL.com's images of the ACC basketball coaches as they push their teams through the grind of the season.

    1. Mar. 18, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  8. UNC vs Arkansas 3/23/08
    North Carolina Smashes Arkansas

    North Carolina put on a show for its home-state fans in its first two NCAA tournament games. Now the overall No. 1 seed is off and running to the round of 16, where another comfortable setting awaits.

    1. Mar. 24, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  9. UNC vs MSM 3/21/08
    Photos: Tar Heels Crush Mount St. Mary's, 113-74

    North Carolina won 113-74 against Mount St. Mary's at the RBC Center Friday night.

    1. Mar. 22, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  10. ACC Tattoos
    ACC Basketball Tattoos

    Take a look at some of the ACC players' tattoos through the lens of WRAL.com's photographers.

    1. Mar. 11, 2008
    2. Slideshow

Pets
  1. Dandy's new colt
    Pet Photos | April 21 - April 27, 2008

    1. Apr. 25, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  2. Dollie
    Pet Photos | April 14 - April 20, 2008

    1. Apr. 18, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  3. ROMEO'S MARCH MADNESS!!
    Pet Photos | April 7 - April 13, 2008

    1. Apr. 11, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  4. Bailey
    Pet Photos | March 31 - April 6, 2008

    1. Apr. 4, 2008
    2. Slideshow

Weather
  1. Lake Levels Interactive
    North Carolina Lake Levels

    Find out current lake levels in your county.

    1. Updated at 3:38 p.m.
    2. View Page
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    Interactive: Myanmar Cyclone

    This interactive includes a map of the cyclone's path, images of the aftermath, a natural disaster timeline for the area and facts and history on Myanmar.

    1. May. 7, 2008
    2. Read Story
  3. WRAL Gardens - 4/10/08
    WRAL Azalea Gardens in Full Bloom

    The Azaleas are blooming and the bees are buzzing on Western Boulevard in Raleigh.

    1. Apr. 10, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  4. Tulips in NYC
    Spring Photos 2008

    1. May. 2, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  5. Roxboro snow
    Valentine's Day Snow

    1. Feb. 14, 2008
    2. Slideshow

National News
  1. Jimmy Carter - David Crabtree - May 1, 2008
    Jimmy Carter Visits WRAL

    The former president talked to David Crabtree about his new book, and the presidential primary.

    1. May. 6, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  2. Death Penlaty map
    The Death Penalty Across the U.S.

    The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of lethal injections. Check out the status capital punishment in each state.

    1. Apr. 16, 2008
    2. Read Story
  3. The Pope's Visit
    Pope Benedict XVI Visits the U.S.

    Pope Benedict XVI makes his first pilgrimage to the United States this week for a six-day stay in Washington D.C. and New York.

    1. Apr. 20, 2008
    2. Slideshow
  4. VATICAN ITALY BUSH
    Popes & Presidents: Church & State Leaders Through the Decades

    A look back at papal visits with U.S. presidents and state leaders.

    1. Apr. 15, 2008
    2. Slideshow

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