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'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

List of 2024 hurricane names

Dreamville Festival takes over Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C. on Sunday, April 3rd. (Photo By: Baird Photography / WRAL Contributor)

60+ things to do in April

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo was held in downtown Raleigh on April 26, 2014.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Graham Sharp, banjo lead and harmony vocals for Steep Canyon Rangers, performs in Ballroom A-B, which served as the back up location for Red Hat Amphitheater due to the inclement weather, Oct. 2, 2015.

Lineup released for final IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh

Biscuit Belly menu items (Courtesy photo from Biscuit Belly)

Biscuit Belly sets opening date in Raleigh

Local News

4-year-old accidentally shot in northeast Charlotte, charges pending

Unity rally planned for St. Augustine's University on Monday

'Never forget': Annual Holocaust Commemoration has largest crowd in recent years

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle near Raeford Road in Fayetteville

Balloons rise in Raleigh as community remembers 13-year-old Mykia Daniel

Nation/World

President Joe Biden attends the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over the war in Gaza

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Putin likely didn't order death of Russian opposition leader Navalny, US official says

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' makes gigantic debut at No. 1 with her career-best first-week sales

Politifact

Knott challenges Daughtry to runoff in 13th district

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history?

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

NC Capitol

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 25

Win or lose, tax bill will come for new sports bettors in NC

Bettors could be taxed even if they lose under NC laws

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs in Pitt County

Gov. Cooper announces major economic development deal in Greenville

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature the first open access paleontology lab in the world.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe. (Adobe Stock)

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Mami Nora's in Raleigh has been sold again

The Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival was held on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
(Photo By: Beth Jewell/WRAL Contributor)

Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

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Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

Education

Brain Game playoffs: Chapel Hill High School vs Broughton High School

Taylor Swift-inspired English class coming to East Carolina University

Christina Koch holds home state dear; hopes to inspire future explorers

Students reunite with parents after gun threat at Enloe High School

Enloe dismisses early, no gun found on campus

WRAL In Depth

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

WRALSportsFan

Panthers trade up to get South Carolina WR Xavier Legette in first round NFL draft

Panthers prioritize offense in well-balanced NFL Draft class

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event in a playoff

Jets forward Namestnikov is taken to the hospital after a puck hit him in the face

Transfer portal tracker: Sharpshooting Belmont guard commits to UNC men's basketball

Denny Hamlin holds off Larson late to win NASCAR Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway

HighSchoolOT

Piersen Falivena of Middle Creek. Middle Creek boys lacrosse went on a late fourth quarter run to defeat Green Level 13-9 on March 22, 2024. (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT.com)

Boys lacrosse playoff projections for the 2024 postseason

Girls lacrosse playoff projections for the 2024 postseason

Boys Tennis Rankings: Four teams join top 25 at end of regular season; nine join area code rankings

Girls Soccer Rankings: Charlotte Catholic, East Lincoln join this week's top 25; 10 join the area code ranks

Boys Lacrosse Rankings: In last regular season top 25, Orange moves up and Durham Academy moves in

WRAL Specialists

A woman has a 'I Carry Narcan' sticker on her purse in Robeson County on April 24, 2024.

Robeson County group mulls over how to spend $15M toward opioid crisis

With 27 initiatives funded and functional, Robeson sees overdoses halved in two years

TikTok ban: Is the app better off on American soil?

Distracted driving behind more crashes in NC than speed, alcohol combined

Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

'What are they hiding?': Petition alleges NCSU destroyed evidence in Poe Hall

NC teens using Wegovy: Impact of weight loss medications on teens

Family

Go Ask Dad: Invisible ink?

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

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

Free summer concert series coming to downtown Raleigh

NCCU Strength Coach T.C. Carroll focuses on building men on and off the field

SmartShopper

Top Amazon deals: Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber for shower only $29.99 w/coupon, iPhone Charging Cords 3 Pack only $5.99, Surge Protector Wall Charger w/USB only $9.99

List of top grocery deals valid April 24-30

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $14 (72% off)

Walmart Flash Deals: Heavy Duty 4 Shelf Garage Shelving Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99), Automatic Pet Water Fountain only $19.99

Macy's Friends & Family Sale with 30% off coupon

Good News

8th grader saves school bus after driver has emergency

Nash County K9 gifted bulletproof, stab-proof vest

NASA astronaut Christina Koch visits NC A&T State University

Get lawn and garden in spring shape

Elizabeth Gardner delivers forecast from Durham Bulls' stadium

Offbeat

Paris crowns a new king of the crusty baguette in its annual bread-baking prize

Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

2 military horses that broke free and ran loose across London are in serious condition

Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police

The first glow-in-the-dark animals may have been ancient corals deep in the ocean

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5 On Your Side

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Acacia Tree Asian Cuisine and Awaze Ethiopian Eritrean Cuisine

5 On Your Side: Check your credit report for errors

Court filing claims NC State destroyed or altered evidence in Poe Hall

Sheriff's office warns Cumberland County residents of jury scam

Investigations

The runways at RDU Airport on April 25, 2024.

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

WRAL TechWire

Triangle consultant and coach Grace Ueng, shares how due to our innate fear + negativity bias, feedback is hard to give + get, so true self awareness = rare. What steps can we take to solve?

Grace Ueng: Internal + external self-awareness = rare

Donald Thompson: Asking questions, actively listening are essential leadership skills

VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

Guest column: Fighting Parkinson’s with AI, fueled by love

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Business

Blue lights illuminate an aisle at the Equinix data center in San Jose, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024. Artificial intelligence’s booming growth is radically reshaping an already red-hot data center market, raising questions about whether these sites can be operated sustainably. (Jim Wilson/The New York Times)

In Race to Build AI, Tech Plans a Big Plumbing Upgrade

Biden praises UAW-Daimler Truck agreement as a 'testament to the power of collective bargaining'

Zendaya tennis movie 'Challengers' scores at weekend box office

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs, invest $294 million in Pitt County

Tar Heel Traveler

The Wake Forest Garden Club celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend. It could have died out early on when Wake Forest College, now the university, left town in the mid-50s, but the club rebounded and helped re-energize the community.

Tar Heel Traveler: Wake Forest Garden Club celebrates its 100th anniversary

Tar Heel Traveler: Bluebird houses

Tar Heel Traveler: Earth House

Tar Heel Traveler: Bonsal Train in southwestern Wake County

Hometown Carolina

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

Nicole Kidman, who 'makes movies better,' gets AFI Life Achievement Award

Sony's 'Kraven the Hunter' release is delayed until December

Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

CBC Opinion

People who stand in solidarity with Ukraine wave flags and hold signs outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to move toward a final vote on the long-stalled $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

Editorial: How steep a toll will Ukraine pay for needless delay in U.S. aid?

Editorial: Dan Bishop needs to represent constituents, not his ideological self-interest

Editorial: Competence, belief in public education. A must for those seeking to lead N.C. schools

Editorial: Purposeful efforts to diminish N.C. public education must stop

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