Veterans Day Coverage

President Biden marks Veterans Day with new protections for veterans

President Biden is marking Veterans Day with new actions to help protect veterans.

Traveling Vietnam War memorial arrives in North Carolina

A traveling Vietnam War memorial arrives in North Carolina, just in time for Veterans Day. The memorial is set up at the Veterans Healing Farm in Hendersonville, south of Asheville.

Fayetteville woman nominated for national award for helping homeless veterans

Stacey Buckner is on a mission to help homeless veterans through her company, Off-Road Outreach. She's been nominated for CNN's Hero of the Year award.

Raleigh honors veterans despite parade cancellation

While the Raleigh Veterans Day Parade was cancelled on Tuesday, organizers hosted a ceremony on Saturday outside the State Capital Building to honor those who served

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Veterans groups hold ceremony in Raleigh after city cancels Veterans Day Parade

The parade was canceled after organizers said the city barred the use of vehicles and organizers recognized the veterans in attendance would not be able to walk the parade route.

Vehicles not allowed in Chapel Hill-Carrboro joint holiday parade

On Friday, WRAL News learned Chapel Hill and Carrboro will not have vehicles in their joint holiday parade. They become part of a growing list of cities that have canceled parades or changed how parades are held because of the removal of vehicles.

WRAL staff

Cumberland County Veterans Day parade a nod to service-rich community that supports troops

Most know Fayetteville and Fort Liberty are connected at the hip. On Saturday, that relationship will be celebrated with the Cumberland County Veterans Day Parade.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Memorial exhibit honors veterans at NC Capitol

If you have been through downtown Raleigh recently you have probably seen it. A shining metal tower standing on the state capitol grounds. A Veteran's Day exhibit that tells the stories of the cost of war.

Aluminum belltower promotes peace, celebrates veterans at NC Capitol

If you have been through downtown Raleigh recently you have probably seen it. A shining metal tower standing on the state capitol grounds. A Veteran's Day exhibit that tells the stories of the cost of war.

Veterans, families honored for service in NC's largest military community

20 percent of Cumberland County residents are veterans. Fort Bragg is has the largest population of general officers outside the Pentagon.

Veterans Day celebration has special meaning in Fayetteville, a military town

The location of the ceremony changed, but not the spirit of those who celebrated their military town.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Crowds celebrated veterans with parade in Fayetteville

The parade included a convoy of military vehicles, marching bands and much more.

Robert Furges, WRAL contributor

Veterans offered free meals across the state for their service

Around the Triangle restaurants offer up all kinds of freebies to show appreciation, and some vets say they got the message.

Veterans treated to free meals across the Triangle

Around the Triangle restaurants offer up all kinds of freebies to show appreciation, and some vets say they got the message.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Vietnam veteran finds home, healing in Mount Airy's 'Mayberry Days'

Today, Ben Currin does lots of volunteer work in Mount Airy. He plays music for people at nursing homes and helps with the Mayberry Days festival every September.

Biden speaks at national Veterans Day ceremony

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden participate in a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia.

In Fayetteville, remembering the history, reason for Veterans Day

One of the largest populations of veterans in the state live in the counties surrounding Fort Bragg.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Veterans Day 2021: List of free meals & discounts

To thank veterans and current military members for their service, many businesses are offering free meals, restaurant deals, grocery store discounts and more for Veteran's Day this year!

Watch live: Fayetteville Veteran's Day Parade

The 2021 Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade will promote patriotism, honor the military at Fort Bragg and every veteran for their service and sacrifice.

Fayetteville parade a chance to say 'thank you' ahead of Veterans Day

Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11, but folks in Fayetteville aren't waiting to celebrate.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Special salute to veterans on Veterans Day

Veterans were honored and remembered nationwide on Wednesday during Veterans Day ceremonies.

'Thelma at home to Joe overseas:' A Cary veteran's love story

WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason tells a 100-year-old Cary veteran's poignant love story.

Raleigh ranked among top cities for veterans

Plenty of vets settle in the Triangle, which means plenty of businesses ready to cater to them with discounts and services.

Veterans Day 2020: List of free offers & discounts

To thank veterans and current military members for their service, many businesses are offering free meals, restaurant deals, grocery store discounts, free haircuts, free carwashes and more for Veteran's Day this year!

Target offering 10% discount to veterans and active-duty military through Nov. 11

Target is offering a 10% discount to veterans and active-duty military through Nov. 11 to commemorate Veterans Day! The discount is valid online and in stores.