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College student pleads guilty in connection to PowerSchool data breach

Mass. college student pleads guilty in case tied to hack that exposed NC students, teachers

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Matthew Lane, 19, was charged with cyber extortion conspiracy, cyber extortion and aggravated identity theft, according to federal prosecutors. PowerSchool, a student data company, was among Lane's victims, state officials say.

PowerSchool breach FAQ: What to know about the data breach affecting NC schools

NC Senate Leader Phil Berger and state Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, speak to reporters in Raleigh on Nov. 6, 2024.

NC House votes to approve spending plan, setting up showdown with Senate

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WRAL anchors and Raleigh community celebrate Debra Morgan's 32 years at WRAL

Stories and service: WRAL's Debra Morgan reflects on 37-year career

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NCSHP troopers won't be charged in handling of fatal Raleigh crash, despite 'dishonesty' per Wake DA

Local News

Under the mulch, under the radar: Dangerous ants invading NC neighborhoods

Health Team

'Miscarriage of justice': Some attack DA for not charging troopers

Local News

Raleigh's proposed budget boosts 911 call taker pay by 17% to address safety and staffing concerns

Local News

WRAL wins Murrow Awards for coverage of Poe Hall, In Depth with Dan

New bluegrass festival: Raleigh Wide Open Music Fest set for October

Stories and service: WRAL's Debra Morgan reflects on 37-year career

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Under the mulch, under the radar: Dangerous ants invading NC neighborhoods

About 5,400 Boyro Baby 4-in-1 high chairs are being recalled for safety hazards.

Recall: High chairs sold on Amazon could cause babies to fall or become trapped

5 On Your Side: Patients sue hospitals for sending information to Meta, lawsuits settled

Local News

fayetteville wendy's shooting investigation

Woman injured in Fayetteville shooting at Skibo Road Wendy's

Toddler dies from cardiac arrest while in daycare, Lenoir Police say

Mother and child hit in east Raleigh Walmart parking lot

New bluegrass festival: Raleigh Wide Open Music Fest set for October

One person dead after single-car crash in Fayetteville

Nation/World

A map provided by the National Weather Service shows the forecast risk of tornadoes for Friday, May 16, 2025. A National Weather Service office in Jackson, Ky., one of several left without an overnight forecaster after hundreds of jobs were cut, was scrambling for staffing as severe storms bore down. (National Weather Service via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; EDITORIAL USE ONLY --

AI is poised to revolutionize weather forecasting. A new tool shows promise.

U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump

The 10 richest Americans got $365 billion richer in the past year. Now they're on the verge of a huge tax cut

Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025

Netanyahu promises new Gaza aid delivery plan as supplies still fail to reach Palestinians

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Politifact

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.,speaks during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the U.S. Army's 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Washington. The U.S. Army's 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as the "Six Triple Eight", was a group of Black servicewomen, serving overseas, to sort millions of pieces of mail and deliver them to the troops in the field of battle during World War II. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Fact check: Jeffries says 20% of veteran households use food stamps

Fact check: Trump says his order will reduce prescription drug prices 'almost immediately'

Fact check: NC Democrat blames Trump for Google Calendar's removal of Black History Month

Fact check: RFK Jr. says U.S. government is spraying the sky with jet fuel chemicals

Fact check: Is the new Pope registered to vote as a Republican?

NC Capitol

FILE — Flooding damage from a river after Hurricane Helene in Swannanoa, N.C., Sept. 27, 2024. Rain that led to flooding and landslides was the most deadly part of Helene, followed by tree-toppling wind — and the most deaths happened in counties where the risk of hurricane fatalities have been considered low, according to data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Mike Belleme/The New York Times)

Helene help: 3 competing ideas about how much WNC needs

Hundreds of millions for NC children's hospital caught in budget battle

Health care costs expected to rise for state employees

Higher bills, new benefits on the way for State Health Plan members in NC

Teacher raises, DEI cuts discussed at House budget press conference

Raleigh's Fourth of July fireworks returning to Lenovo Center, Carter-Finley Stadium area

Weekend best bets: Animazement, Sugar Rush and Taste of Soul

Images courtesy Downtown Raleigh Alliance

Downtown Raleigh gets 'Live After 5' starting this week

Walkway Over A Marsh To The Bodie Island Lighthouse

10 incredible places to visit in North Carolina this year

Swimming pools in North Carolina: Search for your favorite public pool

Ice cream tastes best when it is raining outside. Try a new spot you have never been to before, like Andia's in Cary, which features ice cream flights and a donut ice cream sundae.

Where to find the best ice cream in North Carolina

Education

Poe Hall at NC State University in March 2025

Federal health investigation into NC State's Poe Hall will resume

Infinite Campus comes with learning curve as Wake schools plan out how app will work

Infinite Campus 'on track' to replace PowerSchool in Wake schools by July 1, district leaders say

Wake schools set to vote on new cell phone policy

Wake will drop 6 high schools from funding program for lower-income schools as budget tightens

WRAL In Depth

2025 Atlantic Hurricane season outlook on WRAL

WRAL Severe Weather team forecasts 'near-average' number of tropical systems in 2025

'I do not want to see another one': Tornado cluster spikes anxiety in eastern NC

'Don't sit in a cave': NC man urges importance of screenings after Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis

Family claims nonverbal student with autism was slapped, knocked down

NC House seeks to expand K-12 special-ed funding, arts instruction and teacher training

WRALSportsFan

FILE - Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks during the Hall of Fame ring ceremony for Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James during an NFL football game, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

Indianapolis Colts' music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65

Shane's Take: Canes lacked game-long effort in series opener against Panthers

NFL teams can keep using the tush push after ban proposal fails at owners meetings, AP source says

Hurricanes fall to Panthers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final

NBA to announce MVP award winner, with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Antetokounmpo the finalists

HighSchoolOT

NCHSAA official referee. Hoggard girls basketball earned its 20th win of the season at rival New Hanover on February 5, 2025 (Photo: Evan Moesta/HighSchoolOT)

Goaltending, basket interference among new high school basketball rules changes

Midway wins at South Lenoir to take 2A East baseball series lead

J.H. Rose rolls to Game 1 win over Terry Sanford in 3A East baseball series

Statewide Scoreboard: Spring sports state playoffs

(1) Cardinal Gibbons surges past (9) Apex in 4A boys lacrosse third round

WRAL Specialists

2025 Atlantic hurricane season: WRAL Severe Weather team predicts 'near-average' number of tropical storms

Gov. Josh Stein proposes $891 million for Helene relief, NC House proposes $700 million

Raleigh police officer no longer with department after investigation

A file photo of Kyle Epps (left). Photo courtesy of the Raleigh Police Department.

Raleigh police officer no longer with department after investigation, hundreds of cases in jeopardy

NC bill to reform state's foster care program passes House, heads to Senate

Rep. Allen Chesser said if Foster Care in NC becomes law, the state would be able to take action before a tragedy occurs, not just after.

North Carolina foster care reform bill moves forward with unanimous House approval

Family

YouTube star Ms. Rachel sings with 3-year-old amputee from Gaza

Parents be cautious! Top 5 dangers to children in the summer

Put on hold by 911, Wake County family gave up and drove to ER

Critical shortage of foster parents in NC: 10,000 children and teenagers need homes

Foster parent wants change after state takeover of Vance County Department of Social Services

SmartShopper

Top grocery deals valid May 21-27

New Publix opens in Rolesville

Amazon deals: Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Water Bottle only $19 (46% off), LEGO Daffodils Building Set only $7.86 (48% off), Chuckit! Ultra Fetch Stick for dogs only $5.27 (52% off)

Walmart Deals: Car Battery Jump Starter only $29.99 (reg. $89), Nerf Dog LED Squeak Ball only $4.97 (reg. $12), Heavy Duty 4 Shelf Metal Wire Shelving Unit only $43.99 (reg. $109.99)

Top grocery deals valid May 14-20

Good News

1938 college class ring found in Wilmington Starbucks

Outpouring of support comes in for senior displaced by fire

Woman saved from house fire in February gifted new home

San Antonio woman dubbed queen of garage sale

Orange High School principal is NC's newest Principal of the Year

Offbeat

This still image from video provided by the Durango Police Department shows Irwin the pet kangaroo is seen on the loose Monday, March 19, 2025, in Durango, Colo. (Durango Police Department via AP)

Loose pet kangaroo keeps police hopping — again — in Colorado

Hot dog: Oscar Mayer's Weinermobile fleet set to race during Indy 500's Carb Day festivities

Man who tried to sell $6.4m gold toilet stolen from English country house is spared jail

Sailing from Oregon to Hawaii after quitting his job turns a man with a cat into social media star

Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out to be extremely rare

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5 On Your Side

5 On Your Side: Patients sue hospitals for sending information to Meta, lawsuits settled

Recall: High chairs sold on Amazon could cause babies to fall or become trapped

Errors found on Kroger price tags in Consumer Reports investigation

Attention Harris Teeter shoppers: Consumer Reports found price when you swipe higher than on shelf at Kroger-owned stores

Investigations

Family says special needs son was assaulted in class, suing Moore County Schools

North Carolina cracks down on unlicensed massage practices in state shopping malls

WRAL Investigates: Unlicensed massage practices in state shopping malls

Protecting patients' rights: Woman claims Duke doctor mistreated her mom

WRAL TechWire

Wilmington's startup scene took center stage at the annual investor Buzz In. Wilmington ranks as the top small city worldwide for startups, according to StartupBlink, thanks to its supportive environment for emerging businesses.

Wilmington's annual investor 'Buzz In' showcases thriving startup ecosystem

Greg Behr: 'ChatGPT-It’ -- How OpenAI secured the verb for AI creation

Remote workers are more engaged but struggle to thrive

Donald Thompson: 10 habits to make you indispensable at work

Business

In today's digital age, the battle between technology and truth has reached a critical point, warns David Gardner, founder of Cofounders Capital.

David Gardner: Every business degree should require sales classes

Carolina Furniture Direct closing after 41 years in Raleigh, liquidating all furniture

Future of Raleigh's Moore Square includes plan for hotel, affordable housing

Cary and Apex rank among America's best places to live, according to US News & World Report

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: The Green Chair Project

Tar Heel Traveler: Lizzee's Apples

Holly Springs woman's 'kave' fully of family memories

Tar Heel Traveler: Deep River Sporting Clays

Hometown Carolina

Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

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

Fun Things to do in Washington this Spring

10 Reasons to Visit Washington in 2025

George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on 'Cheers' and found another home onstage, dies at 76

Report: Jordon Hudson told at least one person she and UNC coach Bill Belichick are engaged

Creator of 'Dilbert' Says He Has the Same Cancer as Biden

Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend

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