We’re also following why Republican Kelly Daughtry says she’s dropping out of the race for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District. Then, meteorologist Mike Maze shows you how melting Arctic ice is changing our rain and storm chances here at home in WRAL’s augmented reality studio. Watch WRAL-TV at 6 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 6: New twist in Poe Hall contamination: New letter reveals staff asked NC State for years to investigate the air quality

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Tonight at 6 on WRAL: Melting artic ice is changing our rain and storm chances here at home! Join Mike Maze in augmented reality to learn why.

Credit report errors are the top consumer issue filed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shares how to check the accuracy of your report.

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

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Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Durham Police are looking for Tekenya Wooten, 12. She is believed to have run away from her home at 3529 Manford Drive.

DURHAM, N.C. — Durham Police are looking for a pregnant 12-year-old girl, who is believed to have run away from her home at 3529 Manford Drive Oct. 18.

Tekenya Wooten is described as black, 5-foot-1 and 100 pounds. She is eight months pregnant.

When last seen, she was wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and silver shoes. Her hair was in a ponytail.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact Detective T.M. Ochman at  919-560-4440 ext. 289 or Durham Crime Stoppers at 919-683-1200.

Durham police seek missing girl

Tekenya Wooten missing 12-year-old 10/21

Johnston County Republican Kelly Daughtry is dropping out of the Republican Party primary runoff in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District and endorsing former federal prosecutor Brad Knott, who is backed by former President Donald Trump.

Daughtry drops out of Triangle-area congressional race, endorses Knott

Kelly Daughtry (left) and Brad Knott (right)

Members of Pi Kappa Phi claimed they defended the American flag after protesters took it down Tuesday at UNC, replacing it with a Palestinian flag. A GoFundMe page has raised more than $427,000.



UNC fraternity says it's not involved in viral fundraiser for 'rager' for defending American flag

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

Temperatures hit 92 degrees Thursday afternoon, marking the hottest day in 2024 so far. 

92 Scorcher makes history: First time this hot 🥵 in Raleigh-Durham this year

Temperatures hit 92 degrees Thursday, May 2, 2024, marking the hottest day of the year so far.

Improperly installed hardware caused the loss of helicopter control resulting in the Nov. 22, 2022, crash of the WBTV helicopter, the National Transportation Safety Board found.

'Inadequate inspections' led to helicopter crash that killed two WBTV employees, NTSB finds

WBTV posted Tuesday afternoon that pilot Chip Tayag (left) and meteorologist Jason Myers (right) died in the crash along I-77 near Tyvola Road. Photos courtesy of WBTV.com.

Barricades has been placed on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill quad after a pro-Palestinian protest. The on-campus YMCA is also closed.

UNC puts up 12-foot fencing after pro-Palestinian protest, campus YMCA remains closed

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill leaders decided to put up 12-foot-tall metal fences on the quad. The decision came after a pro-Palestinian protest on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

NC Senate debates bills to require sheriffs to work with immigration officials, double school voucher funding 

A procession honoring fallen officer Alden Elliot, an officer with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, will leave the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiners' Office and travel to Bennett Funeral Home in Newton on N.C. Highway 16. Elliot and three other officers were shot and killed Monday. 

Charlotte officer escort: Procession for Officer Alden Elliot

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Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption into the 124th U.S. Open Championship. It will mark his 23rd appearance at the event.

Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to play in US Open at Pinehurst 

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All NFL fans hope that one great draft class will make everything better. Is this the one for the Panthers? Probably not.

Gerber: History says lower your expectations for this Panthers draft class

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

The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is in the final year of his contract. He's led the Hurricanes to the playoffs in six straight seasons.

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

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The Bill Masteron Memorial Trophy is awarded to the player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey."