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Progress at the Coast: The emerging startup scene in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington’s startup ecosystem has grown steadily over more than a decade, fueled by local founders, investors, institutions and connections to broader capital networks that are helping the city emerge as a coastal hub for entrepreneurship.
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UNC football investigators affirm they probed allegations of drugs, sex and culture
UNC’s internal investigation consisted of about 60 interviews, including one with Bill Belichick, who gave access to staff and facilities, the university’s lawyers said in a briefing Thursday after UNC announced Steve Belichick’s resignation.
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UNC's Steve Belichick to resign; investigation finds 'a disregard for Carolina’s values'
Investigators confirmed to WRAL that they investigated allegations of drug use and sexual relationships within the program. The investigation consisted of about 60 interviews, including one with Bill Belichick, who gave access to staff and facilities.
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A new and improved WRAL Closings
The updated WRAL Closings system streamlines how organizations report closings and delays, from any device.
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Ask the Meteorologist: Why has this year's humidity felt worse than most?
Humidity in the summer is a way of life in North Carolina, but this year has been a bit different...even for us.
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Is your smart home spying on you?
Consumer Reports warns that smart home devices can collect and expose personal information, but says simple steps like updating software, limiting shared data and using a separate Wi-Fi network can reduce the risk.
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WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig on possible Atrium Merger: Will patients pay more?
Amid mounting concerns over rising healthcare costs, WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig sits down with WRAL to address the potential merger with Atrium Health.
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NC education leaders look to recalculate key school-performance metric
School systems often tout how many of their schools met or exceeded expectations for test-score improvement. But the state is exploring changing it.
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2026 Atlantic hurricane season breaks 60-year record Saturday
We haven't had a single hurricane so far this season. Since the Satellite Era began in 1966, we've never gone until September 12 without a hurricane in the Atlantic.
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Johnston County Airport Director recalls taking order from TOPGUN admiral on September 11th
Years before David Harris became director of the Johnston Regional Airport in Smithfield, he was a Navy aviator and instructor at TOPGUN. On the morning of September 11, 2001, Harris sent two fighter jets to protect the Golden Gate Bridge from a potential terrorist attack.
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25 years after 9/11, Durham fire chief remembers rescue mission at the Pentagon
Before becoming Durham’s fire chief, Robert Zoldos was a member of Virginia Task Force One, a highly specialized urban search and rescue team trained to respond to major disasters around the world. On September 11, 2001, Zoldos was one of the first teams to respond after a plane struck the Pentagon.
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Tall Tower Data
Current temperature, humidity, dew point, pressure and wind from sensors at 50, 600, 1,200 and 1,800 feet on WRAL's tower near Auburn, N.C.
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Never lower the standard – expand who gets the opportunity to meet it
Mike Tomlin just left one of the most demanding jobs in sports without a single losing season on his record. What he does with his time next is the real leadership story.
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David Gardner: The AI danger no one is talking about
The greatest danger may not be what artificial general intelligence will do to us, but what we will do to ourselves because AI simply works too well.
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100+ texts: Former GOP leader told election official how to vote during contentious public hearing
During the board’s discussions, the GOP leader at times texted the election official specific instructions such as “just say no” and “interrupt her” and “just vote no.”
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North Carolina secures $455 million PFAS settlement, plus $135 million cleanup reserve
North Carolina has secured $455 million in payments from Chemours, DuPont and Corteva over PFAS pollution, along with a separate $135 million reserve intended to protect future drinking water and cleanup work.
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Don’t ignore AI anxiety. Support employees with training, clarity and empathy
Job insecurity, higher stress and AI hallucinations are real obstacles to an organization’s successful AI strategy. But it’s a mistake to let these common concerns prevent a company from investing in AI tools that can add efficiency and profitability.
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FBI now publicly identifies, tracks AI used in crimes. North Carolinians have lost millions
The addition of whether crimes are "AI related" signals a notable addition in the agency's internet crime methodology, which agency leaders say speaks to the rising threat of artificial intelligence against consumers.
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Is secrecy fueling the backlash against data centers?
As data center opposition grows across North Carolina, secret negotiations and non-disclosure agreements are raising questions about how much residents know before projects and public hearings reach critical stages.
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UNC football investigation dampens excitement ahead of home opener
WRAL's Sean Gallagher reports from Chapel Hill as questions arise about whether the UNC football team investigation will extend to external bodies, including the ACC and NCAA.
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NC auditor: It might be time to change the math as lottery sales soar, money to schools doesn't
The North Carolina Education Lottery has for years not met its goal of giving out at least 38% of proceeds to public education, which mostly includes K-12 schools, according to a state audit. A state statute indicates that at least 50% should go toward paying out winnings, the auditor said.
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Politics we can agree on: Small wins show the positive impact of government
This week I’d like to shine a light on some of the under-the-radar happenings in DC that we should all agree are positive steps forward.
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A month later, UNC gives no timetable for Steve Belichick’s return amid investigation
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick remains on medical leave more than a month after stepping away, with no public timetable for his return as an investigation into the football program continues.
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Fraud, extortion and sextortion on rise in North Carolina, according to DOJ
At the quarterly Governor's Crime Commission meeting, staff from the NC Department of Justice briefed state leaders on the rising threat of advancing technology to North Carolina consumers. Victims have reported more than $400 million in losses last year alone.
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‘Our high standard’: Belichick says UNC football has environment of compliance as probe continues
In his first remarks since the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi, UNC football coach Bill Belichick acknowledged the importance of an ongoing investigation into his program but offered few details.
