2025 Durham Holiday Parade
The Durham Holiday Parade is a community tradition held every year in Downtown Durham. Watch your favorite hometown bands, drill teams, and community groups march down Main Street in Downtown Durham.

Providence police share updates following a shooting that left 2 dead & 9 injured at Brown University
Providence police hold a press conference on Monday as the search continues for the gunman who killed two people and injured 9 more during a shooting at Brown University on Saturday. Police had a person of interest in custody, but announced he was released during a conference on Sunday night.

Sky 5: Fire at Aviator Brewery in Fuquay-Varina
Fire swept through The Brewery of Aviator Brewing Company in Fuquay-Varina Monday afternoon.

Sky 5 flies over Riverside High School on lockdown in Durham after officials said they received reports of a possible gun on campus
Riverside High School was placed on lockdown on Monday after officials said they received reports of a possible gun on campus. This is the third time the school has been placed on lockdown in less than a month.

Rhode Island authorities: Person of interest detained in deadly Brown University mass shooting
Police in Rhode Island say they have a person of interest in custody over the shooting at Brown University campus that killed two people and wounded nine others. They called a news conference for 7 a.m. to provide more details.

2 people killed, several more injured in shooting at Brown University
Brown University in Rhode Island issued an active shooter alert Saturday afternoon. According to police, multiple people were shot, but the exact number of injuries or the status of those injured is currently unknown.

Authorities provide update on deadly mass shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island
Authorities said two people were killed and eight more were injured in a mass shooting at Brown University, an Ivy League school in Rhode Island. Authorities said students were on campus for the second day of final exams.

2025 Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade
Festive floats, local performers, marching bands and community groups celebrate the 2025 Christmas season in Cary. Tap to watch it everywhere you stream WRAL.

Santa Claus rides in the Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade
Santa Claus waves to paradegoers at the Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade.

Sky 5: 2025 Durham Holiday Parade
Sky 5 flies over the festivities at the Durham Holiday Parade.

Novartis celebrates Durham-Morrisville area expansion
The Swiss medicine developer and manufacturer is planning to spend $770 million on new buildings and renovations to expand drug production in Durham and Morrisville.

2025 Golden Years celebration
Raleigh residents enjoy holiday songs, dancing and entertainment at the annual Golden Years celebration.

NC State coach, players talk about the upcoming Gasparilla Bowl
NC State coach Dave Doeren and players speak to the media about their upcoming appearance in the Gasparilla Bowl.

Victims still in hospital in Granville County double shooting
Investigators update the public on the double shooting and standoff at a Granville County home on Tuesday.

Police: Nurse who worked at Rex charged with sex assaults
Raleigh police said 28-year-old Brayan Alvarez-Ortiz was arrested after he was accused of sexually assaulting two sedated patients.

Rate cut: Powell explains decision to cut interest rates
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell takes questions about the decision to cut interest rates for a third time this year.

'Paint the stadium red:' NC State College Cup semifinal is a sellout in Cary
The No. 15 ranked Wolfpack take on St. Louis in the the second semifinal Friday night. Furman and Washington meet Friday at 6 p.m. with the winners playing the championship game Monday at 7 p.m.

Legislators question Chapel Hill-Carrboro leaders about Parents' Bill of Rights compliance
North Carolina legislators are expected to question Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district leaders after an official described parts of the Parents' Bill of Rights law as discriminatory

Gov. Josh Stein gives update on Medicaid funding status
Three million North Carolinians are insured by Medicaid, but the lack of a new state budget has left it short millions of dollars. Governor Stein is expected to make an announcement on the status of Medicaid funds just after 9:30 a.m.

Fire rips through Manhattan building
A massive fire is ripping through the Manhattan office building in New York City

A look at the roads: US 1
A dash cam shot on US 1 in Franklin County on Tuesday morning. Several crashes have closed part of the highway in Wake and Franklin counties.

Snow falls at NC State's Memorial Belltower in Raleigh
Snow fell Monday night at NC State's Memorial Belltower along Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. This video does not have sound.

Flurries fly at North Hills in Raleigh
Flurries started Monday afternoon at North Hills in Raleigh. This video does not have sound.

Snow falls at Kerr Lake
Snow falls at Kerr Lake in Clarksville, Virginia, on Monday morning.

Duke's Manny Diaz: 'Disappointed in the committee's decision'
Duke head football coach Manny Diaz holds a press conference on Sunday after ACC officials announced the Blue Devils will face Arizona State in the Sun Bowl game.

2025 Apex Rotary Christmas Parade
The Apex Rotary Christmas Parade is Wake County's only nighttime holiday parade, featuring marching bands, floats, and Santa Claus.

Snow falling across NC
A look at snow falling in North Carolina this morning.

2025 WRAL Tower Lighting

Sky 5: WRAL lights tower for the holidays
Tap for an aerial view of the WRAL Studios, where the tower is lit, a holiday season tradition.

Raleigh Convention Center cancels all December events after fire
The General Manager of the Rocky Mount Event Center told WRAL News he is in talks with organizers of the several postponed or canceled events following the Raleigh Convention Center fire. City of Raleigh officials said the fire did $2 million in damage.

UNC coach Bill Belichick, GM Michael Lombardi discuss incoming recruits as part of National Signing Day
Head coach Bill Belichick offered opening comments on the signing class before turning things over to general manager Michael Lombardi, who addressed media members and answered questions about the Tar Heels' signees.

NC State football coach Dave Doeren discusses incoming recruits on National Signing Day
NC State coach Dave Doeren discusses the Wolfpack's incoming recruits. The Wolfpack finished the 2025 regular season with a 7-5 record.

Duke football coach Manny Diaz discusses National Signing Day class, preps for ACC title game vs. Virginia
Duke signed 14 players on National Signing Day 2025. The Blue Devils are also preparing for Saturday's ACC championship game against Virginia.

Gov. Josh Stein highlights economic wins across the state in 2025
Governor Josh Stein was at the Albemarle Building in Raleigh Wednesday morning to hold an N.C. Strong Update, showcasing economic development wins across North Carolina in 2025.