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Raleigh charity golf event honors Grayson Murray, raises mental health awareness	HOT! Local event supporting a great cause.
Photos: More Outer Banks homes collapse into the ocean	Dramatic images from the coast.
Music duo channels emotion of Helene's aftermath, honoring North Carolina mountain resilience	A tribute to our resilient communities.
Battling fires and burnout: Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of OT in one year	Our heroes on the front lines.
Officials warn parents of dangerous TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' after teen tries it	Stay vigilant!

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1:38 Wake school board to get AI update	0:31 Medical helicopter crashes on Sacramento highway
2:18 Neighbors voice concerns over Airport Boulevard expansion project	0:13 Car crashes into Raleigh grocery store building
0:28 Wreck on I-95N in Cumberland County causes delays	2:29 PGA's Grayson Murray honored with inaugural tournament
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Local News

• One dead and one injured in crash after hours-long delays on I-95
• Southeast Raleigh set to welcome new community library
• Woman shot in Raleigh and is expected to survive, one person arrested
• Wake County school bus crash marks central NC's fifth in past two weeks
• Grayson Murray Classic shines light on mental health awareness

Nation/World

• Gaza peace talks enter second day on two-year anniversary of the beginning of the war
• Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 3 scientists whose work advanced quantum technology NEW!
• 3 mins ago Democrats could have a slight shot at flipping a US House seat in Utah under a new congressional map
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers want him sent to a New Jersey federal prison that offers drug treatment
• Thousands in Gaza are missing 2 years into the war. Tormented families search for clues NEW!

Politifact

• Fact check: Did Democrats propose to give health care to immigrants illegally in the US?
• Federal government shutdown: Live fact-checks as Democrats, GOP spar over health care, layoffs
• Fact-checking claims that Erika Kirk's charity is tied to trafficking
• Fact-checking claims about Tylenol's 2017 social media post and pregnancy guidance

NC Capitol

• Gov. Stein signs 'Iryna's Law' despite mixed feelings over bill
• Stein signs crime bill, potentially restarting death penalty in NC after Charlotte stabbing
• Millions in NC on Obamacare, Medicaid affected by budget fights
• Why a federal judge ruled NC Senate map is fair game
• THC-infused treats spook state leaders, with Halloween just around the corner

Out & About

• Weekend best bets: Apex Oktoberfest, Wake Forest Pride and more
• 100+ events in NC to enjoy this October
• Foodie News: National Cinnamon Roll Day and more sweet local restaurant news
• Selma Railroad Days Festival to feature carnival rides, parade
• Quiz: Which new NC State Fair food are you?

Education

• Allow school districts to ditch class rank, State Board of Education asks lawmakers
• NC ACLU chapter threatens legal action against UNC if professor is not reinstated by end of week
• Questions remain after fight at Durham high school
• Students, faculty rally for suspended UNC professor
• Government shutdown and how schools, school programs will be impacted

WRAL In Depth

• NC State suit admits 'extensive' PCB contamination, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall
• Battling fires and burnout: Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of OT in one year
• CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit and executives evading police
• NC lawmakers wanted to make COVID shots easier to get. Why the law they passed did the opposite
• NC officials begin process to help thousands of state workers switch doctors, as Duke negotiations sour

Sports

• Warf steps down as president of Carolina Hurricanes
• Mark Sanchez, ex-NFL quarterback, stabbed then charged after fight in Indianapolis
• Lea: The Carolina Panthers are growing up ... kinda, sorta
• Doeren: Big win gives Wolfpack a chance to see some young players
• Connor McDavid signs a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers

HighSchoolOT

• Volleyball Top 25: Only one ranked team loses in Week 8 of the regular season
• HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for volleyball
• NC Football Top 25: Jacksonville, Southeast Raleigh, and Northern Nash join
• Top 25: Cuthbertson, Hickory Ridge join HighSchoolOT boys soccer statewide rankings
• HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for boys soccer

WRAL Specialists

• Tar Heel Traveler: The Longest Lion
• In Depth with Dan: Beachfront homes collapse in NC's Outer Banks, converting garbage into energy
• Simple fixes to smart home tech items could help save money
• NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall
• Collapsed Buxton homes leave toxic mess along Outer Banks beaches

Family

• Holiday Express tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14
• How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse
• You need to check out these Durham annual family events
• Officials warn parents of dangerous TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' after teen tries it
• Gotta go? NC State Fair has new family restrooms this year

SmartShopper

• Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event is LIVE NOW: See the long list of top deals!
• Walmart Deals Event is live through Oct. 12 and we have a list of impressive deals
• Kohl's Cyber Deals Sale: FREE shipping w/no min, $10 Kohl's Cash, Coupon for extra 25% off, $10 off $50 Home purchase, plush throws for $8.99
• Target Circle Week event is LIVE with up to 75% off: Hydroflask, Halloween costumes, Christmas decor, Crocs, clothing, handbags, home
• New Swagbucks Team Challenge starts Oct. 6

Good News

• Durham 9-year-old raises $4,275 for alopecia awareness
• On cam: Football player proposes to girlfriend on field
• Local kindergartener hears clearly for the first time thanks to innovative ear surgery
• The buffalo roam: Thousands gather for annual roundup in South Dakota
• Wake County athlete, WRAL reporter rappel skyscraper to support Special Olympics NC

Offbeat

• Photos show a water buffalo festival in Thailand at the start of harvest season
• The first supermoon of the year is approaching. Here's what to know
• Colombian soldiers find solace in 'furry force' emotional support dogs
• Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around for a few minutes
• Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost

NC Market Watch

LOTTERY

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Powerball: $223 M | $16 M | WED 10/08
Mega Millions: $547 M | $27 M | TUE 10/07
Cash 5: $120 K | $10 K | TUE 10/07

5 On Your Side

• Smart home technology could be draining your wallet
• Simple fixes to these smart home technology items could help save money
• NC State admits 'extensive' PCB contamination in lawsuit, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall
• How to save big on laundry costs

Investigations

• CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit
• CJF America president misses court for second time in as many weeks, attorney says she's hospitalized
• CJF America president misses court again, attorney says she's hospitalized
• Two execs from Durham-based company charged in fraud investigation

WRAL TechWire

• Tom Snyder: If AI is a bubble, its legacy will leave benefits for the next big thing NEW!
• Donald Thompson: Why you need a thought-leadership strategy
• Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects
• Mike Walden: 'Wait and see' on big financial decisions in coming months

Business

• U.S. v. Google: What Each Side Argued for Fixing Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly
• OpenAI and chipmaker AMD sign chip supply partnership for AI infrastructure
• Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less
• Coffee shops struggle to stay open amid soaring bean prices

Tar Heel Traveler

• Tar Heel Traveler: Balsam Range
• Tar Heel Traveler: Bluegrass TV
• Tar Heel Traveler: Glass pumpkins
• Tar Heel Traveler: Selma train watcher

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

Entertainment

• From tequila cocktails to themed pop-ups, Taylor Swift fans celebrate 'The Life of a Showgirl'
• Tyrese Gibson booked into Georgia jail and released on bond following cruelty to animal charge
• Bad Bunny kicks off 'SNL' 51st season with a group of new faces and jabs at his Super Bowl critics
• The Latest: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison

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