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The Carolina Panthers head to the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2017. With the Falcons defeating the Saints on Sunday, the Panthers clinched the NFC South title for the first time since their historic 2015 season. 

Carolina Panthers win NFC South, host Rams in Wild Card playoff game

Carolina Panthers win NFC South, Coach Canales looks ahead to playoffs

Support from friends and former students of Zoe Welsh are pouring in after the Raleigh teacher was murdered at her home on Saturday. From the flowers placed outside of her home to the memories she left behind, many say she led with love and happiness. 

Beloved teacher murdered at her home remembered by friends and former students

Zoe Welsh

On Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US will continue to influence the South American country through an ongoing oil blockage, rather than assume day-to-day control of its government. 

'Regime change is the goal': Trump administration's plans for Venezuela take shape 

Trump administration's plans for Venezuela take shape 

RDU Construction begins on Monday as crews begin expansion at Terminal 2. WRAL News looks at what the $2.5 billion project means for travelers. 

'Transformation RDU' Takes off: Major construction begins Monday

RDU airport

'It's heartbreaking,' former students said after Zoe Welsh, a teacher at Ravenscroft school, was murdered during a burglary attempt at her home. Some question if the incident could have been prevented.

Man accused of murdering Raleigh teacher has lengthy criminal history, former students raise questions

Police said 43-year-old Timothy Nakamoto and 45-year-old Daniel Nakamoto were shot and killed on Saturday at Mac's Speed Shop in Fayetteville. Police said the shooting happened after an argument led to a fight.

Fayetteville police identify two brothers killed in restaurant shooting 

The capture of Nicolas Maduro is garnering responses from across the political spectrum in North Carolina.

NC political leaders react to raid to capture Venezuelan president

CNN's Jenn Sullivan shares what's next for the story dominating headlines around the globe.

Venezuelan president, wife arrive in New York after being taken into custody

The Trump Administration has frozen federal funding for child care in Minnesota following allegations of fraud, and now federal dollars for child care nationwide are now in question. WRAL's Kelsey Coffey explains how a move like this could impact North Carolina families.

Federal freeze on Minnesota child care funding fuels worries in NC

According to police officers, Zoe Welsh, on Saturday, died from injuries she suffered during a break-in at her Raleigh home earlier that morning. Ravenscroft School confirmed she was a science teacher at the private school.

Ravenscroft teacher killed in Saturday morning break-in at Raleigh home

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

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Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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Trump talks military strike, capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro

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Carolina Ballet makes 'Nutcracker' feel new

Chatham Park offers charm, community in Pittsboro

Variety is the superpower of Ruckus restaurant

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run of Pine Electric lineman

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Why the inside of your car could feel up to 130 degrees this weekend 

Warming trend: Data shows average high temps for January have risen 4.9 degrees since 1970

Potent storm system leaves widespread damage as it heads towards NC

This year marks the 67th annual lighting of the WRAL-TV tower in Raleigh, an annual tradition that has grown to include celebrations with towers at American Tobacco Campus in Durham and Rocky Mount Mills.


WRAL Tower Lighting: WRAL lights the towers in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount

WRAL Tower Lighting

Michelle Mackonochie - familiar to WRAL viewers after five years as part of the morning news team - will anchor the 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. newscasts with Dan Haggerty, and the 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Gerald Owens. 