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.


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The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Tap to find a pharmacy near you where you can get your flu vaccine.

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

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<ol>	<li>Search by ZIP code.</li>	<li>Choose a location on the map to get directions.</li>	<li>Connect with the pharmacy to make and appointment.</li></ol>

In the waning days of summer, flu season can still feel a long way off. Yet some pharmacy chains have already started urging consumers to beat the crowds and schedule a flu vaccine.

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Protesters gathered Tuesday in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square and along Angier Avenue in Durham to voice opposition to the federal immigration enforcement operations throughout the Triangle area.

The latest: Federal immigration agents on the ground in Raleigh

Protesters have gathered in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square in opposition to the federal immigration enforcement operations throughout the Triangle.

The changes are primarily recommended to fill up one new elementary school and to reduce overcrowding at other schools. The proposal also includes changes to which schools a student can apply to for a different calendar.


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Durham police arrested 44-year-old Assante Moore after police said her 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun. She is now facing several charges including felony child abuse serious bodily injury and misdemeanor permit children use of a firearm.


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North Carolina hosts Duke on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels need to win their final two regular season games to get bowl eligible, while Duke needs one more victory.

Stunning fake field goal pushes Duke past rival UNC

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Temperatures crash behind an Arctic cold front Sunday into Monday. Wind chills will be in the single digits, prompting a WRAL Weather Alert day for both days.


WRAL Weather Alert Days: Arctic front brings potential for coldest air in nearly three years

An Artic front brings temps in the teens and wind chills in the single digits.

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A car has apparently caught on fire in a crash Thursday afternoon on I-87 near Knightdale in Wake County.

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