Dominion Energy is on the scene Thursday afternoon near the 1900 block of Park Drive, just south of the Village District. Currently, Park Drive is closed between Groveland Avenue and Oberlin Road.

Dominion Energy reports gas leak near Raleigh's Village District

Join WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze in WRAL’s augmented reality studio to see and learn – for yourself!

Tonight at 6 on WRAL: Melting artic ice is changing our rain and storm chances here at home! Join Mike Maze in augmented reality to learn why.

The Associated Press reports that the DEA will move to reclassify the drug to Schedule III - alongside Ketamine and Tylenol with codeine, which the DEA considers as drugs with a lower risk of abuse.

How marijuana reclassification could affect North Carolinians 

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NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know about North Carolina's second primary election on May 14, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

Early voting for NC primary runoff; Election Day is May 14

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News about NC Triangle family life. Raleigh pets, family quotes, North Carolina kids, and parenting tips to help you and your family.

Family

Actor, comedian John Morello

After 1-year-old Azai went viral on TikTok for greeting people at Target, the store in Huntersville invited him and his mom to spend the morning working as a honorary team member. His title? Store happiness director. 

NC toddler greets Target customers 

The Cod-tastrophe forces a mom to step up

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Lena's son will be a big brother

Marbles Kids Museum reopens On the Farm exhibit 

The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The last thing standing between Ashnaelle Bijoux and her college dream is the FAFSA form — a financial aid application that's supposed to help students go to college, but is blocking her instead. She has tried to submit it over and over. Every time, it fails to go through.

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

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On average, women gain 5 to 10 pounds in the years before menopause, when reproductive hormones are fluctuating as the body prepares to stop ovulating.

How to manage weight gain during menopause

Weight loss

Alzheimer's: A moment of kindness 

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UNC Health dietitian Jennifer Paschaloudis says it's vital to focus on eating well, even through pregnancy's inconveniences.



Prenatal nutrition: What to eat when you're pregnant 

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My friend got her first tattoo, which is not newsworthy in this day and age. Except that this tattoo, an airplane on her left forearm, was a birthday gift to herself--on her 90th birthday!

Go Ask Dad: Invisible ink?

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After closing its doors last year, one of Raleigh's oldest downtown bars and cafes is finally reopening in its new location.

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

A free summer concert series is coming back to downtown Raleigh!

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

WRAL is proudly partnering with Downtown Raleigh Alliance for its "Live After 5" summer concert series. The best part is it's free to attend!

Free summer concert series coming to downtown Raleigh

You and your family will have a chance to experience a live history lesson starting this weekend. The Dueling Dinosaur exhibit features the remains of two dinosaurs that were buried together millions of years ago: A T-Rex and a Triceratops.

Deuling Dinos exhibit ready to welcome visitors this weekend at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

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Whether it is spring or summer break, these five North Carolina attractions are great for families to enjoy. 

5 North Carolina spring break destinations to experience with your family

Shangri-la stone village in Prospect Hill, NC. 

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids with these crafts, recipes 

Felt Valentine's Day bracelets

Instead of chocolate, try giving your children a Valentine's Day basket with some of their favorite things!

Make Valentine's Day baskets for your kids 

Valentine's Day baskets

6 NC chocolate shops to check out

10 books to help your family celebrate Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Why you shouldn't set New Year's resolutions (and what you should do instead)

Megan Sumrell

Where to see Santa in Raleigh and across the Triangle

Where to see Santa in Raleigh NC

4 steps to take now to enjoy your yard through spring and summer

House & Home

Tax Day: Monday is deadline to file tax return, request extension

Full refund offered for Black+Decker Easy Garment Steamers

10 common laundry mistakes you're probably making & how to avoid them

Cougar attacks Great Dane in family's backyard

Pets

Puppy returns sick, pregnant from kennel

Retired Lenoir County K-9 officer 'Jury' dies

Cat accidentally shipped to Amazon facility in California

WRAL's Pet of the Day for May 2, 2024, comes from the SPCA of Wake County. Get more information at SPCAwake.org.

Pet of the Day: May 2

Two-year-old Lucy loves people, is well-mannered and she's easygoing. She is blind in her right eye but it doesn't have any effect on her health or behavior, it just makes her more beautifully unique. She would do well in a quiet home and would make a wonderful companion. To meet Lucy, just fill out an application on the Cat Angels website.

Pet of the Day for May 1, 2024

Meet Percy and Peyton! These 5-month-old border collie mixes are both great family dogs, who get along well with other animals. Percy loves swimming; Peyton love agility courses! If you're interested in adopting either of these two, visit LoveMuttsRescue.org.

Pet of the Day: April 28, 2024

Meet Logan! This outgoing and vocal bunny loves to be picked up, held and cuddled. He enjoys exploring, so an ideal new home will have a lot of bunny-proofed space. Email Adopt@TriangleRabbits.org to see if Logan could be your new best friend! 

Pet of the Day: April 27, 2024

Our Pet of the Day is a fluffy boy from Cat Angels Pet Adoptions. Domino would make a great only cat or a friend to another high-energy, young cat or well-mannered dog. If you'd like to meet this handsome boy in person, just fill out an application on the Cat Angels website.