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Hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, loved ones and community members gathered for an emotional processional and memorial for Joshua Eyer, one of four officers killed Monday in Charlotte when a man opened fire from a home as they were serving a warrant. 

'I will carry his love:' Wife shares tearful memories at memorial for officer killed in Charlotte 

<p>CHANTING FOR ISRAEL AND THE WAR. THE DIRECTLY FACED OFF WITH ISRAELI SUPPORTERS. &gt;&gt; A MEMORIAL SERVICE IS UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW IN CHARLOTTE FOR OFFICER JOSHUA EYER. HE WAS ONE OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED MONDAY WHEN A MAN OPENED FIRE FROM A CHARLOTTE HOME AS THEY WERE SERVING A WARRANT. PEOPLE LINED THE STREETS AS OFFICERS MARCHED ALONGSIDE OFFICER AYERS HORSE, STRONG CASKET WR AS MATT TALHELM IS LIVE IN RALEIGH WHERE YOU'VE BEEN LISTENING IN TO THE SERVICE AND THAT THIS GRIEF THIS MORNING IS STATE WIFE. &gt;&gt; YEAH, IT REALLY IS. RENEE, IT'S NOT JUST THE CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY MOURNING THE LOSS OF THESE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. YOU CAN SEE IT ON THE FLAGPOLES HERE ALL ACROSS THE STATE CAPITAL AREA. THIS IS OUTSIDE THE EXECUTIVE MANSION HERE. GOVERNOR ROY COOPER ORDERED THE FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF TO HONOR THOSE 4 MEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY MONDAY. THE GOVERNOR IS ACTUALLY IN CHARLOTTE FOR THE FUNERAL OF OFFICER JOSH IRE. OF COURSE, STRONG CASE THAT THE FLAG DRAPED COFFIN TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH THIS MORNING. IT WAS FOLLOWED BY A PROCESSION OF HUNDREDS OF CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS, STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES INSIDE THAT CHURCH. AYERS, WIFE AND YOUNG SON SAT IN THE FRONT. PEW. &gt;&gt; AS THE 31 YEAR-OLD WAS REMEMBERED AS A SELFLESS, HUMBLE HERO. &gt;&gt; OFFICER JOSH AISLE. &gt;&gt; YOU HONORABLE. YOU ARE NO BULL. OFFICER EYER. YOU REPRESENT. EVERYTHING GREAT. ABOUT THIS BAD WHERE OVER MY HEART. AND THIS PATCH WHERE MICE LEE. YOU MAY BE PHYSICALLY GONE FROM US. BUT YOUR SPIRIT CARRIES ON. AND OUR HEARTS. &gt;&gt; THAT'S THE POLICE CHIEF THERE. WE ALSO HEARD WITHIN THE LAST 30 MINUTES, THE FINAL SPEAKER WAS OFFICER AYERS WIFE. SHE GOT VERY EMOTIONAL THROUGH TEARS DESCRIBING WHAT HE MEANT TO HER AND HER SON. I WE WILL HEAR FROM HER COMING UP AT 4 O'CLOCK. I ARE WAS A SIX-YEAR VETERAN OF CMPD. HE HAD ALSO JUST BEEN NAMED OFFICER OF THE MONTH FOR HIS DIVISION LAST MONTH. NOW THE FLAGS OUT HERE AND ALL ACROSS THE STATE WILL REMAIN AT HALF-STAFF UNTIL SUNSET HERE OFFICE OR I ARE WILL BE LAID TO REST THIS AFTERNOON IN CHARLOTTE HAS FOR THE MAN WHO WAS ACCUSED OF SHOULD THAT SHOOT OUT AND SHOOTING AT THOSE OFFICERS, KILLING THEM. HE WAS ALSO KILLED IN THAT SHOOTOUT. &gt;&gt; OUR THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HIS</p>

'A beautiful life:' Hundreds gather for memorial service for officer killed in Charlotte 

Johnston County school bus involved in crash near Webb Mill road

Sky 5 flies over the scene of a bus accident in Johnston County

Rescued: Woman trapped beneath collapsed porch near downtown Cary

Rescue: Woman trapped when porch of Cary home collapses

Canes will play at 4 Sunday in New York

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'Not proud of UNC:' Protesters march through campus, stopping traffic and interrupting student activities

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

'Love on them': Ohio man sketches 4 Charlotte officers who lost their lives

Charlotte police officers killed in shooting

Multiple cars broken into at three popular parks in Orange County

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about the reopening of Berkeley Cafe in downtown Raleigh and new restaurants. 

Foodie News: Berkeley Cafe and La Terrazza open in downtown Raleigh

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

Johnston County Republican Kelly Daughtry is dropping out of the Republican Party primary runoff in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District and endorsing former federal prosecutor Brad Knott, who is backed by former President Donald Trump.

Daughtry drops out of Triangle-area congressional race, Knott responds to endorsement 

Kelly Daughtry (left) and Brad Knott (right)

It's a busy weekend for festivals and fun in the Triangle with Star Wars-themed events, festivals, food and so much more.

Weekend best bets: Star Wars, Ham & Yam Festival and strawberries

Ham & Yam Festival

Friday will be a dry and hot day, with temperatures reaching the low 90s.

Friday sizzles but a weekend cooldown is on the way 

Weekend outlook 

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday to a host of prominent Americans, including several of his most important political allies, such as former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State John Kerry and Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina.

Biden honors prominent democrats with Presidential Medal of Freedom 

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The sight of a dilapidated old tobacco barn with peeling paint and caved in roof may not be an unusual sight along the rural roads of the Old North State - but in the small town of Cameron, those old barns look a lot different than your average countryside scene.

Down the Carolina backroads: Abandoned tobacco barns hold secret artwork from decades ago

Cameron Barnstormer Murals: Antique tobacco barns in rural NC with murals from decades ago.

Friday, May 3, 2024 -- Whether it is failing to stand up to phony claims of election fraud, ignoring efforts to subvert justice and democracy or showing a reluctance to disavow dangerous and violent rhetoric of party nominees, it is the good of the Republican Party first. What's best for the nation or the state is, at best, a distant second.

Editorial: Profiles in capitulation

Tapes Take Trump Jurors Into the Heart of Hush-Money Deals

A pregnant goat named Beverly at the Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary has taken social media by storm with her heartwarming journey to motherhood.

TikTok goes Ga-Ga for Fuquay-Varina mom-to-be goat Beverly

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The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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There has been a lot of conflicting information coming from N.C. State leaders, and many people are frustrated by the university's lack of action and transparency. That's why WRAL 5 On Your Side launched its own investigation.

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal 

NC State Poe Hall contamination

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A home health care company failed to protect a visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist at a Connecticut halfway house and should be fined about $161,000, federal workplace safety officials said Wednesday.

Employer of visiting nurse who was killed didn't protect her and should be fined, safety agency says

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Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned paddler or a novice eager to dip your paddle, kayaking offers a unique way to explore Raleigh.

Explore on the water: How, where to kayak in Raleigh

Kayaking Harris Lake in Wake County

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A Johnston County school bus has been involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol. 

 School bus crash in Johnston County near Webb Mill Rd

Coleman vying for title of fastest man

Good news: Police answer 911 call with birthday surprise

Life or death: Know the signs of a stroke

Learn the warning signs of stroke and how to avoid 

China launches unmanned moon probe

Pro-Palestinian protesters march around UNC on Friday

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New DMV: Tarboro opens new driver license office, fills gaps in eastern NC

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Race for the Cure is annual community celebration of advances in breast cancer detection, care

Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details

Fort Jackson basic trainee dies after exercise

 Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and evacuation orders

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I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says

Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student

US employers scaled back hiring in April. How that could let the Fed cut interest rates

Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments

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

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May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum

Dueling Dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

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Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

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Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

North Carolina Senate OKs $500 million for private school vouchers, student accounts

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NC legislature to keep itself exempt from public records laws, top Senators indicate

NC lawmakers seek to force UNC, NC State to play football, basketball vs. in-state schools

Bill aims to ban prop bets on college sports in North Carolina

NC Senate votes to force sheriffs to work with ICE, as immigration emerges as top political concern

Wake Forest University police investigating vandalism after antisemitic language found spray painted on sidewalks

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Another possible protest Friday, barricades installed on UNC campus

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UNC puts up 12-foot barricade, closes Campus Y after Tuesday's protests

Bodycam video shows NYPD breaking down doors of hall at Columbia University

In Depth with Dan: Examining the American flag's role in Tuesday's pro-Palestinian protest at UNC

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Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

How marijuana reclassification could affect North Carolinians 

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

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Courage look to bounce back with game in NJ Saturday

Gerber: History says lower your expectations for this Panthers draft class

Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to play in US Open at Pinehurst 

The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds

Butler hires former Chambers state champion coach Glenwood Ferebee

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Hillside LB Isaiah Deloatch is the 5th Rutgers commit from N.C. in 11 months

No. 21 West Henderson baseball wins Mountain 7 outright with run-rule victory over North Henderson

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed  the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

2012 document shows call for testing inside NC State's Poe Hall

As state lawmakers get closer to forcing sheriffs to work with federal immigration officials, protesters marched on the legislature Wednesday -- and North Carolina's two leading candidates for governor are weighing in.

NC immigrant groups rally against ICE bill

Families who lost loved ones to opioids are urging North Carolina lawmakers to require all schools to carry naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

Families of fentanyl victims push NC lawmakers for change

Families who lost loved ones to opioids gathered Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to urge North Carolina lawmakers to require all schools to carry naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vistied Wake STEM Early College High School in Cary to discuss careers in offshore wind.

Gov. Roy Cooper vistis Wake STEM Early College High School to discuss careers in offshore wind

Families push NC leaders for naloxone in all schools

Helping Drug Users Survive, Not Abstain: âHarm Reductionâ Gains Federal Support

A Wake County judge ruled that North Carolina State University has 30 days to turn over documents related to Poe Hall and let the outside experts into the building.

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

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Walmart ground beef recall: Ground beef and patties may contain E. coli

CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to recalled walnuts

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Ordering tiny home kits not as simple as it sounds

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Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

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Durham-based tech entrepreneur Austin Armstrong on AI for business and raising seed funds

David Gardner: The right partner can be key to startup success

Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

No, the electric vehicle market isn't crashing. It just needs recharging.

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Can 'not Charlotte' recipe revive Triad economy?

Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached

Stocks close higher after softer-than-expected jobs report fuels hopes of an earlier rate cut

Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback news

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Marbles Kids Museum reopens On the Farm exhibit 

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

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Crocs Flash Sale: Clogs, slides, sandals on sale 2 for $50 through May 3

Tar Heel Traveler: Carolina Packers gear up for The Ham and Yam Festival 

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