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Two different families in Franklin County say BMB Contractors has caused them huge problems. 

Contractor 5 On Your Side recently investigated has been arrested

<p>AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR LEADING. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, JERROLD. &gt;&gt; A CONTRACTOR 5 ON YOUR SIDE RECENTLY INVESTIGATED HAS BEEN ARRESTED. WE TOLD YOU LAST WEEK A WOMAN COULD BOOST HER LAND AND THE HOME SHE HAD BILLED AFTER HIRING THIS CONTRACTOR KEELY ARTHUR IS HERE IN STUDIO WITH THE CHARGES JUST FILED IN THIS CASE, KELLY. AND WE KNOW THIS IS INTERESTING BECAUSE YOU DON'T NORMALLY SEE CONTRACTORS CRIMINALLY CHARGED. BUT SINCE OUR REPORT, BEN BRIT. &gt;&gt; AND BNB CONTRACTORS HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH OBTAINING PROPERTY BY FALSE PRETENSE. THAT'S A FELONY. TRACEY PURSE ALL TOLD 5 ON YOUR SIDE THAT AFTER HIRING BRIT TO BUILD HER FRANKLIN COUNTY HOME, HE CONVINCED HER TO DEED THE LAND TO HIM. SO HE COULD USE IT AS COLLATERAL FOR CONSTRUCTION LOAN TO BUILD THE HOUSE. THE HOME IS ALMOST COMPLETE BOOK SUBCONTRACTORS THAT GREAT USED DURING CONSTRUCTION HAVEN'T BEEN PAID AND THEY FILED LIENS ON THE HOME PER SOUTH. CAN'T BUY THE HOME UNTIL THE LEAVES ARE PAID OFF. AND NOW THE HOME IS IN FORECLOSURE AND COULD BE AUCTIONED OFF. &gt;&gt; OUR LENDER IS NOT. GOING TO. PAY OUT ANY MONEY, SEND ANY MONEY, RIGHT? A CHECK OR ANYTHING DOWN INTO THOSE LIENS ARE ABSOLUTELY CLEAR. THIS WAS OUR DREAM HOME AND STILL IS OUR DREAM HOME. BUT WE CAN'T JUST WHAT WRITING. &gt;&gt; SO TOUGH FOR HIM TO KU'S BREAD OF DECEIVING PER SAW IN ORDER TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THAT LAND. IT IS ALSO FACING THE SAME FELONY CHARGE FOR A DIFFERENT PROJECT. HE ALLEGEDLY TOOK MONEY FOR BUT DIDN'T FINISH. RICH ATTORNEYS TOLD US LATE THIS AFTERNOON, BUT BRIT DID NOT COMMIT A CRIME RELATED TO THE LAND TRANSACTION WITH THE SPURS. ALL HE SAID THIS IS A CIVIL CONTRACT DISPUTE. AND MISTER BRITT LOOKS FORWARD TO DEFENDING HIMSELF</p>

Contractor faces felony charges related to Franklin Co. home dispute

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'We are not going to be intimidated': NC's top elections official says FBI is investigating threats

NC election leaders hold briefing to answer questions about Tuesday's election

Response pours in after Lt. Governor Mark Robinson says he plans to fight back against CNN 

Response pours in after Lt. Governor Mark Robinson says he plays to fight back against CNN 

Woman charged with child abuse for crashing into tree; kids not wearing seat belts

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Fayetteville hookah lounge plagued by violence closing after 'series of unfortunate events'

Anubis Hookah Lounge in Fayetteville

Flash flood warning for Durham, showers, storms come out ahead of tropical rain

Projected rain totals from Tuesday through Saturday

Johnston County deputy crashes into car of uninvolved bystander during high-speed chase

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Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 -- Absentee voting is safe and secure in North Carolina. Many laws and processes work together to ensure security in the absentee voting process.

As always, we encourage voters to choose the voting method that best fits their schedule 

KAREN BRINSON BELL: Absentee voting in N.C. is safe, secure

Mail-in voting

A man died from a shooting along Holloway Street in Durham on Monday night.

Man killed in shooting overnight in Durham neighborhood

Man killed in Holloway Street shooting

WRAL meteorologists are tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 in the western Caribbean and its potential to impact North Carolina. The system currently designated as PTC #9 is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Helene, with forecasts indicating it could reach Category 3 status by the time it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday.

Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 expected to strengthen into Hurricane Helene, bring rain to NC this week

Path of Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 as of Sept. 23, 2024 at 11 p.m.

Gregory Coley pleaded guilty to felonious death by motor vehicle in the 2021 crash that killed 26-year-old Daniel Watt. Coley received a six- to eight-year prison sentence, but Watt's family believes the sentence is not enough.

Family calls 6- to 8-year sentence for 143 mph drunk driving death too lenient, no deterrent

Daniel Watt (right) died in an August 2021 drunk-driving crash.

A passenger is sharing his frightening encounter aboard a Delta Air Lines flight that was diverted to Greensboro shortly after takeoff at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. 

'This is not good': Raleigh passenger says he saw flames, wing shaking before emergency landing on Delta flight

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North Carolina counties started distributing absentee ballots Tuesday for the November general election to those who requested them, roughly two weeks later than anticipated as a legal challenge forced delays.

North Carolina absentee ballots are being distributed Tuesday following two-week delay

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A Willow Spring High School student accused of kidnapping and rape appeared in court Monday. 


Clayton 18-year-old charged with kidnapping, rape at house party 

Triston Gardner, 18, of Clayton

New renderings show what the development around the Lenovo Center could look like in the future.

New Lenovo Center renderings unveiled: Here's what the $1 billion redevelopment could look like

New renderings show what the development around the Lenovo Center could look like in the future. This is a view from the intersection of East Stephen Stroud Way and Peter Karmanos Drive facing west.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) â Hurricane watches were issued for parts of Cuba and Mexico on Monday as a cluster of storms south of the Cayman Islands was expected to strengthen into a major hurricane while moving north toward the U.S., forecasters said.

Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba and Mexico

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After neighboring homes along the shore in Rodanthe collapsed within 24 hours of each other, the owner of a third home plans to remove it, if the tides allow.

After two Outer Banks houses collapse within hours, nearby homeowners eye removal

Rodanthe house collapse Sept. 20, 2024

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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's alleged rejection of the offers sowed doubt among some staff members, people familiar with the matter tell WRAL. His response in the wake of the report likely played a role in the exodus of members of his gubernatorial campaign staff, they said.

Robinson rejected offers of tech help to investigate posts on porn site, sources say

Robinson responds to concerns over positions on social issues

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson addressed the university community following a WRAL Investigates report published on Thursday.

PCBs found in or around more than 20 other buildings at NC State

NC State leader shares update on Poe Hall health hazard evaluation 

If you plan a trip to the mountains in October, you may be in luck. You'll have to wait longer for any color this far east.

Ask the Meteorologist: Now that it's autumn, when can we expect fall colors?

Tracking fall foliage and when it will peak locally

Discover the vibrant cultural tapestry and exceptional gastronomy of North Carolina's Triangle area. 

Top 10 fine dining experiences in the Triangle area

Fine dining, dinner with friends, fancy restaurant, dinner table

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety. In 2022, 24 people were killed in pursuits in North Carolina -- half of whom were uninvolved bystanders. 

Police chases in NC have more than doubled since 2019. 24 people were killed in pursuits in 2022

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North Carolina Republican nominee for governor Mark Robinson is under pressure from some in his party after a CNN report alleged that he described himself as a "Black Nazi" on a pornographic website. 

What happens if Mark Robinson drops out of race for NC governor?

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

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A Johnston County deputy crashed into the car of an uninvolved bystander during a high-speed chase Monday.

Driver injured after Johnston County deputy crashes into car during high-speed chase

Absentee ballots begin going out to thousands of NC voters Tuesday after two-week delay

NC State police: 7 cars broken into over the weekend on campus 

What's next for Mark Robinson's campaign after top staff resign 

Former Republican NC governor Pat McCrory talks future of Mark Robinson campaign 

Former Gov. Pat McCrory

Renderings offer first look at long-term plans for Lenovo Center arena district

New renderings show what the development could look like around the Lenovo Center.

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Local News

Raleigh police arrest suspect in Fayetteville Street shooting, one man hospitalized

28-year-old Fayetteville man arrested for peeping, previously charged with indecent exposure

More than 100 NC child care centers have closed in past year, highlighting ongoing funding crisis

Rolesville small businesses weather short-term pain for long-term gain

2 record-breaking Russians and an American who lived on space station for 6 months return to Earth

Nation/World

As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgotten

World leaders meet under shadow of global divisions, 3 wars and possible Mideast conflict

Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens John Deere with tariffs

Tropical Storm John strikes Mexicoâs southern Pacific coast with 'life-threatening' flood potential

This weekend, the IBMA World of Bluegrass festival will fill the streets with dozens of musicians on multiple stages for the final time. 



IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival takes final bow in Raleigh this week

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Music icon Stevie Wonder brings 'Sing Your Song' tour to Greensboro: A night of healing and hope

Stevie Wonder is coming to Greensboro 

Wawa in Wilson: Wawa celebrates grand opening of 2 new Wilson locations 

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Mongolia trained wrestler brings techniques to Raleigh this weekend

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Out & About

Fact check: Is rape up 53% in NC since Josh Stein became Attorney General?

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Democrats, LGBTQ+ groups criticize Michele Morrow post

NC education candidate Michele Morrow falsely says the 'plus' in 'LGBTQ+' includes support for pedophilia

From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

Mark Robinson says he'll go 'after' CNN, but turns down offer of help to disprove its bombshell story

NC Capitol

JD Vance to speak in Charlotte Monday

Mark Robinson campaign staffers resign en masse, following CNN report

'A ticking time bomb': How North Carolina's Mark Robinson became Donald Trump's problem 

Reports: UNC student, Morehead-Cain scholar found dead in South Africa

Education

Cooper vetoes bill expanding private school vouchers, require sheriffs' ICE cooperation

Durham Public Schools approves supplement increase for some employees

More UNC protests: 'Number of buildings' damaged by pro-Palestinian group at UNC; police searching for assault suspect

Mia Hamm will speak at UNC graduation in 2025, held again at night 

If Mark Robinson drops out of race for NC governor, his name will remain on ballots

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Many measures make it tough to understand employment data

PCBs at NC State: Dorms, library, classroom buildings test positive

WRAL Investigates: Family questions nursing home's version of how mother ended up bruised and broken

Allegations of abuse, no shower for over a year: Residents desperate for change at Durham nursing home

Josh Allen throws 4 TD passes and the Bills roll to a 47-10 win over the unraveling Jaguars

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Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in 38-33 win over Bengals

Andy Dalton's success in win over the Raiders increases concern about Bryce Young

'Disappointed in me': UNC's Mack Brown says he handled James Madison loss poorly

No depth chart: Doeren promises changes for Wolfpack after loss to Clemson

Reloaded No. 16 Northwest Guilford downs Ragsdale in boys soccer

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Expected rain causes some schools to move football games from Friday

Statewide Football Rankings: Leesville Road, Northwest Guilford enter the Top 25

Statewide Volleyball Rankings: Top 14 teams from last week all go unbeaten; Seaforth, Charlotte Country Day, Brevard enter poll

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for volleyball

The new WRAL documentary, "Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina," investigates the alarming rise of teen vaping across the state. It airs Sept. 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL.

WRAL Documentary: Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina airs Thursday

Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina

Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina airs this Thursday on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. Tune in to discover the influence of Big Tobacco.

WRAL Documentary: Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina

Mark Robinson himself posted a video on social media in which he preemptively denied allegations he said would soon be coming out about him, saying he plans to remain in the race.

Mark Robinson denies CNN report of lewd comments, says he will stay in NC's governor's race

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson used the same alias and email he used on Nude Africa across several social media platforms -- though many of these accounts haven't been active in years.

Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he'll remain in the gubernatorial race despite pressure from members of his own party following a CNN report alleging he made lewd and divisive comments on a pornographic website.


Mark Robinson staying in NC governor's race, despite pressure following report of porn site comments

In Economy-Focused Speech, Trump Still Lobs Personal Attacks Against Harris

Carver Living Center, a nursing home in North Durham, has received numerous complaints from residents alleging mistreatment and poor living conditions.

Residents express concern about Durham nursing home

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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is speaking Wednesday in Raleigh.

GOP VP nominee JD Vance speaks at rally in Raleigh

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Local mom, scientist authors viral study on baby food

5 kinds of Lactaid milk recalled for trace amounts of almond

Restaurant Ratings: Popeyes and Subway

Local scientist finds unhealthy ingredients in kids' food

5 On Your Side

Police investigate abuse allegations at Mount Olive nursing home

NC Supreme Court hears case Thursday of ousted clerk of court

Franklin County clerk who lost job after accusations of misconduct takes appeal to NC Supreme Court

Investigators release timeline after man found dead with rope around his neck in Vance County

Investigations

Grace Ueng: Take the civility test; learn how to earn an A

Tom Snyder: We can preserve free speech and regulate social media

SAS Institute hosts AI SMB summit offering insights for business owners

Mike Walden: Many measures make it tough to understand employment data

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Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough

Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles

California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling

âBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceâ scares off 'Transformers' for third week as box office No. 1

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