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Five North Carolina firefighters are among more than 200 fallen heroes being honored and remembered this weekend.

Five NC firefighters to be honored among 226 fallen heroes nationwide

TUITION FREE WHILE ATTENDING TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. HOW ABOUT THAT? >> WELL, THIS WEEK AND PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE GATHERING IN MARYLAND TO REMEMBER FIREFIGHTERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. AMONG THOSE HONORED THIS WEEKEND ARE SEVERAL FIREFIGHTERS FROM RIGHT HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA WRAL'S CARLY HAYS JOINS US LIVE IN DURHAM AHEAD OF THE 7.30, CANDLELIGHT SERVICE AND CARLY, ONE OF THOSE MEN BEING REMEMBERED AS FROM OUR AREA. >> JULIAN JEREMY KLEMM WAS A DURHAM FIREFIGHTER WHO ACTUALLY WORKED OUT OF THIS STATION FOR PART OF HIS CAREER. SADLY, HE PASSED DUE TO COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS IN SEPTEMBER 2020. WHAT HE WAS WITH THE DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR 15 YEARS AND DIED AT THE AGE OF 45 THE NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION ROLE OF OTTER SAYS HE WAS A LOVING FAMILY MAN WHO WOULD ALWAYS BE THE ONE ON SCENE COMFORTING THE VICTIMS AND CHILDREN. OTHER NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS ARE BEING HONORED AS REMINDER, FIGHTERS DIED DUE TO CANCER COMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED WORK-RELATED. ANOTHER DIED IN A WEATHER-RELATED IN THAT IT WAS ALSO DURING WORK. >> WE SPOKE WITH MEMBERS OF THE DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT ABOUT HOW IT FEELS TO SEE JEREMY LAMB. PART OF THIS >> WELL, HE WAS ALWAYS YOU KNOW, ALWAYS MAKING JOKES JUST A VERY PLEASANT TO BE AROUND. I GOT TO SPEND SOME TIME WITH GERMANS, FAMILY WITH THIS TRAGEDY HAPPENED YOU KNOW, I JUST I THINK THIS IS GOOD FOR FOR THEM TO JUST TO SEE THIS. >> WHEN THE AMERICAN FLAG WILL BE LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF ON ALL FEDERAL BUILDINGS TOMORROW, THERE WILL ALSO BE A MEMORIAL SERVICE TOMORROW MORNING. JULIAN. >> WE CAN OVERSTATE THE IMPACT THOSE FIREFIGHTERS HAVE MADE WRAL'S CARLY HANGS WITH US

5 fallen North Carolina firefighters  being honored this weekend 

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 St. Augustine's students earn degrees as university battles financial crisis

Trespasser shot, killed after encounter with homeowner in Moore County, officials say

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Suspect driver charged in connection of hit-and-run school bus crash in Johnston County

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Saint Augustine's University filing lawsuit after accreditation terminated

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Saturday, May ,4 2024 --  In the reality show that is Donald Trump's life, his Manhattan criminal trial is a reunion where supporting players return and relive memorable moments. Hope Hicks, once one of Trump's closest aides, riveted the audience and blinked back tears during her testimony.

MICHAEL GRYNBAUM: Hope Hicks reluctantly confronts man she 'totally understands' in court

Hope Hicks, former communications director for President Donald Trump

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. The outspoken owner is 0 for 7, although he is perhaps best known for his two champions that never made the starting gate.

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

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah aimed at rooting out Hamas militants, according to U.S. officials familiar with the talks.

Israel briefs US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation

The average number of named storms from 1991 through 2020 in the Atlantic basin (including the east coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico) is 14.

How many hurricanes in 2024? La NiÃ±a could mean active season in the Atlantic

Tropical forecast, 2024 season

Two years after 20-year-old Michael Jordan was killed by a stray bullet, no one has been found responsible.



20-year-old killed by stray bullet at Raleigh hotel: up to $5,000 reward offered 

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Discover all you need to know about the 2024 graduation ceremonies for the universities in the Triangle area, including NC State, UNC, Duke and more.

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

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Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

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.

The annual Race for the Cure, to be held Saturday in Research Triangle Park, is more than a fundraiser. It is a community celebration of how far the fight against breast cancer has come.

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

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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 secrets from decades ago

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

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

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If you bought ground beef at Walmart recently, check your refrigerator or freezer.



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

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.

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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

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! 


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Susan G. Komen held its annual Race for the Cure on Saturday. 

'Race for the cure' raises money and awareness for Breast Cancer

'Race For The Cure' raises money and awareness for Breast Cancer

Saint Augustine's class of 2024 graduates amid uncertain university future 

Deputies arrive to trespassing call to find man shot to death by property owner

Israel briefs US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential operation in Gaza

Brain Game playoffs: Triangle Math & Science Academy versus Raleigh Charter

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Cumberland County motorcycle accident leaves rider seriously injured

Fuquay-Varina Police Officer delivers doordash order after arrest 

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

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

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

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 Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

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

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

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

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

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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'

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NC lawmakers consider bill targeting antisemitism

As NC lawmakers consider antisemitism bill, critics worry about free speech

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

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

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

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Pro-Palestinian protesters march around UNC on Friday

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

Another possible protest Friday, barricades installed on UNC campus

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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

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Canes, Rangers start 2nd round series Sunday at 4 in NYC

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Gwinnett uses force, downs Durham, 5-3

Courage look to bounce back with game in NJ Saturday

Extra Effort: Green Level's Kat Geiser always "right there" for her teammates

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

No. 14 Alexander Central softball stuns No. 1 South Caldwell to claim conference tournament title

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Butler hires former Chambers state champion coach Glenwood Ferebee

Girls Lacrosse: Playoff predictions, top players, team favorites, upset alerts

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

While the opioid crisis continues to grip communities and hundreds of thousands of people die annually, research shows that millions are also finding recovery. 

Millions of American in recovery from substance use disorder, data shows

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While most insurance covers common mammograms, more detailed tests like MRI and ultrasound can cost more out-of-pocket.

Advocates call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass bill to ease financial burden of cancer imaging tests

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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

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Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

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

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

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Steve Rao: Triangle innovators make ours smart cities, letâs expand that vision to state

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

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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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