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Mary-Ann Baldwin announced she would not seek reelection in a video posted to her social media pages. She cited personal reasons, including a diagnosis of breast cancer and the stress of caring for her husband after he had open-heart surgery.

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin will not seek reelection, citing breast cancer diagnosis

LESLIE LIVE IN RALEIGH, THANK YOU. ARE. >> BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT 5 O'CLOCK. RALEIGH MAYOR MARY-ANN BALDWIN SAYS SHE WILL NOT RUN FOR A 3RD TERM. THE MAYOR IS SHARING THAT ANNOUNCEMENT IN A VIDEO MESSAGE YOU'RE SEEING FIRST ON WRAL. >> I'VE DECIDED THAT I WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION AS YOUR MAYOR THIS YEAR. >> WRAL'S MATT TALHELM SPOKE WITH THE MAYOR ABOUT HEAR HER DECISION AND HE JOINS US LIVE. MATT, WHY? SHE'S STEPPING ASIDE NOW AFTER 5 YEARS LEADING THE CITY. >> YEAH, GERALD, 5 YEARS AS MAYOR AND 10 YEARS BEFORE THAT AS A CITY COUNCILOR SAY SHE BECAME A FIXTURE HERE AT THE RALEIGH MUNICIPAL BUILDING WHERE CITY COUNTY. >> THANK YOU, EVERYONE FOR BEING WITH US TODAY. MAYOR MARY-ANN BALDWIN GAVEL DONE THE START OF IN OTHER CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUST HOURS BEFORE RELEASING THIS VIDEO MESSAGE ENDING A POTENTIAL BID FOR ANOTHER TERM IN OFFICE. I WANT TO THANK YOU. THE PEOPLE OF RALEIGH FOR THE FAITH AND THE CONFIDENCE YOU'VE SHOWN IN ME IN THIS 8 AND A HALF MINUTE VIDEO RECORDED FRIDAY BALDWIN REVEALS THE REASONS FOR HER DECISION TO STEP BACK STARTING WITH HER OWN HEALTH LAST YEAR. I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. I WAS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES. I WAS CAUGHT IN STAGE. ONE. MY SURGERY AND FOLLOW-UP RADIATION WAS SUCCESSFUL. CHEMOTHERAPY WAS NOT NEEDED. BALDWIN ALSO SAYS HER HUSBAND RECENTLY UNDERWENT OPEN-HEART SURGERY AND EXPERIENCED COMPLICATIONS. THESE DEFENSE MADE LIFE EVEN MORE STRESSFUL, LEAVING ME TO WONDER HOW MUCH MORE. I COULD TAKE. BOLD WINS 2 TERMS AS MAYOR IT SEEMS TO GROW AT A RAPID PACE, BUT THAT DEVELOPMENT FRIENDLY POLICY HAS MADE HER A TARGET OF CRITICS. ONE GROUP EVEN TRIED TO RECALL HER FROM OFFICE. SHE'S BEEN CRITICIZED FOR VOTING TO DISBAND THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCILS JUST 2 MONTHS INTO HER FIRST TERM AND MORE RECENTLY SHE'S FACED PROTESTS IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR NOT TAKING UP A GAZA CEASE-FIRE RESOLUTION. >> FOR NOW, BALDWIN SAYS SHE IS FOCUSED ON THE CITY'S BUSINESS. WE HAVE 7 MORE MONTHS TO GOVERN. >> AND I LOOK FORWARD TO THE GOOD THINGS WE CAN ACCOMPLISH THAT FOR ALL OUR RESIDENTS. >> IT WAS THAT ALL HIM REPORTING THAT SPOKE WITH OR SHE TOLD HIM THIS WAS A DIFFICULT DECISION, BUT SHE IS AT PEACE WITH IT. COMING UP AT 6 O'CLOCK METAL. BE BACK WITH WHAT MAYOR BALDWIN SAID ABOUT WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT MAYOR. IT'S A CROWDED FIELD OF CANDIDATES, INCLUDING ONE OF

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin will not seek reelection

Raleigh Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin

Shooting kills one man, injures three more in Sampson County

Car with bullet holes in Sampson County

Stabbing reported at New Bern Ave. Walmart; 1 person injured, 1 in custody

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Showers and storms could rumble through Tuesday evening

Hour-by-hour rain overnight, Tuesday, April 16, through Wednesday, April 17

Did Cooper's Covid lockdowns violate the NC Constitution? Court of Appeals says yes, and no

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A childcare cliff: Families struggle, mourn as another daycare center closes

Rolesville daycare center Rhymes & Reasons 

Editorial: Competence, belief in public education. A must for those seeking to lead N.C. schools

DRAUGHON DRAWS: The "core" of N.C. public education

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A video going viral on social media appears to show former U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn sitting along a highway after a crash involving a Florida State Trooper.

Video appears to show Madison Cawthorn at scene of Florida crash involving trooper

Ex-U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn accused of rear-ending Florida trooper with Mercedes: reports

North Carolina State University researchers predict that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will have 15 to 20 named storms, which is higher than the long-term average.

NC State researchers predict active Atlantic hurricane season with 15-20 named storms

Tropical forecast, 2024 season

"It's unknown at this time if any drugs collected at the scene of each location, if any, is laced," the Goldsboro police chief said in a statement. "That is part of the ongoing investigations, and it's too soon to say."

Goldsboro families seeking answers after 4 found dead, raising concerns over laced drugs

Bodies found in Goldsboro

The body of a missing man was found in a pond Monday in Harnett County, and the sheriff's office is investigating his death as a homicide.

Body of missing man found in pond in Harnett County

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Dorian Thomas is charged with the March 17 murder of Emily Christine Steinhoff, 44, who had accompanied her sister to Thomas' home for a custody exchange. 

Warrants: Murder suspect recorded video as he shot his child's aunt

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Consumer Reports surveyed more than 2,000 members who shared their experiences with pet insurance.

Is pet insurance worth the bark? Survey reveals middling results

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A 38-year-old man, Jonathan Lecompte, died while trying to stop a carjacking incident in Lumberton.

Good Samaritan killed while trying to stop carjacking in Lumberton

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A student was filmed assaulting an educator Monday at Parkland High School, the sheriff's office said. On Tuesday, a secure custody order was issued for one count of communicating threats and two counts of misdemeanor assault. 

NC high school student charged with assaulting teacher after 'disturbing video' circulates on social media

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The agreement involves opening 30 new locations over the next six years. 

Bojangles expands to the West Coast with first LA locations announced

Bojangles new logo 

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Thirteen years ago, on April 16, 2011, 30 tornadoes touched down in North Carolina for the greatest one-day total on record for the state.

13 years ago today: 30 tornadoes ripped through NC, killing four children & 20 others

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The Bodie Island Lighthouse, recognized by its unique horizontal black and white stripes, will open for climbing this year beginning Friday, April 19.

Over 150 years old: Historic Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing this weekend

SPCA Wake hopes the pajama-themed adoption promotion will help dogs find homes and open up more room. 

SPCA Wake launches 'Dogs in Duckie Pajamas' promotion to increase adoptions

Check out these restaurants with the best outdoor dining in Raleigh!

The best outdoor dining spots in Raleigh

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Sherry Foster, London Deven's biological mother, said she's praying that one of the sets of remains does not belong to her daughter, who she hasn't seen in over a decade and didn't learn about her disappearance until Thursday, April 4.

'I thought she didn't want to see me': Missing Fayetteville woman's mother prays remains are not her daughter's

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Strawberry farms in the Triangle are now open and ready for strawberry lovers to come and fill up their buckets.



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Parkinson's disease is a movement with no cure, but regular exercise can offer benefits. The owners of a Cary boxing studio are now helping their clients punch back against the disease.

Cary boxing studio owners helping clients with Parkinson's

NC State forecasts active Atlantic hurricane season

Stabbing investigation closes part of Raleigh Walmart parking lot

Missing Harnett County man found dead near high school

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Hope Mills police officer saves man being attacked with a machete

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Hero: Hope Mills police officer saves a man being attacked with a machete

Triangle high school teams head to robotics world championships

Man arrested after woman catches him taking pictures under another woman's dress in Greenville Target

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Employees wrestle with gunman during armed robbery at gaming store

United Airlines reports $124 million loss in a quarter marred by grounding of some Boeing planes

A Boston police officer's body was found two years ago in a snowy yard. Now his girlfriend goes on trial for murder

Fed's Powell: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year

Tucked into his cozy in-home studio, artist Ron Liberti slowly pours thick, black ink lengthwise across the top of a mesh screen.

Inside the artistry of NC music poster veteran Ron Liberti

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Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

From history to happy hour: Your weekend guide to Greensboro

A weekend guide to Greensboro

Savannah Bananas play ball with the Miracle League

Savannah Bananas and the Miracle League of the Triangle

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Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

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Fact check: Has crime 'skyrocketed' under President Biden?

Fact check: Has Biden deported more people in nine months than in past years? 

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Fact check: Trump says native-born Americans lost nearly 1 million jobs 'in February alone'

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NC lawmakers want to ban gas station heroin

Donald Trump to hold rally in Wilmington, first NC stop since his court appearance on Monday

NC immigrants tout contributions, hoping to head off ICE detainer bill

Immigrant workers highlight tax contributions to North Carolina

Biden's latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation

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NC among few states requiring personal finance classes

Robotics teams from Triangle head to national competition

Appalachian State University chancellor to resign due to 'health challenges'

NC A&T University investigating shots fired inside Barbee Hall

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'Like things were never going to be the same': High school student still recovering one year after stabbing

In Triangle-area congressional runoff, Republicans Daughtry and Knott fight over Democratic ties

Bird flu found in NC dairy cows, risk is low for humans 

Deja vu: NC lawmakers likely to try again to compel sheriffs to work with federal immigration officials

Canes join a historic club, Duke departures and free chicken in the sports moments of the week

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Hurricanes set for first-round playoff rematch with Islanders

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92

Former Duke head coach Steve Sloan dies at age 79

State champion coach Trent Lowman leaves East Surry for West Stokes

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No. 15 Pine Lake Prep leaves no doubt against Christ The King for tenth straight win

No. 1 Mooresville opens big week with big win over Cannon School

Consumer Reports tests dozens of sunscreens every year to determine which ones provide the best protection against sunburn and skin cancer. 

Consumer Reports' top-tested sunscreens

The United Nations declaration specifically calls out Chemours and parent company DuPont for contaminating drinking water with toxic chemicals called PFAS disregarding the rights and wellbeing of downstream residents.

UN says NC water pollution violates human rights

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Jill Biden is set to travel to Greenville and Greensboro to highlight the importance of efforts to expand career-connected learning in high school and college. 

First lady Jill Biden to visit North Carolina Monday

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A partnership between Cumberland County and the Fayetteville Public Works Commission will bring clean drinking water to Gray's Creek Elementary School and Alderman Road Elementary School.

Clean drinking water will replace contaminated wells at Gray's Creek, Alderman Road elementary schools

US visits Fayetteville to announce first-ever limits on PFAs in drinking water 

Gray's Creek Elementary, Alderman Road Elementary schools to get clean drinking water

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Consumer Reports investigation finds heavy metals, high sodium in Lunchables

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'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

City of Durham settles lawsuit over police chase

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Tom Snyder: Tiny code, human vulnerability put the world close to crippling cyber attack

Atlantic Fish Co develops cultivated black sea bass

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Mike Walden: Amid multiple uncertainties, job creators just keep hiring

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Boeing pushes back on whistleblower's allegations and details how airframes are put together

Tesla plans to lay off 10% of workforce after dismal quarterly sales, multiple news outlets report

M&T Bank, Goldman Sachs rise; Salesforce, Tesla fall, Monday, 4/15/2024

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