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WRAL News was told that 22 students were on board, ages 5 to 11. Two students were taken to WakeMed for femur fractures and facial lacerations. Six other students were taken to Smithfield hospital. 

'Inattention was a factor:' School bus crash sends 8 children under age 11 to the hospital, some with serious injuries

<p>LAST 10 DAYS. LAURA LEVINE, WRAL NEWS IN RALEIGH. &gt;&gt; AND BREAKING HERE IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER. WE ARE GETTING OUR FIRST IMAGE OF THE CRASH SCENE OF THAT SCHOOL BUS CRASH IN JOHNSTON COUNTY THAT INJURED SOME STUDENTS IS ON STEVENS CHAPEL ROAD AND YOU CAN SEE THE REAR AND OF THIS BUS HAS DAMAGE OUR CREW ON THE SCENE SAYS IT APPEARS THE BUS MAY HAVE RUN OFF THE ROAD AND GONE INTO A TREE. WE HAVE YET TO CONFIRM THAT. BUT YOU CAN SEE THE DAMAGE THERE IN THE EMS. THERE ARE WORKING TO FIND OUT HOW MANY STUDENTS WERE ON BOARD AND HOW MANY THE STUDENTS WERE INJURED IN THAT CRASH. WE REACHED OUT TO JOHNSON COUNTY SCHOOLS. THEY WOULD GIVE US A NUMBER AS FAR AS HOW MANY</p>

Several students injured in school bus crash in Johnston County

School bus crash: 22 students under age 11 on board, 6 taken to hospital 

5 years after a federal lawsuit, North Carolina voter ID trial is set to begin

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Rain returns Monday with evening storms possible âï¸

Rain chances Monday

Earthquake rumbles near Charlotte overnight, most recent in string of NC earthquakes this spring

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Crews responding to gas leak on Pikes Peak Drive in Raleigh, evacuations possible

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Deputy shoots & kills man waving firearm at passing cars, authorities say

Police car, blue lights, at night

Loved ones gather for memorial service for Deputy US Marshal killed in Charlotte

Loved ones are gathering for a memorial service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks on Monday morning.

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Memorial service for Deputy US Marshal killed in Charlotte

According to the Zebulon Police Department, the driver then crashed around exit 264A just west of the stadium after the shooting.

Avoid the area: Shooter on the loose after driver shot near Mudcats stadium, causing crash

Crash scene at Five County Stadium

Monday, May 6, 2024 -- The leaders of the General Assembly need to be less enamored with their ideological passions and more devoted to their pledge of allegiance to the state Constitution. North Carolina's children deserve no less and the state's future depends upon it.

Editorial: Latest school voucher scheme neglects N.C.'s kids, aids the wealthy

N.C. Senate debates private school voucher expansion

More than 500 employees signed a petition to grant amnesty to the students facing disciplinary action after last week's protests. They're requesting amnesty for all students who were detained and suspended last week.

More than 500 UNC faculty sign petition for amnesty for students suspended after last week's protests

Louis Round Wilson Library at Chapel Hill

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

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According to the town, the decision comes after multiple instances of parents leaving their children unattended at Friday Night on White, held for six nights between April and September.

Wake Forest to consider curfew, other changes at family event after several disturbances

Town of Wake Forest town hall. Photo taken August 17, 2018.

Aquavious Hickman, 17, stated that he would kill her, according to the Forsyth County District Attorney.

Parkland student who was filmed slapping teacher will be tried as an adult, facing several charges, city officials say

Parkland High School in Winston-Salem

A Charleston, South Carolina, man is headed to prison for having drugs mailed to his home, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

SC man sentenced after having drugs mailed to his home, authorities say

Man in jail, in handcuffs

That teen is seriously injured, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, after responders from several agencies were at the silo near 82000 East County Road 22. That silo is near the town of Deer Trail, about 50 miles east of Denver.

Colorado teen rescued after falling 30 feet into abandoned missile silo

Silo rescue

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, already under fire for killing her family's 14-month-old dog and boasting about it, on Sunday took aim at another family's pet: Commander, President Joe Biden's bite-prone German shepherd.

Kristi Noem suggests Biden's dog should have been killed, too

Kristi Noem Suggests Bidenâs Dog Should Have Been Killed, Too

According to the Holly Springs Police Department, authorities are searching for 18-year-old Kalea Ava Melton.

Missing & endangered alert issued for Holly Springs teenager

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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

Fuquay-Varina goat farm goes viral 

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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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.

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

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



Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farmsð

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Here is the list of hurricane names for the 2024 hurricane season.

List of 2024 hurricane names

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A court case starting Monday could decide whether you will need to keep bringing your photo ID to the voting booth.

Trial begins to determine whether NC's voter ID law discriminates against Black, Latino voters

UNC faculty calls for amnesty for students suspended after campus protests

Hintz and Lea: Canes hope to settle in and play better on the power play against the Rangers

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Military service flag survives tornado

Mary McKinney and her husband

Bull breaks out in search of bananas

Bull on Texas farm

Driver crashes near Mudcats stadium after being shot

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Trial for North Carolina's voter ID law begins Monday

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Pro-Palestinian protesters disperse after blocking Franklin Street, marching through UNC campus

'Only place on earth': 28-acre wonderland of rare plants hidden near Raleigh opens this weekend

Durham police offer reward for help solving two hit-and-run crashes overnight

Pedestrian in his 70s struck by car in Fayettville

Russia warns Britain and plans nuclear drills over the West's possible deepening role in Ukraine

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Columbia University cancels main commencement after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests

Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time

3 bodies in Mexican well identified as Australian and American surfers killed for truck's tires

Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Gaza's Rafah before an expected assault

Following a prank that left many fleeing the event last year, the Town of Knightdale has announced that it will celebrate the Fourth of July this year without fireworks. 

Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

Knightdale Fourth of July festival ends at hands of prank

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

Kayaking Harris Lake in Wake County

 Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

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

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

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

Boating, biking, bird-watching: 10 Lakes near Raleigh for a day by the water

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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'

Runoff candidates O'Neill, Weatherman eye lieutenant governor's office as a platform for advocacy

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 2

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

Wisconsin eighth grader takes the wheel of his school bus after driver loses consciousness

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St. Augustine's in crisis: A timeline to its loss of accreditation and financial struggles

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

Pro-Palestinian protesters march around UNC on Friday

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

Hush money, catch and kill and more: A guide to unique terms used at Trump's New York criminal trial

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

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 

Larson edges Buescher at the line at Kansas Speedway in closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history

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Taylor Pendrith gets 1st PGA Tour win at Byron Nelson after final-hole collapse from Ben Kohles

Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

NC Courage fall to Gotham FC 1-0 Saturday

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

Baseball Rankings: Burns closes out regular season No. 1, three new teams join Top-25 poll

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NCHSAA will release baseball, softball playoff brackets on Monday

Baseball playoff projections for the 2024 postseason

Softball playoff projections for the 2024 postseason

Softball Rankings: West Wilkes ranked No. 1 in statewide poll following perfect regular season

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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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Cracker Barrel, Hibachi Grill and Buffet 

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

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

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

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

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

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

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Can 'not Charlotte' recipe revive Triad economy?

Starbucks founder Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle

When grief and AI collide: These people are communicating with the dead

Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness

These high-tech tattoos enable you to control electronic devices