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A video of a Cary man jackhammering a trail entrance has gone viral on Reddit, sparking a debate over property rights.

Cary homeowner's jackhammering of trail entrance sparks dispute over its access

ABLE TO DISPROVE THOSE CLAIMS. >> COVERING WAKE COUNTY, THIS VIDEO APPEARS TO SHOW A MAN TRYING TO GET RID OF A WALKING PATH IN CARY. HE SAYS IT'S ON HIS PROPERTY WHILE ANOTHER MAN SAYS WHAT HE'S DOING IS WRONG. HERE'S PART OF THAT INTERACTION. PLEASE STOP DAMAGING THE PEDESTRIAN EASY THAT THE H.O.A. PAID FOR. >> PLEASE LIST ALL I'M REMOVING ALL OF IT. >> STARTED TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. WE ALSO FOUND A LONG HISTORY OF LAWSUITS BETWEEN THE 2 PEOPLE INVOLVED WRAL. SHAUN GALLAGHER JOINS US NOW TO EXPLAIN WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT. SEAN. >> DEAD AT THIS ENTRANCE TO THIS PRIVATE GREENWAY HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY THE H.O.A. FOR DECADES. NOW, YOU CAN SEE IT'S CLEARLY GOT SOME PAVED, A PROFESSIONAL PAVEMENT RIGHT HERE. THAT IS UNTIL YOU GET TO THIS CUT OUT WHERE A MAN THAT LIVES OWNS BOTH OF THESE HOUSES ON EITHER SIDE OF ME, IT'S TRIED TO DESTROY THIS. THIS PAST WEEKEND. HE SAYS HE WAS GIVEN THE RIGHT TO DO SO BY THE TOWN OF CARY. >> A PEACEFUL STROLL ON THIS PRIVATE RAIL MEANS THE WORLD TO PATTY PIER 3 MAIN REASON. WE MOVED INTO. THE SOUTH. IT'S NOT JUST A SPACE FOR HER TO RELAX, BUT ALSO REMEMBER, MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY A COUPLE YEARS AGO, BUT I GO DOWN THERE. I FEEL LIKE I'M CLOSER TO MY HUSBAND. >> SATURDAY, THOSE MEMORIES WERE DESTROYED BY THE SOUNDS OF MACHINES TEARING INTO PAVEMENT. COULD YOU PLEASE STOP DESTROYING THE EASEMENT THEIR THREES NEIGHBOR? KEITH MYERS TAKING A PAVEMENT FOR KERRY TRAIL. THE 2 HAVE A HISTORY OF LEGAL DISPUTE OVER THE YEARS. MUDSLINGING OVER THIS TRAIL ENTRANCE A TRAIL REMOVING THE HOME. THAT CUTS RIGHT BETWEEN 2 OF MEYER'S HOMES OR PROPERTY. THAT'S UP FOR DEBATE OVER A DECISION FROM 35 YEARS AGO WHEN THE DEVELOPMENT WAS FIRST BUILT, THE EASEMENT WAS CREATED BY THE DEVELOPER. >> IT DEPICTED ON THE PLATTE AND ALL THE LOTS IN THE ASSOCIATION ARE BENEFICIARIES OF THAT TO BE TRUE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION CLAIMS THAT EASEMENT IS FOREVER TO THE EASEMENT CERTAINLY GOES OVER LAND OWNED BY. >> ANOTHER PARTY, HOWEVER, THE BENEFICIARIES, THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS, THEY HAVE RIGHTS AND USING THAT PROPERTY BY VIRTUE OF THE SEASON THAT THAT IS RECORDED ON THE PLAT MYERS DECLINED AN INTERVIEW TODAY, BUT TEXTED ME ABOUT A DOCUMENT FILED BY THE TOWN OF CARY. HE CLAIMS THAT ALLOWS HIM TO DO AS HE PLEASES WITH THIS TRAIL. THIS IS ALL GONE TO TOWN. TELLS ME OTHERWISE. IN A STATEMENT SAYING ANY DISPUTES REGARDING A PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT OR PRIVATE GREENWAY ACCESS OR A PRIVATE MATTER. >> IT'S REALLY A TANGLED MESS OF LEGAL JARGON, SOMETHING THE COURTS WILL FIGURE OUT. BUT UNTIL THEN, PAIR OF THREES DAILY WALKS DOWN MEMORY LANE. HANG IN. THE BALANCE MAY BE AROUND THE WORLD. NOW, IF THIS DOESN'T GET RESOLVED IN THE NEXT MONTHS TO THE DISPUTE BETWEEN PARIS, 3 AND MYERS COULD GO TO A JURY TRIAL THAT WOULD START IN NOVEMBER. AND I'M TOLD THAT THE H.O.A. IS LOOKING TO PURSUE ITS OWN LEGAL ACTION AGAINST

Cary homeowner destroys pavement over trail entrance dispute

Storms turn more sporadic Wednesday as they drift north, but more rain in store Friday

Timing out the impacts from Helene on the WRAL viewing area

Under pressure to prove porn-site denial, Robinson hires law firm 

Robinson responds to concerns over positions on social issues

Holly Springs man arrested, charged with kidnapping & raping 3-year-old girl in 2018

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Tropical Storm Helene forms, expected to intensify before hitting Florida

Tropical Storm Helene advisory: Sept. 24, 5 p.m.

New 18-mile stretch of 540 to open Wednesday morning

New stretch of I-540 to open Wednesday morning

How difficult is it for underage people to get vapes? WRAL goes undercover to find out

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Public health officials warn about rare and dangerous substance discovered in eastern North Carolina

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A fatal car accident occurred on NC Highway 86 in Orange County on Tuesday afternoon.

Investigation underway following fatal Orange County accident on NC Hwy 86

A home on G.A. Kohler Court in Rodanthe collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, marking the third such incident in a week.

Outer Banks home collapses into Atlantic Ocean, marks third collapse in past week

On Tuesday afternoon, the property fell at 23039 G.A. Kohler Court in Rodanthe.

Warrants show Diamond Cannady was arrested and charged with child abuse, reckless driving, speeding and child endangerment from failure to secure the children in seat belts.

Mother called 'safety risk' charged with child abuse, reckless driving after crash with 5 kids in car

Diamond Cannady

U.S. senators questioned Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard JÃ¸rgensen about the high costs of the company's GLP-1 drugs, which include popular weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic. It comes after North Carolina cut the weight-loss drugs from its state health plan.

Ozempic, Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk questioned over high cost of weight-loss drugs

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Family and friends of inmates at a Butner prison have not been able to visit their loved ones since Sept. 6.



Visitors not allowed to see loved ones at Butner prison for 19 days and counting, officials won't say why

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State economic developers approved an incentives package worth up to $6.2 million for a subsidiary of British consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser.

Mucinex maker plans 289-job expansion in Wilson. NC approves $6.2M incentives package

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The blue sea dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) was recently spotted washing up on the Outer Banks.

Blue sea dragons make for interesting, yet venomous sight along Outer Banks

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Durham County Manager Dr. Kimberly Sowell has been on leave since Sept. 9. Durham County leaders appointed Deputy Manager Claudia Hager as acting county manager.

Durham County manager placed on leave: Questions arise over reason and duration 

Durham County Manager Dr. Kimberly Sowell

Fifteen-year-old Malik Mebane collapsed as he was coming on the field for practice Monday afternoon. What caused his sudden death is a mystery.

Rare, heartbreaking: Alamance County football player dies after collapse at practice

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This atmospheric dance could pull more rain and stronger winds into western North Carolina Friday.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why the "Fujiwhara Effect" could spell more rain, wind for parts of North Carolina

The Fujiwhara Effect explained on wral.com

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

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

Gen V: Teen Vaping in North Carolina

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

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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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NC highway 86 reopened in Orange County after deadly crash 

Protesters push got an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict

Weekend events in limbo as remnants of Helene are expected to dump heavy rain 

Holly Springs man accused of kidnapping and raping 3-year-old girl

Wife of Hamas hostage from North Carolina fights for his freedom

Wilson County store Papa Jack's hit in a smash and grab robbery Tuesday morning

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Pro-Palestine protesters block downtown Raleigh traffic, demand ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

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Smash-and-grab robbery hits beloved Papa Jack's in Wilson County 

Northern Wake Senior Center works to curb fall frequency 

Sunflower tower installation begins at Dix Park

NC State warns community about recent string of vehicle break-ins at residence hall, Greek Village, StateView Hotel

Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination

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Tropical Storm Helene strengthens as hurricane warnings cover parts of Florida and Mexico

Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio, files citizen criminal charges against Trump and Vance

Israel has landed heavy blows on Hezbollah. The victory it seeks could prove elusive

Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her familyâs calls to spare his life

Cooler temperatures are on the way and North Carolinians are ready to celebrate fall. Meteorologist Evan Fisher has developed a website to help them do just that.

UNC Asheville grad's peak fall color website a helpful guide for NC leaf peepers

Fall colors shine along Blue Ridge Parkway as foliage 

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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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

Weight-loss drugmaker CEO faces questions over high costs

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New way to play fuels another record year for NC Lottery sales, education distribution

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

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

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

Wake schools list $200M in HVAC needs, as school board weighs how to fix them

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Meet more than 40 high schools at St. Timothy's Annual High School Fair

Wake County Schools to address backlog of maintenance issues at dozens of schools Tuesday

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

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

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

Skyler Brind'Amour plays first NHL game coached by his father, Rod Brind'Amour

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NC State, UNC and Duke release ACC men's basketball schedule

Here are the important dates for ACC women's basketball in the Triangle

Dozens of football games moved due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene

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

State senator says State Board of Education took too long to address high school NIL in North Carolina

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Volleyball playoff projections for the 2024 postseason

Mallard Creek DB Nassor Ashenafi commits to Western Carolina

Reloaded No. 16 Northwest Guilford downs Ragsdale in boys soccer

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

WRAL spent months speaking to doctors, people who work for the state and a lot of young people. All said the same thing - kids are finding ways to get vape products, even those to0 young to purchase them legally.

Undercover: 10 of 12 vape stores sell to young woman without carding

Two different families in Franklin County say BMB Contractors has caused them huge problems.The owner is now facing felony charges.

Contractor faces felony charges related to Franklin Co. home dispute

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

Contractor 5 On Your Side recently investigated has been arrested

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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

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor, saw his campaign manager, top fundraiser and others quit following a report of comments he allegedly made on a pornographic website. 

Mark Robinson campaign staffers resign en masse, following CNN report

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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

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Man killed outside barbershop Saturday in Clinton

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

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Mucinex maker eyes 289-job expansion in Wilson. NC approves $6.2M incentives package

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

Ban sought for Chinese, Russian software and hardware used in autonomous vehicles on US roads

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

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NTSB engineer to testify before Coast Guard in Titan submersible disaster hearing

Video game actors' union calls for strike against 'League of Legends'

Almost all small businesses are using a software tool that is enabled by AI

Tearful Caroline Ellison gets 2 years in prison over her role in FTX fraud

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Unlock the power of daily gratitude: A simple practice for a happier life

Dementia care: Giving credit where credit is due

Local scientist finds unhealthy ingredients in kids' food

Baby powder sold in NC, on Amazon recalled due to asbestos

Top Amazon Deals: Rustler Men's Classic Jeans only $13.98, 3 in 1 Apple Devices Charging Station only $13.29 w/coupon, Apple iPad 9th Gen for $199 (40% off), PLUS Prime Big Deal Days event Oct. 8-9

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Target Deals: Halloween makeup & accessories starting at $1.80 and costumes starting at $10, Throw pillows BOGO 50% off

New Swagbucks Swago game Sept. 23-30

Wendy's Boo! Books are back with 5 free Jr. Frosty coupons for only $1

Tar Heel Traveler: Porch farm townhouse owner in Cary 

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