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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 a hospital in Smithfield.

Nine children under age 11 sent to hospital after school bus crash, some seriously injured 

<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>

Eight children to hospital from Johnston County school bus crash 

School bus crash sends 9 children to hospital on Monday morning

Several students injured in school bus crash in Johnston County

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

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Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

Knightdale Fourth of July festival ends at hands of prank

Scattered storms to roll in Monday afternoon âï¸ with severe threat for next several days

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Sandy Thompson is upset that her husband's name is misspelled on his gravestone and that there are other problems at Wayne Memorial Park. She wants the park to fix the problems.

Planters nuts recall: Two products called back due to potential for listeria

Planters mixed nuts recall

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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

JERUSALEM (AP) â Hamas announced Monday it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a cease-fire to halt the seven-month-long war with Israel in Gaza, hours after Israel ordered about 100,000 Palestinians to begin evacuating from the southern city of Rafah, signaling that a long-promised ground invasion there could be imminent.

Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal for Gaza after Israel orders Rafah evacuation ahead of attack

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A treatment that used CRISPR was found to be safe and efficacious in improving vision among a small sample of patients with inherited blindness 

Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness

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

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

A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's photo voter identification law is set to go to trial Monday, with arguments expected to focus on whether the requirement unlawfully discriminates against Black and Hispanic citizens or serves legitimate state interests to boost public confidence in elections.

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

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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

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

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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.

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

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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: UNC, Duke, others celebrate Class of 2024

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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! 


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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.

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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 

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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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Dominion Energy said third-party damage caused the gas leak. The line has been secured, and no customers were impacted.

Crews repair gas leak on Pikes Peak Drive in Raleigh

Man shot by deputy in Person County was waving gun at passing cars, officials say

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

Trial for North Carolina's voter ID law begins Monday

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

Missing & endangered alert issued for Holly Springs teenager

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

Heavy rains ease around Houston but flooding remains after hundreds of rescues and evacuations

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

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

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

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Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

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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

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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 

Former UNC star Deja Kelly commits to Oregon; UNC women add transfer

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

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.

Preliminary baseball, softball state playoff brackets released by NCHSAA

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

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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.

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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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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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Donald Thompson: Winning at work while your personal lifeâs a mess

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

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Can 'not Charlotte' recipe revive Triad economy?

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

Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Startup Stocks

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NC toddler greets Target customers 

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Marbles Kids Museum reopens On the Farm exhibit 

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