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A 911 call made in January 2024 by the children's adopted mother reveals that she told a dispatcher that Blake Deven had been missing since the 2022 holiday season.

911 call sheds new light in Fayetteville disappearance case of adopted siblings

SCHEDULES TO BE FINALIZED LIKELY AROUND OCTOBER. CARLY HAYNES, WRAL, NEWS, DURHAM. >> WE NOW KNOW WHAT A MOTHER OF 2 ADOPTED CHILDREN WHO'VE BEEN MISSING FOR YEARS TOLD FAYETTEVILLE POLICE WHEN SHE CALLED THE REPORTER SON MISSING AS THE ROW HAS BEEN ANALYZING THE 9-1-1 CALLS. HE'S IN THE NEWSROOM, SE ASHLEY, THIS GIVES POLICE MORE TO WORK WITH IN A VERY COMPLICATED CASE. AND GERALD AND THE 9-1-1 CALL WAS ABOUT THIS. BOY, BLAKE DEVEN NOW BELIEVED TO BE ABOUT 17 YEAR YEARS OLD. HE'S PICTURED. >> MUCH YOUNGER HERE, FAYETTEVILLE POLICE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR HIM AND HIS ADOPTIVE SISTER, LONDON, THEIR ADOPTIVE MOTHER, AVANTE DEVEN CALLED POLICE ON JANUARY. 19TH REPORTING THAT HER SON BLAKE HAD BEEN MISSING. SHE TOLD THE DISPATCHER HE HAD BEEN MISSING FOR MORE THAN A YEAR AND THAT HE HAD GONE ON A BUDDHIST RETREAT. HERE'S PART OF THAT 9-1-1. CALL FROM OUR PARTNERS AT CITY VIEW. >> OUR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE MOB BECOMING GOING TO GO TO TREAT THE RECALL BACK IN. WHEN DID YOU SEE HIM? I WANT TO BUY A CAR DURING A HARD TIME ABOUT YOU AND A HALF WHAT HOLIDAY TIME. GOOD MEDICATION. I'M TRYING TO PIN ROOM. >> AVANTE DEVON'S CALL TO POLICE. WAS THIS PAST JANUARY 2 MONTHS LATER, FAYETTEVILLE POLICE BEGAN ASKING FOR THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN FINDING BLAKE DEVEN AND HIS SISTER LONDON EARLIER THIS MONTH, POLICE DISCOVERED SKELETAL REMAINS DURING THEIR SEARCH FOR THE MISSING KIDS. IT'S GOING TO TAKE MONTHS TO FIND OUT WHOSE THOSE REMAINS ARE AND ANOTHER NEW LAYER TO THIS STORY TONIGHT, THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IS REQUESTING AN EMERGENCY ORDER OF PROTECTION AGAINST AVANTE DEVEN. THAT'S WHAT I'M HOLDING HERE. IT'S ON BEHALF OF HER AILING. 95 YEAR-OLD MOTHER, THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER REPORTED THAT DEVON IS ACCUSED OF FINANCIALLY EXPLOITING AND

Newly released 911 call sheds light in Fayetteville missing children case 

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Solar company expected to add 900 jobs in Pitt County

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Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

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Clouds, cooler temps on tap Friday

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: Millions more taxpayer dollars for private schools, but not much more for quality public education

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Millions of taxpayer dollars for private schools, but not so much for quality public education

Lee County man arrested in an attempt to buy a 9-year-old child

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Speakers told WRAL News the slurs mostly targeted Mary Black, a Black city councilor.

Racist, antisemitic outburst targets Raleigh City Council member in Zoom meeting

Raleigh City Council Member Mary Black

After accumulating more than 3,000 shares on Facebook, a student that was denied the chance to walk across the stage at Orange High School's graduation ceremony on June 7 will finally have his moment.

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

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NEW YORK (AP) â After prosecutorsâ lead witness painted a tawdry portrait of âcatch-and-killâ tabloid schemes, defense lawyers in Donald Trumpâs hush money trial are poised Friday to dig into an account of the former publisher of the National Enquirer and his efforts to protect Trump from negative stories during the 2016 election.

Trump's lawyers will grill ex-tabloid publisher as 1st week of hush money trial testimony wraps

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An Ohio man who was handcuffed and left facedown on the floor of a social club last week died in police custody, and the officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.

'I can't breathe': Body-cam footage shows police left Ohio man handcuffed & facedown on a bar floor before he died

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Coming off a momentous win in Game 2, the Carolina Hurricanes hit the road for Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena.

Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead 

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It's severe weather season, which means there's an increased chance of power outages across the state.

Severe weather increases risk of power outages 

Climate in Crisis: How extreme weather impacts the power grid

A petition filed in civil court Wednesday alleges NC State may have destroyed or removed evidence inside Poe Hall. The university prevented attorneys and their independent investigators from entering the building and taking samples, according to the petition.

'What are they hiding?': Petition alleges NCSU destroyed evidence in Poe Hall

Poe Hall at NC State University

Mykia Daniel, an eighth grader at Ligon Middle School, was shot and killed on Monday in a north Raleigh apartment. A 16-year-old was charged with her murder.


Teen Raleigh girl's death a sign of 'incredibly disturbing' trend for youth violence

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The Panthers got their guy, only it was a bit earlier than expected. What the Xavier Legette means for the Carolina offense, plus what to expect on day two and beyond.

Panthers trade into the first round, draft Xavier Legette at No. 32 overall

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A dump truck was attempting to turn into the construction zone when a car failed to stop and rear-ended the truck, authorities said.

I-440 West reopens near Lake Boone Trail after crash, woman seriously injured

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

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There is so much to do and see in April, like Dreamville, Cary's Pimento Cheese Festival, the Harlem Globetrotters, Brewgaloo and much more.

60+ things to do in April

Dreamville Festival 2022

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, Brewgaloo Craft Beer Festival and Spring Daze in Cary are just a few of the festivals happening this weekend.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

Sierra Ferrell and Steep Canyon Rangers are among the headliners for this fall's IBMA Bluegrass Live! event, organizers announced Wednesday. 

Lineup released for final IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh

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Biscuit Belly, a fast-casual breakfast concept revolving around large biscuit sandwiches, will open on Tuesday, April 30.



Biscuit Belly sets opening date in Raleigh

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Welcoming warmer weather means saying hello to what winter left behind in our yards and gardens - messy garden beds, dead plants, leftover fall leaves, sticks and limbs all need attention.

4 steps to take now to enjoy your yard through spring and summer

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You and your family will have a chance to experience a live history lesson starting this weekend. The Dueling Dinosaur exhibit features the remains of two dinosaurs that were buried together millions of years ago: A T-Rex and a Triceratops.

Deuling Dinos exhibit ready to welcome visitors this weekend at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Panthers trade up to get South Carolina WR Xavier Legette in first round NFL draft

Canes fans celebrate win over Islanders for 3-0 series lead

Serious crash sends one to hospital, closes I-440 West for hours

Crash shuts down I-440 West near Lake Boone Trail 

Apple AirTags help NC mother track down stolen dirt bikes in Raleigh 

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

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Gun safety advocates again call on lawmakers to consider red flag law in NC

Durham Schools offer classified staff raise, but final approval pending

Catawba County family recovers stolen dirt bikes thanks to AirTags

Man dies after being found shot in car after crash in Durham

âThe movement will persistâ: Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesnât derail #MeToo reckoning

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Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police

As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police

Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator

Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues

Gonza Tacos y Tequila is closing its Hillsborough Street location in Raleigh, owners announced on Facebook.



Gonza Tacos y Tequila closing Hillsborough Street location

Gonza Tacos y Tequila restaurants serve a variety of food that represents the Mexican culture

Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

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Umbrella Dry Bar to close, convert to pop-up concept

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Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

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Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history? 

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

State lawmakers try to advance Red Flag Law

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Bill seeks to speed Wake schools' hunt for university partnership with leadership academies

NC lawmakers focus on budget goals for 2024 short session

Top NC Senate Republican on college conference realignment: 'No rash decisions'

Marijuana, immigration, election laws: NC's 2024 legislative session not just about the budget

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

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Lockdown delays student pickup at East Cary Magnet Middle School

East Cary Magnet Middle School students released after hour-long lockdown

Teacher of the Week: Analiza Maghanoy

Orange Co. school board member resigns, accused of faking education history

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

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State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

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More Poe Hall delays: Results likely not released until end of semester

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

NFL Draft Round 1 recap: Maye to the Pats, Panthers make surprise move to draft WR Legette

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Bulls drop second straight to Scranton, 14-2

These football players from North Carolina could be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft

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Brett Pesce's injury 'a big blow' but Tony DeAngelo is ready to help the Hurricanes win

Union Pines' girls lacrosse team finishes regular season undefeated with win at Middle Creek

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Top Play: Ben Horton scores in 6th overtime to lift Broughton past Athens Drive in boys lacrosse

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Myers Park alum Drake Maye drafted by the Patriots at No. 3 overall

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines whether the social media TikTok will be better off being owned by an American company. A new measure gives the Beijing-based parent company ByteDance nine months to sell the company, with a possible additional three months if a sale is in progress. If it doesn't, TikTok will be banned.

TikTok ban: Is the app better off on American soil?

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WRAL Investigates learned that distracted driving is the cause of more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.



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

Distracted driving behind more crashes in NC than speed, alcohol combined

Weight-loss medication Wegovy has quickly become a popular aid to weight management for many patients.



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WRAL Investigates learned distracted is driving behind more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

Although Raleigh and Durham have relatively good air quality, a new report from the American Lung Association shows ozone smog is increasing.

'State of the Air' report shows smog is worsening in Raleigh and Durham compared to 2023

Of North Carolina's 100 counties, 60 have initiatives in place to combat the opioid crisis. It includes Wake and Johnston counties.

Millions of dollars in opioid settlement funding unused

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Court filing claims NC State destroyed or altered evidence in Poe Hall

Sheriff's office warns Cumberland County residents of jury scam 

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

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RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

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

On the Record   Faces of Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

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TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

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New Amazon facility delivers more than 1,000 jobs to Johnston County

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Tar Heel Traveler: Wake Forest Garden Club celebrates its 100th anniversary

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