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Scotland Neck Police Chief Tommy Parker is out of the department after he was asked to resign, according to the town's mayor.


Scotland Neck police chief asked to resign, mayor says

<p>HERE ON THE WRAL WEATHER PATIO. YOU KNOW HOW LONG THIS NICE WEATHER STICKS AROUND. COMING UP &gt;&gt; WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS. THIS NOON. THE TOWN OF SCOTLAND NECK IS SEARCHING FOR A NEW POLICE CHIEF. GOOD AFTERNOON TO YOU. I'M JEFF HOGAN. &gt;&gt; AND I'M RENEE CHOU. THANKS FOR JOINING US. CHIEF. TELL ME PARKER'S RESIGNATION TOOK EFFECT LAST WEDNESDAY. MICHELLE MACKONOCHIE IS IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER WITH WHAT WE'VE LEARNED ABOUT WHY HE'S NO LONGER WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. MICHELLE? YEAH, THIS IS INFORMATION THAT WE'VE BEEN GATHERING ALL MORNING LONG. TONY PARKER HAS RESIGNED FROM THE DEPARTMENT AFTER HE WAS ASKED TO MAYOR EDDIE BRAXTON. I DID PROVIDE US WITH SOME INFORMATION SAYING HE WAS HE RESIGNED BY THE REQUEST OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SCOTLAND NECK AFTER RECEIVING A CAREER DAMAGING GIG. LEO LETTER FROM HALIFAX COUNTY'S DISTRICT ATTORNEY. &gt;&gt; GIVE ME A LETTER IS VERY DAMAGING TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER. MAYOR BRAXTON SAID PARKER'S RESIGNATION WAS NOT RELATED TO AN FBI INVESTIGATION INTO HOW THE DEPARTMENT HANDLED THE UNSOLVED MURDER CASE OF LATOYA LAWRENCE. NO ALLEGATIONS OF HIS ALEC, NO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST PARKER WERE SHARED DESTINY. PATTERSON IS GATHERING</p>

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Scotland Neck police chief steps down

Suspect in Colorado attack told police he researched for a year and targeted 'Zionist group'

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More firearms are being seized at RDU security checkpoints, TSA says

Man faces 19 charges for standoff in Bear Creek, hundreds of rounds fired at deputies

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Truck becomes stuck under Peace Street bridge in Raleigh

Warmer, drier weather ahead, with highs reaching the 90s later this week

Lows and highs from Tuesday through Friday of this week

Remembering Raleigh: Silver Lake struck gold with swimmers for decades

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Twelve people were shot with one victim confirmed dead in a mass shooting early Sunday morning near Hickory, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office.


Mass shooting: 58-year-old man killed, 11 more hurt at house party in Catawba County

Mass shooting: 1 killed, 12 people shot in Catawba County near Hickory

Smoke from wildfires in western Canada gave the sun an eerie, filtered look at sunset Sunday.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why did the sun look eerie Sunday evening?

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From workplace safety to defensive driving and more, the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina provides resources, information and training to keep North Carolinians safe.

Local organization wants to help you prevent injuries and save lives

The Soccer Tournament brings 7-on-7 back to Cary's WakeMed Soccer Park June 4 through 9. Follow 64 teams -- men and women -- through 134 soccer matches with $1 million on the line for the winners.

The Soccer Tournament will bring thousands to Cary this week

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Experts say consumers can save hundreds of dollars each year simply by checking your television subscriptions.


5 On Your Side: Save hundreds of dollars by checking your TV subscriptions

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) â When it came to picking a name for his business, Ralph Rodriguez rolled the dice. He went with Fort Liberty Pawn & Gun.

What's in a name? A small fortune for businesses around Fort Bragg

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A Pinehurst mother and her son rented an Airbnb that was a 12-minute walk from the Vatican and attended Pope Leo's first Sunday Mass.


Do you want to see the pope? Villanova connection gets Pinehurst woman a seat at inaugural Mass

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North Carolina homeowners face a 7.5% insurance hike on Juneâ¯1, adding about $243 yearly. Climate losses and higher rebuild costs are driving the surge.

NC homeowners hit with 7.5% insurance rate hike starting in June

On Your Bike CafÃ© owner Alex Webber found her shop with 3 feet of mud, a gutted storefront and an insurance denial letter after Hurricane Helene

Hundreds of mountain bikers and hikers gathered at Lake Crabtree County Park ahead of its closure Sunday.


Farewell to trails: Lake Crabtree Park's 136 acres closing Sunday in Wake County

Lake Crabtree Park's 136 acres to close Sunday

Authorities have issued multiple warrants following a head-on crash on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh, which occurred early Saturday morning. The driver faces several serious charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and reckless driving. 

Man arrested, accused of deliberately causing head-on crash in Raleigh

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A plan to use tolls to pay for a long-delayed Wake County road widening project has won widespread approval from local politicians. State lawmakers are trying to block it.

'Toll road's dead': NC lawmakers pump the brakes on Wake County road-widening plan

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Five North Carolina teams were in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, but did they survive the regional rounds? Monday games will decide the fate for two teams.


NCAA baseball: Duke wins, UNC and Wake Forest face elimination games Monday

Duke baseball coach Chris Pollard

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year. 

Hurricane season 2025: North Carolina tropical storm and hurricane updates 

Tropical storm Alvin forms May 29, 2025

Plan ahead with simple steps to protect your home and your family, and you won't get flooded with worry the next time a hurricane is headed for the Carolina coast.

NC hurricane season: What to do when a hurricane is coming

Hurricane damage at Holden Beach

Another solar flare directed toward Earth could result in an auroral display for parts of the U.S. 

Ask the Meteorologist: Could North Carolina see the Northern Lights Sunday night?

A coronal mass ejection heads toward Earth

Tom Llamas succeeds Lester Holt as anchor and managing editor at NBC Nightly News. His first day on the anchor desk is June 2, 2025.


Tom Llamas to anchor NBC Nightly News

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WRAL's Chris Lovingood returned to work Monday after the birth of his adorable son, Jordy! 

Welcome back! WRAL's Chris Lovingood talks about being a new dad

WRAL's Chris Lovingood back at work after son's birth

Ask the Meteorologist: Why did the sun look like it was burning last night?

Glorious Sun BUT ODD!?!

Eight pro-Israel demonstrators set on fire in act of terrorism

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World's first in-human bladder transplant performed 

Senate returns to countdown on 'Big Beautiful Bill'

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Woman cited at coast: NC wild horses dos and don'ts

Woman cited in OBX: NC wild horses dos and don'ts

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Gator removed Saturday from pool of Southport home

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Person stabbed with serious injuries in Raleigh, suspect in custody

Western NC residents concerned after multiple trucks crash on same road within a month

Selma police seek community help searching for missing man

Raleigh man arrested for alleged sex crime with 4-year-old

Ukraine and Russia agree to swap dead and wounded troops but report no progress toward ending war

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Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces as Canadian wildfires threaten air quality into some US states

What we know about the suspect and victims in the Boulder, Colorado, attack

31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility

FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine'

The Soccer Tournament will be at Cary's WakeMed Soccer Park June 4-9. There will be youth clinics, fan zones and many more opportunities for families to enjoy soccer fun.


Youth clinics, kids zone: A guide to family fun at The Soccer Tournament in Cary

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Foodie News: Nationally acclaimed taco restaurant to open first Raleigh location

Pulled pork tacos with salsa, guacamole and lime in background, 

Weekend best bets: Keith Urban, Greek Festival and more

Keith Urban rocks Coastal Credit Union Music Park

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Fact-checking Donald Trump as DOGE adviser Elon Musk leaves White House

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Fact check: Did NC reject Helene contractors over state racial 'quotas'?

Fact check: Did Memorial Day gas prices hit a 20-year low?

Fact check: Would GOP bill strip Medicaid, health care from 13 million Americans?

Fact check: Did Trump's transportation secretary vote against air traffic control upgrades?

On the Record: Proposed cuts to NC state income taxes could lead to budget cuts, economists say

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Proposed federal budget could leave holes in NC state budget

Federal cuts could sap services for NC as state lawmakers also look to trim

How much to fight fentanyl: Stein asks for special unit funded by state budget

NC budget gets tighter in latest economic forecast 

Triangle gears up for graduation weekend: dates and venues for local high schools

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Brain Game semifinals: Apex Friendship High School vs Raleigh Charter High School

UNC-CH faculty concerned over 'highly unusual' lack of tenure promotions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students

Wake schools wrestling with AI policy as tech's presence grows in classrooms

Medicaid cuts could leave NC families without options for nursing home care

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UNC Health psychologist conducting research into men experiencing postpartum depression

"I'm not guilty": Owner of Orange Co. farm party property appears in court

Growth, housing and schools: Leaders speak to improvements, challenges of Raleigh living

'King tides,' heavy rain subside after causing 'perfect storm' on NC coast

Key North Carolina basketball starter transfers to NC State

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Duke rallies past Oklahoma State to advance to win baseball super regional 

Dickerson delivers go-ahead home run and Oklahoma tops North Carolina 9-5 to force deciding game

Host Auburn eliminates NC State in NCAA baseball regional

No. 13 overall seed Coastal Carolina edges East Carolina 1-0 to win Conway Regional

NCSCA releases its 2025 girls soccer all-state teams

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Here are the new NCHSAA classifications for 2025-29

The 2024-25 NCHSAA state champions in every sport

Uwharrie Charter 3-peats as 1A baseball champs, beats Perquimans in Game 3

North Lincoln takes Game 3 over J.H. Rose to win 3A baseball state title

NC home insurance premiums rise in June

NC home insurance premiums rise next week

Economic forecasters who work in state government have revised their budget projections slightly downward for the next two years.



North Carolina budget gets tighter in latest economic forecast 

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Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, made his first court appearance after being charged with seven counts of aiding and abetting underage drinking at a massive party held on his property.

Orange County farm venue owner in court, denies responsibility

North Carolina is among the top states in the country for clean energy technology, but changes at the federal level could slow down that boom.

Federal spending cuts could pull the plug on NC's clean energy boom 

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has published an online map showing the proposed locations of the first batch of electric vehicle charging stations funded through a federal program. 

Gov. Josh Stein wants the clean energy sector to keep growing in North Carolina.

NC's clean energy boom could slow if Congress repeals tax credits

With extreme weather squeezing yields, new climate-resilient crop varieties using marker-assisted breeding and artificial intelligence mapping promise farmers steadier harvests.

Climate-resilient crops help NC farmers beat weather stress

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Recall: 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon due to lead risk

Restaurant Ratings: Mamacita and Tacos Number Juan

5 On Your Side: Ingredient in gluten-free products contains high levels of lead

5 On Your Side: Hot car deaths are a year-round threat, how to be aware

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Former foster father tries to fix broken foster care system in NC

Former vice chair 'deeply disturbed' with campaign finance reports of Durham committee

SBI investigating case related to Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People

Former foster dad creates app that could help North Carolina's broken foster care system

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Donald Thompson: AI is revolutionizing hiring. Human resources officers must lead the charge