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Three Orange County deputies were rushed to the hospital for help with injuries they suffered while trying to arrest someone. All are expected to make a full recovery.


Sheriff: Man throwing rocks at homes assaults 3 Orange County deputies during arrest

<p>TRACK THAT THREAT FOR RAIN AND SEVERE WEATHER FOR MONDAY. IT'S COMING UP. &gt;&gt; ALL RIGHT. MY THANKS VERY MUCH. THIS IS BRIAN TRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS AFTERNOON OUT OF ORANGE COUNTY WHERE 3 DEPUTIES HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A FIGHT WITH THE SUSPECT. WE'RE GETTING SOME NEW INFORMATION WE'VE LEARNED IN THE PAST 15 MINUTES THAT THIS CALL FIRST CAME IN AROUND 12, 30 THIS AFTERNOON AT THE TIMBERS MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. THAT IS NOT TOO FAR FROM THE 85 40 SPLIT THERE IN HILLSBOROUGH. THEN DEPUTIES HAVE REPORTS THAT A MAN WAS THROWING BRICKS AT HOMES. THEY ARE TAMPERING WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AND JUST EXHIBITING ERRATIC BEHAVIORS. THEY SAY THEY GOT TO THE SCENE AND FOUND A MAN WHO MATCHED THE DESCRIPTION OF THE SUSPECT TRIED TO TAKE HIM INTO CUSTODY. AND THAT'S WHEN A FIGHT BROKE OUT. AND THEY SAY THAT JORGE DURAN SERIOUSLY INJURED 3 OF THOSE DEPUTIES, THEY APPARENTLY ARE STILL BEING TREATED AT THE HOSPITAL, ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION WE'RE GETTING FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, HILLSBOROUGH POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AND IT TOOK ABOUT A HALF HOUR TO GET TO RAN INTO CUSTODY RIGHT NOW HE'S FACING 3 COUNTS OF ASSAULT ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITH BODILY INJURY. WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES IS UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW TO HILLSBOROUGH TO FOLLOW</p>

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Deputies injured trying to take man into custody, Orange Co. sheriff says

Woman dies from Raleigh shooting; man charged with murder

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Triangle trifecta: Duke, UNC and NC State play in the Sweet 16 Friday

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Flagg flies in March Madness and Duke wins 100-93 over Arizona to reach the Elite Eight

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Nash County Public Schools announces early start date, new bill could encourage more districts to do the same

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Women's tournament: Duke and UNC women meet in rare Sweet 16 matchup

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Women's tournament: NC State hopes to avenge loss to LSU in Sweet 16 rematch

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We're expecting partly cloudy skies with highs near 80 degrees on Friday in a nice way to end the workweek.

Temps climb to near 80 on Friday, clouds break up after lunch

Weekend planner for 3/29 and 3/30/2025

Just a day after he was honored by first-responders with a parade hailing his courage in the face of terminal cancer, 4-year-old Timothy Stamatis passed away, family members confirmed Thursday.


4-year-old boy dies the day after being honored with parade

First responders hold parade for 4-year-old boy with terminal cancer

Whether it is spring or summer break, these five North Carolina attractions are great for families to enjoy. 

5 North Carolina spring break destinations to experience with your family

Shangri-la stone village in Prospect Hill, NC. 

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the details about the new restaurant from chef and two-time James Beard semifinalist Oscar Diaz.


Foodie News: New taco restaurant opens in Durham

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BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) â A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and an aftershock measuring 6.4 rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar on Friday, bringing down a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok and damaging historic buildings in Myanmar. Damage was also reported in China.

The Latest: Major earthquakes strike Myanmar and Thailand

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Durham Public Schools has placed a hiring freeze on many of its positions.

Durham Public Schools announces hiring freeze as district presents budget for 2025-26 school year

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is facing significant federal funding cuts, resulting in job losses and potential impacts on local services.

'We're going to feel the impacts': NC Health Department blindsided by $100 million federal funding cuts, 80 jobs lost

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In the town of Fleetwood in Ashe County, 100 miles away from Asheville, Michelle Denny is struggling to repair her family home that's been passed down generations.


Six months since Hurricane Helene, Ashe County residents struggling to rebuild

Firefighters announced progress Wednesday night on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but they warned that fire danger remained from dry and windy conditions.

Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow

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Frank Tramble, the vice president for communications, marketing and public affairs at Duke, said in an email that the university did not approve of the use of its "marks" in the program.

Duke University wants no part of 'The White Lotus'

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On Sunday, for one day only,  the Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Gardens, a Raleigh Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is open to the public for tours.

One day only: 'Secret garden,' signature mocktail available in Raleigh this Sunday

Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Garden opens for one day only. This Raleigh Historic Property was originally part of Oberlin Village. 

After nearly two decades in business, San Francisco-based 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday and said it would pursue a sale - a sale that could put genetic data of millions of customers at risk. The company an its assets - including that extremely sensitive DNA data  -- will likely soon be up for grabs to the highest bidder.

23andMe is looking to sell customers' genetic data. Here's how to delete it

Tracing Charlestonâs History of Slavery, From a Burial Ground to a DNA Swab

Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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Get ready for a weekend packed with fun and festivities across the Triangle. From egg hunts for the little ones to the Durham Bulls Fan Fest, there's something for everyone.


Weekend best bets: Durham Bulls Fan Fest, egg hunts and markets

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The blooming of the WRAL Azalea Garden has been a constant symbol of the return of spring.  

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

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Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh is set for its most ambitious expansion yet, unveiling plans to incorporate innovative indoor and outdoor exhibits.


Marbles Kids Museum announces largest expansion in its history

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Your family will be paying less at the pump this year for your Spring Break road trip.AAA says gas prices are 30 to 40 cents cheaper this year, compared to the same time last year.

Gas prices are cheaper this spring break

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Western NC fire is now highest priority in the country

Woman dead from Raleigh shooting; man charged with murder

Woman critically injured in Raleigh shooting, police interviewing suspect

Why President Trump is pushing to expand access to IVF

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NC bill to make health care costs more transparent passes state Senate

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Audit: New leadership, new processes put NCCU back on solid financial footing

Trump touts efforts to expand IVF access, dubs himself the 'fertilization president'

Jury recommends death sentence for man charged in Pasquotank jail escape attempt

Tar Heels marching into the Sweet 16 

Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least 3 in Bangkok high-rise collapse

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Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'

FAA acknowledges it must do better after deadly DC air collision

First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina

King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatment

April is filled with lots of festivals, performances, markets, music and more. From Dreamville to Biscuits and Banjos and Spring Daze, there are lots of chances to get out and about.


140+ events in NC to check out this April

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NC State Fairgrounds food hall will have modern look

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Jonas Brothers announce Raleigh tour stop

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Fact check: Elon Musk calls Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme'

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Fact check: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says measles infection may have benefits

Fact check: Vance says the cost of buying a home doubled under Biden

Fact check: Is Elon Musk's DOGE 'very popular'? 

Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy's tense Oval Office meeting about Ukraine and Russia, fact-checked

NC leaders scramble to track cuts to federal funding, worry about more ahead

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North Carolina treasurer partners with OpenAI on government efficiency pilot

NC officials submit proposal for $1.4B in federal disaster aid for Helene recovery

UNC hires former top Republican lawmaker as general counsel

NC Senate sends medical pricing transparency bill to House

Governor to school leaders: I know you need more $$

Education

Stein, Green call for more public school investments at educator conference

Riley Gaines makes stop at Duke University on 'The Fight is Far from Over' Tour

'We are this close': Durham Association of Educators, DPS superintendent at impasse over policy

NC House passes ban on cellphones in schools, with some exceptions

NC lawmakers propose new watchdog office to oversee foster care system

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Nearly 200 cases tied to two NC troopers dismissed. Some question: Why not more?

How Gamergate foreshadowed the toxic hellscape that the internet has now become

With women's basketball on the rise, the Triangle is leading the way

WRAL Investigation prompts calls for safety changes in NC tattoo industry

Alabama makes March Madness record 25 3s and romps past BYU 113-88 to reach Elite Eight

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Texas Tech rallies from 16 points down to beat Arkansas 85-83 in first OT game in March Madness

Will Richard and top-seeded Florida run away from Maryland's 'Crab Five' for 87-71 March Madness win

Holliday: Is Cooper Flagg the best to ever play at Duke?

Stanley Borden brings music and more to Duke's locker room

Wakefield comes from behind to sweep two-game series from No. 5 Wake Forest

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The 2025 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Indoor Track & Field Team

The 2025 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Indoor Track & Field Team

Southern Nash's Anna Dickinson earns Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award 

Former Hough, Hopewell coach Matthew Jenkins to lead West Cabarrus football

Nearly six months after Hurricane Helene, some western North Carolina communities are still struggling to get clean water.

Helene 6 months later: Some living months without power or water

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines why North Carolina lawmakers are considering whether to invest taxpayer money in cryptocurrency.

In Depth with Dan: Why NC lawmakers are considering whether to invest taxpayer money in cryptocurrency

Republican legislators on Wednesday introduced a "Parents' Medical Bill of Rights" that would give them more access to their children's medical records and conversations with providers.

New NC bill would allow parents to get more access to their children's health treatment

A pair of state legislators introduced a bill that would create a $100 fine for drivers whose driving is impaired by distractions from pets or kids.

Driving with lapdog? Lawmakers want to fine NC drivers distracted by pets and kids

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' reductions are due to the federal government's "abrupt and immediate termination of several federal grants," a department spokesperson said in a statement.

NC Health and Human Services Department to cut 80 jobs, lose $100 million in federal funding

Republican legislators on introduced a 'Parents' Medical Bill of Rights,' which would give them more access to their children's medical records and conversations with providers.

Parents to get more access to their child's health treatment under bill

Amid Push to Vaccinate Children, Other Challenges Deluge Pediatricians

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How to avoid concert ticket scams

Your car may be spying on you. Here's how to get it to stop

NC Attorney General advises deleting 23andMe data as company files for bankruptcy

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NC lawmaker proposing update to tattoo regulation after WRAL report

No proof for Durham County DA's claims of courthouse security system issues

WRAL Investigates Durham DA's claim of security issues at courthouse

Dental board denies reinstatement for dentist who 'over-sedated' a patient

Investigations

'Vibe Coding' is accelerating healthcare innovation and transforming lives

Veteran entrepreneur passes away while at South By Southwest

Donald Thompson: Help your team focus amid economic uncertainty

Tom Snyder: Investments, advances bring quantum computing closer

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Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI era

Wolfspeed names new CEO Robert Feurle

Plastic-to-fuel company looks for new facility site as equipment nears completion

US economic growth to slow in the next 30 years, fueled by debt and declining birth rates, CBO says

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No-cost children's dental clinic opens in Cary, expanding Wake County program

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Where to find the bunny and egg hunts this Easter

New 300-acre Beech Bluff park opens in Wake County with trails, playground, garden

10 common laundry mistakes you're probably making & how to avoid them

Marbles Kids Museum announced largest expansion project in history

Amazon Big Spring Sale is LIVE: Cuisinart Large Salad Spinner only $9.99 (71% off), Satin Pillowcases 2 pk only $5.39 (54% off), Premier Protein Shake Cookie Dough 12 pack only $15.99 (50% off)

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Walmart Super Savings Week: Heavy Duty 4 Shelf Metal Shelving Unit only $37.99 (reg. $109.99), Hanes men's shorts only $6 (reg. $26), Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls set w/lids only $17.99 (reg. $69.99)

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