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Four people were on board a plane that crashed Monday afternoon in a field off Lower Moncure Road in Lee County.

Family of four killed in Lee County plane crash, North Carolina State Highway Patrol says

<p>CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. &gt;&gt; I'M DAN HAGGERTY AND I'M ASHLEY ROAD. LET'S GET RIGHT TO WRAL'S BRIAN SHRADER IN THE LIVE CENTER. BRIAN, WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THIS LEA COUNTY PLANE CRASH? WE FIRST HEARD ABOUT THIS IN THE WRAL NEWS FROM AROUND 2 O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON. I WANT TO SHOW YOU EXACTLY WHERE THIS IS. THIS IS JUST OFF OF ON CARE ROAD NEAR FOR 21 THERE IN SANFORD. THIS IS ABOUT 4 OR 5 MILES AWAY FROM THE RALLY EXECUTIVE JETPORT. NOW LIVE PICTURES FROM SKY 5 SHOWED THE DEBRIS FROM THAT AIR PLANE CRASH. WE ARE STILL WORKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS, BUT WE CAN TELL YOU THAT AT LEAST ONE PERSON HAS BEEN KILLED IN THIS CRASH. WE ALSO SAW THAT THE UNC MEDICAL HELICOPTER RESPONDED TO THE SCENE. YOU CAN SEE A TREMENDOUS FIRST RESPONDER PRESENCE OUT HERE WITH THE AIRCRAFT DEBRIS THERE IN THE FIELD. THIS IS A SMALL WE DON'T KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ON BOARD. WE DON'T HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONFIRM EXACTLY WHETHER THIS WAS TAKING OFF OR WHETHER THIS WAS ON APPROACH. IT'S SANFORD, WE'RE WORKING TO CONFIRM THAT NOW, HEIDI KIRK IS THERE AT THE SCENE. SHE IS WORKING TO GATHER MORE INFORMATION AND SHE WILL HAVE A</p>

Plane crash in Lee County

Plane crashes in Lee County, at least 1 dead

Latest: 4 tornadoes touched down Sunday, 43 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal

Lamont Norwood Road collapses in Chatham County

80 people rescued from flooded homes near Eno River in Durham County

Dozens rescued from flooded homes near Eno River in Durham County

Person County family seeks helping finding mother missing amid flash floods

Monica Butner, 58, is missing after she was last seen Sunday night leaving her Person County home for work in flood-stricken Orange County.

Dog fight, pets dying, staff high on drugs: WRAL Investigates violations at pet boarding facilities

WRAL Investigates pet boarding

Chapel Hill condo complex devastated again by flooding, this time from Chantal

Sunday's flooding in Chapel Hill left many residents, particularly at the Camelot Village condominium complex, with devastating losses and a renewed sense of frustration.

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Hyco Lake crested at 16.5 feet on Monday morning after parts of Person County got as much as 7.5 inches of rain.

Hyco Lake flooding: Water level crests at 16.5 feet

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Lance Pearce was charged with child abuse after a 2-year-old child landed in the hospital with bruises all over his body. On Sunday, the boy died from his injuries, elevating Pearce's charges to include murder.

Johnston County man charged with murder in 2-year-old's death

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The only hospital in Martin County, North Carolina, closed in 2023, but the electricity is still on inside. Air conditioning continues to keep its empty patient rooms cool. And the county still pays the bills for the building's medical gas system.

'Tears My Heart to Pieces': North Carolina Braces for Medicaid Cuts

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Nearly 9 inches of rain fell in Chapel Hill and close to a foot in Chatham County. Experts say climate change is fueling higher rainfall intensity.

Record rainfall in Chapel Hill reveals growing inland flood risks

Ranfall intensity across the U.S.

Dozens of people were forced to leave their homes in Chapel Hill after Tropical Depression Chantal dropped heavy rain in central North Carolina late Sunday, leaving devastating flooding in its wake.


Furniture toppled, door off hinges at Chapel Hill shopping center, cars strewn across parking lot

Cars damaged from flooding at Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill

Crews on Monday are searching for two missing boaters at Jordan Lake in Chatham County.


Crews search for two boaters at Jordan Lake in Chatham County

WASHINGTON (AP) â President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other nations that would go into effect on Aug. 1.

Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on 12 other nations.

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The rain from Tropical Depression Chantal is moving out of our area Monday, leaving devastating flooding in central North Carolina.

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Rain moves out, extreme heat returns Tuesday

Forecast: Rainall totals over next 5 days

Tropical Storm Chantal moved through North Carolina on Sunday. Many people sent in photos of flooding and storm damage as it moved through.

Photos: Storm damage, flooding brought by Tropical Depression Chantal

A 500 to 1,000-year flood means that it has a 0.2% to 0.1% chance of happening in a given year.

Chantal brings 500-year, 1,000-year flood to parts of Moore, Chatham, Orange, Durham counties

Sunday's rain was a 500-1,000-year flood in some areas

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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has a life-saving message: "Turn Around, Don't Drown." This slogan is especially important during and after a tropical storm or hurricane.

Turn around, don't drown: Driving through floodwaters could have deadly consequences

Man helps woman out of vehicle during flooding

When a neighbor's tree falls on your home or yard, are they responsible or are you?


If a tree falls, who pays to clean it up?

Large Tree down in Tanglewood behind Cary High School

Founded upon the ideals of community and collaboration, Echo is a collaborative entrepreneurial ecosystem which envisions a world where the transformative power of entrepreneurship can help individuals unlock opportunity, grow their ventures, and contribute to generational change.

Echo: Working to clear tangible and invisible hurdles for current and aspiring entrepreneurs

You don't have to drive all the way to the North Carolina mountains to see beautiful waterfalls this season - there are several beautiful and historic waterfalls right here in the Triangle. One is even hidden in the middle of a Raleigh neighborhood.

Chasing waterfalls: Check out these whimsical waterfalls right here in the Triangle

Waterfall at Juniper Level Botanic Garden, open four times a year. Courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

From protecting windows to securing your yard, learn how to prepare your North Carolina home during hurricane season.

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

sandbags, prepare your home for a hurricane

Whether it's snow or severe storms, it's important to make a family emergency plan and be ready when severe weather strikes.



Make a family emergency plan: Be prepared when severe weather arrives

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WRAL Investigates went through state records for boarding facilities and found some troubling violations. It's a reminder to do your due diligence before selecting a facility.

North Carolina records show troubling violations at pet boarding facilities

Search continues for two boaters fishing in Jordan Lake

Carrboro's public works facility destroyed in flooding

Carrboro's public works facility destoryed in flooding

Chapel Hill residents frustrated by lack of solutions for flood-prone area

Camelot Village resident Vanessa Byrd said she had to crawl out of a bedroom window to escape flooding on Sunday.

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Sky 5 flies over road collapse in Chatham County

Gilmore Road washed away in Chatham County

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Woman critically injured in wrong-way crash on I-40 in Johnston County, 3 vehicles involved

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4-year-old boy finds bullet in his Durham bedroom, mom says

Person shot in downtown Wilmington has life-threatening injuries

Man killed in Sampson County crash was not wearing seatbelt, troopers say

Police officer shot in uptown Charlotte in stable condition, suspect in custody

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Israel and Hamas are inching toward a new ceasefire deal for Gaza. This is how it might look

Wall Street falls as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffs

Twin 8-year-olds and Camp Mystic's director are among those mourned after Texas floods

Ukraine reports at least 11 dead and over 80 injured in Russian attacks

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on new restaurants opening in the Triangle including Veloce Italian Market in the former Happy & Hale spot in City Plaza and the first Del Taco in North Carolina.


Foodie News: New pizza spot in Raleigh's City Plaza and NC's first Del Taco

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60+ events happening in NC this July

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Weekend best bets: Tyler, The Creator in Raleigh, plus festivals and more fun

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30+ trampoline parks and indoor playgrounds in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Clayton

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New arcade and taproom opening in downtown Fayetteville

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Free, discounted summer family movies in the Triangle

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Fact check: North Carolina got a $22M grant to expand internet access. Trump said the program is 'based on race'

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Fact-checking Trump at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz about immigration, One Big Beautiful Bill

Fact-checking Elizabeth Warren on Meta's tax break in 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Fact check: White House says 'big beautiful bill' would boost take-home pay by $10,000

Fact check: Will GOP bill give a tax cut to Social Security recipients?

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' could boost NC economy - or hurt GOP prospects in 2026

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Special license plate could help fund Turtle Rescue Team at NC State

NC State turtle rescue team asks lawmakers for special license plate 

Stein vetoes bills on gender issues and DEI, calling them 'mean-spirited'

They're NC's fastest-growing source of new teachers. But thousands of them are leaving every year

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West Virginia to offer school clothing allowance for back-to-school shopping

Thousands of NC teachers quit before getting a full license, new data shows

Traffic impacts as new year-round schools open on Monday

Durham school resource officers share positive data about interventions in schools

North Carolina foster care: Broken but changing

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NC man's homeowners insurance soars 41% in one year due to 'consent to rate' clause

Diagnosis Young: Doctors see link between lifestyle, cancer diagnoses

Thom Tillis is leaving the Senate over Medicaid cuts. Here's what they'll mean for NC

Wimbledon: Djokovic, Shelton, Sinner, Swiatek and 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva reach the quarterfinals

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Edson Ãlvarez's tiebreaking goal gives Mexico 2-1 win over US for 10th Gold Cup title

Less than year from the World Cup, US player pool becomes a game of `Survivor'

Van Gisbergen wins in Chicago once again, completing a NASCAR weekend sweep

Canes make splash in free agency, sign Winnipeg vet Nikolaj Ehlers

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NBA Summer League to feature 12 players from North Carolina

North Carolina high school baseball coaching changes ahead of the 2026 season

High Point Christian RB Jaylen Moore commits to Cornell

450 players earn NC Softball Coaches all-state honors

A new state law allows auto insurance companies to charge more to inexperienced drivers, people with minimum coverage and people with driving infractions.

NC increases insurance costs for new drivers

Martin General is one of a dozen hospitals that have closed in North Carolina over the last two decades. This is a problem that hospital systems and health experts warn may only worsen if the legislation passes with its $1 trillion cuts to the Medicaid program and new restrictions on enrollment in the coverage.

How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill

Higher auto insurance bills on the way for many in NC, especially new drivers

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School boards must have a policy that requires devices to be turned off during instructional time. Schools will also be required to teach social media literacy and implement internet safety and security measures.

New NC law restricts cellphones in classrooms, requires social media literacy lessons

Starting Tuesday, July 1, most disposable vapes will no longer be legal in North Carolina as a result of House Bill 900, a bill signed into law last year by former Gov. Roy Cooper. 

New NC restrictions on flavored vape products effect

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about flooding and missing furniture from the Hawkins-Hartness House.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about flooding, missing furniture from NC lieutenant governor's house

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One year later: WRAL revisits case of Fayetteville mother accused of murdering adoptive children

Iranian hackers targeting specific industries for cyber attacks as conflict escalates

Duke expert warns: Iranian cyber threats target specific jobs, not public at large

Thousands in revenue for field parties raise concerns about underage drinking, agritourism, and safety

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Durham chipmaker Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy protection, seeking to reduce debt, remerge

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Three out of four businesses passing tariff costs onto consumers, survey reveals

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EPA employees in RTP invited to adopt soon-to-be homeless lab rats

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