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Gov. Josh Stein visited Lake Michael Park in Mebane, one of the areas most impacted by Tropical Depression Chantal, to assess flood damage and highlight the critical role of proactive government measures in averting disaster. 

Gov. Josh Stein tours flooded Mebane, urges preparedness as state awaits emergency services budget

GET THE LATEST WEATHER UPDATES SENT RIGHT TO YOUR PHONE. HAPPENING NOW, GOVERNOR JOSH STEIN IS VISITING SOME OF THE HARDEST HIT AREAS FROM SEAN TAL. >> YEAH, HE'S TOURING LAKE MICHAEL PARKIN MEDVED TO SURVEY THE FLOOD AFTER MASS AND THAT'S WHERE WE FIND WRAL'S LAURA LESLIE. LAURA, WE JUST HEARD FROM THE GOVERNOR OR THE SITE. >> AND WHAT WE'RE YOU KNOW, HE'S OUT HERE TODAY TO SURVEY SOME DAMAGE THAT WAS ADDED AND THAT WAS ACTUALLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON A GET OUT OF THE WAY AND LET YOU LOOK AT IT. THIS DAM AT LAKE MICHAEL PARK WAS CLOSE. EVERYTHING WAS CLOSED OFF LAST LAST FALL AND THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF RECONSTRUCTING THAT DAM AND THE DECIDED AT AN ADDITIONAL DOWN ON TOP OF THAT, AN EXTRA 10 FEET AND THAT EXTRA 10 FEET THAT THEY ADDED SAVED 9 HOUSES THAT WERE DOWNSTREAM FROM HERE, A LITTLE NEIGHBORHOOD. THOSE FAMILIES WERE EVACUATED FOR LAST COUPLE OF NIGHTS, BUT THEY'RE GOING TO REASSESS TODAY. GOVERNOR STEIN TODAY REITERATING THE IMPORTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDING AND AND AND STATE COOPERATION. >> WELL, I'M CONCERNED THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS NOT YET PASSED A BUDGET. WE'RE WORKING OFF OF LAST YEAR'S BUDGET. WE NEED A NEW BUDGET THAT WILL MAKE SURE THAT OUR STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AS WELL FUNDED. THEY'RE REAL FUNDING CONCERNS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. A LOT OF OUR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL IT'S PAID FOR FROM FEDERAL FUNDING. WE'VE BEEN WORKING HARD TO SECURE THAT FUNDING SO WE DON'T EXPERIENCE WIDESPREAD LAYOFFS. >> NOW WE WE KNOW THAT THE GOVERNOR SAID TODAY THAT THE STATE HAS NOT DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY BECAUSE THIS DISASTER IS LIMITED TO 4, 5, COUNTIES FOR THOSE COUNTIES HAVE ALREADY DECLARED THEIR OWN COUNTY STATES OF EMERGENCY. BUT HE SAID THE STATE HAS BEEN ACTIVELY INVOLVED SINCE THE PROBLEMS BEGAN ON SUNDAY NIGHT IS SENDING AND RESOURCES AND OTHER COUNTIES AROUND HAVE BEEN HELPING FOLKS OUT HERE AS WELL.

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Gov. Stein talks Chantal aftermath, government funding to keep citizens safe

Gov. Josh Stein visits Alamance County to meet with local officials and survey storm impacts

Flooding nearly wipes out 1st floor of school along Eno River in Hillsborough

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As Roy Cooper ramps up profile, Jeff Jackson makes US Senate announcement

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

Buchanan family killed in plane crash

Body found during search for two boaters at Jordan Lake in Chatham County

Crews search for two boaters at Jordan Lake in Chatham County

'This is all water': Durham residents begin cleaning up after 80 people rescued near Eno River

Dozens without homes in Durham after 80 people rescued from flooding near Eno River

WRAL Weather Alert Days: Sweltering heat Tuesday, storms rekindle flood chances Wednesday

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AssetMark Financial Holdings and a unit of Citigroup are planning major expansions in Charlotte, according to state economic development officials.

Another 750 financial services jobs planned for North Carolina, officials say

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With summer travel in full swing, that can mean more boarding for family pets. 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.

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

WRAL Investigates pet boarding

A secluded home in a wooded area caught fire behind a Wake Forest neighborhood on Tuesday morning.

Secluded home catches fire behind Wake Forest neighborhood

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Businesses at Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill are boarded up Tuesday morning and muddy cars are abandoned in the parking lot 24 hours after severe flooding hit the area.

Cleanup begins at Chapel Hill shopping center; building condemned, cars abandoned

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

A chase involving the State Highway Patrol came to an end in a Raleigh neighborhood early Tuesday morning after a driver with a felony warrant attempted to evade a traffic stop.


Highway patrol chase ends in Raleigh neighborhood off Six Forks Road

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) â The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 on Monday as search-and-rescue teams continued to wade into swollen rivers and use heavy equipment to untangle trees as part of the massive search for missing people.

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100

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Travelers at some airports, including LaGuardia in New York City, may no longer need to undergo one of the most loathed requirements of security screening. For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Transportation Security Administration is letting people keep their shoes on.

TSA to let travelers keep their shoes on, ending hated rule

TSA to Let Travelers Keep Their Shoes On, Ending Hated Rule

Amazon Prime Day is LIVE NOW through July 11 with excellent deals! Read on for a growing list of top buys. 

Amazon Prime Day 2025 event is LIVE: See the long list of top deals

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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

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

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A man was taken to the hospital after being bitten by a shark in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Surfer hospitalized from shark bite

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Tools4Schools provides free classroom supplies for nearly 11,000 teachers in N.C.'s largest school district

Tools4Schools provides free classroom supplies for nearly 11,000 teachers in N.C's largest school district

5 On Your Side: Scrolling on social media leads to bad impulse buys

Wallethub study: Social media shopping survey

Car slams into daycare center in Washington

Washington car slams into daycare center

Missouri aviation program graduates first all-female class

First all-female aviation class, Missouri

Lifeguards rescue deer from ocean waves off Florida coast

Deer rescue off Florida coast

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Goldsboro police ask for help finding missing 2-month-old boy

Record rainfall in Chapel Hill reveals growing inland flood risks

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

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

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Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after ordering pause in deliveries

American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds

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

Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear

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

Free or discounted summer movies in 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?

North Carolina sports betting revenue, taxes running years ahead of expectations

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'Tears my heart to pieces': North Carolina braces for Medicaid cuts

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

Trump tax, spending cuts could help or hurt state budget

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

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

Who will Trump back to replace Tillis? 3 Republicans to watch

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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

Expired pool permits: WRAL investigation spurs Wake County to inspect pools

For Duke's Scheyer, no shying away from Final Four loss to Houston

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NHL and the NHLPA ratify their CBA extension through 2030

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

Magic and Paolo Banchero agree on a 5-year extension. Total value could reach $287 million

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

NFHS to require double first base in baseball starting in 2027

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Boys Lacrosse: NFHS makes multiple rule changes for 2026 season

Seven NC girls soccer players named to All-Atlantic region

The 2025 HighSchoolOT All-State Girls Lacrosse Team

NBA Summer League to feature 12 players from North Carolina

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.

Rainfall intesity up 21% in the Triangle, data says

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

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.

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.

Would you shell out a few extra bucks every year to help rescue wild turtles? A bill in the state legislature would create a special license plate that would provide funding for the Turtle Rescue Team at NC State. But for years, the idea's gotten bogged down in the state Senate. Could this be the year? 

NC State turtle rescue team asks lawmakers for special license plate 

A file photo of a turtle under the care of the Turtle Rescue Team at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

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

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Beware this bacon: Oscar Mayer recalls turkey bacon, could be contaminated with listeria

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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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CivicReach: Transforming government customer experience with AI

Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NC's economic growth

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

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

St. Jude Children's Hospital's fundraising arm selects new CEO in midst of global expansion

'Jurassic World Rebirth' bites off $318 million at the global box office

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

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Shine bright! Adorable babies in the NICU dress up for Fourth of July

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Owner of popular farm worried about proposed traffic plan that would pave over land

Go Ask Dad: Nearer to kneeling

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New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 2-4 pm ET on Tues., July 8

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