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A newly unveiled search warrant reveals disturbing new details about the sexual assault of a disabled woman from September 2024 that led to charges for a GoWake bus driver.

Warrant: GoWake bus driver raped disabled woman after dropping her off at apartment

<p>KEEP YOU UPDATED ALL MORNING LONG. &gt;&gt; INTO THE WRAL LIVE CENTER, A DISTURBING ACCOUNT FROM A SEARCH WARRANT REGARDING THIS MAN RIGHT HERE. CALVIN FOG AND I JUST WANT TO WARN YOU WHAT I'M ABOUT TO EXPLAIN IS VERY DISTURBING. INVESTIGATORS SAY FOG WAS A DRIVER FOR AGO. WAKE ACCESS BUST AND HE DROPPED OFF A WOMAN AT HER STOP AT STONE. GLEN APARTMENTS IN APEX. THE WOMAN WHO NEEDS TO USE A WHEELCHAIR HAS LIMITED USE OF HER ARMS. AND SHE ASKED THE FOG TO HELP HER CASTRO FROM HER OVEN. SO AFTER PARKING THE BUS, THE SEARCH WARRANT SAYS HE LEFT THE BUS INTO THE WOMAN'S APARTMENT AND REMOVED HER FROM A WHEELCHAIR. HE'S ACCUSED OF HER AND THEN PUTTING HER BACK INTO THE WHEELCHAIR AND LEAVING THE SEARCH WARRANT ALSO SAYS VIDEO SHOWS THE BUS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND IT ALSO NOTES HE CALLED THE WOMAN AND TOLD HER NOT TO SAY ANYTHING BECAUSE BECAUSE HE COULD LOSE, YOU COULD GET IN TROUBLE WITH HIS JOB. NOW, THIS IS A CASE ACTUALLY FROM SEPTEMBER WHEN WE FIRST REPORTED ABOUT IT. BUT THIS RELEASE THE SEARCH WARRANT BEING RELEASED. THAT'S WHAT'S NEW THIS MORNING. STAY WITH WRAL NEWS. WE CONTINUE TO GET MORE INFORMATION INTO THIS AND</p>

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Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it's not sold by its Chinese parent company

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Celebrate the weekend in style with an exciting lineup of events in the Triangle area, including Lunar New Year festivities and Martin Luther King Jr. Day tributes.


Weekend best bets: Lunar New Year, MLK Day events

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Brewery Bhavana, a brewery and dim sum restaurant based in downtown Raleigh, is set to expand with a second location at Cary's Fenton development this April.


Foodie News: Brewery Bhavana adding location at Fenton in Cary

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Tyler Ussery, 30, is charged with robbery with multiple counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for incidents that occurred between Jan. 12-14.


Man charged in 10 Durham robberies in 2 days has lengthy criminal history

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The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office is warning residents after they say a couple paid a woman to live in a home she didn't own.


NC victims paid deposit, rent to woman who didn't own home

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Friends and family gathered Thursday evening for an event to honor 15-year-old Aryion 'AJ' Clendenning, who was tragically shot and killed in Durham.

Durham community honors 15-year-old killed while playing in snow, demands justice for shooting

Durham community honors 15-year-old killed while playing in snow, 

Fayetteville police have arrested and charged a man Thursday in connection with the death of 25-year-old Heather Williams, who was previously reported missing and endangered.

Fayetteville man charged with first-degree murder after missing woman found dead in woods

Authorities say Kevin Worsham, 44, left his assignment in Teachey Thursday night. He returned to the work site on Friday morning and was taken into custody.

Sex offender back in custody after leaving work release in Duplin County

Man escapes work release in Teachey: Authorities seek help locating Kevin Worsham

Israelâs security cabinet has recommended approving a deal that would pause the fighting in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants.

Middle East latest: Israeli security cabinet recommends approving ceasefire deal

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The first weeks of 2025 have seen a whirlwind of ups and downs. The holidays are looking pretty sweet, though.


Good news for 2025: These big holidays all fall on Friday

Post-election lawsuits over a disputed race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat are getting complicated as the ballots of 60,000 voters are challenged. Here's what you need to know.

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Multiple events and volunteer opportunities will be held over the holiday weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

List: Local MLK Day events, day of service projects

MLK Day virtual celebration in Durham

Many in Raleigh feel as through there's a snow hole over the city, but there are several factors that often leave the city wet and less wintry.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why does it seem like there is a 'force field' of snowlessness in Raleigh?

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"My office is hearing from dozens in WNC who have been kicked out of their hotels tonight, despite FEMA's announcement yesterday that they were extending Transitional Sheltering Assistance through January 25," Senator Ted Budd said on X Tuesday evening.

Dozens in western NC kicked out of hotels Tuesday despite FEMA extending deadline, officials say

Bryan King, the co-owner of 12 Bones Smokehouse, sifts through the damage left by Hurricane Helene.

In his Jan. 14 confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and personal conduct.

Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

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WRAL's Chris Lovingood talks with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) Chief Commercial Officer Rick Needham. Though some experts believe this form of energy on a commercial scale is 20 or so years away, CFS believes they could achieve it within years.

Virginia plant shooting to provide commercial nuclear fusion energy by 2030s

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Raleigh, Durham mayors attending US Conference of Mayors to address crime, public safety

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NC ref still hitting the hardwood 52 years later

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Content creators fret as TikTok bans looms 

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Fires slow down traffic on US-64 near Zebulon

Raleigh, Durham mayors to attend national conference to attack local issues

Triangle residents brace for TikTok ban impact amid uncertain future for local creators

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Fires scorched campuses across Los Angeles. Many schools are seeking places to hold classes

Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags

Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1

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A family-run burger and soda bar is about to open its fifth location in the Triangle.

Burger and soda bar opening in Holly Springs has 250 different sodas

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New developments signal downtown Raleigh rebound from COVID slump

Rendering: Garden West planned for downtown Raleigh in 2024

'Queen of Southern Cooking' Nathalie Dupree passes away in Raleigh

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Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, attorney general nominee

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Fact check: TikTok video accuses NC deputies of stealing generators donated for Helene victims

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NC Gov. Josh Stein issues executive order on abortion, reproductive rights

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FTC report finds pharmacy benefit managers hiked prices of generic drugs

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'I think about my kids': Unit focuses on tractor-trailer safety, issues nearly $10M in fines

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Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh halts child admissions

Franklin County family faces heartbreak as dream home nears foreclosure auction 

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Antonelli inducted into Ring of Honor as #21 NC State beats Pitt 83-67

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Lexi Donarski, Alyssa Ustby lead No. 14 North Carolina women to 64-33 romp over SMU

Toby Fournier's 23 points, 11 rebounds lead No. 16 Duke women to 72-38 rout of No. 18 Cal

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Caroline Barton of Carolina Day named Gatorade NC Player of the Year in girls cross country

North Carolina launched Energy Saver NC, a $208 million rebate program to cut energy costs, create jobs and boost resilience through home efficiency upgrades and appliance incentives.

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After a year-long investigation into a teacher assaulting students with special needs at the school, WRAL News learned the principal of East Wake High School has stepped down.

East Wake principal steps down after WRAL Investigation into assault of students with special needs

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North Carolina's $208 million Energy Saver NC program launches Thursday, offering rebates up to $8,000 for heat pumps to cut energy costs, reduce emissions and improve public health.

Cut energy costs and stay warm: Heat pumps gain popularity in NC

Wyatt Blanton, a project manager at Blanton's Heating and Air, said his company has more customers asking about heat pumps because they're environmentally friendly and can save money.

Post-election lawsuits over a disputed race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat are getting complicated as the ballots of 60,000 voters are challenged.

NC Supreme Court race challenge: Breaking down the battle between Griffin and Riggs

Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh has stopped accepting new child patients until further notice, following a recent investigation by state surveyors.

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Protesters have been gathering on Tuesday near the North Carolina Supreme Court in downtown Raleigh, as they read aloud all 60,000 names of voters being challenged by a Republican candidate for a seat on the high court. Jefferson Griffin's legal challenges against those voters came after he appeared to lose the 2024 election to Democratic Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs.

Protesters criticize attempt to throw out 60,000 votes in NC Supreme Court race

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BP cutting 4,700 jobs worldwide as part of cost-saving drive

World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty

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