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According to Secret Service, the man was "exhibiting suspicious behavior." The man was later identified as 42-year-old Joshua Runkles of Cameron, North Carolina.


Secret Service: Armed NC man impersonating law enforcement arrested at site of Charlie Kirk memorial

UNC CHAPEL HILL ALLEY CAT OF OUR WRAL NEWS. >> LUIS HERNANDEZ IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER, A NORTH CAROLINA MAN WAS ARRESTED AT STATE FARM STADIUM IN ARIZONA AHEAD OF SUNDAY'S CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL. THIS IS 42 YEAR-OLD JOSHUA RUNKLE. SHE WAS CHARGED WITH IMPERSONATING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN CARRYING WEAPON IN A PROHIBITED PLACE. THE SECRET SERVICE SAYS IT HAPPENED FRIDAY WHEN THE MAN WAS QUOTE, EXHIBITING SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR OR UNCLES FROM CAMERON, NORTH CAROLINA. THAT'S IN MOORE COUNTY COURT DOCUMENTS SHOW WHEN ASKED TO IDENTIFY HIMSELF, RANKLES PRESENTED A FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE BATCH. NOW WE'VE REACHED OUT TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO SEE IF FRANKEL'S HAS WORKED FOR THEM AT ANY POINT IN TIME. HE WAS ALSO A REGISTERED PILATE. THE SECRET SERVICE IS INVESTIGATING WHY HE WAS THERE. FRANKEL'S HAS SINCE BEEN RELEASED ON BOND. NOW, POLICE ARE EXPECTING AROUND 100,000 PEOPLE AHEAD OF THIS CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA, TOMORROW. THAT WILL BE HAPPENING AT 02:00PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME AT STATE FARM STADIUM. THE EVENT WILL INCLUDE SPEECHES FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP AND VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE EVENT IS

Secret Service: NC man was armed, impersonated law enforcement at Charlie Kirk memorial service site in Arizona

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Saturday marks two days from the official start of fall

Warrants: Over $1M in property loss reported by victims of theft ring across the Triangle

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Live: Duke, NC State trading touchdowns in Durham

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UNCW student says she's getting harassed, doxed over viral 'spirit rock' video she's not even in

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One person displaced after townhome fire in Raleigh neighborhood

House fire on English Ivy Lane in Raleigh

Tar Heels dropped by UCF, Gio Lopez leaves game with injury

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WASHINGTON (AP) â An emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app's video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations, the White House said Saturday.

Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says

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Sonny Curtis, a vintage rock 'n' roller who wrote the raw classic âI Fought the Lawâ and posed the enduring question âWho can turn the world on with her smile?â as the writer-crooner of the theme song to âThe Mary Tyler Moore Show,â has died at 88.

Sonny Curtis, Crickets member who penned âMary Tyler Moore Showâ theme, dies at 88

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It is a busy weekend in September with a bounce house festival, BugFest, CenterFest and a celebration of 919 Day!


Weekend best bets: 919 Day, CenterFest, Bounce America

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Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall and insurers plan to pay for them, even though the shots no longer come recommended by an important government committee.

How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure it's covered by your insurance

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, one of the accidents happened around 8:38 p.m. at the intersection of Tryon Road and Trailwood Drive in Raleigh. Police said one person died from their injuries in the crash.


Woman dies in one of two Raleigh crashes that sent six others to hospital

Crash at Tryon Road and Trailwood Drive.

NEW YORK (AP) â Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian satirist whose âDaily Showâ-like program was canceled after the military seized the once pro-democracy government, watched the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel with an immediate sense of familiarity.

In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a $100,000 annual visa fee for highly-skilled foreign workers and rolled out a $1 million "gold card" visa as a pathway to U.S. citizenship for wealthy individuals, moves that face near-certain legal challenges amid widespread criticism he is sidestepping Congress.

Trump signs proclamation adding $100K annual fee for H-1B visa applications

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A North Carolina judge has ordered $50 million be paid to the family of a Charlotte TV station meteorologist who was killed in a helicopter crash three years ago after finding the companies that owned and operated the aircraft liable in his widow's wrongful death lawsuit.

North Carolina judge orders $50M payment for helicopter crash death

WBTV posted Tuesday afternoon that pilot Chip Tayag (left) and meteorologist Jason Myers (right) died in the crash along I-77 near Tyvola Road. Photos courtesy of WBTV.com.

First responders said they took the teen to WakeMed and he has serious injuries.


Teen fell through roof of elementary school in Franklin County, Emergency Management says

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The 14 former N.C. State male athletes who filed a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment by the Wolfpack's former director of sports medicine are also suing the school for negligence.

Former NC State athletes accuse school of negligence in a 2nd sexual abuse lawsuit

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Whether your dog is social or enjoys more independence, the Triangle has some of the best dog parks have something for everyone. 

Unleash the fun: Top dog parks in the Triangle for your four-legged friends

Dogs greet each other at the entrance of Carolina Pines Dog Park

A single AI data center could use as much water as a small town, raising questions in North Carolina about growth, climate resilience and resource planning.

AI data centers would need millions of gallons of North Carolina's water supply a day

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard details the fall events and new openings you will want to try, including Lawrence Barbecue coming to Cary.


Foodie News: New brisket, oysters, brunch options coming this fall to the Triangle

They Bet Their Future on Barbecue Dreams. Many Lost Everything.

For more than 30 years, La Fiesta del Pueblo has been attracting more than 20,000 people each year to downtown Raleigh with a mix of music, art, dance performances, educational booths, children's activities and food. This year's event is planned Sunday in Raleigh.


'Free of fear:' Raleigh Hispanic festival hopes to unite community amid deportation fears

La Fiesta del Pueblo lights up downtown Raleigh

Tsogtbaatar Chinzorig, a paleontologist at North Carolina State University, didn't have to travel far on the day he made what may be the most important fossil discovery of his career. As he stepped out of his tent in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia to start his day of fossil hunting, he noticed something small and spherical protruding from a nearby hillside.

NC state researcher finds most important fossil discovery of his career

RESTRICTED -- âShockingly Beautifulâ Fossil Reveals Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur

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WRAL's Monica Casey shows us the arrests made so far, and what's in new warrants.

Durham car theft ring linked to months of break-ins, police chases

UNCW student says she was doxxed over viral 'Spirit Rock' video she's not in

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Vicious squirrel sends people to ER in California

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Puppy love: 'Wiener dog' walks his wiener dog

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Maine mom sues video game developers, claims games are intentionally addictive

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I-40 East lanes reopened near Airport Boulevard in Raleigh after crash

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Man arrested in Nash County for first-degree murder of 25-year-old woman

Teen arrested, charged with bringing gun to Wake County charter school

At least 5 face federal charges, more than 30 state warrants executed targeting crime in Henderson

Green Level High School football players lead mental health awareness initiative for a second year

Trump's economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers want death penalty off the table in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case

ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza City as some countries prepare to recognize Palestinian state

Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

Roach races and buggy dishes: BugFest is coming up this weekend

Krill are the featured bug this year at BugFest 2025

CenterFest to bring family fun to downtown Durham

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Seaboard Station social district gets preliminary approval from city leaders

Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n' Stroll program to the Village District.

Pumpkin patches, fall and Halloween events in NC

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Fact-check: Is Charlie Kirk's shooting suspect a registered Republican who donated to Trump?

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Fact check: Trump says gas and grocery prices are down

Fact check: Does new North Carolina law allow doctors to practice without completing U.S. exams?

Fact check: Whatley says 'Cooper bears direct responsibility' for Charlotte stabbing

PolitiFact: Charlie Kirk's assassination highlights the rise in US political violence

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 18

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Roy Cooper hosts roundtable on health care

2026 Senate race: Roy Cooper criticizes 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' health care costs in Raleigh speech

Cooper, seeking NC's open U.S. Senate seat, tackles health care cuts in Raleigh speech

After Charlotte stabbing, Stein backs changes to magistrates, mental health involuntary commitments

Teacher vacancies down in 2025 compared to last year, data shows

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NC teacher vacancies and number of teachers are down, new data shows

Hillside High School lifts lockdown after Durham police investigate nearby

UNC System schools consider tuition increases

Pembroke Elementary first-grade student found with handgun

'I want to see them prosecuted': Where do criminal investigations into CJF America stand?

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Wake teachers using AI in the classroom set tone for safe, smart learning

Duke AI program emphasizes critical thinking for job security

Public employees' comments on Charlie Kirk killing largely protected by law, analysts say

After Charlotte stabbing, a political push for death penalty in NC

Daytime breaks, routines and good sleep: How football coaches try to handle stress of the job

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Hurricanes considering signing Michael McLeod, center acquitted of sexual assault charge

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Ehlers, Miller join a Hurricanes core hungry to win the Stanley Cup as training camp begins

Young, Panthers look to match offensive output of previous meeting with Falcons in home opener

No. 6 Mallard Creek scores in final minutes to win at No. 4 Cardinal Gibbons

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Lexington player Kamari McDonald breaks NCHSAA record for pick-sixes in a game

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No. 15 Mooresville rolls to victory at No. 24 East Forsyth

Garner holds off No. 13 Southeast Raleigh for a big win in the GNRC

A lawsuit filed by seven former employees against CJF America remains unserved, while the company's president recently missed a court appearance. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate the Durham-based company.

Where do criminal investigations into CJF America stand?

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explained why ABC decided to take Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off the air indefinitely after his recent comments about Charlie Kirk's suspected killer.

In Depth with Dan: Why Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled off the air

Disney's ABC is taking Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off the air indefinitely after his recent comments about Charlie Kirk's suspected killer.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is convening for a crucial two-day meeting to vote on new guidelines for MMRV, Hepatitis B and COVID-19 vaccines. Decisions could impact vaccine schedules and insurance coverage nationwide.


Committee changes recommendation for childhood vaccines; considers COVID vaccines Friday

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Viewers are telling 5 On Your Side about hazards involving in-ground utility boxes near their homes. Our team started getting these emails after a recent story. Now, Keely Arthur previews the problem neighbors say they can't get fixed.

5 On Your Side: Viewers say utilities ignore requests to fix broken box covers

Leaders of the North Carolina House and Senate, who remain far apart on the state's overall spending priorities, are working on a mini-budget to enable continued funding for health care initiatives, people familiar with the negotiations said.


GOP NC lawmakers spar over Medicaid, children's hospital funding

An employee is scammed out of $300, when her boss asks her to run some errands for him. Turns out it is not her boss, but it sure looks like it. WRAL News explains boss text scams so you don't waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Boss text scams targets new employees

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Restaurant Ratings: Anthony's La Piazza, IHOP and China Wok

5 On Your Side helps viewers get broken utility boxes repaired

5 On Your Side exposes problems getting potentially hazardous utility boxes fixed

What federal interest rate cuts mean for area housing market

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President of NC nonprofit accused of not paying workers skips court

President of company accused of not paying employees misses court date

UNC researchers finds endangered shark at local stores

UNC researchers say some shark and other seafood sold in stores may not be what you think it is

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The New AirPods Can Translate Languages in Your Ears. This Is Profound.

A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals

Nvidia to Buy $5 Billion Stake in Intel, Giving Rival a Lifeline

Donald Thompson: Insights on leadership from an expert on building trust

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US Steel changes course and will keep processing raw steel at Granite City plant in Illinois

Trump administration moves to revoke permit for Massachusetts offshore wind project

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