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Two sisters accused of stealing from a family they worked for are facing felony charges, according to Cary police.


Sisters charged with stealing from Cary couple worked as nannies, police say

WORKING TO GET SOME MORE DETAILS ABOUT ANY CHARGES THAT MAY BE FILED IN THAT CRASH. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, BRIAN. ALSO NEW AT 4 O'CLOCK. HARRY POLICE SAY A PAIR OF SISTERS WHO ARE BOTH NANNIES ARE ACCUSED OF STEALING MONEY FROM DOCTORS. THE SISTERS APPEARED IN COURT IN THE LAST 2 HOURS. WRL'S CHELSEA DONOVAN WAS THERE CHELSEA AND A CHANCE TO ASK THESE WOMEN ABOUT THE THE >> ACCUSATIONS AGAINST THEM. YEAH. LET'S GIVE YOU A LITTLE BACKGROUND, THOUGH. BOTH OF THESE WOMEN HAVE PROFILES LISTED HERE ON THIS NANNY LANE WEBSITE. >> AND THEY ALSO SAY THEY'VE GOT ABOUT 7 YEARS OF BABYSIT AIRING AND TUTORING EXPERIENCE BETWEEN THE 2 OF THEM. >> BUT THEY'RE ALSO NOW CHARGED WITH STEALING FROM 2 DOCTORS IN CARY. >> 2 SISTERS JU YOUNG, ANGIE YOUNG HAN HIDE THEIR FACES AS THEY ENTER A WAKE COUNTY COURTROOM. THE SISTERS ARE BOTH NANNIES THAT GO BY MICHELLE AND CLAIRE ON THIS MAN. ELAINE HIRING WEBSITE. THEY'RE ACCUSED OF STEALING MONEY FROM 2 DOCTORS WHO WORK AT WAKE MED AND DUKE HEALTH. >> I COULDN'T A NEW LADY WARRANTS INDICATE G YOUNG HAN DEPOSITED A CHECK THAT WAS FORGED ON THE ACCOUNT OF TIMOTHY M OR AND OR JAIL PA POLAR D BOTH DOCTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF JUST OVER $5,000. >> JIANG IS ALSO CHARGED WITH OBTAINING PROPERTY BY FALSE PRETENSE AND UTTERING A FORGED INSTRUMENT. HER SISTER JUDY YOUNG, IS CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO OBTAIN PROPERTY UNDER FALSE PRETENSE. WHEN I WENT TO SPEAK WITH THE SISTERS AT THEIR MORRISVILLE APARTMENT ABOUT THE CHARGES, ONE OF THE SISTERS ANSWERED THE DOOR BUT WOULDN'T SHOW HER FACE. >> WOULD YOU MIND GIVING UNDERSTAND THAT YOU GUYS ARE NANNIES THAT ALLEGEDLY STOLE FROM TO DOCTOR? IS THAT A FACTOR? >> AND THEY DIDN'T SAY MUCH TODAY. THEY WERE APPOINTED A PUBLIC DEFENDER HERE IN COURT. I ALSO REACHED OUT TO THE DOCTORS HAVE NOT YET HEARD BACK AS WELL AS NANNY LANE. JUST LOOKING ON NANNY LANES WEBSITE. THEY STATE THEY DO PROVIDE BACKGROUND CHECKS, BUT IT'S ONLY UPON REQUEST LIVE IN

Nannies accused of stealing from two doctors

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Wake County faces massive housing shortage, report finds

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UNC System cuts diversity-course requirement for graduation

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Police, tow professionals noticing spike in thieves using tech to steal cars

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Thursday warm-up brings temps in the 70s, spotty showers possible this evening

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State Health Plan board set to approve sliding scale for premiums

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Durham green card holder detained by ICE, faces deportation on drug charges

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The Wake County Animal Center has temporarily shut its doors to curb a canine illness outbreak after Streptococcus zooepidemicus claimed the lives of three dogs.


Wake County Animal Center temporarily closes due to canine illness

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H&H Bagels, renowned for its authentic New York City-style bagels, is expanding into the Triangle area with five new locations. 

Iconic New York City bagel spot opening five new locations in the Triangle 

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Egg prices are soaring, but North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler on Thursday warned they likely won't come down anytime soon.


Egg prices won't come down soon, NC agriculture commissioner warns

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They urge lawmakers to move the funding toward public school needs, suggesting school facility needs in Helene-affected counties and tutoring.

No new private school vouchers, State Board of Education asks lawmakers

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The North Carolina Board of Transportation officially approved a resolution to name the bridge on Auburn-Knightdale Road over the Neuse River in Wake County as the Deputy Ned P. Byrd Bridge.


Bridge to be named in honor of fallen officer Ned Byrd

Fallen Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd's autopsy released

WASHINGTON (AP) â A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trumpâs plan to push out federal workers by offering them financial incentives, the latest tumult for government employees already wrestling with upheaval from the new administration.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign

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The proposal comes after North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, a Democrat elected to the office in November, challenged executive orders by President Donald Trump that aim to freeze federal funding and end birthright citizenship.

North Carolina Republicans seek to block Democratic AG from challenging Trump's executive orders

Jeff Jackson wins Attorney General role

Jonathan Allen reported the incident to WRAL News, sharing images of his shattered phone, just 60 days after purchasing it.

Fuquay-Varina man claims iPhone exploded in his pocket 

Jonathan Allen claims his iPhone exploded in his pocket on Jan. 15.

Rising energy bills are raising questions for some Duke Energy customers.

Duke Energy customers shocked by spiking bills despite promised rate reductions

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The Johnston County Board of Education is welcoming Jeff Sullivan as its newest member after the former District 7 board member was sentenced to prison.

Johnston County Schools names replacement for former board member, police officer sentenced to prison

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A 911 call in Fayetteville led to the discovery that two adopted children, Blake and London Deven, had been missing for years. The subsequent investigation revealed systemic failures in North Carolina's foster and adoption systems.

'Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina' â A WRAL Documentary

The latest WRAL documentary, "Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina," premieres at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday.

You may hear about a large asteroid headed toward Earth. Don't panic.

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As western North Carolina fights to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the need for aid is more urgent now than ever. Here's how you can help. 

Winter has shifted the needs of those in WNC after Helene. Here's how you can help

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NEW YORK (AP) â Scientists say they've cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg.

How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science

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A federal judge in Boston on Thursday paused nationwide the Trump administration's offer of buyouts to federal employees.

Judge pauses Trump's federal employee buyout offers

Judge pauses Trump's employee buyout offer

NC Ag commissioner: Egg prices not coming down anytime soon

Study estimates 110,000-plus housing shortfall by 2029 in Wake County

'You guys are losers:' Comment about DEI get backlash for Wake school board member

Government sites pull pages about climate change

Durham teen center at risk of closing without support

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Rocky Mount police respond to double shooting

'For teens, by teens': Durham teen center at risk of closing

Climate censorship? Scientists react to federal website purges

NCAA, following Trump's order, excludes transgender athletes from women's sports

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One year out from the Milan Cortina Games, Olympic chief says 'Italy is ready.' But is it?

US service member, 3 contractors killed in surveillance mission plane crash in southern Philippines

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After prayer breakfast, Trump creates task force to root out 'anti-Christian bias'

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Raleigh's tallest rooftop bar opens its doors

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Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

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Fact check: Did Trump's firing of aviation officials make the plane crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say

Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?

Fact check: Trump says Biden kicked 2,000 Helene victims out of temporary housing

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Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper to teach at Harvard University

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NC lawmakers propose smaller Helene recovery bill

New GOP bill would slash early voting in NC, ban Sunday voting

NC lawmakers want school boards to restrict cellphones during class

State lawmakers meet to debate how to spend an additional $500 million on Helene relief funding for western NC

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NC State students demand PCB testing on campus

NC State student government to vote on call for more PCB testing on campus

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Federal lawsuit targets North Carolina's 'broken' foster care system for urgent reforms

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Proctor scores 16 to lead No. 2 Duke to 16th straight win, 83-54 over Syracuse

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Blacksher scores 18, Wilkinson adds 14 and Cal defeats N.C. State 74-62

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Robbinsville promotes Lucas Ford to head football coach

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No. 7 New Hanover boys hold off Hoggard to remain unbeaten in Mideastern Conference

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Republican legislative leaders in the state House proposed spending $500 million on Helene aid relief but have not yet detailed how that money might be focused.

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about states offering disabled veterans to waive their property taxes.

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North Carolina's children spend years in the foster care system, many bouncing from home to home to home. Lawyers want the court system to force the state to overhaul the system to better care for already-traumatized children.

Lawsuit calls for changes to NC's foster care system

Many pet care providers on Rover may unknowingly violate North Carolina's Animal Welfare Act by offering unlicensed pet boarding services in their home.


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SPCA of Wake County cuts adoption fee for adult dogs 50% to help WNC

Republican President Donald Trump, Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and other newly-elected officials are taking steps to expedite relief efforts for Helene victims in western North Carolina. Here's what they're doing.

How newly elected officials are trying to improve Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

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In the wake of a recent tragedy at Reagan National Airport, WRAL Investigates delves into nearly 40 years of FAA data to uncover the frequency and severity of near mid-air collisions around major airports, including Raleigh-Durham International.


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NC-based Honeywell, one of the few remaining US industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies

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