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A man died Friday morning from an accidental electrocution at Chicora Cemetery in Dunn, according to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office.

Man dies in accidental electrocution at Chicora Cemetery in Dunn

INCREASE HAS NOT BEEN REVEALED. >> JAPHANIE WANT TO INTERRUPT HERE AT TO BRING YOU SOME BREAKING NEWS IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER IN THE PAST LITERAL MINUTE. WE HAVE CONFIRMED THAT'S A MAN WAS ELECTROCUTED IN HARNETT COUNTY. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONFIRMING THAT TO US IN TERMS OF HOW THAT HAPPENED THERE SAYING IT APPEARS THAT HE WAS INSTALLING SOME KIND OF PULLED FOR AN ANTENNA. AND THAT'S WHEN HE HAD AN ELECTRICAL LINE AND THEN THE ELECTROCUTION HAPPENED THERE IN TERMS OF WHO THAT PERSON IS. WE HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THAT JUST

Man dies in accidental electrocution at cemetery in Dunn

Hurricane season 2025: Tropical depression expected to develop, bringing rip currents and storms to NC coast

Tropical outlook as of July 5, 2025

Grays Creek man badly burned in house fire remains in hospital, family says

Hot but less humid holiday weekend, storm chances increase on the coast

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The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

How to keep your pets safe, calm and comfortable during Fourth of July fireworks

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5-year-old girl shot in Cary road rage incident returns home from hospital

A 5-year-old girl named Ema, who was shot in the knee during a Monday road rage incident in Cary, has returned home from the hospital. Photo submitted by Ema's family.

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Fireworks may dazzle, but they also pollute the air, disrupt wildlife and pose health risks. Some North Carolina cities are exploring cleaner alternatives like drone shows.

What's in that smoke? Experts warn of hidden fireworks pollution

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According to Sheriff Clarence Birkhead, Durham's school resource officer program is number one in the state for referring young people to community resources rather than criminal justice.

Durham school resource officers share positive data about interventions in schools

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According to witnesses at the scene and the Apex Police Department, three adults and a child were hit by a car around 8:47 p.m. on Old Raleigh Road.


Four pedestrians hit by car in Apex during Fourth of July drone show, child has serious injuries

Pedestrian accident near Apex Fourth of July drone show

Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday after multiple fatalities were reported from months worth of heavy rain that fell in a matter of hours, leaving search teams to conduct boat rescues as fast-moving water threatened riverfront communities and children's summer camps.

Death and destruction overtake Texas Hill Country in the wake of severe flash flooding

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A Raleigh woman, Jeronica Rogers, faces multiple felony charges connected to a hit-and-run incident in a Walmart parking lot that left a mother and her 10-month-old son with severe injuries.


Warrant: Raleigh woman was on phone when she hit mother, child in Walmart parking lot

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Each year, lifeguards along the Carolina coast rescue hundreds of people. The majority of those swimmers are those caught in rip currents.

Save your life: Know how to spot a rip current, what to do if you feel the pull

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with freebies and offers including a free doughnut, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Fourth of July 2025 restaurant & retail deals

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WASHINGTON (AP) â House Republicans propelled President Donald Trumpâs big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline.

The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda

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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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NEW YORK (AP) â Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure.

Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failure risk

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Beware of rip currents during busy beach weekends: What to do if you feel the pull

Nurses in the NICUs at UNC Health Rex Hospital in Raleigh and UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill dressed babies in festive costumes to commemorate the Fourth of July! All photos courtesy of UNC Health and shared with parents' permission.

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

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Andrew Taylor-Troutman shares a family beach day from his dog's perspective.


Go Ask Dad: A beach diary by dog

Throwing a kids party at your house? Consumer Reports has tips to help you throw a fun, budget-friendly and safe party for everyone.


5 On Your Side: Tips for a fun, safe kids party

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Pet of the Day for July 4, 2025

Data shows positive impact of Durham school resource officers

President Trump expected to sign tax cut bill on Friday

Grays Creek man on life support after fire tears through his home

Baby found alive in back seat after high-speed car chase in Florida

9-year-old left in hot car while mom worked dies

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NC State grad was Diddy's Chief of Staff, accused of being co-conspirator in civil lawsuits

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

200 NC Marines sent to Florida to provide support for ICE operations

NC State turtle rescue team asks lawmakers for special license plate 

Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House

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Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut

World shares are mostly down as Trumpâs tariff deadline looms, while US stocks set records

What's in Trump's big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law

Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues

From live music to fireworks, July is filled with fun in North Carolina.


60+ events happening in NC this July

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Weekend best bets: EnoFest, movies and more

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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

DPAC ranked as #2 theatre in America by Billboard

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

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Out & About

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

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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?

Fact check: Newsom compares murder rates in California to GOP-controlled Southern states

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

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

Stein urges opposition to Trump budget, warning of major job losses, sky-high energy bills

NC increases insurance costs for new drivers

Stein vetoes bills on Duke Energy, charter schools, empowering state auditor

Trump administration withholds $169M from NC public schools amid review

Education

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

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

Harnett County Schools announce new start, end times for 2025-2026 to boost efficiency

Lawmakers send bill targeting gender, public school discussions to NC governor

North Carolina foster care: Broken but changing

WRAL In Depth

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

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

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

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Southeast Raleigh RB Christian Freeman is NC State's first commit for the class of 2027

Wimbledon: Ben Shelton needs 4 points and about a minute to wrap up a win

Another seed leaves Wimbledon when Madison Keys is surprised by Laura Siegemund

Family of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother gather for wake after fatal crash

New State Board of Education athletics policies for 2025-26 provided by NCDPI

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These class of 2026 N.C. football players are committed to out-of-state Division I schools

Meet the 19 girls and 25 boys lacrosse players who made All-American lists

Building the Fence: Class of 2026 in-state football commits

Jordan 4-star DL Noah Clark picks South Carolina over NC State, UVA, & VT

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

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

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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. 

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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

WRAL anchor/reporter Ashley Rowe examines who could possibly replace U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, who announced he won't seek reelection in 2026.

Who could take Sen. Thom Tillis' seat?

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, had told fellow Senators in the days before the vote on Trump's budget that it will kick more than 600,000 North Carolinians off their health insurance if it becomes law.

Federal budget cuts threaten 660,000-plus people covered by Medicaid expansion

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

5 On Your Side: Top Independence Day deals to save on more for the 4th

Make the most of everyday purchases with a cashback card

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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 NCâs economic growth

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

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

Anne Wojcicki's nonprofit gets court approval to buy 23andMe for $305 million

U.S. applications for jobless aid fell to 233,000 last week as layoffs remain low

One Tech Tip: Get the most out of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots with better prompts

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Next steps after your toddler is diagnosed with autism

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

Go Ask Dad: Nearer to kneeling

Parents, break away this summer to rethink the path ahead

Top Amazon Deals: Early Prime Day sales, Fire Tablets up to 54% off, Ring & Blink home security up to 62% off, $0.99 Prime Video Channels

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New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 4-6 pm ET on July 4

Over 25 Prime Video Channels for only $0.99/mo for 2 months: Paramount+, Starz, MGM+, Cinemax & more!

BJ's Wholesale Club 1-yr membership only $15 (80% off)!

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Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

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