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North Carolina communities are still recovering from the impact of Tropical Depression Chantal, which left devastating flooding in its wake, especially in Alamance, Durham, Chatham, Orange, Moore and Person counties.

Roads closed, people without homes: Focus turns to cleanup after flood damage from Chantal

<p>THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED TO ROLL THROUGH. ALL RIGHT, MIKE, THANK YOU. &gt;&gt; FLOOD WATERS ARE DROPPING IN DURHAM, BUT FRUSTRATIONS ARE ON THE RISE. NEIGHBORS TELL US THEY WANT COUNTY LEADERS TO DO MORE TO ADDRESS THE FLOODING IN SOME OF THE HARDEST HIT AREAS. THE BUREAU'S ARE KILLERS BEEN FALLING THIS TONIGHT AND JOINS US LIVE FROM A SHELTER IN DURHAM, ERIC. AND PEOPLE STARTED TO COME TO THE SHELTER YET. &gt;&gt; WELL, JERROLD, THE SHELTER JUST OPENED IN THE LAST 2 AND A HALF HOURS. THIS IS THE RED CROSS SHELTER AT EMANUEL AM E CHURCH TALKING WITH RED CROSS WORKERS. THEY TELL US FOLKS ARE ON THEIR WAY. SOME OF THE PEOPLE DISPLACED BY THIS FLOODING AND WE'LL BE STAYING HERE TONIGHT. WE'VE BEEN TALKING TO NEIGHBORS WHO HAVE WATCHED THESE FLOOD WATERS RISE FOR THEM. THE LAST 24 HOURS HAS BEEN DEEPLY FRUSTRATED. &gt;&gt; UNDER ROOMS, FELICIA STREET, IT'S A HARD BLOW. THE FLOOD WATERS PEAK MONDAY AT THE WINDOW LINE OF MANY OF THE HOMES IN THIS LOW-LYING COMMUNITIES AND THEIR LIVES WERE LOST. LIVES WILL CHANGE PRIVATE AMERICAN PLAYER ROBERT DEAN. HE'S LIVED JUST UP THE HILL FROM THIS STREET FOR THE LAST 40 YEARS. THIS IS THE WORST FLOODING HE'S EVER SEEN. TAPPING THE FLOODING FROM HURRICANE FRAN IN 1996. THERE HAS TO BE SOME ARE EMITTED. OTHER NEIGHBORS ARE FAR MORE FRUSTRATED. QUITE A LOT ACTUALLY WANT TO GO ON FALL. &gt;&gt; POINT BLANK SPARRED WITH HOLLOWAY ALSO LIVES NEARBY AND WAS ONCE ONE OF THE FIRST HOMEOWNERS ON THIS BLOCK. &gt;&gt; SHE WORRIES ABOUT THE PEOPLE NOW LIVING BELOW THE WATER LINE. WE'RE GOING ABOUT OUR BUSINESS. BUT WITH THIS TYPE OF STUFF, YOU WE CAN NOT DO IT ALL OVER. DEAN SAYS HE'D LIKE TO SEE THE COUNTY CONSIDER A BUYOUT PROGRAM BEFORE THE NEXT STORM HITS LIKE SAY THEY CAN'T LIVE &gt;&gt; IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN. &gt;&gt; AND WHILE WE WAIT FOR FOLKS TO ARRIVE HERE AT THIS RED CROSS SHELTER HERE TONIGHT, WE CAN TELL YOU THAT SHELTERS AROUND THE REGION ARE CERTAINLY HAVE BUSY DAYS IN NEIGHBORING ORANGE COUNTY. MORE THAN 90 PEOPLE WERE USING SHELTERS THERE. AT ONE POINT TODAY. &gt;&gt; WE'RE WORKING TO LEARN THE</p>

Flooding near Eno River in Durham

Durham neighbors want support for flood victim in storm's aftermath

Parts of central North Carolina had several inches of water due to flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal.

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

WRAL Investigates pet boarding

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Temperatures skyrocket as flood waters recede; spotty storms expected too

Weather impacts from Tuesday's WRAL Weather Alert Day

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

Ask the Meteorologist: How were Chantal, Fran similar and different from one another?

Photo: Casey Neal - Eno River in Durham

Crews resume search for two missing boaters at Jordan Lake in Chatham County

Crews search for two boaters at Jordan Lake in Chatham County

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

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Four people were on board a plane that crashed Monday afternoon in a field off Lower Moncure Road in Lee County.

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

Plane crash in Lee County

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

The family of Monica Butner said she died after leaving her Person County home for work in flood-stricken Orange County.

Person County mother dies in flash floods from Chantal, family says

Monica Butner, 58, is missing after she was last seen Sunday night leaving her Person County home for work in flood-stricken Orange County.

Amaris Damas was last seen on Monday at the Chuck E. Cheese in Goldsboro.

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

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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 condo complex devastated again by flooding, this time from Chantal

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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Lance Pearce was charged with child abuse after a 2-year-old child landed in the hospital with bruises all over his body. On Sunday, the boy died from his injuries, elevating Pearce's charges to include murder.

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

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The only hospital in Martin County, North Carolina, closed in 2023, but the electricity is still on inside. Air conditioning continues to keep its empty patient rooms cool. And the county still pays the bills for the building's medical gas system.

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

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Nearly 9 inches of rain fell in Chapel Hill and close to 1 foot in Chatham County. Experts say climate change is fueling higher rainfall intensity.

Record rainfall in Chapel Hill reveals growing inland flood risks

Ranfall intensity across the U.S.

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says.

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

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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

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When a neighbor's tree falls on your home or yard, are they responsible or are you?


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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

Whether it's snow or severe storms, it's important to make a family emergency plan and be ready when severe weather strikes.



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Car slams into daycare center in Washington

Washington car slams into daycare center

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Lifeguards rescue deer from ocean waves off Florida coast

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Fourth of July trash piles up amid ongoing strikes in Boston, Massachusetts

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Flooding damage at Hyco Lake in Person County

Family of four killed in Lee County plane crash

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Police officer shot in uptown Charlotte in stable condition, suspect in custody

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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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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

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.

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