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Businesses at Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill are boarded up Tuesday morning and muddy cars are abandoned in the parking lot 24 hours after severe flooding hit the area.

Cleanup begins at Chapel Hill shopping center; building condemned, cars abandoned

WERE ALSO DECLARED IN MOORE AND ORANGE COUNTIES DUE TO THE TORRENTIAL FLOODING. >> A LOT OF WORK AHEAD. WE HAVE TEAM COVERAGE OF THE CLEANUP EFFORTS UNDERWAY ACROSS OUR VIEWING AREA. LET'S START WITH KELSEY COFFEY WHO IS LIVE IN CHAPEL HILL RIGHT NOW. IS A BUSINESS. IS THERE A LOT OF CLEANING UP TO DO FROM THE FLOODS? >> YES, JEFF, THEY DO KEEP YOUR HERE AT ESCAPE CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER IN CHAPEL HILL. YOU CAN SEE HOW. BUSINESS OWNERS HAVE LEFT A LOT OF THEIR MATERIALS ANY LEFTOVER DEBRIS TRASH HERE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING AND THEN THERE'S CLEANUP CREWS ALREADY STARTING. THEY CAME HERE AT ABOUT 5.30, THIS MORNING TO GET TO WORK TO GO AHEAD AND START BEFORE THE SUN COMES OUT A LITTLE BIT LATER THIS MORNING. WE'LL TAKE YOU TO SOME VIDEO NOW. SO YOU CAN SEE HOW SEVERAL BUSINESSES WERE DAMAGED HERE AT THE STATE CROSSING. >> AND MARY SHOWS YARN STORE WAS ONE OF THEM. SHE SAYS REPAIRS ARE ADDING ANOTHER FINANCIAL STRAIN ON HER BUSINESS AFTER BEING IMPACTED BY TARIFFS. SHE EXPLAINS HOW THEY'RE SEVERAL MORE STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE EVEN CONSIDERING THOSE REPAIRS. >> INSPECTORS HAVE CONDEMNED THE BUILDING. SHOPPING CENTER AND THEY CUT POWER TO. AND UNTIL WE CAN GET THIS WHOLE BUILDING UP TO CODE, THEY WANT TO TURN THE POWER BACK ON. >> IT'S DEFINITELY TO TAKE A WHILE FOR THESE BUSINESSES TO RECOVER. JUST EVEN HERE IN THE PARKING LOT. YOU'RE NOT ABLE TO SEE IT. BUT THERE ARE SOME CARS THAT ARE STILL SHIFTED AWAY FROM THEIR PARKING SPOTS. PEOPLE STILL NEED TO PICK UP THEIR VEHICLES. THERE'S EVEN SOME BUSINESSES THAT ARE STILL BOARDED UP THIS MORNING. SO THESE FOLKS HAVE A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF THEM. HEALTHY COFFEE, WRAL, NEWS AND CHAPEL HILL.

Furniture toppled, door off hinges at Chapel Hill shopping center, cars strewn across parking lot

24 hours later, Chapel Hill shopping center still covered in dirt

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

Crews search for two boaters at Jordan Lake in Chatham County

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Heat advisory and risk for scattered storms, could feel as hot as 109 degrees

Heat Advisory in effect Tuesday, 7/8/2025

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

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

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

Buchanan family killed in plane crash

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

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Large fire burns in wooded area near Wake Forest neighborhood

Sky 5 flies over Wake Forest house fire

People in Chapel Hill and Durham were able to use Hurricane Fran as a baseline to compare what they just saw with Tropical Storm Chantal.

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

Photo: Casey Neal - Eno River in Durham

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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Travelers at some airports, including LaGuardia in New York City, may no longer need to undergo one of the most loathed requirements of security screening. For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Transportation Security Administration is letting people keep their shoes on.

TSA to let travelers keep their shoes on, ending hated rule

TSA to Let Travelers Keep Their Shoes On, Ending Hated Rule

Amazon Prime Day is LIVE NOW through July 11 with excellent deals! Read on for a growing list of top buys. 

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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

Man helps woman out of vehicle during flooding

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


If a tree falls, who pays to clean it up?

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

Don't Miss It

Scrolling social media might actually be costing you money. 5 On Your Side's Ashley Rowe explains how. 

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Car slams into daycare center in Washington

Washington car slams into daycare center

Missouri aviation program graduates first all-female class

First all-female aviation class, Missouri

Lifeguards rescue deer from ocean waves off Florida coast

Deer rescue off Florida coast

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

Trash strikes in Boston Massachusetts

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Nation/World

Trump says US must send more weapons to Ukraine, days after ordering pause in deliveries

Israel and Hamas are inching toward a new ceasefire deal for Gaza. This is how it might look

Student loan cancellation program could become Trump retribution tool, some advocates fear

Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations

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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Weekend best bets: Tyler, The Creator in Raleigh, plus festivals and more fun

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

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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

Out & About

Fact check: North Carolina got a $22M grant to expand internet access. Trump said the program is 'based on race'

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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?

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' could boost NC economy - or hurt GOP prospects in 2026

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

NC State turtle rescue team asks lawmakers for special license plate 

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

They're NC's fastest-growing source of new teachers. But thousands of them are leaving every year

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West Virginia to offer school clothing allowance for back-to-school shopping

Thousands of NC teachers quit before getting a full license, new data shows

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Durham school resource officers share positive data about interventions in schools

North Carolina foster care: Broken but changing

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Magic and Paolo Banchero agree on a 5-year extension. Total value could reach $287 million

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Seven NC girls soccer players named to All-Atlantic region

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NBA Summer League to feature 12 players from North Carolina

North Carolina high school baseball coaching changes ahead of the 2026 season

High Point Christian RB Jaylen Moore commits to Cornell

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

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.

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

NC increases insurance costs for new drivers

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

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

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

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