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A Four Oaks family will finally be able to return home to Johnston County after a medical emergency left them stranded in Hawaii for months.


A flight home: $80,000 raised for Four Oaks family after medical crisis in Hawaii

FINALIZE IN THEIR NEGOTIATIONS IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH. SHAUN GALLAGHER, WRAL NEWS. THANK YOU, SEAN. A VACATION TURNED INTO A MONTHSLONG TRAVEL NIGHTMARE FOR A LOCAL FAMILY. >> STOCK IN HAWAII WR GRACE HOLLAND IS HERE TO EXPLAIN. >> THEIR SITUATION AND WHAT IT'S GOING TO TAKE TO BRING THEM HOME. >> THEN THIS IS A STORY YOU MAY HAVE SEEN ON SO ON SOCIAL MEDIA OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS, THE SMITH FAMILY IS FROM 4 OAKS, THEIR DREAM VACATION TO HAWAII. BACK IN APRIL WAS SUPPOSED TO LAST A COUPLE WEEKS, BUT EVER SINCE PJ SMITH GOT A FUNGAL INFECTION ON THE TRIP. THEY'VE BEEN STUCK THERE FOR MONTHS. HE WAS ON LIFE SUPPORT AND IN A COMA. AT ONE POINT HE IS NOW OFF OF LIFE SUPPORT, BUT HE'S WEAK AND HE'S NOT ABLE TO TAKE A COMMERCIAL FLIGHT BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA. >> I NEED HELP HAS BEEN. THIS GREAT TRIP. A PLAN IS IN MEMORY OF THE AISLE THAT HE'LL GET THAT BACK. IT CHANGED IS. DREAM. TRIA. AND JUST SOMETHING I REALLY DON'T CARE TO REMEMBER AGAIN. >> IT'S JUST HARD TO IMAGINE. THAT'S HIS WIFE, ELLEN. SHE AND HER ADULT STEPSON WHO HAS CEREBRAL PALSY HAVE BEEN BY HIS SIDE EVER SINCE NOT ABLE TO GET HOME THEMSELVES. SHE'S BEEN GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH INSURANCE TO COVER SOME OF THE COST. BUT SHE SAYS THAT IS NOT NEARLY ENOUGH. SHE SAYS MONEY RAISED FROM GOFUNDME WILL HELP PAY FOR HIS FLIGHT BACK HOME. SO HE CAN CONTINUE HIS CARE IN

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Johnston County family stuck in Hawaii following father's health scare

Johnston County family struggles to bring husband home from Hawaii after medical crisis

Sen. Thom Tillis won't run in 2026, leaving Senate seat up for grabs

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Heat lingers Monday ahead of increasing storm chance late Tuesday

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The Latest: July deadline for Trump's tax and spending bill approaches

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Man accused in Wake deputy murder pleads guilty to federal charge

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Man shot in Durham hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) â Authorities say two firefighters were killed and another was badly injured after they were ambushed and shot while responding to a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

A violent ambush in Idaho leaves 2 firefighters dead and 1 injured. What to know about the attack

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A luxurious vacation at sea turned harrowing after a little girl fell overboard a Disney cruise ship. Her father made the remarkable save, jumping into danger to rescue her.

Disney cruise returns to Port Everglades after child falls overboard at sea; father jumps in to rescue

A late-night crash on Everett Avenue in Raleigh left a utility pole damaged and at least 46 Duke Energy customers without power early Monday morning.


Power restored in Raleigh after driver hits utility pole, leaves the scene

Driver hits utility pole in Raleigh, nearly 50 without power in neighborhood

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year. 

Hurricane season 2025: System near the East Coast has 20% chance of developing

New system with a 20% chance of developing as of 2 a.m. Monday, 6/30/2025

At least three people were hospitalized Saturday night following a house fire in southern Johnston County.


Children rescued from Johnston County fire, three people hospitalized

Superstar singer BeyoncÃ© gave thousands of fans a scare during a concert in Houston on Saturday, as a car prop in which she sang high above the crowds suddenly tilted sharply to one side in an apparent malfunction.

BeyoncÃ© pauses concert after car prop mishap left her dangling over crowds

BeyoncÃ© Pauses Concert After Car Prop Mishap Left Her Dangling Over Crowds

A Hispanic woman in Irving says a joke written on her Starbucks cup left her feeling targeted and unwelcome, raising concerns about cultural sensitivity and discrimination.

'It's offensive': Joke by Starbucks employee leaves Hispanic customer feeling targeted

A teenage girl shot Sunday at a home in Durham is expected to recover, according to police. A man died in the shooting.

Teenage girl shot at Durham home, man dies, police say

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


60+ events happening in NC this July

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Police officers are investigating a shooting and crash that hurt three men early Sunday morning in Goldsboro.


Three men hurt in shooting, crash behind Waffle House in Goldsboro

Thee men injured in shooting, crash near Waffle House

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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 7 whimsical waterfalls right here in the Triangle

Lassiter Mill waterfall in Raleigh

With a sizzling hot summer in full swing, there are plenty of places in the Triangle to cool down with frozen treats, such as ice cream shops, gelato stands, and frozen yogurt shops. 

15 places to find the best, tasty frozen treats in central North Carolina

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"Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC" is the latest investigative documentary from the WRAL Doc unit, exploring the alarming trend of cancer striking younger adults in North Carolina and across the nation.
The documentary follows three North Carolinians in their 20s and 30s who never expected a cancer diagnosis so early in life. Behind every personal story is the big question: Why is this happening?

Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC

As temperatures in the Triangle soar past 100 degrees, smartphone users face the risk of device damage from overheating.


Protect your smartphone: Tips to prevent overheating in Triangle's summer heat

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AAA predicts 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home through Sunday.

Fourth of July travel season expected to break records

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On cam: Prop scare leaves BeyoncÃ© dangling in the air

Fate of Trump's bill uncertain as it heads into voting

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Virginia's first Buc-ee's opens Monday

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial nearing its end

Vaccine hesitancy fuels rise in illnesses, like measles

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Hundreds lose power Sunday night in Wake Forest

'There's real impact:' Program that saves the state thousands in Medicaid costs up in the air after proposed funding cut

Woman in critical condition after 3-vehicle crash on I-95 in Nash County

Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

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Senators consider proposed amendments to Trumpâs big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts

A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people including 13 family members

Europe swelters under scorching temperatures as regions issue heat alerts

Jury begins deliberating in Sean âDiddyâ Combsâ sex trafficking trial

Triangle area movie theaters have you covered with free and low-cost, family-friendly films all summer long.

Free, discounted summer family movies in the Triangle

Free or discounted summer movies in Triangle

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

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

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Southern Pines: Where to eat, shop and relax

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Fact check: Will GOP bill give a tax cut to Social Security recipients?

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Fact check: What was the Minnesota shooting suspect's political ideology?

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Fact check: Are 20% of Medicaid payments 'improper'?

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NC lawmakers pass protections that could help suspected puppy mills

Pet stores would be safe from city bans after NC lawmakers sneak provision into squatter bill

NC lawmakers with unfinished business heading into summer break

Stein vetoes REINS Act, Republican-backed effort to make environmental regulations harder to pass

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

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NC lawmakers send new school cellphone bill to Stein. Here's what it would do

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

NC Republicans advance anti-diversity program bills targeting state agencies, education

Expired pool permits: WRAL investigation spurs Wake County to inspect pools

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3 NC lieutenant governors, a historic house, and a case of missing furniture

Durham man with 100-plus charges freed on $3K bond, rearrested for operating chop shop at his home

Summer solstice is the longest day of the year, but not earliest sunrise or latest sunset

Cellphone crackdown: New policies going into effect in districts across NC

Dolphins trading CB Jalen Ramsey and TE Jonnu Smith to Steelers for S Minkah Fitzpatrick

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Wimbledon: 2-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz needs 5 sets to beat Fabio Fognini in the 1st round

US gets past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals on penalty kicks

After trading back twice, Hurricanes make three picks in second round of NHL Draft

Wimbledon is hit by record-breaking Day 1 temperatures as the tournament gets started

Dana Wilson of Greensboro Day named NC Gatorade Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year

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West Charlotte All-State athlete K.D. Cotton chooses Duke over ECU, NC State, & Wake Forest

Clayton 4-star Keshawn Stancil chooses Clemson over NC State, others

Kadin Shedrick signs NBA Summer League contract with Cleveland Cavaliers

As early-onset cancer diagnoses surge among young people, doctors and researchers are urgently exploring potential causes including environmental and dietary factors, with ultra-processed foods and sedentary lifestyles under scrutiny.


Diagnosis Young: Doctors see link between lifestyle, cancer diagnoses

Doctors worry ultra-processed foods play role in early onset cancers

Matt Cross, a youth hockey coach and cancer survivor, has turned his personal battle into a mission to educate and inspire others.


Coach Matt, a cancer survivor, wants other young men to take responsibility for their health

Diagnosis: Young: Matt Cross's story

Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, is now facing two misdemeanor charges for selling alcohol without a permit. An arrest warrant states the new charges stem from a party held Saturday at his property. It adds to the charges he already faces from a May 2 event held at his property.

Orange County farm owner facing new charges for another party

Orange County farm owner accused of hosting another party, charged with illegally selling alcohol

Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, made his first court appearance after being charged with seven counts of aiding and abetting underage drinking at a massive party held on his property.

Hundreds of supporters of North Carolina's shrimp industry, many from coastal counties, descended on the state legislature to protest a proposed ban on shrimp trawling in the state's inland waters.

Hundreds of fishermen protest proposed ban on shrimp trawling in Pamlico Sound

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Know your repair rights: NC Insurance Commissioner warns against insurer steering

5 On Your Side: Expert tips on how to cool down your car fast in extreme temperatures

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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

WRAL uncovers Wake County public pools operating without inspections

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Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NC's economic growth

Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas

Triangle innovation could allow water bottles through airport security

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'F1' opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit

Chrysler recalls some 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles to fix a potential airbag issue

Fireworks will light up this Fourth of July. Next year could be different if tariff talks fizzle

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

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