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At least one person is dead and the intersection of NC 55 and Riddle Road is closed after a chase involving Durham County Sheriff's Office in Durham late Thursday night.


Deputies say street racing played a role in the deadly crash that shut down parts of NC 55 in Durham

<p>THE TROPICS WILL TAKE A LOOK AT THE DETAILS. ALL RIGHT. THANKS, ELIZABETH. BREAKING NEWS IN DURHAM WHERE A DEADLY CRASH HAS CLOSED A BUSY INTERSECTION FOR HOURS. THE CRASH HAPPENED AT NC. 55 IN RIDDLE ROAD. THE AREA COULD BE CLOSED THROUGH THE MORNING COMMUTE. WRAL'S. KELSEY COFFEY IS LIVE AT THE SCENE SHOWS WHAT'S HAPPENING THERE. KELSEY. &gt;&gt; YES, MICHELLE, ONE PERSON IS DEAD AFTER A CHASE LED TO A CRASH HERE ON NC. 55 AND RIDDLE ROAD. SO YOU CAN SEE THAT WE'RE AT ONE OF THE AREAS WHERE THE ROAD IS CLOSED THIS YEAR IS THE INTERSECTION OF REAL ROAD AND SOUTH AUSTIN AVENUE AND AT THE INTERSECTION CLOSE LATE LAST NIGHT AND LIKELY WON'T REOPEN FOR HOURS TO TAKE UP THIS VIDEO FROM THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER SHOWING YOU THE AFTERMATH OF THE CRASH. A CAR AND TRUCK CRASHED AROUND 11 30 LAST NIGHT ACCORDING TO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL. FHP SAYS DURHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES WERE INVOLVED IN A CHASE BEFORE THE VEHICLES COLLIDED. THE DURHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING THE CHASE. DUKE ENERGY IS WORKING TO REPLACE UTILITY LINES THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE CRASH. AND A CITY CREW HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO REPLACE SEVERAL TRAFFIC LIGHTS THAT WERE DAMAGED. SO WE'RE WORKING TO FIND OUT THE NAME OF THE PERSON WHO DIED AS WELL AS WHAT LED UP TO THE CHASE. AND WE'RE ALSO WORKING TO FIND OUT WHEN THIS ROAD WOULD REOPEN AND THIS LIKELY WOULD LAST THROUGHOUT</p>

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Durham intersection closed after chase ends in fatal crash

Another dry, comfortable day in the mid 70s Friday ahead of weekend warmup

Warmup from Oct. 3 to Oct. 7

UNC professor reinstated after investigation into alleged ties with politically motivated group

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Early morning fire near ZincHouse Winery under investigation, Durham County officials say

Charlotte adds new safety for transit system following deadly stabbing on commuter train

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The Senate was set to reconvene Friday as a federal shutdown entered a third day and seemed likely to extend into next week, with neither side showing signs of backing down from a partisan impasse over federal spending.

Senate to Return for Votes as Spending Deadlock Reaches 3rd Day

Trump Promises Cuts to âDemocrat Agenciesâ

Aretha Whitaker Walker, 52, was arrested by Raleigh police after she was accused of assaulting a woman and strangling her until she was unconscious.

Woman accused of strangling person at Wake County bus stop, police say

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The Raleigh Fire Department accrued more than 117,000 overtime hours and nearly $4.84 million in overtime spending in the last fiscal year, more than any other city department.

Battling fires and burnout: Raleigh firefighters worked more than 117,000 hours of OT in one year

A file photo of Raleigh firefighters responding to a house fire.

Raleigh police said a man who was shot on Green Lantern Street Thursday night is in stable condition. Police have not released the names of anyone involved. The investigation is still ongoing.


A man is expected to be OK after shot in Raleigh Thursday night, search for suspect still ongoing

Shooting on Green Lantern Street in Raleigh

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about National Cinnamon Roll Day and where you can get rolls for $2.50 on Saturday. Plus, the new State Fair food and what's next for the old Fox Liquor Bar space.


Foodie News: National Cinnamon Roll Day and more sweet local restaurant news

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The Granville County Sheriff's Office and Granville County Public Schools are warning parents about a viral TikTok fad that encourages teens to take an excessive amount of over-the-counter medications, potentially causing severe health effects and even death. 

Officials warn parents of dangerous TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' after teen tries it

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Shauna Richie, a 38-year-old mother of three from Person County, tragically lost her life in a domestic violence incident at her Roxboro home. Her boyfriend, Derrick Washington, faces charges of second-degree murder and domestic violence.


Person County mother of 3 killed in domestic violence altercation

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MANCHESTER, England (AP) â One of the two men killed in a car and knife attack on a synagogue in the English city of Manchester appears to have been accidentally shot by a police officer as worshippers tried to stop the attacker entering the building, law enforcement authorities said Friday.

One of 2 victims in Manchester synagogue attack was accidentally shot by police

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NC State University filed a lawsuit against Monsanto, alleging the company failed to warn the university about the dangers of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) that have caused "extensive" contamination in Poe Hall.

NC State suit admits 'extensive' PCB contamination, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

A file photo of Poe Hall at NC State University.

NEW YORK (AP) â Sean âDiddyâ Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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A catty legend is missing in North Carolina from her usual home at a Richmond hardware store. Francine the Lowe's cat is such a beloved figure in the Richmond community that her owners and fans are offering a $2,000 reward for her return.


Viral search carries on at NC Lowe's for missing beloved Richmond cat, owners offering $2k reward

Photos of Francine the Lowe's cat

Beech Mountain Ski Resort season announced it will open on Nov. 22, weather permitting. Appalachian Ski Mountain plans to open Nov. 21 with the opening dates for other North Carolina ski resorts yet to be announced. 

NC ski resorts: Here's when Beech Mountain, Appalachian Ski Mountain will open for 2025-26 season

Skiers line up on Dec. 22, 2024, at the base of Beech Mountain.

The law requires agencies to furlough their "non-excepted" employees. Excepted employees, who include those who work to protect life and property, stay on the job but don't get paid until after the shutdown ends.

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

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A golf tournament and dinner in Raleigh on Monday will raise awareness and funds for mental health in memory of Grayson Murray, a local professional golfer who died in 2024.


Raleigh charity golf event honors Grayson Murray, raises mental health awareness

Grayson Murray's Legacy Inspires Mental Health Awareness at Raleigh Golf Championship

Another home fell in Buxton on Wednesday, Oct. 1, bringing the total to 19 homes that have collapsed during the last five years in the Rodanthe and Buxton area. This comes as several homes crashed into the ocean on Sept. 30, 2025. Photos: Donny Bowers

Photos: More Outer Banks homes collapse into the ocean 

7th home to collapse along the NC Coast making 19 total to fall in five years.

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The U.S. Senate is scheduled to take a vote on Friday that could end the government shutdown. It would be the fourth vote on the same spending bill. Without changes, the bill is still not likely to pass.

U.S. Senate slated to take fourth vote on spending bill

Fire pit spreads at home near ZincHouse Winery in Durham

Red Hat investigating data breach, severity of breach unclear

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Raleigh police investigating shooting on Green Lantern Street

Family, friends remember life of Roxboro woman killed in dispute

Family, friends remmeber life of Roxboro woman killed in dispute

In Depth with Dan: Examining the cost of college

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A month after child drowns at unofficial daycare in Fayetteville, charges have been filed

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Red Hat suffers data breach, Raleigh based company says

North Carolina QB Gio Lopez questionable for ACC opener against Clemson

Two homes collapse into the Atlantic, bringing total to 8 lost this week in Outer Banks

School bus crashes in Apex, police respond

Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goals

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Sarah Mullally named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history of Church of England

Man kills 2 in car ramming and stabbing attack at English synagogue on Jewish holy day

Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks up for second straight week, to 6.34%

Israeli navy intercepts boats attempting to break Gaza blockade and arrests activists

The first weekend in October is filled with fall fun, including the Triangle Oktoberfest and Falling for Local fest at Dix Park.

Weekend best bets: Triangle Oktoberfest, Falling for Local fest

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Selma Railroad Days Festival to feature carnival rides, parade

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Quiz: Which new NC State Fair food are you?

New NC State Fair foods for 2025 include hot Cheetos pickle pizza, BBQ doughnuts

New NC State Fair foods for 2025

Discover 7 fascinating historical sites in North Carolina

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Federal government shutdown: Live fact-checks as Democrats, GOP spar over health care, layoffs

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Fact-checking claims that Erika Kirk's charity is tied to trafficking

Fact-checking claims about Tylenol's 2017 social media post and pregnancy guidance

Fact check: Noem says 1.6 million immigrants have 'voluntarily' left the U.S.

Fact-checking Trump's claims about the economy, foreign wars in United Nations speech

Millions in NC on Obamacare, Medicaid affected by budget fights

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Why a federal judge ruled NC Senate map is fair game

THC-infused treats spook state leaders, with Halloween just around the corner

Stein signs bills loosening DMV rules, funding disaster relief and Lenovo Center

Republicans prevail in racial gerrymandering lawsuit targeting NC Senate maps

Allow school districts to ditch class rank, State Board of Education asks lawmakers

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NC ACLU chapter threatens legal action against UNC if professor is not reinstated by end of week

Questions remain after fight at Durham high school

Students, faculty rally for suspended UNC professor

Government shutdown and how schools, school programs will be impacted

CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit and executives evading police

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NC officials begin process to help thousands of state workers switch doctors, as Duke negotiations sour

Former NCGOP director to lead 'election integrity' efforts, serve as election board liaison, says NC Auditor

Why Duke QB Darian Mensah was part of the conversation about new NC children's hospital

Duke extends Jon Scheyer through 2031 after Final Four run

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NC State can spend Lenovo Center naming rights money with fewer restrictions

Injuries taking toll on NC State defense ahead of Campbell game

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines as Dodgers sweep Reds to reach NL Division Series

Jazz Chisholm Jr. a gamer for Yankees in season-saving playoff win over Red Sox

No. 15 Laney wins at No. 11 New Hanover for the first time in 10 years

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No. 23 Gray's Creek sweeps conference foe for 13th straight win

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As playoffs loom, sports 'paused' at Lejeune High School due to government shutdown

Week 7 JV scores from across North Carolina

NC State admits 'extensive' PCB contamination in lawsuit, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

On Wednesday, lawmakers failed once again to get the necessary votes to fund the government.

5 On Your Side examines the impacts of the federal government shutdown

The North Carolina State Board of Education decided not to vote on language Thursday intended to make a new rule clearer: That North Carolina high school students can no longer receive an "FF" failing grade solely based on not attending enough classes.

NC Board of Education declines to vote on failing grades, attendance policy

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A former employee of Durham-based CJF America, which faces lawsuits and criminal charges over accusations of not paying employees, says he finally received a partial payment.

CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit

As sea levels rise at an increasing rate, oceanfront homes in the Outer Banks, particularly Buxton, face an increased risk of collapse.

High surf could topple more Outer Banks homes

Cleaning needed! WRAL's 5 On Your Side shows where health inspectors found restaurants in need of a deep kitchen cleaning. 

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5 On Your Side: High lead levels found in three major food recalls in September

5 On Your Side: Three recalls for major foods containing lead

5 On Your Side: Alerting customers about unexpected charges from Lasta Fitness app

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CJF America president misses court for second time in as many weeks, attorney says she's hospitalized

CJF America president misses court again, attorney says she's hospitalized

Two execs from Durham-based company charged in fraud investigation

Durham police charge two in CJF America fraud investigation

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Video gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billion

Tom Snyder: When the algorithm is the censor, free speech is at risk

The Fed's dual mandate: Keep unemployment, inflation low

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Wall Street ticks to more records, led by technology stocks

A prolonged US government shutdown could impact your travel plans

Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover

Cockpit recorders of Delta jets that collided on LaGuardia taxiway are being analyzed

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Gotta go? NC State Fair has new family restrooms this year

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Local kindergartener hears clearly for the first time thanks to innovative ear surgery

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FDA authorizes first eyeglass lenses to slow nearsightedness in children in the US

NC State Fair teases new rides, attractions

Early Amazon Prime Day Deals: Fire TV Sticks up to 50% off starting at $17.99, Fire Tablets up to 56% off, Ring and Blink Home security up to 66% off, Prime Day event Oct. 7-8

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Walmart Deals: Heavy Duty 4-Shelf Unit, Mixing Bowls Set, Apple products charging station, Nerf Dog Ball, Event coming Oct. 7-12

Target Circle Week event coming Oct. 5-11 plus up to 60% off Halloween

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