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Agencies on Wednesday were searching the Fayetteville property of 50-year-old Clinton "Clint" Bonnell, a Green Beret who was reported missing in January.

Crews search home of missing Green Beret after body found in Fayetteville pond

Sky 5: Search underway for Green Beret in Fayetteville

Sky 5: Search underway for missing Green Beret in Fayetteville

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Serious 3-vehicle crash shuts down US 421 in Lillington

Amber Alert: Harnett County deputies looking for missing teen Azalea Strifler

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Storms and drought cost NC farmers billions in 2024. Lawmakers want to pay them back

Farmers look for alternatives to sewage sludge fertilizer

Facing pressure, NC DMV commissioner says he plans to step down 

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Ban or limit cellphones in NC schools? Lawmakers advance dueling bills

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70s again: Spring-like warmth continues, spring-like showers ahead 

Hour-by-hour forecast for Wednesday, 2/26/2025

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North Carolina added 65 more flu deaths in the last week, according to data from the state.

NC flu deaths: 65 more deaths added this week, total of 311 flu-related deaths this season

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Several law enforcement officers, including drug enforcement agents and Wake Forest police, responded to a home near Jonesville Road in Wake Forest.

2 in custody after DEA agents, Wake Forest police surround home

DEA agents, Wake Forest police surround home

WASHINGTON (AP) â Federal agencies must develop plans to eliminate employee positions, according to a memo distributed Wednesday by President Donald Trump 's administration that sets in motion what could become a sweeping realignment of American government.

The Trump administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs in a new memo

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LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) â A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month and the first from measles in the U.S. since 2015.

An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

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According to court documents obtained by WRAL News, the family of Lillie Johnson Cooper filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Windsor Point, an assisted-living facility, after an employee caused her death more than a year earlier.


Lawsuit filed against Fuquay-Varina assisted-living facility where worker pushed woman to her death

Lillie Mae Cooper

Raleigh police believe an ongoing feud between two criminal street gangs may be responsible for hundreds of shots blasted into occupied cars and homes.

Warrant: 'Wicked' street gang is responsible for firing hundreds of shots into Raleigh homes

Shadow Glen Drive home riddled with bullet holes

CHICAGO (AP) -- Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago's Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway on Tuesday morning.

Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: A chainsaw to bureaucracy or democracy?

It's going to be a front-loaded, exciting year for all things celestial, lunar and planetary. Space lovers are going to take another solar plunge for what will be another eventful stretch for our solar system.

2025 guide to stargazing: Rare 7-planet alignment to occur on Friday. How to see it

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The protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in northwest Raleigh on Glenwood Avenue. The group, Engaged Durhamites for Democracy, organized the protest to "stand up to Musk, DOGE and the Constitutional crisis."

More than 100 people protest Elon Musk, DOGE outside Raleigh Tesla dealership

Elon Musk, DOGE protesters outside of Raleigh Tesla dealership

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Johnston County deputies said a man shot and killed his wife at their home on Monday.

'I just shot my wife': 81-year-old man charged with murder called 911 from Johnston County home

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A youth basketball coach has helped shape many young men who have come through a Cary league and he's still at it four decades later.

Cary basketball coach honored for four decades of life lessons on the sidelines

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Robert Turner, a Wake County deputy, turned two chairs on NBC's "The Voice" Monday night. WRAL News sat down with him Tuesday for a one-on-one interview.



'You're not dreaming': Wake County deputy on 'The Voice' shares uplifting message

Wake County Sheriff's deputy Robert Hunter sings on 'The Voice'

50-year-old Clinton "Clint" Bonnell was last seen in the Gray's Creek area on Monday, Jan. 27, at 5:45 p.m., according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.

Family offers $25,000 reward for help finding Fayetteville Green Beret missing for nearly a month

This week, get news on a new diner coming to the Smoky Hollow development in downtown Raleigh, a new restaurant inside Morgan Street Food Hall and more!


Foodie News: New diner opens in downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow

Midwood Smokehouse near downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow development

Raleigh residents can meet the candidates for police chief at a community forum Monday at Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts.

Meet the three finalists for Raleigh police chief

Finalists for Raleigh's next chief of police 2025

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Elizabeth Bulkin is known for making learning fun at Salem Middle School in Apex.

Teacher of the Week: Elizabeth Bulkin

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Documents needed to obtain a "Real ID" ahead of the deadline 

UNC Health Johnston nurse earns international award

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Baby penguins enjoy their surroundings at aquarium

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Woman makes art from litter at national parks

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Men charged with murder after shots fired into car, killing two people in Harnett County

North Carolina FC shows off new jerseys for new season

Wake Schools superintendent to deliver 'State of the Schools' address Wednesday

Two weeks away! Lunar eclipse will be visible across North Carolina

Michelle Trachtenberg, of 'Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' dead at 39

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct, asking judge to dismiss criminal case

Hamas will turn over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for release of hundreds of prisoners

Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with US ratchet up

Pope Francis shows further slight improvement as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican says

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Martin Short & Steve Martin's sold-out Saturday show in Durham rescheduled for October

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Fact check: Would SAVE Act disqualify voters who have changed their names?

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Fact check: Mace says people 'either have XX or XY chromosomes'

Fact check: Is the State Department about to pay Tesla $400 million for Cybertrucks?

Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

Immigration status a big topic of discussion for state lawmakers on Wednesday

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Proposal to ban cell phones in NC classes passes first key vote

New North Carolina bill would ban DEI in state agencies

NC House approves more money for Helene recovery, unemployment aid

NC teachers could see annual pay bump of up to $12K under new bill

Wake County superintendent will draft changes to allow limited remote learning

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Wake school board to discuss remote learning policy Tuesday

Lawmakers set to discuss cellphone ban bill Tuesday

NC lawmakers discuss new policy banning cellphones in schools

In Depth with Dan mailbag: Answering viewer questions about NC Supreme Court race, Fort Bragg name change

Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE's acting administrator by the White House?

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As ODs strain medical examiners, one county opens autopsy center to hasten justice

Soaked with sewage: Homeowner left with big bill after sewer backup into home

Durham County delays: Large employers haven't had fire inspections in years

Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide

Carolina Panthers' ownership ranked 31st in NFLPA survey

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No. 2 Duke rolls past Miami 97-60, gets 25th win of the season

Here are the players from NC who will be at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Suzuki, Laine lead Canadiens to 4-0 win over Hurricanes

North Carolina men's basketball coach Hubert Davis signs extension

HighSchoolOT's spring sports previews for the 2025 season

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Boys Basketball Playoffs: First round storylines, a historic upset, & looking ahead to round two

6 NC prospects land in the top 50 of On3's latest 2026 football recruiting rankings

(15) Cardinal Gibbons rallies to down (18) Broughton in double overtime in 4A boys basketball playoffs

Heritage holds off Chapel Hill to advance in 4A boys basketball playoffs

Investigations of overdose deaths lead to more autopsy requests, straining the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But Union County has a unique solution.

Union County opens autopsy center to help address medical examiner backlog

A key North Carolina PFAS pollution meeting was abruptly canceled with no explanation. State leaders have not said why or when it will be rescheduled, raising concerns over regulatory delays.

NC regulators abruptly cancel PFAS pollution meeting without explanation

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A simple, noninvasive calcium score test can help detect heart disease early, especially for those without symptoms.


CT for calcium another way to understand cardiac risk

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School districts across the state are grappling with the decision to either cancel school or transition to remote learning due to snowy forecasts and icy roads. We asked parents: Which works better?


Snow days or remote learning? Parents see benefits, shortcomings of both

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North Carolina faces mounting expenses from a third winter storm. It comes as state lawmakers debate how much to allocate to Hurricane Helene recovery.

Winter storm costs pile up as NC grapples with Helene recovery

Before 2025, North Carolina's last snow accumulation came on Jan. 29, 2022. 

Expensive, busy year for NC weather response efforts

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Sentra is sleeper pick on Consumer Reports top cars list

5 On Your Side investigates the cost of flood insurance

Restaurant Ratings: Wang's Kitchen, KFC and Ruby Tuesday

Flood insurance not an option for many homeowners left paying for Helene damage

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Durham County years behind in fire inspections of large employers

After WRAL documentary exposes failures in foster care, NC lawmakers promise change

North Carolina lawmakers push for child welfare reform after WRAL documentary 

'Happens in seconds:' FBI warns of rise in 'sextortion' targeting kids as young as seven

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Mike Walden: What egg prices teach us about the economy

Donald Thompson: Five red flags that your workplace lacks psychological safety

Grace Ueng: Six strategies to take back your time

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone

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Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs

Biscuitville joins list of chains adding surcharge for eggs

A look at Consumer Reports' top cars of 2025

Dennyâs adds egg surcharge amid rising prices and bird flu shortages

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