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In the wooded outskirts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a perplexed landlord noticed odd sights at two of his rental properties.

A Vermont border agentâs death was the latest violence linked to the cultlike Zizian group

<p>&gt;&gt; NUMBER ONE, SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS. THIS IS WRAL. &gt;&gt; RIGHT NOW AT FIVE-THIRTY AN FBI INVESTIGATION FOCUSED ON A LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD. NEARLY 100 FBI AGENTS AND DEPUTIES SWARMED A WOODED AREA IN CHATHAM COUNTY TODAY. NOT FAR FROM CHAPEL HILL. WE'RE TRYING TO CONFIRM WHAT THIS IS ALL CONNECTED TO. THANKS SO MUCH FOR JOINING US THIS EVENING. I'M LENA TILLETT AND I'M DAN HAGGERTY. WRAL'S BRETT KNESE IS LIVE FOR US FROM THAT AREA. RIGHT? RIGHT OFF WOODBRIDGE DRIVE NEAR 15, 5 TO ONE. &gt;&gt; AND BRETT, THE FBI, AND IT'S TOUGH TO GET SOME ANY CLEAR INFORMATION FROM THEM ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON OUT THERE. AND THEN THEY'RE BEING TIGHT-LIPPED ABOUT ALL OF THIS. BUT WE'RE WORKING TO LEARN IF THIS INVESTIGATION TODAY IS CONNECTED IN ANY WAY. &gt;&gt; TO A STORY THAT WE REPORTED ON YESTERDAY ABOUT TOO PEOPLE WHO WERE RENTING IN CHAPEL HILL. ONE OF THEM IS ACCUSED OF KILLING A BROUGHT ABOARD OR PATROL AGENT IN VERMONT. WANT TO SHOW YOU WHAT TODAY'S INVESTIGATION LOOK LIKE HERE IN THIS CHATHAM COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD. AND THESE AGENTS ARE OUT HERE FROM 06:00AM TILL ALMOST 01:00PM. THE FBI TOLD US IN A STATEMENT THEY ARE, QUOTE, CONDUCTING COURT AUTHORIZED INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH AN ONGOING FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATION. &gt;&gt; END QUOTE, IF YOU AGENTS HAD THE WORDS EVIDENCE RECOVERY TEAM ON THE BACK OF THEIR UNIFORMS. A MAN WHO LIVES NEARBY TELLS US AN AGENT ASKED IF HE HAD SEEN A DRONE BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THEY WERE LOOKING FOR. IT WAS A VERY COORDINATED EFFORT TODAY, BUT THERE WAS KIND OF A RELAXED MOOD. &gt;&gt; WHILE THEY WERE OUT HERE. &gt;&gt; WHAT I'M HAPPY. IT'S. IT ENDED WELL, AND THERE'S NO SORT OF. YOU KNOW, GUNFIRE OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD THIS MORNING. &gt;&gt; SO AROUND 1 O'CLOCK, THOSE AGENTS WRAPPED UP THEIR SEARCH HERE IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD. AND IT'S NOT CLEAR IF THEY RECOVERED A DRONE OR ANY OTHER PIECES OF EVIDENCE THAT THEY</p>

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FBI searches woods in Chatham County neighborhood

FBI searching Chatham County neighborhood 

Rain chances pick up Saturday evening before a WRAL Weather Alert Day on Sunday

Active weekend weather: Feb. 15-16

Union vote at Amazon warehouse in Garner fails to pass, union activist says

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Storm system brings potential for 'mixed bag of precipitation' to the Carolinas next week

Winter weather tracker for the week of 2/16 to 2/22/2025

Men arrested following crash that stemmed from armed robbery, Apex police say

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Man arrested, charged with impersonating police officer & forcing woman to have sex with him

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Mother of dead college student questions why murder suspect wasn't held accountable on prior charge

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, the man suffered serious injuries.

Man hospitalized in Valentine's Day shooting in Raleigh, police say

Shooting scene on Sawyer Road in Raleigh

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward companies that haven't pulled back from diversity, equity and inclusion programs under conservative pressure, and the nation's oldest civil rights organization is listing which brands have stood by -- or reversed -- past commitments to DEI.

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

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KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) â Israel and Hamas completed the sixth exchange of hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on Saturday with just over two weeks remaining in the initial phase of their fragile Gaza ceasefire.

Israel and Hamas complete their latest exchange as ceasefire's first phase has just 2 weeks left

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Michael Walthall Jr. pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including assault on a law enforcement officer, for his role in the 2022 shooting of Sampson County deputy Caitlin Emanuel.

Man pleads guilty to charges from 2022 shooting of Sampson County deputy

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Three deputies were suspended on Friday for what the Granville County sheriff described as an excessive use of force.

Granville Co. deputies suspended during investigation into excessive use of force, sheriff says

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nationâs food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup, baked goods and frozen treats.

Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency's plans, and cuts could happen as soon as next week.

IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season

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The Quaker Oats Co. has recalled 10,000 boxes of pancake mix because it contains milk not declared on the label and could pose a risk of potentially dangerous allergic reactions.

Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix for milk allergy risk

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North Carolina State University leaders told college deans, vice provosts and senior vice provosts on Friday that the university would implement an immediate "pause on all hiring activities" in response to uncertainty about the federal budget.

NC State hiring freeze: Faculty, staff positions on hold amid federal budget uncertainty

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North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek says he's looking into the Division of Motor Vehicles' functions, spending and technology in an effort to improve financial and operational efficiency.

NC auditor launches 'floor-to-ceiling' review of DMV, honoring campaign pledge

People line up at the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles office.

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Couples seeking a fun and affordable way to celebrate Valentine's Day found a unique option at Raleigh's Waffle House.

Smothered and covered in love: Raleigh Waffle House offers romantic dinner for Valentine's Day

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A humpback whale briefly swallowed a 24-year-old kayaker last Saturday during a father-son excursion out on the icy waters around Chile's southernmost Patagonia region.

Humpback whale swallows and spits out kayaker in incident captured on camera

Whale swallows man whole

Tax expert Turon Kendrick shares essential advice, emphasizing the importance of early but complete filing, ensuring all tax documents are ready, and staying informed about key changes like tax bracket thresholds. 

Ask a tax expert: A local tax expert shares the top 10 things to know in tax season

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Friday night on WRAL-TV, a Dateline episode unveils chilling details of the Susan Smith case and new insights into the shocking 1994 tragedy that stunned the nation.


Dateline episode revisits Susan Smith murder case from 30 years ago

Susan Smith faces parole board 30 years after drowning her children

Thinking about taking a ski trip this winter in North Carolina? Here's how Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain compare.

Beech Mountain vs. Sugar Mountain: Comparing NC's ski resorts

On Dec. 17, 2022, skiers and snowboarders prepare to go down the slopes at Beech Mountain.

On Feb. 10, 2015, Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha were shot and killed by their neighbor in what prosecutors called a hate crime against Muslims.

10 years ago, three Muslim students were murdered by their neighbor

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After a week of voting the voices of employees at Amazon's RDU1 facility have been heard. Nearly 75% of voters voted not to unionize.

Garner Amazon facility workers vote to reject union representation

NC native talks thrill of being hairstylist for Saturday Night Live

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Brain Game: Cedar Ridge High School vs. Carrboro High School

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Caught on camera: Humpback whale swallows and spits out kayaker in Chile

Extra Effort Award: Clinton High School's Ryan Freeman

School holds parade for student fighting cancer

School celebrates student's brave fight against cancer

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'Amazon has been doing everything to make sure we don't win': Workers in Garner to vote on unionizing this week

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'Ready to write the next chapter': Asheville wants tourists to be part of the comeback of town

North Carolina lawmakers push for child welfare reform after WRAL documentary 

Farm fertilizer or toxic waste? The growing debate over biosolids

Doctors order 'absolute rest' for Pope Francis while he's being treated for a respiratory infection

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Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on Ukraine

Helicopter crew in collision with plane may not have heard key instruction from tower, NTSB says

Some people didn't know they had a bird flu infection, study of veterinarians suggests

Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem? Nevada takes a crack at it

Omakase by Kai has officially opened its doors in downtown Raleigh. Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the details in this week's foodie news.


Foodie News: New Japanese restaurant opens in downtown Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

'Love Durham' campaign wants people to show their pride

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Valentine's Day deals 2025: Restaurants, flowers, gift card offers

Roses at store, Cary, NC

Romantic escapes in North Carolina for a weekend getaway

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

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

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

Fact check: Did Trump's firing of aviation officials make the plane crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say

Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?

As Trump Threatened a Primary, a GOP Holdout on Hegseth Flipped

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Feb. 13

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

Republican proposal would ban voter registration drives in NC

New state budget forecast has Stein raising concerns over NC's ability to pay for Helene recovery, public schools

Poll: Most in NC oppose shutting down US Department of Education

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In Schools, Trump's DEI Orders Are Open to Interpretation

Educators demand county bond to fill school facility gaps

Wake schools eyeing potential impacts of new tariffs on HVAC, construction costs

How Wake County schools plan to roll out digital panic button

Black equity is Black history: The fight for healthcare is unfinished

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State board warns of people posing as dentists, performing work in sheds, garages and homes

Forever chemicals in sewage sludge: A growing contamination crisis

Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages

Public records reveal Durham County district attorney comes to the office roughly half of work days 

College baseball returns on Valentine's Day

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With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team owner

Cam Newton doubles down on saying Panthers had 'locker room of losers' prior to drafting him

Extra Effort Award: Ryan Freeman is a good athlete, better person for Clinton High School

Longtime Wolfpack Club board member gives $5M to endow NC State athletic director post

Dudley wins third straight 3A girls indoor track state championship

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Dudley wins first boys indoor track state championship

NC roster released for Clash of the Carolinas all-star game

NCHSAA boys basketball standings for the 2024-25 season

Seaforth claims first boys indoor track & field state championship, Farmville Central places second

The U.S. Department of Defense's new military moving program, managed by HomeSafe Alliance under the Global Household Goods Contract, is facing challenges as it begins to take over servicemember relocations.

Department of Defense officials address complaints about new moving program

1,000 complaints already for new military moving program

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One week after the premiere of our WRAL Documentary "Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina," lawmakers are vowing to change things. Friday at 6 p.m., WRAL's investigative documentary reporter Cristin Severance explains what changes legislators are pushing for this year to keep foster kids safe.

After WRAL documentary 'Broken' exposes flaws in foster care system, NC lawmakers vow to make changes

The FBI warns it is getting an average of one report every day of what's known as financial "sextortion" - where criminals coax individuals into sharing explicit photos online, then threaten to disseminate the photos unless the sender pays them. 

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

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Critics fear the bill will pit patients and advocacy groups against one another. Supporters say North Carolina's medical costs are already sky-high and this will prevent health insurance from becoming even more expensive.

NC Senate votes to limit coverage requirements for health insurance companies

The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has seen a recent increase in unlicensed individuals posing as dental professionals, often advertising low-cost services on social media and performing procedures in unsanitary and unsafe locations.

State dental board warns of people posing as dentists

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Restaurant Ratings: Jimmy V's, Gov's Fusion Cantina

Lillington driver billed for toll route she never took

Toll scam: Lillington driver billed for toll road she never drove on

Start with a plan: Meal prep can help you save money, eat healthy

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FBI warns of rise of 'sextortion' among youth

Keycard data reveals spotty attendance for Durham County DA

NC State students demand PCB testing on campus

NC State student government to vote on call for more PCB testing on campus

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TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores

Donald Thompson: How Lewis Hamiltonâs formula for success extends beyond the racetrack

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