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Fired Raleigh police officer Tremale Cogdell appeared in court Monday on felony charges of sexual misconduct of a person in custody and obstruction of justice. He is accused of accepting a sexual favor to look past a DWI investigation.

Fired Raleigh police officer has no answer to allegations he had sex with someone while on duty

<p>CAR, THOUGH, TO THE SCENT ON THE RADIO. 1, 1.5, HT 3. &gt;&gt; TODAY, THE RALEIGH POLICE OFFICER FACING CRIME CHARGES IS EXPECTED TO FACE A JUDGE. TREMALE COGDELL HAS BEEN FIRED. ACCUSED OF LOOKING THE OTHER WAY IN A CRASH INVESTIGATION IN EXCHANGE FOR E FAVOR WRS. KELSEY COFFEY IS LIVE FROM THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER. KELSEY. &gt;&gt; YESTERDAY THAT OFFICER TREMALE COGDELL IS EXPECTED TO FACE A JUDGE FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY HERE AT THE WAKE COUNTY COURT. HOUSE. AND WE KNOW THAT HE'S ACCUSED OF HAVING ON THE JOB INSTEAD OF INVESTIGATING A DWI CRASH. SO CONGO IS ACCUSED OF OR RATHER HE'S FACING 3 CHARGES FOR FAILING TO INVESTIGATE IN EXCHANGE FOR FAVORS. HE WAS FIRED FROM THE RALEIGH POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEN THOSE CHARGES WERE FILED WHILE THE POLICE CHIEF RICO, BOYCE EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED IN A NEWS CONFERENCE FRIDAY. HE SAYS 3 WEEKS AGO CONNELL DROVE A VICTIM AWAY FROM A CRASH SCENE BACK TO HIS HOUSE WHERE POLICE SAY A ACT OCCURRED. COURT RECORDS SHOW COCKTAIL WAS HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN NEARLY 60 CASES SINCE HE'S WORKED FOR RPD DISTRICT ATTORNEY LORRIN FREEMAN SAYS HER OFFICE IS NOW REVIEWING ALL OF THOSE CASES. CHIEF VOICE SHARES HIS DISAPPOINTMENT ABOUT THE ARREST. &gt;&gt; THE ACTIONS THAT LED TO MYSTIC HOT MEALS, ARRESTS REFLECT POORLY ON THE RALEIGH POLICE DEPARTMENT. AND CAST A SHADOW ON THE INTEGRITY. WE WORKED SO HARD TO UPHOLD. THIS IS A REMINDER THAT NO ONE IS ABOVE ACCOUNTABILITY. NOT EVEN THOSE WHO WEAR THE BADGE. &gt;&gt; COCKTAIL IS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN COURT THIS AFTERNOON AT ONE 30 KELSEY COFFEE, WRAL</p>

Raleigh police officer appears in court for allegations he accepted sexual favor on the job

Tremale Cogdell faces felony charges of a sexual act by a government employee and obstruction of justice. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of willfully failing to discharge duties.

$1.5 million bond set for teen charged in deadly Durham street race

Ruiz Gomez faces charges for his alleged role in a deadly street racing crash.

First responders deal with false alarms due to smartphone crash detection feature

Smartphone crash detection features, designed to assist first responders, are causing a surge in false alarms in Southern Pines. 

Moderate Monday precedes dip in temps, rain chances mid-week

Temperatures range from 80s to 50s

Grayson Murray Classic shines light on mental health awareness

Grayson Murray captured playing golf.

Don't trash electronics: Lithium-ion batteries bring risk of fire if not recycled properly

Durham trash truck fire

Warf steps down as president of Carolina Hurricanes

A file photo of Doug Warf.

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A deadly tornado that tore across southeastern North Dakota this summer has been upgraded to an EF5 with winds topping 200 mph (322 kph), the strongest classification of tornado and the first on American soil in a dozen years, meteorologists said Monday.

EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation's first in 12 years

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) â State investigators are trying to find the cause of a fire that destroyed a judge's home on a South Carolina island.

Agents investigate cause of fire that destroyed judge's home on South Carolina island

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Mark Sanchez, a former NFL quarterback who is a Fox Sports commentator, was arrested Saturday after being injured in a stabbing in downtown Indianapolis that left him hospitalized in stable condition, according to police.

Mark Sanchez, ex-NFL quarterback, stabbed then charged after fight in Indianapolis

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The wreck, which happened around 6:30 a.m., is near mile marker 52 near Fayetteville. The road is closed near the exit. It is not expected to reopen until at least 10 a.m.


I-95 North crash closes lanes for hours

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The average hourly rate for a private attorney is around $300 - a price that many North Carolina families cannot afford. This steep price tag on legal services creates a justice gap where income becomes a determining factor in representation. Legal Aid of North Carolina is fighting to close that gap and is making progress in all 100 counties.

No County Left Behind: How Legal Aid of North Carolina is Making Justice Accessible 

Chris Lea explains why the Carolina Panthers are making positive steps after their 27-24 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Lea: The Carolina Panthers are growing up ... kinda, sorta

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The cat who made her way from Richmond to North Carolina is safe at home after she was found at a Lowe's distribution center.


Francine has been found. Cat's interstate journey ends in return to Richmond

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CHICAGO (AP) â Illinois leaders went to court Monday to stop President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops to Chicago, escalating a clash between Democratic-led states and the Republican administration during an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in the nationâs third-largest city.

Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trumpâs Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling

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The wreck involved a school bus on Doc Proctor Road near Edgemont Road.


'We landed into the trees:' Rolesville High student describes bus wreck in Wendell

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The average first freeze doesn't come until late October, but it has been delayed in recent years.

Ask the Meteorologist: How far off are we from our first frost, freeze?

Ask the Meteorologist: How far off are we from the first frost, freeze?

Supermoons appear a little bigger and significantly brighter than other full moons because they occur closer to the Earth,


Monday night is the first of four supermoons

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Mark your calendar and set your alarm for Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. That's when tickets go on sale for the popular Holiday Express train at Raleigh's Pullen Park. This family event often sells out in minutes.


Holiday Express tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14

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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.

The young, two-person band Cabin Creature managed to create a hauntingly accurate song that evokes the spirit of Appalachian folk music for a new documentary about havoc from Hurricane Helene.


Music duo channels emotion of Helene's aftermath, honoring North Carolina mountain resilience

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.

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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WRAL's Brian Murphy spoke with North Carolina and NFL quarterback Bryn Renner about the Tar Heels' 38-10 loss to the Clemson Tigers. The blowout loss was UNC head coach Bill Belichick's first ACC game.

'Changes need to be made': Former UNC QB Bryn Renner after Clemson loss

WRAL's Brian Murphy spoke with North Carolina and NFL quarterback Bryn Renner about the Tar Heels' 38-10 loss to the Clemson Tigers.

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Coffee shops struggle to stay open amid soaring bean prices

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Smart home technology could be draining your wallet

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Some NC cities are holding elections Tuesday. Is yours one?

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Travelers at Charlotte Douglas prepare for potential government shutdown impacts

'Sky's the limit': Playthrough convention highlights gaming as a pathway to a career

Man killed by train in Smithfield, police say

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

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Pivotal talks between Israel and Hamas begin in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for work on the human immune system

The Supreme Court begins a term that will examine Trump's expansive claims of presidential power

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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Weekend best bets: Triangle Oktoberfest, Falling for Local fest

Triangle Oktoberfest

Selma Railroad Days Festival to feature carnival rides, parade

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Quiz: Which new NC State Fair food are you?

Discover 7 fascinating historical sites in North Carolina

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Fact check: Jeffries says GOP 'effectively ended' medical research in the US

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Fact check: Did Democrats propose to give health care to immigrants illegally in the US?

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

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

Gov. Stein signs 'Iryna's Law' despite mixed feelings over bill

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Stein signs crime bill, potentially restarting death penalty in NC after Charlotte stabbing

Millions in NC on Obamacare, Medicaid affected by budget fights

Why a federal judge ruled NC Senate map is fair game

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

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

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

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

NC lawmakers wanted to make COVID shots easier to get. Why the law they passed did the opposite

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

Doeren: Big win gives Wolfpack a chance to see some young players

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Connor McDavid signs a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers

Drake Maye leads Patriots to 23-20 win over Bills, leaving NFL without an unbeaten team

Bryce Young, Rico Dowdle help Panthers rally from 17 points down to beat Dolphins 27-24

Duke starts slow then rolls past California 45-21

Volleyball Top 25: Only one ranked team loses in Week 8 of the regular season

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HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for volleyball

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Top 25: Cuthbertson, Hickory Ridge join HighSchoolOT boys soccer statewide rankings

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Attorneys representing NC State alumni and students battling cancer told WRAL News they have reason to believe the university altered or destroyed evidence tied to the chemical contamination inside Poe Hall.

NC State alums raise concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

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At least nine homes collapsed in the Outer Banks, scattering debris for miles. Crews are cleaning septic tanks, lumber and waste as rising seas put more houses at risk.

Collapsed Buxton homes leave toxic mess along Outer Banks beaches

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A young mother faces her cancer diagnosis with resilience, finding solace and support through Duke's innovative young adult oncology program.


Young mother battles cancer, finds hope in Duke's young adult oncology program

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Attorneys representing NC State alumni and students battling cancer told WRAL News they have reason to believe the university altered or destroyed evidence tied to the chemical contamination inside Poe Hall. 

NC State alumni raised concerns of evidence tampering at Poe Hall

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the cost of college in the state of North Carolina.

In Depth with Dan: Examining the cost of college

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

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

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

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CJF America sends partial payment to worker amid lawsuit

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

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Donald Thompson: Why you need a thought-leadership strategy

Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects

Mike Walden: 'Wait and see' on big financial decisions in coming months

Red Hat investigating data breach, severity of breach unclear

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OpenAI and chipmaker AMD sign chip supply partnership for AI infrastructure

Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less

Rite Aid has closed its final doors after 63 years in business

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