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Mackendy Darbouze is in the United States legally, having entered in July 2024, but U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers placed a detainer on him after he was accused of stabbing three people at a Fayetteville home on Feb. 21.


ICE investigating Fayetteville stabbing suspect

IN TEMPERATURES. WE'RE TRACKING WHERE THEY FALL OVERNIGHT. >> BREAKING NEWS FROM WRAL COVERAGE. YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> AND RIGHT NOW AT 11 NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUSPECT IN A DEADLY TRIPLE STABBING IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I'M LENA TILLETT AND I'M GERALD OWENS. TONIGHT WE'RE LEARNING IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT IS INVESTIGATING HOW THE MAN ENTERED THIS COUNTRY. THE ARES CURRENTLY HAYNES IS MONITORING THESE LATE-BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS FOR US FROM THE LIVE CENTER. CARLY AND I SAYS WORKING WITH THE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, YOU MIGHT REMEMBER THOSE STORY FROM A WEEK AGO. THIS IS THE CANDIED ARE HE IS CHARGED WITH TRIPLE MURDER. >> AFTER THIS SCENE ON BELLARTHUR LANE WHERE 3 OF HIS EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS WERE FOUND DEAD INSIDE THE HOME. THAT INCLUDES A 13 YEAR-OLD 4 YEAR-OLD AND A WOMAN. ALL TODAY WE LEARNED THAT ICE HAS PLACED A DETAINER ON DARBOUZE E NOW HE ENTERED THE COUNTRY LEGALLY IN JULY 2024. FOX NEWS IS REPORTING THAT SIT WAS THROUGH BIDEN'S MIGRANT FLIGHTS MASS PAROLE PROGRAM, WHICH ESSENTIALLY GRANTS ASYLUM SEEKERS WHO COME FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES, INCLUDING HAITI INTO THE U.S. THEY ARE ABLE TO COME HERE LEGALLY. SO WE KNOW THAT ICE IS WORKING WITH THE

Mackendy Darbouze

ICE puts hold on Fayetteville stabbing suspect

5-year-old-girl killed in Henderson shooting by younger brother, grandmother says

Child accidentally shot by another child in Henderson

Saturday a school day for some in Wake County

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With 1 narrow lane, I-40 near NC-Tennessee line reopens Saturday

I-40 at Pigeon River in Gorge, North Carolina

Strong cold front to bring big temperature change, threat for Saturday brush fires

Fire weather warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025

Julian Grace: Learning my family's connection to North Carolina's dark past

James Caldwell (left) and Julian Grace and his family (right)

 'I was not planning on doing anything:' Harnett County men accused of human trafficking appear in court

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The Raleigh Police Department has a new leader with a familiar face. Rico Boyce was promoted Friday from deputy chief to chief of police. He has been on the force for 25 years.


Raleigh promotes from within: Rico Boyce named police chief

Raleigh Chief of Police Rico Boyce

Dean Duncan, a UNC professor, emphasized that victims of human trafficking are often coerced into actions they wouldn't normally take, driven by trauma and exploitation for financial gain.

Statewide project aims to prevent human trafficking across NC

Human trafficking in North Carolina and what we can do about it

WASHINGTON (AP) â President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being âdisrespectfulâ Friday in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump said would have moved Ukraine closer to ending its war with Russia.

Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup

Trump and Vance Berate Zelenskyy During Testy White House Meeting

Consumer Reports exclusive child car seat testing recently revealed significant problems with two infant seats. Here's more on what the tests found and what parents can do.


Child car seat crash results 'concerning,' Consumer Reports says

Baby in car seat

Vince Van Almen is part of the youth Wolfpack wrestling club.  He wrestles on the same practice mat as the NC State team.  Over the last couple of years the Wolfpack have made him a part of their brotherhood.  Vince is battling cancer, and the Wolfpack have made sure he isn't fighting alone.  

Strength of the Pack: NC State wrestling team forms bond with young wrestler battling cancer

Vince and Scott Van Almen

Alder Marin-Sotelo and his older brother, Arturo Marin-Sotelo, were in jail and charged with the murder of Deputy Ned Byrd, who was killed in 2022 in a traffic stop involving the two men.

Man accused of killing Wake County deputy returned to US nearly two years after jail escape

Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo

Discover how to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Triangle with a variety of events that bring the spirit of New Orleans to North Carolina.


How to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Triangle

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One person died and another person was hospitalized in a Friday evening shooting.

1 dead, 1 hospitalized in Goldsboro shooting, police say

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Two men face charges of first degree kidnapping and human trafficking of a child in the abduction of a Siler City teen who was the subject of an Amber Alert this week. 

Siler City teen rescued after Amber Alert: Two men charged with kidnapping, human trafficking

Ronny Suarez and Saul Ramirez Guvara

The show will feature the North Carolina Tar Heels football program after NFL Films couldn't find an NFL team interested, according to a report by Front Office Sports' Ryan Glasspiegel.

Belichick, UNC to be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks,' report says

UNC football head coach Bill Belichick

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Electric vehicle buyers are facing hurdles as the IRS rejects tax returns claiming the expanded EV tax credit, due to dealerships failing to file a crucial "time of sale" report.

EV tax credit rejected, IRS explains what owners can do

EV tax credit changing to expand access

A specialized surgery at Duke Hospital saved the lives of three girls who now share an unbreakable bond.

'Groundbreaking' Duke heart transplant helps save 3 girls' lives

Duke heart transplant

The National Hurricane Center provides essential track and intensity forecasts, but how accurate are their predictions? We take a look back at how the 2024 season forecasting stacks up compared to previous years.

Each year, hurricane forecasts get better at predicting path and strength of storms

Tracking the Tropics

No School January turned into Flu February for WRAL Family contributor Andrew Taylor-Troutman.

Go Ask Dad: Flu season Whac-A-Mole

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Rico Boyce came p through the ranks to lead the Raleigh Police Department.

Downtown safety tops to-do list for new Raleigh police chief

2 men charged in Harnett County trafficking case face $5 million bond

Harnett County Amber Alert suspects

Officials explain delay in declaring of Siler City missing teen an Amber Alert

Officials explain why timing of Siler City Amber Alert

Crash tests reveal concerns with two infant car seats

Wake County deputy's accused killer extradited back to US

Climate change is driving earlier springs

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Hose falls off fire truck, injures two in Chapel Hill

Raleigh firefighters battle house fire

Man dead from being hit by car in Fayetteville

Crews battle fire at auto recycling yard in Lenoir County

Pope had coughing fit, inhaled vomit and now requires assisted ventilation, Vatican says

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Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says

Trump expected to sign order designating English as the official language of the US

Florida ups the stakes for crimes by immigrants in the US illegally

Are egg producers inflating prices during the bird flu outbreak to boost profits?

Bank of America Museums is providing cardholders with free admission to Marbles Kids Museum the first full weekend of each month.


Find out how to get free admission to Marbles Kids Museum

Marbles Kids Museum offers way to play at home

Oscar-nominated films overlook climate change, report finds

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Foodie News: The Bike Library coffee bar opening in Raleigh, Happy + Hale adds new location

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Newly restored Wheels Skating Park opens in Durham

Wheels Skating Park

Businesses begin preparing for a March full of basketball throughout the Triangle

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New playground at Dix Park will include food and beverage market

Out & About

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

Politifact

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

What NC members of Congress are saying after Trump-Zelensky meeting

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State GOP lawmakers hope to emulate DOGE in NC

NC lawmakers lob criticism at DMV boss, a day after he announces resignation

'Everyone's excited about DOGE': NC Republicans look to bring Musk-style review to state government

NC Black Caucus denounces anti-DEI bill

App State interim chancellor earns permanent role

Education

Duke University's undergraduate tuition, fees will surpass $92K for 2025-26 school year

NC Senate sets up votes for bills targeting Attorney General Jeff Jackson, immigration, cell phones in schools

How the Wake County Public School System plans to address budget concerns

Parents, teachers deliver letters urging Thom Tillis to keep U.S. Dep. of Education open

Fire department: Cary home fire likely due to hot tub linked to recalls

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Durham vet hospital tackles pet blood shortage with donations from staff pets

Wayne Goodwin's tenure: DMV wait times improve, but public dissatisfaction persists

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

Hubert Davis on the hiring of new GM Jim Tanner: 'It's a position the program wanted and I felt like it was needed'

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Extra Effort: Ryan Mann sets the example on and off the mat

Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season for treatment and rehabilitation of his left knee

James, Brooks help No. 9 N.C. State blow out Wake Forest 78-57 

Rantanen scores in Hurricanes' 5-2 win against the Sabres

(12) Lincolnton topples (5) Maiden in 2A boys basketball playoffs

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Third quarter run helps (13) Rolesville girls earn marquee road win at (4) Southeast Raleigh

(3) Sanderson punches third round ticket with win over (19) Millbrook

After quick start, (13) Clayton holds off (4) Jordan in 4A East second round

Live Updates: Interactive brackets, statewide scores from basketball playoffs

A bill to crack down on undocumented immigrants in North Carolina passed its first vote Wednesday in a key state Senate committee.  

NC Senate leaders advance immigration crackdown bill

A new North Carolina bill would require all state agencies and state funded programs to check the immigration status of everyone they serve - and refuse to serve anyone who can't prove they're in the country legally, except services protected by federal law like schools and emergency rooms.

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

On Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed adopting a more consistent, effective policy statewide for the next school year.

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

School leaders are also bracing for federal funding cuts, but they're not sure what those could be.

Wake school board, commissioners discuss millions in new budget needs

On Tuesday, the Wake County school board and county commissioners discussed upcoming funding challenges for the school system..

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

A file photo of the Cape Fear River.

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about the North Carolina Supreme Court race, testing for PCBs inside NC State's Poe Hall, school districts using cell phone pouches and the renaming of Fort Bragg.

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

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Restaurant Ratings: La Buena Vida, David's Dumpling

The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more

If you must drive in ice and snow, go slow, stay in control

How to safely operate a generator during a power outage

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Durham County years behind in fire inspections of large employers

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

How effective is remote learning?

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

Investigations

Political, business leaders see bright days ahead for NC tech

David Gardner: Investing in AI large vs. small language model based startups

From Classroom to Career: how NCCUâs BRITE program transformed one studentâs path

Cosette Pharmaceuticals to acquire Mayne Pharma for $430M

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Katy Perry and Gayle King will join Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez on Blue Origin spaceflight

Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months

Texas lottery drawings that paid out big jackpots are the focus of widening investigations

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Dementia: Setting boundaries is crucial for caregivers

How to keep your kids busy on a snow day

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