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Wake deputies are now investigating a house fire in which three people died on Tuesday as arson and homicide.

Arson, homicide: Wake County house fire that killed 3 believed to be intentionally set

<p>ELIZABETH GARDNER WILL HAVE THE LATEST FORECAST AND HEAT OUTLOOK STARTING AT 04:30AM. TONIGHT. NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DEADLY HOUSE FIRE AND DAUGHTER ON TUESDAY. &gt;&gt; IN SOUTHERN WAKE COUNTY AND AND 2 TEENAGERS WERE FOUND DEAD INSIDE OF THIS HOME OFF OF RANCH ROAD WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES IS JOINING US THERE LIVE. CARLY NEIGHBORS HAD SEEN DEPUTIES THERE BEFORE. IN FACT, NEIGHBORS SAY DEPUTIES WERE AT THAT HOME AS RECENTLY AS MONDAY EVENING. &gt;&gt; BUT THEY SAY THEY NEVER COULD HAVE ANTICIPATED JUST HOURS LATER, THERE WOULD BE CRIME SCENE TAPE FILLING THIS PROPERTY. &gt;&gt; A CLEARER PICTURE OF THE DAY. HE'S EVEN HOURS LEADING UP TO THIS SCENE TUESDAY. &gt;&gt; WHEN FIREFIGHTERS RESPONDED TO A HOUSE FIRE HERE THEY FOUND 49 YEAR-OLD CHERYL COLE AND 2 TEENAGE BOYS AND 2 CATS DEAD INSIDE. IT'S A IT'S AN UNFORTUNATE SITUATION. &gt;&gt; I HATE THAT IT HAPPENED A HATE IT FOR THE CHILDREN MORE THAN ANYTHING OUT TO NEIGHBORS HAVE SEEN DEPUTIES AT THIS HOME IN THE PAST, INCLUDING THE PREVIOUS NIGHT. THIS TIME THEY DIDN'T TAKE NO BODY AWAY. &gt;&gt; I HAVE SEEN IN THE PAST WERE THEY DID TAKE THE HUSBAND AWAY IN HANDCUFFS AND INCIDENT REPORT SHOWS DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALL AROUND 6.30 MONDAY. THE WOMAN IN THE HOUSEHOLD FILED A PROTECTIVE ORDER. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, THE SAME DAY AS THE FIRE. &gt;&gt; ANOTHER NEIGHBOR TOLD US OFF CAMERA SHE SAW COLIN'S AND THE 2 TEENS NEARLY EVERY DAY. &gt;&gt; AND NEVER HAD A BAD WORD TO SAY NEVER. WOUNDING BODY. VERY HAPPY. HAPPY. GO LUCKY. THE KIDS WERE THEY NEVER THEY WERE. THE MIC WILL MEAN OR I MEAN, VERY NICE POLICE, MINIMAL SMOKE DAMAGE TO THE HOME'S EXTERIOR AND THE HISTORY OF DOMESTIC CALLS. &gt;&gt; OF NEIGHBORS WONDERING WHAT MAY HAVE HAPPENED TUESDAY BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. &gt;&gt; I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY DIDN'T GET OUT UNLESS SOMETHING HAPPENED TO HIM TIED TO THE FIRE. &gt;&gt; AND NOW LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS NOT CONFIRMED WHETHER FOUL PLAY WAS INVOLVED. THEY ALSO HAVE NOT TO RELEASE THE NAMES OF THE 2 TEENAGERS AT THE MOMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS STILL</p>

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History of domestic violence at scene of deadly Wake County house fire

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WRAL Weather Alert Day: More extreme heat, Level 1 risk on the way for Thursday

Severe weather risk: Thursday, June 26, 2025

'Everything froze': Woman recalls being struck by lightning at South Carolina lake

Woman describes being struck by lightning at South Carolina lake

Raleigh Sheetz shooting: Man stole gold chain from other person, leading to shots fired, police say

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Gov. Josh Stein signs foster care reform bill into law with bipartisan support

Gov. Josh Stein signs foster care reform bill into law

From bodybuilding to beating cancer: Trials, treatment put woman on road to remission

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US stocks climb to the brink of a record

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Funeral services are held for longtime WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy

Employees at a North Carolina business said they were held inside for hours on Wednesday as ICE executed a search warrant on the property.


ICE agents search NC workplace in Kings Mountain, some employees in custody

ICE searches NC workplace, multiple employees in custody

New information is emerging about the hours leading up to the deadly house fire in southern Wake County on Tuesday, where three people were found dead.

Deputies visited Wake Co. home day before three found dead in house fire, incident report says

Angie Peedin has been arrested on multiple charges, including felony kidnapping and elder abuse, after allegedly restraining an elderly man and impersonating a law enforcement officer, according to Smithfield police.

Smithfield adult care home administrator charged for kidnapping, elder abuse, impersonating officer

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WASHINGTON (AP) â A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the countryâs biggest abortion provider.

States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules

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A new Hurricane Helene aid bill might be on its way in the North Carolina legislature, even as lawmakers fail to make progress on the broader state budget.

NC lawmakers fail to reach budget deal, plan to adjourn. Can Helene aid squeak through?

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Nelson passed away in 2023 after many years of heart and kidney issues caused by diabetes. His family told WRAL News that Nelson was a huge science fiction fan, from Star Wars to Star Trek, he dreamed of being among the stars, even joking that aliens from Area 51 abducted him.


Man's remains lost in ocean after being sent to space for life-long dream

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A man seen cursing at a woman on a bicycle in Wake County has been arrested, but not for his actions shown during a viral video.

Fuquay-Varina man seen yelling at cyclist arrested for threatening to shoot someone

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As temperatures in the Triangle soar past 100 degrees, smartphone users face the risk of device damage from overheating.


Protect your smartphone: Tips to prevent overheating in Triangle's summer heat

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Nash County is facing a $6,700 fine following an investigation by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services into the county animal shelter, revealing multiple violations of the Animal Welfare Act.


Nash County faces $6,700 fine for animal shelter violations

State fines Nash County animal shelter for violations

As protesters in Los Angeles denounced President Donald Trump's mass deportation policies -- sometimes leading to clashes with law enforcement -- Republican and Democratic politicians sparred over who has the bigger crime problem: blue states or red states.

Fact check: Newsom compares murder rates in California to GOP-controlled Southern states

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A woman is recounting her experience following Tuesday's lightning strike that injured her and others at Lake Murray in South Carolina.


Since January 2025, more than 750 cases have been confirmed in Texas, with two deaths of children. In June 2025, North Carolina had its first confirmed case. Almost all infections have occurred in unvaccinated persons.


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Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC. New documentary premieres on WRAL Thursday

Diagnosis: Young, The New Face of Cancer in NC

Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

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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Drivers in North Carolina will soon pay an average of 5% more for car insurance. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur looks at how our rates compare to other states.

5 On Your Side: How does NC's car insurance rate compare to other states?

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Firefighters use bags to cool heat stroke, fire victims

Senior loses nearly $12,000 in fake prize scheme

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Hiring stalls with economic uncertainty, companies say

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Woman taken to hospital after house fire in southern Wake County

Cooper Flagg goes No. 1: Mavericks select Duke star with first overall pick of 2025 NBA Draft

Hornets select Duke's Kon Knueppel with fourth overall pick of 2025 NBA Draft

2025 NBA Draft: UNC's Drake Powell to play for Brooklyn Nets

Key Medicaid provision in Trump's big tax cut and spending bill is found to violate Senate rules

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US economy shrank 0.5% between January and March, worse than 2 earlier estimates had revealed

Iranâs supreme leader warns against further American attacks in his first statement since ceasefire

Kennedy says US is pulling funding from global vaccine group Gavi

Trump grapples for upper hand in debate over damage caused by US strikes on Iran

This weekend is filled with events including BrickUniverse, a Rocket League Championship and the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo.


Weekend best bets: BrickUniverse, Raleigh food truck rodeo

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Where to find the best ice cream in North Carolina

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'Dawson's Creek' creator is back with another show filmed in Wilmington

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30+ trampoline parks and indoor playgrounds in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Clayton

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Fact check: What was the Minnesota shooting suspect's political ideology?

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Fact check: Could Trump delay elections if Congress passes the 'big beautiful bill'?

Fact check: Are 20% of Medicaid payments 'improper'?

Military bases' new names sound as if they're named after Confederates, but that's not the case

Fact check: Trump says immigrants in U.S. illegally have different due process standards

Lawmakers send bill targeting gender, public school discussions to NC governor

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NC Republicans advance anti-diversity program bills targeting state agencies, education

Dead in the water: North Carolina House won't move forward with proposed shrimp trawl ban

Thousands in revenue for field parties raise concerns about underage drinking, agritourism, and safety

Los Angeles tech company bringing 291 high-paying jobs to Raleigh

Attorney General sends demand for answers to PowerSchool over hack affecting NC students, teachers

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Wake school board favors AI, debating guardrails in first generative AI policy

NC Senate passes bill targeting gender, public school discussions

The price of a Wake school meal is going up again, following board vote

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Expired pool permits: WRAL investigation spurs Wake County to inspect pools

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3 NC lieutenant governors, a historic house, and a case of missing furniture

Durham man with 100-plus charges freed on $3K bond, rearrested for operating chop shop at his home

Summer solstice is the longest day of the year, but not earliest sunrise or latest sunset

Cellphone crackdown: New policies going into effect in districts across NC

Round 2 of NBA Draft: Duke's Tyrese Proctor, Sion James along with UNC's RJ Davis wait to see if they'll get picked

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NBA Mock Draft: Duke's Cooper Flagg likely to go No. 1. What about Kon Knueppel & Khaman Maluach?

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Northwood basketball coach Matt Brown saw the NBA in Drake Powell's future

Drake Powell drafted 22nd overall, will be traded to the Brooklyn Nets

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Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, is now facing two misdemeanor charges for selling alcohol without a permit. An arrest warrant states the new charges stem from a party held Saturday at his property. It adds to the charges he already faces from a May 2 event held at his property.

Orange County farm owner facing new charges for another party

Orange County farm owner accused of hosting another party, charged with illegally selling alcohol

Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, made his first court appearance after being charged with seven counts of aiding and abetting underage drinking at a massive party held on his property.

Hundreds of supporters of North Carolina's shrimp industry, many from coastal counties, descended on the state legislature to protest a proposed ban on shrimp trawling in the state's inland waters.

Hundreds of fishermen protest proposed ban on shrimp trawling in Pamlico Sound

BuildOps Inc. plans to add the employees by 2029, state economic development officials said Tuesday. Commerce officials approved an incentives package worth up to $2.8 million.

Construction software company plans new Raleigh hub with 291 high-paying jobs

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about taxes and flooding.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about taxes and flooding

WRAL Investigates why 175 pools in Wake County were listed as unpermitted. That included the Umstead Spa and a Safesplash Swim School. Days later, the county said both were permitted. Turns out, they were only inspected after we asked. Records show it happened the day after we inquired.

WRAL uncovers Wake County public pools operating without inspections

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5 On Your Side: Expert tips on how to cool down your car fast in extreme temperatures

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5 On Your Side: Five protections to take when shopping online

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Stolen car suspect with 100-plus charges released, arrested again

Hidden hazard: Toxic gas seeps from NC medical warehouses

Warehouses in North Carolina storing products treated with a toxic gas

NC launches unified digital system for foster child tracking after WRAL documentary exposes gaps

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Grace Ueng: Why crossing things off feels so good, and how to make it work even better

Creditors to gain control of Wolfspeed under bankruptcy plan, company says

Donald Thompson: Retention isn't a manager problem, it's a leadership wake-up call

Guest column: AI and CareTech are transforming how we care for aging parents

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Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low

Shell denies reports it is in talks to take over BP

Bumble says it will cut 240 jobs, or about 30% of its global workforce

Harris Teeter to close Raleigh store in July

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