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According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers arrested Eva Marie Torrellas, 59, on Tuesday and charged her with felony burning of an unoccupied commercial structure in connection to the fire at House of Art on East Hargett Street.


Woman charged in fire that burned down House of Art bar in Raleigh

HIGH LIKE THAT. AND THE RAIN COMING THIS WEEKEND. THAT'S COMING UP. >> ALL RIGHT, MIKE, THIS IS BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER. BREAKING NEWS IN THE PAST 10 MINUTES WE'VE LEARNED THAT RALEIGH POLICE HAVE CHARGED A WOMAN IN CONNECTION WITH LAST WEEK'S FIRE THAT DESTROYED HOUSE OF ART IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH. 59 YEAR-OLD EVA MARIE TO REYES IS FACING A FELONY CHARGE OF BURNING AN UNOCCUPIED COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE. RALEIGH POLICE INITIALLY SAID THAT SHE WAS CHARGED WITH A MISDEMEANOR, BUT SOON THEREAFTER ISSUED A CORRECTION SAYING THAT SHE'S ACTUALLY FACING A FELONY CHARGE. YOU REMEMBER THAT FIRE LAST TUESDAY AND SURVEILLANCE VIDEO CAPTURED AN IMAGE OF A WOMAN OUTSIDE THAT BUSINESS JUST BEFORE THE FIRE BEGAN HAPPENED VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING LAST TUESDAY. AND YOU CAN SEE THAT THE ENTIRE BUSINESS WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. IT WAS A CREATIVE HUB FOR PEOPLE IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH AND TONIGHT. MANY PEOPLE ARE GATHERING FOR A BENEFIT CONCERT TO TRY TO RAISE MONEY TO REBUILD HOUSE OF ART. IT'S HAPPENING AT THE POOR HOUSE ALREADY ON A GOFUNDME. THEY HAVE RAISED MORE THAN $27,000 AND WRAL'S AARON THOMAS AS FOLLOWING THIS STORY THIS EVENING, LOOK FOR HIS UPDATES

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Crash closes I-540 West near Creedmoor Road in Raleigh

An I-540 crash on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, had traffic backed up for miles.

Nearby Raleigh workers raise concerns about 'dangerous' and 'scary' intersection 

According to Raleigh police crash data, there have been at least 87 crashes since Feb. 4, 2015, at the Atlantic Avenue and Hodges Street intersection. 

Driver on the run after chase involving multiple crashes in Wake County, deputies say

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers are searching for Anthony Lamont Dunn, 46, who is accused of multiple felony crimes.


Police searching for man accused of assault in Raleigh, offering reward

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Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh has stopped accepting new child patients until further notice, following a recent investigation by state surveyors.

Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh halts child admissions

Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as a final round of dangerous fire weather was forecast for the region on Wednesday, along with a rare warning of a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" for an area near where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.

A 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' is forecast for fire-scarred Los Angeles area

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People across Wayne and Johnston counties said they heard a loud boom around 9 p.m. Monday.

Loud boom rattles Wayne and Johnston counties; source of sound unknown

Loud boom rattles Wayne and Johnston Counties

Many were awakened by an emergency alert on Monday night in Wake County that may have gone out to more people than necessary.

Wake County emergency alert accidentally sent to entire county after Zebulon manhunt

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According to prosecutors, a woman was screaming when she called 911 on Dec. 31. Deputies responded to the location, where they found the victim badly beaten.


No bond for Wake County men accused of forcing woman to have sex, threatening her with machete

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Officers seized two laptops, two hard drives on a bed, a cellphone and an external hard drive that was duct taped to the bottom of a dresser drawer at the home of Geoffrey Hightower.

Warrant: Johnston County teacher had hard drive containing child porn hidden in dresser

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Friends and family are sharing memories of Aryion 'AJ' Clendenning, who died in a shooting at a Durham apartment complex. He was just 15 years old.

Teen killed in Durham was friends with Z'yon Person; family 'has to pick up the pieces again'

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All public schools that use or have used PowerSchool's student information system were affected "to some degree" by last month's data breach. Who exactly was affected and what data was exposed is still unclear.

All schools, some social security numbers affected by PowerSchool breach, DPI says

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A Franklin County family faces the heartbreaking loss of their dream home as it heads to a foreclosure auction amidst ongoing legal battles with the builder.

Franklin County family faces heartbreak as dream home nears foreclosure auction 

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ALDI is recalling its Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos because they may be contaminated with metal pieces.


Recall: Chicken and cheese taquitos sold at ALDI may contain metal

Many in Raleigh feel as through there's a snow hole over the city, but there are several factors that often leave the city wet and less wintry.

Ask the Meteorologist: Why does it seem like there is a 'force field' of snowlessness in Raleigh?

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On Sunday, the Carolina Hurricanes honored one of its greatest players.

'Humbled to be here': Canes legend Eric Staal's jersey retired

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Post-election lawsuits over a disputed race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat are getting complicated as the ballots of 60,000 voters are challenged. Here's what you need to know.

NC Supreme Court race FAQ: Breaking down the legal battle between Griffin and Riggs

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Multiple events and volunteer opportunities will be held over the holiday weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

List: Local MLK Day events, day of service projects

MLK Day virtual celebration in Durham

Winter temperatures are upon us, and "white flag" shelters are open for the homeless community and others who need a safe place to escape the cold. 


'White flag' shelters: Where to find emergency shelters in Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville to escape the cold

Across the Northeast, Officials Warn of a Dangerous Arctic Blast

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On Wednesday, we'll get an update from the state on how many flu and COVID-19 cases we have in North Carolina. This latest update comes as cases of respiratory illness are on the rise nationwide. 

New data to provide update on spread of respiratory illnesses in NC Wednesday

Man on the run after crashing multiple times during chase in Wake County

NC Supreme Court race challenge: Breaking down the battle between Griffin and Riggs

Holly Hill Children's Hospital pauses new patient intake

Family about to lose dream home despite lawsuit & charges against contractor 

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Celebrate the weekend in style with an exciting lineup of events in the Triangle area, including Lunar New Year festivities and Martin Luther King Jr. Day tributes.


Weekend best bets: Lunar New Year, MLK Day events

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New developments signal downtown Raleigh rebound from COVID slump

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'Queen of Southern Cooking' Nathalie Dupree passes away in Raleigh

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Fact check: Sanders says H-1B visa holders hired as dog trainers, massage therapists

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Fact check: TikTok video accuses NC deputies of stealing generators donated for Helene victims

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Protesters criticize attempt to throw out 60,000 votes in NC Supreme Court race

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Clinical researcher, cabinet maker cancel North Carolina jobs grants citing financial challenges, acquisitions

Protesters gather in Raleigh to protest 60,000 votes possibly being thrown out in Supreme Court race

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National Democratic Party boss: GOP's challenge to 60,000 NC voters 'egregious assault' on democracy

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Amgen's $1 billion expansion in Holly Springs includes 12 apprentices from Wake Tech

Amgen, Wake Tech program to help bolster booming biotech jobs

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Icy carpool lane in Apex, several Triangle school districts delayed, closed as ice lingers

Durham police harness social media to tackle illegal dirt bike and ATV riders

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'He's not breathing': Adoptive sister speaks about dismembering brother's body

Fayetteville woman says mother forced her to dismember adoptive brother's body

Wake County to launch new property fraud alert system, requires registration after Jan. 21

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North Carolina puts winning streak on the line against Cal

Hill leads NC State against Virginia Tech after 20-point performance

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Topsail head football coach Jack Teachey takes a job with Texas Tech

Eastern Guilford's Maurice Atwood named National Wrestling Coach of the Year

Starmount state champion football coach Joe Hutchens dies

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about cold winter weather, bird flu and the lottery.

WRAL In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about cold winters, bird flu and the lottery

The adoptive sister who admitted dismembering her brother's body described him as very malnourished before he died.

Woman shares witnessing brother's final moments in Fayetteville murder case

Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs received more votes than Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin, based on initial election results and two recounts. At last count, Riggs had 734 more votes than Griffin. But the North Carolina State Board of Elections hasn't certified the race yet.

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The EPA is pressuring North Carolina to restore limits on 1,4-dioxane discharges, a toxic chemical threatening drinking water for nearly 1 million NC residents.

EPA steps in, demands action on toxic chemical in NC drinking water

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Raleigh's 1,077-day snow drought may end this weekend with a forecasted winter storm, highlighting warming trends and changing snowfall patterns due to climate change.

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Preparing your car for winter weather includes checking tire pressure, tread depth and replacing worn-out wipers.

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Teacher who reported student abuse calls for resignation of Wake County school leaders

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