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Chapel Hill officers said they responded to two armed robberies near campus on Saturday morning.

Two wanted in connection with armed robberies near UNC campus

TOP SPEED OF 150 MILES PER HOUR. >> MORE BREAKING NEWS NOW IN THE LAST HOUR. UNC SENT OUT A CRIME ALERT TO STUDENTS AND FACULTY AFTER 2 ARMED ROBBERIES OFF CAMPUS. THE FIRST ROBBERY HAPPENED AROUND 02:00AM NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO GRANVILLE TOWERS THAT SOME OFF-CAMPUS OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING ON WEST CAMERON AVENUE. THE SECOND WAS ON SOUTH MERRITT MILL ROAD ABOUT 30 MINUTES LATER. CHAPEL HILL POLICE SAY 2 MEN IN A WHITE SUV GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, ASSAULTED A VICTIM AND THEN TOOK PERSONAL PROPERTY. THIS IS AN ACTIVE

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Police respond to off-campus robberies in Chapel Hill

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Men on the run after following woman home from Walmart and robbing her, deputies say

Person's of interest in Johnston County armed robbery

Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype

Mike Tyson, Jake Paul boxing

Driver crashes into utility pole in Raleigh, brings down traffic lights during chase with Highway Patrol

Chase, crash in Raleigh

Boone friends find woman's lost wallet 40 years later while cleaning up Helene damage

Friends find former Appalachian State student's lost wallet decades later

Wake County to count ballots of 3 dead voters, in possible violation of NC election rules

Voter casting ballot in 2024 election 

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The network says the defamation case doesn't belong in state court  because the company isn't based in North Carolina and it alleges that a separate North Carolina-based defendant was "fraudulently joined" in the suit. 

CNN wants federal court to take up Robinson defamation case 

Lt. Gov. mark Robinson at a Raleigh church

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According to a spokesperson from the Attorney General's office, it is "concerned" about the allegations against the university's board and "is looking into those allegations further."

Attorney General's Office looking into allegations against Saint Augustine's board of trustees

Saint Augustine's University filing lawsuit after accreditation terminated

The FDA has concluded two investigations into cyclospora outbreaks in North Carolina, identifying imported parsley and shrimp salad as sources of the illness.  


Cases closed: Eating shrimp salad, parsley sickened more than 100 people in North Carolina

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In a social media post, a man says: "Red Cross is set to close shelters across North Carolina on November 15th. Families staying in these shelters are being told: 'If you don't have a safe place to take your children, you won't be leaving with them. The authorities will keep them.'"

Fact check: Do North Carolina officials 'keep' children of Helene victims who can't find shelter?

Donations for western North Carolina still needed 

North Carolina is a win from bowl eligibility after blowout road wins at Virginia and Florida State and coming off an open week.

UNC looks for a fourth straight win against Wake Forest in ACC play

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A child was pulled from a pond on Friday in Wake County.




Child pulled from Wake County pond rushed to hospital 

Child pulled from body of water in Wake Forest

A Pennsylvania man, Carlos Santos-Guifarro, is facing multiple charges after driving his car off a North Carolina highway with his family inside, then attacking an EMT with medical scissors.


Man drove off highway with family in car, attempted to stab EMT who came to the rescue

Carlos Santos-Guifarro in court

A group of attorneys said they will pursue justice for people who worked or studied in North Carolina State University's Poe Hall and believe chemicals in the building made them sick.

Legal action planned against NC State over PCBs in Poe Hall  

Poe Hall at NC State University

Former Wake County teacher James Rencher was accused of assaulting two students in his East Wake High School class in 2022, and those assaults went unreported until a series of reports by WRAL News.

Guilty: Teacher who abused special needs students must seek anger management treatment

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This week offers the return of a de-light-ful holiday tradition and a unique, interactive concert.



Weekend best bets: Chinese lanterns return and Ben Folds takes your requests

Elephant at the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on new restaurants opening in our area.


Foodie News: Pet-friendly dining in North Hills and a new Raleigh restaurant

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Here are the best museums to visit in Fayetteville.

Best museums to visit in Fayetteville

Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville

After months of construction, Marbles Kids Museum is unveiling photos of its renovated courtyard space. 



Marbles unveils new courtyard space in downtown Raleigh

The 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. and you can watch one of the Triangle's most cherished holiday traditions on WRAL.

The 2024 Raleigh Christmas Parade: What to know

Raleigh Christmas Parade

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.

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After years of homelessness, a couple in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is paying it forward this Thanksgiving with a clothing and food drive.

Former homeless couple organizes Thanksgiving clothing and food drive

Former homeless couple starting food drive

Woman's lost wallet makes its way back to her 40 years later thanks to Boone friends

Lost wallet found while roommates clean up Helene debris

Shoplifter rescued after falling down 70-foot embankment in western NC

Alleged shoplifter falls down embankment while running from police

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Woman followed home from Walmart and robbed; three men wanted for questioning

Asheville welcoming visitors after Hurricane Helene

Biltmore Estate reopens to the public for holiday season 

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UNC system leaders want to standardize how campuses respond to student protests

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Buy a Fraser fir, save a farm: NC Christmas tree growers rebuild after storm

Murders down this year in Wake, Durham counties

Outer Banks home falls into ocean, sixth collapse in Rodanthe this year

House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?

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Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse

Forget downtown or the âburbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving

Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump

The daughters of Malcolm X sue the CIA, FBI and NYPD over the civil rights leader's assassination

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Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

Eating outside in downtown Raleigh. 

Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle 

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

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Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 14

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Balance of power in NC legislature, Supreme Court on the line as counties finish counting votes

NC Treasurer Dale Folwell reacts to governor's race, future of NC Treasury

NC lawmakers could approve more Helene aid next week

State child health experts urge lawmakers to tighten safe gun storage laws

Wake County schools making changes after WRAL investigation into alleged abuse

Education

Wake County Schools knew of abuse allegations for 20 months before reporting to police, WRAL Investigates finds

Case dismissed against Saint Augustine's University Board of Trustees

Judge rules SAVE SAU group can't make changes to Saint Augustine's University board

NC officials announce $1M fund for field trips for public schools

Cooper pardons NC men wrongfully convicted of murder, armed robbery

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She was licensed as a foster and adoptive parent. Now she's charged with the murders of her two children

Durham mayor questions tone, perception after WRAL Investigates report on rising crime   

Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

No. 10 North Carolina overwhelms American 107-55 with 64-point second half

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UConn's Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNC

J'Mari Taylor rushes for 206 yards, 3 TDs and North Carolina Central beats Howard 26-3

Hurricanes' Anderson to miss 'way longer,' Kochetkov 'doubtful' for Saturday

Postseason in the Triangle: Duke is in, what about State and UNC?

Here are the start times for the 4th round of the boys soccer state playoffs

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(21) Independence declares its strength with a crushing win over (12) Mount Tabor

(15) Garner stops late two-point conversion to advance past (18) Southeast Raleigh

(3) Southeast Alamance downs (30) Trask to win its first home playoff game

(14) Southern Nash runs to second round of playoffs after big win over (19) Harnett Central; Mitchell hurt in return to field

Raleigh police have decided not to file charges against a man who went on a racist tirade and swung a shovel at utility workers in a north Raleigh neighborhood, despite the incident being captured on cellphone video and shared widely online.

'I'm gonna start swinging': Man won't be charged for tirade against utility workers

Caught on camera: Racist, verbal attack on utility workers in Raleigh

Caught on camera: Man goes on minutes-long racist rant against utility workers in Raleigh neighborhood

Even after wrongfully convicted people in North Carolina are exonerated, they aren't eligible for restitution for their time in prison unless also pardoned by the governor.

Gov. Roy Cooper pardons two men, making them eligible to seek restitution

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Avantae Deven, a Fayetteville mother charged with the murders of two of her adopted children, was a licensed foster and adoptive parent for years, with no prior concerns reported by the agency overseeing her placements.

Child welfare service reveals how mother accused of killing children was able to adopt them

Wake County schools will make major changes to abuse allegations in response to a WRAL Investigation. 

WRAL investigation reveals flaws in how Wake schools respond to reports of abuse

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the average annual salary at $59,730 for someone living in North Carolina.

Are wages keeping up with inflation in NC?

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5 On Your Side's Restaurant Ratings: Torero's Restaurant, Mezeh Grill, San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

Recall: Hallmark Star Wars tree ornament due to mold 

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Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

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Guest column: Trump's second term could spark an American health tech revolution

Grace Ueng: Life lessons from HBS and MIT: Finding happiness and perspective

Amazon set to unveil new project in Edgecombe County

Coastal startup community still NEW after almost a decade

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Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market

Advance Auto Parts closing more than 700 stores across the US

Visitors spending big at Wake County hotels, restaurants, tourism report shows

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Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

Inflation goes up in October, raising concerns for fed rate cuts

US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

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