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DANVILLE, Va. (AP) â A city councilman in Virginia was seriously injured Wednesday when a man stormed into his office at a local magazine, doused him in gasoline and set him on fire â an attack that authorities say was rooted in a personal dispute, not politics.

Virginia city councilman set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder

HARNETT COUNTY. SEAN GALLAGHER, WRAL NEWS. >> AND BREAKING NEWS HERE IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER, DANVILLE, VIRGINIA. POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING AFTER THEY SAY A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER WAS SET ON FIRE AT HIS WORKPLACE THIS IS A PHOTO OF LEE VOGLER. HE WAS AIRLIFTED TO UNC BURNS CENTER AND WE'RE STILL TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE EXTENT OF HIS INJURIES AND THIS IS THE SCENE THAT POLICE RESPONDED TO. THEY SAY A SUSPECT ENTERED LOCAL ERS WORKPLACE DOUSED HIM IN THE FLAMMABLE LIQUID. AND THEN SET HIM ON FIRE. POLICE SAY THE SUSPECT THEN FLED. BUT LATER WAS FOUND AS A RESULT SHOT. SEE MICHAEL BUT K'S IS NOW IN POLICE CUSTODY. AND POLICE ARE ALSO SAYING THAT THIS STEMMED FROM A PERSONAL MATTER, NOT A PROFESSIONAL ONE.

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Virginia city councilmember doused in gasoline, set on fire

Danville city councilman Lee Vogler set on fire outside of his job. (Photo Courtesy of city of Danville)

Staff cuts, less aid for some students all part of UNC's $70M cost-cutting plan

Old Well at UNC-Chapel Hill

Recall issued over energy drinks mistakenly containing vodka

High Noon vodka seltzer mislabeled as a Celsius energy drink

One more day of sweltering summer heat, before a break from the most intense heat wave of the season

 Relief from the heat is on the way this weekend.

North Hills residents remain skeptical of new development proposal two years after previous version

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Unregistered security guard arrested in Fairmont bar shooting, faces multiple weapon charges

Guns recovered during a search of a Fayetteville man's home. The man was arrested and charged in connection with a shooting at a Fairmont 

Four arrested in Wake County park car break-in, linked to East coast spree

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Authorities are investigating multiple fox attacks in Durham's Carolina Arbors neighborhood.

Fox attacks reported in Durham neighborhood

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Durham police investigators are asking for the public's help in finding a man seen on security footage and believed to be linked to several burglaries around the city.

Durham police looking for man linked to break-ins at five businesses

Man linked to Durham break-ins

State legislators on Tuesday moved forward with a proposal to allow North Carolinians to renew their driver's licenses more often online, and to scrap a requirement that new drivers document their driving practice hours and submit logs to the state. 

Renewing your driver's license? NC lawmakers want to make it easier, and scrap some driving logs

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Leaders from NC State, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Centennial Authority, which oversees Raleigh's Lenovo Center, delivered an update on the first phase of the $300-million renovation project.

New upper-concourse bar, lower-level suites at Lenovo Center expected to be ready for fall

A rendering of the viewbar on the upper concourse of the Lenovo Center. The bar is part of the first phase of a 300-million renovation project underway at the arena.

The use of artificial intelligence is growing in an effort to steal disaster-relief money from people who really need it.


AI-driven scams threaten NC disaster aid: How to protect yourself from fraudsters

While Bill Belichick is making his case to North Carolina Tar Heels fans about his ability to take the Atlantic Coast Conference, it appears to have done little to sway voters in the conference polls.


Belichick, Tar Heels picked to finish 8th in ACC preseason poll; Duke 6th, NC State 10th

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North Carolina has confirmed its first case of West Nile virus for 2025, as reported by the Department of Health and Human Services. The case involves a resident of Durham County, though details about the individual's identity have not been disclosed.


First West Nile virus case of 2025 detected in Durham County, health officials confirm

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Two weeks after Jaysen Carr spent the Fourth of July swimming and riding on a boat on one of South Carolina's most popular lakes, he was dead from an amoeba that lives in the warm water and entered his brain through his nose.

Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their son on a South Carolina lake

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The heat wave is nearing the end. There is just one day left in the 90s forecast before we see some relief. 

Tracking dangerous heat: One more intensely hot day to power through before relief heads our way.

Five-day highs between Monday, July 28, and Friday, Aug. 1

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins visited the Fayetteville VA Medical Center to assess and discuss improvements to healthcare for North Carolina veterans

VA Secretary Doug Collins pledges better care for NC veterans during Fayetteville visit

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins on Wednesday visited the Fayetteville VA Medical Center to discuss ways of improving health care for North Carolina's former servicemembers.

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Artificial intelligence, particularly deepfake technology, is enabling scammers to impersonate job candidates in video interviews, leading to concerns they will land jobs with the intent to infiltrate corporate security.

AI deepfakes pose growing threat to company hiring processes

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Waterspouts form similarly to tornadoes. They're just over water, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean

Ask the Meteorologist: What are waterspouts, and how do they form?

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Kane Realty is seeking Raleigh's approval to construct four towers, some up to 37 stories high, around Six Forks Road and Lassiter Mill Road in North Hills.

North Hills residents to hear from Kane Realty plans to build more towers up to 40 stories high

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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions and can only be diagnosed posthumously. It can cause memory loss, depression and violent mood swings.


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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests.

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the US Senate in North Carolina in 2026

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Breeze Airways has unveiled a new nonstop route from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, launching on December 11.


Breeze adds nonstop flight to Portsmouth from RDU

Despite It All, Two New U.S. Airlines Prepare to Fly

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The developer wants approval from the city of Raleigh to build four towers around Six Forks Road and Lassiter Mill Road. WRAL reporter Willie Daniely spoke to residents at the meeting who said they've heard the pitch before.

Kane Realty hosts community meeting discussing potential rezoning in North Hills

Cary pilot targets PFAs in drinking water

Scammers using artificial intelligence for disaster fraud

AI being used in "Disaster Fraud"

Don't Waste Your Money: Dealers, websites making instant cash offers for cars

Tar Heel Traveler: Santa and Friends

Stopgap spending bill on its way to Gov. Josh Stein for his signature

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Federal education tax credit program would come to NC under bill passed by lawmakers

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NC election changes? GOP seeks signature verification rules, ranked choice voting ban

Man to serve up to 7 years for deadly crash near Holly Springs

Raleigh Sanitation workers call for better working conditions

Cary testing way to remove 'forever chemicals' from Jordan Lake without waste

Fed's Powell sticks with patient approach to rate cuts, brushing off Trump's demands

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September in latest push against Israel's Gaza policies

Epstein and Maxwell grand juries did not hear directly from victims, prosecutors tell judges

The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in many places but Chile raises it to highest level

Nominations are now open for the "Coolest Thing Made in NC" competition. To be eligible, the product must be made in North Carolina, but the company headquarters does not have to be located in the state.


Nominations open for the 'Coolest Thing Made in NC'

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Explore the best bars in Raleigh: Top spots to unwind

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From fishing to bike rentals: NC parks offer free family fun year-round

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Free, weekly concert series comes to American Tobacco Campus in September.

70+ events happening in NC this August

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Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week: List of 55+ lunch, dinner, drink specials

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Fact check: Will Trump's tariffs 'pay off' the U.S. deficit?

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Fact check: Stein says guns are top cause of child deaths in North Carolina

Fact check: Are 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients watching TV all day?

Epstein files: A timeline of what the Trump administration has said about releasing a list

Fact check: Jeffries says tax breaks are permanent for billionaires, temporary for everyone else

Pace of Helene recovery frustrating to western NC lawmakers

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New NC bill aims for more efficient driver's license renewal process

Trump-backed GOP Chairman Michael Whatley to announce U.S. Senate campaign Thursday in Gastonia

FEMA denials hurting Helene recovery efforts, NC officials tell state lawmakers

NC lawmakers send 'mini budget' and DOGE-style plan to Stein 

Local high schools implement safety protocols for outdoor practices amidst record heat wave

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Wake Prep teacher, school sued after detention allegedly included planks and wall squats

NC advisory council: Schools need better lockdown communication

A look at the top ranked colleges in North Carolina

Wake Prep teacher, school sued after detention allegedly included loud music, planks and wall squats

Family of man killed by Wake Forest coach's punch seeking $18 million in damages

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A painful trade: Swapping wine for THC landed her in the ER and sick for months

How the US-EU trade deal wards off more escalation but will raise prices and slow growth

Chapel Hill police warn of rising mail theft as check washing scheme targets residents

Toddler's death after dental procedure in Greensboro sparks anesthesia safety concerns

The lights (and sun) are bright as practice starts for UNC, Duke and NC State

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Basketball in paradise: NC State to play in 2025 Maui Invitational

Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worlds

Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but plans to coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season

Bubba Wallace overcame questions and doubts to end 3-year drought with 1st Brickyard 400 win

Ten 1A championship contenders in every sport

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Volleyball Top 25: Cardinal Gibbons, D.H. Conley lead NC preseason rankings

The 25 athletes who defined the class of 2025

HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for volleyball

How to stay safe in the heat while playing sports

Sandor Szabo died from a punch in 2018 by then-Wake Forest assistant basketball coach Jamill Jones. Szabo's family seeks $18 million in damages.

Family seeks $18 million after Wake Forest University coach's deadly punch

Sandor Szabo (left) died from a punch in 2018 by then-Wake Forest assistant basketball coach Jamill Jones (right).

The DMV has been a big inflection point in the state. Gov. Josh Stein held a news conference on Tuesday morning, calling out the legislature for reconvening to override his 14 vetoes instead of focusing on the budget and DMV woes.

DMV relief in mini budget approved by NC Senate

Public schools, universities and the State Health Plan could see efforts by the state legislature to keep them funded, even as lawmakers have failed to reach agreements on a full state budget plan.

NC lawmakers reach deal on 'mini budget' plan

Residents of Franklin County gathered at the State Capitol to demand transparency after the passage of a bill that alters the election process for the mayoral seat in Louisburg. 

NC lawmakers change rules for mayoral election in Louisburg

NC lawmakers reach deal on 'mini budget' plan to fund some basic state functions

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The North Carolina legislature on Tuesday began taking several veto override votes, turning bills rejected by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein into law.

NC lawmakers override multiple vetoes from Gov. Josh Stein

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Lawmakers want it done, but deed fraud bill is stalled

5 On Your Side: Testing AI and robotic technology before welcoming them into your home

5 On Your Side: Skin cancer prevention tips for people with dark skin

Consumer Reports finds popular bassinet may not be safe for infant sleep

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Illness linked to cannabis use sending more patients to the hospital, including NC woman

Chapel Hill police investigate uptick in mail theft

Inspectors found issues, ordered action months before Moore County dam failed

NC inspectors found issues, ordered action, months before Moore County dam failed during Chantal

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CivicReach: Transforming government customer experience with AI

Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NCâs economic growth

Durham chipmaker Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy protection, seeking to reduce debt, remerge

Duke expert warns: Iranian cyber threats target specific jobs, not public at large

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Microsoft's annual cloud revenue hits $75B, profit beats expectations

Meta stock surges after Q2 results blow past expectations despite heavy AI spending

Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help

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