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According to witnesses at the scene and the Apex Police Department, three adults and a child were hit by a car around 8:47 p.m. on Old Raleigh Road.


Four pedestrians hit by car in Apex during Fourth of July drone show, child has serious injuries

THAT. NO BIG HEAT INDEX FOR US TODAY. >> THANKS, ELIZABETH. BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT. A CHILD IS SERIOUSLY HURT AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR WHILE LEAVING A 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN APEX. THIS HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 09:00PM RALEIGH ROAD. ACCORDING TO POLICE, THE CHILD AND 3 ADULTS WERE HIT AS A DRIVER WAS PULLING OUT OF A FOOD LION. THE CHILD WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. POLICE DO NOT BELIEVE THE DRIVER WAS INTOXICATED AND THEY DON'T SUSPECT ANY FOUL

Pedestrian accident near Apex Fourth of July drone show

Four people, including child, hit by car near Apex drone show

Hot but less humid holiday weekend, storm chances increase on the coast

Weekend Outlook July 4th 2025

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

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

Warrant: Raleigh woman was on phone when she hit mother, child in Walmart parking lot

Jeronica Rogers, hit and run

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Trump's Big Beautiful Bang!

Hurricane season 2025: Tropical depression could develop, bringing rip currents and storms to NC coast

Tropical outlook as of July 4, 2025

Save your life: Know how to spot a rip current, what to do if you feel the pull

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WASHINGTON (AP) â House Republicans propelled President Donald Trumpâs big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline.

The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on new restaurants opening in the Triangle including Veloce Italian Market in the former Happy & Hale spot in City Plaza and the first Del Taco in North Carolina.


Foodie News: New pizza spot in Raleigh's City Plaza and NC's first Del Taco

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NEW YORK (AP) â Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure.

Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failure risk

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Nurses in the NICUs at UNC Health Rex Hospital in Raleigh and UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill dressed babies in festive costumes to commemorate the Fourth of July! All photos courtesy of UNC Health and shared with parents' permission.

Shine bright! Adorable babies in the NICU dress up for Fourth of July

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with freebies and offers including a free doughnut, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Fourth of July 2025 restaurant & retail deals

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Supporters of the sweeping tax and spending legislation that Congress has sent to President Donald Trump say the changes to Medicaid, food aid and other programs will encourage personal responsibility and halt those scamming the system.

Medicaid, food aid recipients in NC & US worry about safety net cuts in bill sent to Trump

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Animals have long been used at the EPA facility to test the toxicity of chemicals. But as the EPA shuts down its research arm as part of the Trump administration's deep cuts to government scientific work, the animals need new homes.

EPA employees in RTP invited to adopt soon-to-be homeless lab rats

EPA Employees Are Invited to Adopt Soon-to-Be Homeless Lab Rats

Kristina Khorram, a North Carolina State University alumna and former Chief of Staff to Sean "Diddy" Combs, finds herself in several civil lawsuits alongside the music mogul.


NC State grad was Diddy's Chief of Staff, accused of being co-conspirator in civil lawsuits

Stein said that his vetoes highlight his belief that the Republican-led legislature has its priorities all wrong, failing to pass a state budget and instead focusing on what Stein called divisive culture war battles.

Stein vetoes bills on gender issues and DEI, calling them 'mean-spirited'

Josh Stein speaks with supporters on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Durham police have completed a three-day operation ending in 30 arrests and the seizure of over 20 guns. This initiative aimed at curbing violent crime in the city.


Durham police arrests 30 and seizes 22 guns in major crackdown on violent crime

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Each year, lifeguards along the Carolina coast rescue hundreds of people. The majority of those swimmers are those caught in rip currents.

Beware of rip currents during busy beach weekends: What to do if you feel the pull

Andrew Taylor-Troutman shares a family beach day from his dog's perspective.


Go Ask Dad: A beach diary by dog

Throwing a kids party at your house? Consumer Reports has tips to help you throw a fun, budget-friendly and safe party for everyone.


5 On Your Side: Tips for a fun, safe kids party

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A 1-year-old is okay after the baby was found in the back seat after a high-speed car chase in Florida.


Baby found alive in back seat after high-speed car chase in Florida

9-year-old left in hot car while mom worked dies

Durham Bulls celebrate Fourth of July with 3 nights of fireworks

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Man claims same July Fourth fireworks spot for 15 years

Woman fears ChatGPT is convincing husband to leave her

'Alligator Alcatraz' site gets first detainees

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200 NC Marines sent to Florida to provide support for ICE operations

NC State turtle rescue team asks lawmakers for special license plate 

More than a dozen firefighters respond to fire at Rolesville home

Recall: 12,000 pounds of blueberries shipped to NC have listeria risk

Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House

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Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut

World shares are mostly down as Trumpâs tariff deadline looms, while US stocks set records

What's in Trump's big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law

Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues

From live music to fireworks, July is filled with fun in North Carolina.


60+ events happening in NC this July

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Weekend best bets: EnoFest, movies and more

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New arcade and taproom opening in downtown Fayetteville

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Free, discounted summer family movies in the Triangle

Free or discounted summer movies in Triangle

DPAC ranked as #2 theatre in America by Billboard

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

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Out & About

Fact-checking Trump at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz about immigration, One Big Beautiful Bill

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Fact-checking Elizabeth Warren on Meta's tax break in 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Fact check: White House says 'big beautiful bill' would boost take-home pay by $10,000

Fact check: Will GOP bill give a tax cut to Social Security recipients?

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

Special license plate could help fund Turtle Rescue Team at NC State

NC Capitol

Stein urges opposition to Trump budget, warning of major job losses, sky-high energy bills

NC increases insurance costs for new drivers

Stein vetoes bills on Duke Energy, charter schools, empowering state auditor

How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill

Trump administration withholds $169M from NC public schools amid review

Education

New NC law restricts cellphones in classrooms, requires social media literacy lessons

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books

Harnett County Schools announce new start, end times for 2025-2026 to boost efficiency

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

North Carolina foster care: Broken but changing

WRAL In Depth

Who will Trump back to replace Tillis? 3 Republicans to watch

NC man's homeowners insurance soars 41% in one year due to 'consent to rate' clause

Diagnosis Young: Doctors see link between lifestyle, cancer diagnoses

Thom Tillis is leaving the Senate over Medicaid cuts. Here's what they'll mean for NC

Canes make splash in free agency, sign Winnipeg vet Nikolaj Ehlers

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Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup final

UNC picks athletics director to replace Bubba Cunningham, who isn't leaving yet

Wilson Warbirds reveal renderings of new downtown baseball stadium

Claire Hutton scores first international goal to help the United States beat Canada 3-0

New State Board of Education athletics policies for 2025-26 provided by NCDPI

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These class of 2026 N.C. football players are committed to out-of-state Division I schools

Meet the 19 girls and 25 boys lacrosse players who made All-American lists

Building the Fence: Class of 2026 in-state football commits

Jordan 4-star DL Noah Clark picks South Carolina over NC State, UVA, & VT

A new state law allows auto insurance companies to charge more to inexperienced drivers, people with minimum coverage and people with driving infractions.

Higher auto insurance bills on the way for many in NC, especially new drivers

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Starting Tuesday, July 1, most disposable vapes will no longer be legal in North Carolina as a result of House Bill 900, a bill signed into law last year by former Gov. Roy Cooper. 

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answered viewer questions about flooding and missing furniture from the Hawkins-Hartness House.

In Depth with Dan: Answering viewer questions about flooding, missing furniture from NC lieutenant governor's house

WRAL anchor/reporter Ashley Rowe examines who could possibly replace U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, who announced he won't seek reelection in 2026.

Who could take Sen. Thom Tillis' seat?

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, had told fellow Senators in the days before the vote on Trump's budget that it will kick more than 600,000 North Carolinians off their health insurance if it becomes law.

Federal budget cuts threaten 660,000-plus people covered by Medicaid expansion

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis' decision to not seek reelection comes after he opposed President Donald Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," which would cut taxes on wages and tips while increasing spending on many of the president's priorities, including immigration enforcement.

Tillis criticizes Trump's big tax bill on Senate floor, says he won't run again

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Beware this bacon: Oscar Mayer recalls turkey bacon, could be contaminated with listeria

5 On Your Side: Top Independence Day deals to save on more for the 4th

Make the most of everyday purchases with a cashback card

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One year later: WRAL revisits case of Fayetteville mother accused of murdering adoptive children

Iranian hackers targeting specific industries for cyber attacks as conflict escalates

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

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

Investigations

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

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Anne Wojcicki's nonprofit gets court approval to buy 23andMe for $305 million

U.S. applications for jobless aid fell to 233,000 last week as layoffs remain low

One Tech Tip: Get the most out of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots with better prompts

US stocks set another record and yields leap on signals the US economy is solid

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Family

Next steps after your toddler is diagnosed with autism

Owner of popular farm worried about proposed traffic plan that would pave over land

Go Ask Dad: Nearer to kneeling

Parents, break away this summer to rethink the path ahead

Over 25 Prime Video Channels for only $0.99/mo for 2 months: Paramount+, Starz, MGM+, Cinemax & more!

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BJ's Wholesale Club 1-yr membership only $15 (80% off)!

Super Amazon Deals: Early Prime Day sales, Amazon Devices up to 62% off, Prime for Young Adults no cost for 6 mo., $0.99 Prime Video Channels

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

Top grocery deals valid July 2-8

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Century-old theatre Thalian Hall enters a new era

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