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Raleigh police arrested 27-year-old Sergio Aguilar-Mendoza after he was accused of secretly peeping into a women's bathroom stall and also exposing himself in a public place. He is being held without bond.


Man accused of secret peeping, indecent exposure at Raleigh Walmart

TEMPERATURES WILL STICK AROUND. COMING UP. >> ELIZABETH, THANK YOU. RALLY MAN IS FACING CHARGES OF SECRET PEEPING AND EXPOSING HIMSELF AT A LOCAL WARM WALMART. 27 YEAR-OLD SERGIO AGUILAR MENDOZA WAS ARRESTED SUNDAY AT THE WALMART ON NEW BERN AVENUE. THAT'S WHERE WE FIND WRAL. SHAUN GALLAGHER. SEAN, THIS ISN'T HIS FIRST RUN-IN WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. >> IT SURVEYS BEEN ARRESTED SOME 9 TIMES IN THE LAST 10 YEARS. THE LATEST AT THIS WALMART HERE BEHIND ME ON NEW BERN. AVE FOR THOSE CHARGES OF EXPOSING HIMSELF AND PEEPING. NOW, COURT RECORDS SAY AGUILAR MENDOZA WAS IN THE WOMEN'S ROOM AT THIS WALMART USING HIS CELL PHONE TO TAKE PHOTOS OF A PERSON INSIDE THE STALL AND COURT RECORDS SHOW HE LATER EXPOSED HIMSELF ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. IT'S A MAJOR CONCERN FOR SHOPPERS AT THIS VERY BUSY STORE, AN INVASION OF PRIVACY IN THE PLACE. THEY MAY FEEL MOST VULNERABLE. WHY DO YOU NEED TO BOOK? >> WOMEN'S BATHROOM? WHAT'S REALLY GROSS? AND IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE. >> UNSAFE A LITTLE BIT. >> AGUILAR MENDOZA HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT, ATTEMPTED RAPE AND KIDNAPPING IN THE PAST AND HAS A CONVICTION OF ASSAULTING A WOMAN IN 2020 IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY AG. YOUR MEN DO ZA IS BEING HELD WITHOUT BOND IN THIS CASE AND HE WILL MAKE HIS FIRST APPEARANCE EARLY

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Raleigh man accused of peeping at Walmart has numerous arrests over 10 years

NC elections officials approve new guidance for voters with mismatched registration information

Lee County poll workers Millie Johnson, left, and Melanie Underwood check photo identification of voters during the 2023 Sanford municipal election, using North Carolina's new voter ID rules.

False fall returns: Cooler, comfortable start to the week before a gradual warm-up

High temperatures Monday through Wednesday will be typical for late September/early October

Car crashes into Carolina Kettle and gym in Raleigh, police searching for driver

Car crashes into Carolina Kettle in Raleigh, police search for driver, passenger

Inside ECU Health's $220M plan to reopen Martin General Hospital

Martin General Hospital in Williamston

CATS releases surveillance video of deadly Charlotte light rail stabbing

CATS surveillance video shows moments before Charlotte light rail attack

Man arrested, Johnston County chase extends into Wake County before crash

Chase, crash on Jones Sausage Road in Garner

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North Carolina travels to Orlando to take on UCF of the Big 12 on Sept. 20. The game will air at 3:30 p.m. on FOX 50.

Belichick effect: FOX 50 to broadcast UNC's road game at Central Florida

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MEXICO CITY (AP) â A freight train slammed into a double-deck bus northwest of Mexico City early Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring 45, authorities said.

Freight train slams into a bus outside Mexico City and kills at least 8 people

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The Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina (AASC) has spent more than 25 years supporting people living with HIV/AIDS through free testing, education, advocacy, and essential community programs that combat stigma and improve access to care.

Fighting Stigma and Fueling a Community: How The Alliance of AIDS Services Supports People Living with HIV/AIDS

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says the state has used recently approved funds to staff up at DMV offices. The division has struggled with staffing shortages, leading to long lines and slow service.


NC hires 40 new DMV workers to help cut driver's license delays, governor says

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Jordon Hudson, the girlfriend and business partner of North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick, was in attendance for the Belichick's first collegiate victory against Charlotte on Saturday night.

Video: Jordon Hudson talks with UNC's Cunningham, Roberts after Belichick's first win

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Crabtree Valley Mall's $60M renovation is sparking change as small businesses face eviction from Retail Merchandising Units. Entrepreneurs express concerns over abrupt notice, especially before the holiday season.


Crabtree Valley Mall's $60M makeover forces local businesses out before crucial holiday season

NEW YORK (AP) â Stocks are rising on Monday ahead of a week with several data reports that could dictate by how much or even whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its next meeting in a week.

Stocks rise as Wall Street flirts with another record

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SEATTLE (AP) â For decades, scientists believed Prochlorococcus, the smallest and most abundant phytoplankton on Earth, would thrive in a warmer world. But new research suggests the microscopic bacterium, which forms the foundation of the marine food web and helps regulate the planetâs climate, will decline sharply as seas heat up.

Warming seas threaten key phytoplankton species that fuels the food web, study finds

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A North Carolina State University organization dedicated to advancing gender equity and creating an inclusive environment for women has been suspended.


NC State women's group for gender equality suspended for school year

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen.

Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen

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Authorities in Randolph County are searching for 7-year-old Liam King, who was last seen in Asheboro near Forest Hills Drive. He was last seen wearing a light blue, black and gray Nike sweatshirt, a gray Nike T-shirt, blue Sonic socks and tan sneakers.


Randolph County deputies search for missing 7-year-old Liam King in Asheboro

Randolph County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing 7-year-old boy identified as Liam A. King

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Elon Muskâs SpaceX has reached a deal worth about $17 billion with EchoStar for spectrum licenses that it will use to beef up its Starlink satellite network.

Musk's SpaceX spends $17 billion to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar

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As the crisp air of autumn settles in, North Carolina comes alive with a vibrant array of fall festivals. From Wake to Wilson County, discover the best seasonal events.

Best North Carolina fall festivals

(CNN) -- Chances are very good that if someone wins Saturday's promised Powerball prize of $1.8 billion, they will cash in their ticket. But it's not certain.

This is why you MUST check your Powerball ticket, even if you know you didn't win the $1.8 billion jackpot

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What are the odds that somebody can win a huge jackpot? You're more likely to get struck by lightning - hundreds of times.

How to increase your odds of winning a huge lottery jackpot

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Parents can save money while stocking up on children's clothing, baby items and toys at the Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale this weekend.


Shop and save: Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale is open this weekend

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A new study finds PFAS filters can also remove other cancer-linked chemicals, offering wider health benefits for drinking water systems.

PFAS filters could also cut other cancer-linked chemicals, study finds

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Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill to reopen 2 years after fire

Med Deli to reopen 2 years after fire

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NC 50 bridge work closes Garner roads; expect detours from Sept. 8 to early November

Authorities identify the man killed after being hit by a car in Garner

'We take care of our own': Wayne County rallies to support displaced residents after apartment fire

Sanford police investigate Saturday shooting that left one dead

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Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81

Police open fire on protests of Nepal's social media policy, killing at least 17

Israel bombs another Gaza City high-rise as US advances a new ceasefire proposal

Internationally-acclaimed artist Thomas Dambo will bring five trolls to Dix Park in Raleigh in the coming months, and the public is invited to be part of the process.


Giant trolls are coming to Dix Park, and the public is invited to help build them

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75+ events to check out in NC this September

Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill set to reopen two years after fire

Mediterranean Deli reopens for takeout 2 months after fire

Weekend best bets: Hops for Hope, Circus Fest and more

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Delicate delights: Drool at Durham's most decadent doughnut destinations

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Fact check: Trump said the US is the 'only country' that uses mail-in voting

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Fact check: Did the White House 'suspend' Trump's Labor Day weekend schedule?

Fact check: Vance says Trump signed the 'biggest tax cut' in US history

Fact check: Did mass shootings go down after 2022 gun law?

Fact-checking claims targeting Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

NC education leaders want to change how schools are graded. What analysts say is needed

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 4

NC battleship commission made $2.1M in financial reporting errors, state audit says

A Democratic governor, a Republican legislature: How Josh Stein navigates North Carolina politics

NC elections officials reach settlement with DOJ in voter registration lawsuit

16-year-old girl charged in school fight that injured staffer

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Clayton man taught at 4 area schools, used 3 different names, now charged with ID theft

Duke University pilot project examining pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in college

A gender gap in STEM widened during the pandemic. Schools in NC and US are trying to make up lost ground

NC math test scores rise, reading scores still lower than pre-pandemic

Durham nonprofit accused of not paying employees previously left its mark on another NC town

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'A problem if they were never paid': Parents discuss NC summer camp facing lawsuit, investigation

Charges filed against president of NC-based nonprofit accused of not paying workers

Unpaid workers, lawsuit filed: A closer look at CJF America and the man accused, Courtney Jordan

Owner of Durham home raided by FBI details tenants' unusual behavior

Lawrence and Etienne deliver as Jaguars open new regime with a 26-10 victory over the Panthers

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Ravens' stunning collapse: Baltimore blows 15-point lead in final 4 minutes in 41-40 loss to Bills

Aaron Rodgers looks right at home vs. Jets in Steelers debut with 4 TD passes in win

Carlos Alcaraz defeats rival Jannik Sinner in four sets for 2nd US Open title 

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick says Patriots' staff not welcome at UNC facilities

HSOT Press Box: Shelby's 90-0 win, NCHSAA ejection issues, and state title contenders

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NC Football Top 25: New teams added & a reordered top ten

Myers Park the new No. 1 in HighSchoolOT boys soccer statewide rankings

HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for football

HighSchoolOT's 2025 area code Top 15 rankings for boys soccer

The Durham-based nonprofit, CJF America, which is accused of failing to pay its employees, has a history of making unfulfilled promises in Siler City.

NC nonprofit accused of not paying employees faces accusations in Siler City

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EMS workers stretched thin. WRAL Investigates the heavy lift for employees and how much overtime they're working to make sure someone can respond to emergencies. 

EMS employees stretched thin, worked over 30,000 hours of overtime

The shrimping business has sustained families on the coast for generations. Families on the coast tell WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler they hope the tradition never fades. 

Tar Heel Traveler: Garlands seafood market

When it comes to borrowing money, whether it's for a car, a home, or consolidating debt, many people take the first offer they're given. But one journalist's main takeaway from her application is to shop around.

Applying for a loan? Cast a wide net

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WRAL consumer reporter Keely Arthur spoke with a journalist who applied for a loan through numerous lending services and got a wide variety of offers.

How to get the best rate on loans

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August jobs come in at about 1/3 of expected

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Removing personal data online can lower your risk for data breaches

Removing your personal information from companies, brokers databases

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Parents share positive experiences from NC camp now at center of lawsuit

Charges filed against president of Durham-based nonprofit accused of not paying workers

Who is Courtney Jordan? WRAL Investigates man behind nonprofit accused of not paying its employees

Woman suing Durham nonprofit describes impact of nonpayment

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US and Allies See Yearslong Hack as China's Most Ambitious Yet

Greg Behr: Banks, beer and buzz are the 3 Bs of event sponsorship

Facing stiff competition, remote workers up their game

Mike Walden: NC economic outlook steady amid uncertainty

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'The Conjuring: Last Rites' jolts box office with third-highest opening for a horror movie

AI shakes up the call center industry, but some tasks are still better left to the humans

Trump's job market promises fall flat as hiring collapses and inflation ticks up

Google hit with $3.5 billion fine from European Union in ad-tech antitrust case

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Durham YMCA expanding at American Tobacco Campus

Durham's downtown YMCA to expand with new $46M facility by early 2029

Britain moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children

Wonder-filled joy: How to help kids interact with nature with intention

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