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Rex Healthcare is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over alleged discrimination after firing an employee who refused the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds.


Lawsuit: Rex Healthcare discriminated against employee who would not get COVID shot

<p>TO HEAR BACK LIVE IN THE WAKE COUNTY CHELSEA DONOVAN WRAL NEWS. THANK YOU, CHELSEA. REX HEALTHCARE IS FACING A NEW LAWSUIT OVER AN EMPLOYEE FIRED FOR REFUSING TO GET A COVID VACCINE. &gt;&gt; THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FILED IT ON BEHALF OF HEATHER GO LAIR. SHE CLAIMS THE VACCINE REQUIREMENT WAS AGAINST HER RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND THAT SHE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN GRANTED AN EXEMPTION FROM THE FLU VACCINE BY REX KOLR BEGAN WORKING REMOTELY DURING THE PANDEMIC AND WAS NEVER ASKED TO RETURN IN PERSON. THE AGENCY IS ASKING FOR A JURY TRIAL TO DETERMINE WHETHER REX SHOULD</p>

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Convicted murderer turns himself in days after his escape from courthouse, police say

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Chase of kidnapping suspect from NY ends in crash in Garner, suspect still on the loose

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'Returnuary' begins: How shoppers and retailers navigate post-holiday returns

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Powerful thunderstorms rumble across Texas, delaying busiest stretch of holiday travel

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10 people left without homes after electrical fire in Raleigh

Raleigh fire displaces 10 residents on Thursday morning

Cool, cloudy Friday precedes weekend that will be warmer, wetter

Weekend forecast for 12/28 and 12/29/2024

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Each year, thousands of children are injured by furniture tip-overs, a preventable tragedy that can be mitigated with affordable furniture anchor kits. Consumer Reports tested 9 popular kits to identify the most effective options for securing furniture like dressers, bookshelves and TVs.


Top furniture anchor kits prevent child injuries at home

Consumer Reports tests if dressers comply with STURDY Act

According to the Durham Police Department, Kellen L. Cuttance is charged with one count of communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property stemming from an "incident" that occurred on Dec. 16.

Man communicated threat of 'mass violence' on school grounds in Durham, police say

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When you are ready to be rid of your real Christmas tree, you can give it a second life. Recycling programs turn trees into mulch to be used in public parks and trails.

Christmas trees, boxes can be recycled; gift wrap and bows reused

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Aviation experts said Thursday an Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan most likely went down after being hit by Russian air defense systems.

What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan as experts suspect Russian air defense fire

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A drone armed with a chicken cutlet was among the methods used to rescue a dog from a frozen New Jersey lake on Wednesday.



Christmas rescue: Dog saved from frozen NJ pond with help of drone, salmon and chicken cutlet

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The Durham-based company makes split keyboards and ergonomic keyboards designed to help people with wrist pain, shoulder pain and wrist strain injuries.


Durham company Keebio makes split keyboards to help people with wrist pain, carpal tunnel syndrome

Keebio founder David Nguyen launched his company on May 5, 2017. 

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.

How much have grocery prices risen in NC this year?

Grocery tracker

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) â Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama, authorities said.

'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle

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Tarniquia Scott, a repeat offender from Enfield with a violent criminal history, is accused of ambushing two men on East 8th Street.


Scotland Neck ambush, shooting suspect turns herself in

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Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 -- Votes by N.C. legislators are expressions of obligation to their constituents. They are not convenient vehicles to facilitate someone else's agenda. Corruption of the democratic process should not be tolerated and at the next election, those who fail to heed the will of the people need to be replaced.

Editorial: N.C. legislators votes become meaningless under leaderships manipulations

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Check out our list of winter break activities to keep the kids entertained over the holiday break.

Ideas for family fun in Raleigh over winter break

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From giant acorns to plastic pigs, North Carolina has some of the quirkiest traditions that make ringing in the new year a unique and unforgettable experience.


Acorn, pig, pickles: Unusual New Year's Eve celebrations in North Carolina

New Year's Eve Egg Drop

Stacker used IMDb and Metacritic to round up 50 of the best Christmas movies of all time. 

50 of the best Christmas movies of all time

Family watching Christmas movies

Here's how Triangle residents can prepare for the winter season.

How to prepare for winter in the Triangle

Snow, winter, snowflakes, flurries, ice, cold weather

WRAL's Coats for the Children collects gently used, clean coats, hats and gloves to outfit children each winter. Thousands of families benefit from the annual, major community campaign, a partnership between WRAL and the Salvation Army.

Coats for the Children: Donate in person, online to keep kids warm this winter

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Are you looking for something to do for New Year's Eve? We have your guide to New Year's Eve in Raleigh, Durham and surrounding cities!


3, 2, 1! Your guide to New Year's Eve in the Triangle

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Each year, thousands of children are injured after pulling a dresser bookshelf or television down on themselves. Some of them die from their injuries.One way to help prevent this is a simple, inexpensive furniture anchor kit. Keely Arthur shares how you can prevent a tragedy for a few dollars and a few minutes of work.

Consumer Reports' top-tested furniture anchor kits

Tar Heel Traveler: Kadesh Church

Post-Christmas travel off to smooth start, but storms mucking up travel

Time to tree-cycle: Here's how to return your Christmas tree to Mother Earth

Kay Yow's legacy lives in cancer fund's work

Southern Pines FD uses UTV to help woman who fell off horse during fox hunt

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Kinlaw's Supermarket reopens part-time in Fayetteville after devastating October fire

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Kay Yow's legacy: Millions for hope, research in face of cancer

Southern Pines Fire Department uses UTV to help horse rider with medical emergency

Suspect sought in Rocky Mount shooting

Christmas Day becomes ideal travel day for some at RDU

4 die on Christmas Day in New Hampshire home from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Nation/World

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day

Bird flu concerns spread from cows to cats

Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

Ring in 2025 with WRAL's First Night Raleigh, a vibrant celebration kicking off on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. Enjoy family-friendly fun with a Children's Celebration and live music at City Plaza.


What's new at WRAL's First Night Raleigh 2025

Midnight acorn drop at WRAL First Night Raleigh signals start of 2023

Weekend best bets: Hanukkah, ice skating, karaoke

Ice skating, ice skater, figure skater, figure skating

5 Faves: Best Triangle holiday traditions

Santa at North Hills

Holiday light shows: Best places to see Christmas lights in NC

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Out & About

Fact check: Would Trump's immigration plan affect his own children?

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Cooper, Helene responders and immigrants: PolitiFact's top NC fact-checks of 2024

Fact-checking claims about Elon Musk, Taylor Swift and new Tesla products

Would a government shutdown affect holiday mail and travel? 8 questions, answered.

Trump debate claim is 2024 'Lie of the Year'

Cooper issues new pardons, but doesn't copy Biden's sweeping commutations

NC Capitol

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Dec. 19

On the Record: Next auditor promises conservative principles not partisan politics

Federal government shutdown could have significant impacts on NC

$9.2 billion in disaster aid for North Carolina at risk if Congress can't pass funding plan

Brain Game: Research Triangle High School vs Middle College High School

Education

How changes to school bus systems will impact Durham families

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Durham Public Schools leaders weigh solutions for school bus driver shortage

Durham Public Schools approves family responsibility zones as bus driver shortage continues

Before your holiday gifts arrive, federal officers inspect them at this massive Atlanta facility

WRAL In Depth

Why Greenland? Trump wants to deal for mineral-rich country

Inside Poe Hall: The chemicals and where they were found

The evolving approach to PCBs at UNC System schools

NC doctor's license revoked after he sent sexual text to patient's father

Kitchens, players must impress fans and new boss Belichick in bowl game

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Jim LarraÃ±aga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season

Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over Texans

LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113

Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10

Highlights: Lincolnton defeats Stuart Cramer behind L.J. Smith's 31 points

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State champion Nick Bazzle retires as North Lincoln's football coach

Reidsville senior RB Jariel Cobb receives first Power 4 offer from Belichick, UNC

Chambers seeking new head football coach 3 years after last title appearance

The history of each NCHSAA school in football state championships

Last year, a group of NC State employees battling breast cancer urged the university to test Poe Hall for environmental hazards. The results showed dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals, prompting the university to close the building, displacing hundreds of workers and students. Over the past six months, WRAL reviewed more than 1,000 pages of testing documents to uncover what they may have been exposed to.

Toxic chemical testing inside NC State's Poe Hall: Where tests were taken and what was found

Toxic chemical testing inside NC Stateâs Poe Hall

The clock is ticking on TikTok, the popular social media app. Congress passed the ban in April and it's set to take effect in January. The company has asked the United States Supreme Court to intervene. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie talked to experts who say the court might step in.

Looming TikTok ban could be paused by U.S. Supreme Court

Internal emails reveal that Durham's District Attorney, Satana Deberry, has a policy of dismissing some "possession of a firearm by a felon" charges if no violence is involved, which some community members believe is contributing to increased crime.

No consequences: Records reveal Durham DA's policy not to prosecute gun charges

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Most people probably can't name the state labor commissioner, but that person oversees worker safety for the entire state. A political newcomer won the office this year - Republican Luke Farley.

Next NC labor commissioner to focus on worker safety

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The research, published in JAMA, suggests that active monitoring could be a viable alternative to surgery and radiation for low-risk patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), known as stage zero breast cancer.


New Duke study could mean fewer with early-stage breast cancer would face surgery, radiation

Duke Health C.O.M.E.T. breast cancer study

WRAL Investigates uncovers one local district attorney's policy facing criticism, and how other cities in the Triangle compare.

Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? Durham County DA's policy under fire

Monday at 6: Felons facing no consequences for carrying guns? The local DA's policy under fire, and how other cities compare.

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Consumer Reports reveals stores with the best and worst return policies

Consumer Reports reveals the best and worst retailers for holiday returns

Consumer reporters reveals how to book travel like a pro  

CBP scanning imported goods for counterfeit goods during holiday season

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FEMA lags behind its prior projection as hundreds of Helene victims await temporary housing

NC a hotbed for extremist group's activities, expert says

'Paper terrorism' jams up NC courts, costs taxpayers, targets law enforcement

FTC claims weapon detector company misled school systems

Investigations

David Gardner: Tech vs. truth

Tom Snyder: AI is unavoidable and other top tech stories of 2024

Grace Ueng: The transformative power of saying thank you

Mike Walden: Are tariffs the answer?

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Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election

What's ahead for homebuyers?

Can you trust what's under your tree? Customs officers check packages for fakes

Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights

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How to track Santa Claus around the world with NORAD's flight tracker

Family

Pet of the Day: Dec. 22, 2024

Holiday reunion: Siblings, adopted apart, meet for first time

Holiday tips for those caring for loved ones with dementia

NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

Pro-life lawmakers push 'forced-birth' laws, view women as 'incubating machines,' Washington Post op-ed says