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The Kinston Police Department has released new footage of a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 2-year-old girl.

Father arrested in hit-and-run death of 2-year-old daughter in Kinston

<p>SERIOUSLY HURT. WITNESSES SAID THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK APPEARED TO BE DISORIENTED. &gt;&gt; NEW TONIGHT, NEW VIDEO OF A HIT AND RUN THAT KILLED A 2 YEAR-OLD GIRL IN KINSTON. HER FATHER IS IN JAIL, CHARGED WITH A CRIME. WE'RE NOT GOING TO SHOW YOU THE ACTUAL CRASH, BUT WHAT LED UP TO IT? THIS GROUP WAS ARGUING IN THE APARTMENT COMPLEX PARKING LOT FRIDAY NIGHT WHEN ONE OF THEM RAN AWAY. POLICE TELL US THAT PERSON WAS THE GIRL'S FATHER. 35 YEAR-OLD RASHAWN WADE WHO GOT INTO A PICKUP TRUCK AND HIS 2 YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER JENNY. IT WAS JUST ASKED COMMUNITY TO BE PATIENT AND LET JUSTICE WORK OUT ITS COURSE. &gt;&gt; JUDY WADE WAS TAKEN TO UNC LENOIR HOSPITAL WHERE SHE DIED. ONE OTHER MAN, A MAN WAS HURT BUT SURVIVED. SHAUN WADE WAS</p>

35-year-old Rashaun Wade

Newly released video shows what led up to deadly crash 

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

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

System has 90% chance of developing in next 7 days, could become hurricane

Odds of tropical development as of 1 a.m., 11/13/2024

Burst pipes and mold: Holly Springs residents face severe water damage after routine maintenance by Aqua NC

Residents face severe water damage after routine maintenance by Aqua NC

Lindberg pleads guilty to to role in $2B money laundering scheme 

Greg Lindberg, Eli Global/political donor

Frosty temps on tap Wednesday morning ahead of cool, fall afternoonð

Hour-by-hour forecast for Wednesday, 11/13/2024

Durham mayor defends city after WRAL Investigates report on rising crime   

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WASHINGTON (AP) â President-elect Donald Trump stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary, tapping someone largely inexperienced and untested on the global stage to take over the world's largest and most powerful military.

Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience

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A Spring Lake man was arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material Tuesday, deputies said.

Spring Lake man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

29-year-old Brian Whitaker of Spring Lake

A crash on Capital Blvd sent a pedestrian to the hospital Tuesday night.

Person hit by car on Capital Blvd. hospitalized with serious injuries

Crash on Capital Blvd. sends pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries

The opening of four new schools in western Wake County is bringing many parents to the school board and a petition -- largely from the fast-growing Apex area, where families don't want to be moved to different schools.

Calendar mismatches, commutes frustrate Wake parents facing reassignment

Pleasant Plains Elementary School

Christopher Gray and Nigel Torres are each charged with two counts of trafficking heroin, maintaining a vehicle to keep controlled substances and felony flee to elude arrest.

Two men charged with trafficking heroin after leading Vance County deputies on chase

Monika Johnson-Hostler, who has been on the board since 2014, was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives on Nov. 5.

Wake school board vice chair announces Dec. 30 resignation

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Whether Andrew Graney was mentally ill when last week is a question on the minds of prosecutors, the public and Graney's family and friends.

Friends worried about Graney's mental health before series of shootings in Raleigh

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The N.C. Forest Service says 27% of forestland had at least some damage from the storm. This could lead to a long-lasting wildfire risk.

Wind damage from Helene could be worst since Fran and Hugo

Aerial imagery of wind damage in Avery County, courtesy of the North Carolina Forest Service

One person was taken to the hospital after being found in a car submerged in water on Monday.

Vehicle submerged in residential pool in Dunn sends one to hospital following crash

Vehicle submerged in residential pool sends one to hospital following crash

At least three people have died in Durham over the course of five days in an outbreak of gun violence. 

72 hours, 5 shootings, 3 dead, 5 injured in Durham

Map of Durham shootings from Nov. 10-Nov. 12

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Federally licensed enrolled agents will be taking your calls, answering questions about everything from adjusting your withholding to dealing with penalties and changes to tax law.

Tax Pros on Call: Call Wednesday, plan now, save later

Tax Pros on Call Wednesday

Reese Roper has watched her dad, Kurt Roper coach college football her whole life.  She dreams of playing college volleyball, but has had to take a detour to battle leukemia.  Throughout her fight, the Ropers have found there is strength in the pack.  

Green Level volleyball goes Orange for Reese Roper's battle with leukemia 

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Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its newly launched "Wicked" dolls.

Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on 'Wicked' movie dolls packaging

Mattel's 'Wicked' movie dolls mistakenly list pornography website on packaging

WRAL viewers sent us photos of the veterans who have made an impact in their lives. We thank you for your service! Send us your photos at wral.com/report-it.

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Similar to baby name trends, dog monikers have changed immensely over the years.

The most common dog names in North Carolina

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Tropical systems have helped push tornado reports above 1,700 across the United States this year.

Active hurricane season leads to most tornadoes in the U.S. since 2011

Tornado in Blowing Rock

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Wednesday morning, we'll get a new look at inflation and what you are paying for regular expenses like groceries and gas. 

New CPI report to be released Wednesday morning, slight increase in prices expected

Vice chair of Wake County school board announces resignation date 

Car crashes into a pool in Dunn 

Wake County parents share concerns over districts reassignment plan 

Water pressure issues cause damage in multiple homes 

Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

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NC gamblers bet more than $600 million on sports in October. Will state change the way winnings are taxed?

Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72

Edgecombe County boosts fire safety with new county-wide fire department

Social district proposal: Raleigh's Village District residents raise concerns about proposed open-alcohol consumption

Explosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood

Nation/World

Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says

US inflation may have picked up in October after months of easing

Trump makes a victor's return to Washington to meet with Biden and GOP lawmakers

Each year, there are a few holiday pop-up bars that take Christmas cheer to a new level. Here is a list of ones in the Raleigh area the check out this holiday season. 

Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle 

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Golf, Golf, Golf: New indoor golf lounge opens in downtown Raleigh with unique simulators 

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Foodie News: Little Rey closer to opening at Raleigh Iron Works

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Holiday shopping: Discover unique local Triangle gift shops

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Top holiday events in the Triangle: Tree lightings, parades, and festive markets await

Watch the tree lighting ceremony at Cary's Fenton as part of the 'Light the Square' event

Out & About

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

A fight over transparency at NC startup incubator, fueled by $500 million in tax dollars

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NC's Morrow wants Trump to put her in charge of US education policy

Margins narrowing in NC Supreme Court race as officials finish tallying votes

More than 3,600 absentee ballots remain uncounted in New Hanover County

New Hanover County Manager fears ballot counting process broke state statutes

Wake County parents can share concerns over school reassignments Tuesday 

Education

Charter school staff face charges after alleged assault of 5-year-old child with disability

NC high school students report getting anonymous racist text message

Saint Augustine's University's $7 million loan comes with 26% interest, risk of loss of university property

Durham School of the Arts breaks ground on new building

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

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

'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

How did Donald Trump and Josh Stein both win NC?

Questions remain after Election Day printer mishap causes confusion in Wilson

Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post

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UNC women's basketball team fights past N.C. A&T in road victory

Martinook extends goal streak to 4 and Hurricanes spoil Knights' perfect home record with 5-2 win

King scores team-high as shorthanded Eagles fall at High Point

(13) James Kenan upsets defending 2A champion (4) Franklin Academy

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(3) Wakefield third round bound following win over conference foe (14) Rolesville

Andrew Zagacki scores 4 goals as (12) Green Hope beats rival (28) Green Level in boys soccer playoffs

Interactive 2024 NCHSAA boys soccer state playoff brackets

Weddington 4-star LB Thomas Davis Jr. commits to Notre Dame

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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Steve Slocumb, a North Carolina property owner, described the severe damage left by his former tenant, Avantae Deven, who is now charged with murdering her two adopted children.

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

WRAL goes In Depth to asnwer your elections and veteran benefit questions.

What is the Wake County soil and water conservation board?

WRAL Investigates has uncovered a troubling trend of rising crimes in Wake County linked to residents of Durham.

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

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty compares Raleigh's string of shootings compares to the 2002 "Beltway snipers" in Washington, D.C. and the 2003 shootings in Columbus, Ohio.

How Raleigh's string of shootings compares to 2002 'Beltway snipers' in DC, 2003 Columbus shooting, 

Democrat Mo Green appears to have topped Republican Michele Morrow in the race to be North Carolina's next public school leader, and Morrow has conceded the race to Green.

Mo Green elected state superintendent in tight race

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Thanksgiving grocery prices expected to impact holiday plans

5OYS helps extended warranty customer get replacement refrigerator 

5 On Your Side gets faulty fridge replaced

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Monday at 6 on WRAL: Durham crime is increasingly creeping into Wake County

Violence against healthcare workers is surging

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

Abandoned for years: Why has the city of Durham not torn this house down?

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Donald Thompson: What do we do now? Psychological safety gives us all a path forward

Economic health checkup: Fairly good, but room for improvement

Guest column: Trump's return could unexpectedly accelerate AI innovation

Donald Thompson: Common leadership tools donât teach the critical art of engagement

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Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'. What happens next is less clear

Contractor walked away from Fayetteville projects with millions

Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strike

Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles

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Food Lion hit by cyberattack

Go Ask Dad: Grace bats last

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50% off Christmas trees, lights and decor at Target

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Top grocery deals valid Nov. 6-12: Buy 2 Get 3 Free Shredded Cheese

Treasury outlines wage, apprenticeship requirements for clean energy tax credits