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Durham police say a customer attacked a Lowe's employee with a sledgehammer.

Lowe's attack: Police say customer hit employee with sledgehammer, victim seriously  injured

THAT OUTSIDE RIGHT NOW COMING UP IN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES. ALL RIGHT, MIKE, THANK YOU. THE FAMILY OF A LOWE'S EMPLOYEE WAS HIT BY A CUSTOMER WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER IS TALKING TO WRAL. JOHN WILL BURNS FAMILY SPOKE TO WRAL'S JULIAN GRACE THROUGH A FAMILY SPOKESPERSON >> SOME WILL TELL YOU WE ALREADY HAVE PLENTY OF THESE CAMERAS. WHAT WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE IS MORE SECURITY IN AND AROUND THE STORE'S CONFRONTING AND STOPPING SHOPLIFTERS. >> IS BUSINESS AS USUAL AT THIS LOWE'S WHERE MLK AND FAYETTEVILLE ROAD ME TO ENDURE WHAT HAPPENED HERE ON A SATURDAY EVENING WAS UNUSUAL AND IT STARTS WITH THIS PICTURE. POLICE SAY CAMERAS CAPTURED A PHOTO OF THIS MAN HITTING SIXTY-YEAR-OLD LOWE'S EMPLOYEE. JOHN WILL BURN WITH THE SLEDGEHAMMER BEFORE LEAVING THE STORE WITH A DRILL SAID. >> THAT ATTACK HAS LEFT THOSE WHO WORK HERE SHAKEN. >> SO IT'S A LITTLE DISCONCERTING HISTORY TO THAT. WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO HELP WHEN YOU ARE MOST OPEN IN GERMANY, SHOPLIFTERS. ARE YOU NEVER KNOW HOW TO RESOLVE THE REAR. >> WE WANTED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WILBUR. SO WE MAKE CALLS AND WE FOUND OUT HE'S A RETIRED COMPUTER PROGRAMMER WHO CREWS HAD TO RUSH TO THE HOSPITAL. A FAMILY SPOKESPERSON SHARED HE'S IN THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY >> SHE IS IN STABLE HE'S GETTING BETTER AND BETTER EACH BUT YEAH, IT WE'VE SEEN A VIOLENT ATTACK ON A HOME IMPROVEMENT WORK OR BEFORE ONLY IT WAS DEADLY BACK IN 2022. GARY RASOR, HOME DEPOT EMPLOYEE IN HILLSBOROUGH. >> DIED FROM HIS INJURIES HE SUFFERED AFTER HE WAS ATTACKED BY A MAN ACCUSED OF SHOPLIFTING THAT MAN WAS ARRESTED. WELL, THIS ONE REMAINS ON THE RUN. >> THE POST OFFICE RESPONSIBLE, HORRIBLE SET OFF TO KIND OF AND THEN WHEN THE PUBLIC IS REALLY NO, WE'RE ALSO GOING TO BE TOLD THAT COULD HELP ALL OF THIS CASE TO THE CAR TO COME BACK TO POLICE. >> DURING POLICE HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED THE SUSPECT AT THIS POINT, BUT THEY DO SAY THEY HAVE WARRANTS FOR HIS ARREST

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3 hospitalized after stabbing on Glenwood South; woman in custody, police say

At least one person stabbed on Glenwood South, police say

Olympic triathletes swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality

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Man charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty after viral video shows person beating dog

Matthew Neal being arrested at Pink Hill home

Dangerous heat, isolated severe storms expected through Friday

Early dog walk forecast, Wednesday, July 31

Warrant: Victim describes escape from human trafficking ring in northwest Raleigh

Raleigh police have discovered a human trafficking and prostitution ring in northwest Raleigh, according to a search warrant obtained by WRAL News. 

Police: Man with gun in lobby at UNC Southeastern fired at officers and shot himself

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 -- Voters should examine where candidates for the General Assembly stand. Is it worth supporting those who will look outside the state, to special interests, for their priorities? Or is the wiser choice to back those who stand with North Carolinians? 

Editorial: Voters should stand with candidates who make a better NC the top priority

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DENVER (AP) â A police recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after losing consciousness and repeatedly collapsing during fight training at Denverâs police academy is suing those who allegedly forced him to continue the âbarbaric hazing ritualâ after paramedics ignored warning signs.

Police recruit who lost both legs in 'barbaric hazing ritual' sues Denver, paramedics and officers

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WASHINGTON (AP) â Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some key Democratic constituencies that had been especially tepid about President Joe Biden, a new poll shows.

About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll

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On Tuesday, Louis Dreyfus was arrested and charged with four counts of indecent liberties with children and four counts of felony sex offense.

Man arrested, charged with sexually assaulting children in Rocky Mount

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A verdict could come Wednesday in the case for Henderson Atwater, a Holly Springs man charged in a series of pellet gun shootings from 2020.

Judge awaits verdict in Holly Springs pellet gun trial for Henderson Atwater

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 Here are the top events and athletes to watch on Day 5 of the Paris Olympics.

Aerial achievements: BMX soars, men's gymnasts compete for all-around gold

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PARIS (AP) â Canada lost its appeal against the deduction of six competition points following a drone-spying scandal in the Olympic womenâs soccer tournament.

Canada loses its appeal against a points deduction for drone spying in Olympic women's soccer

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Durham police discovered the body of 41-year-old Ira Henderson on Tuesday afternoon.

Motorcyclist found dead in Durham identified as missing man 

Body of missing Durham man discovered, part of NC 55 closed during investigation 

The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday.

Boar's Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

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Health officials and lawmakers have warned consumers about the opioid-like effects of tianeptine. But stores are technically still allowed to continue the sale of the drug -- for now.

A new law bans 'gas station heroin' in NC. Why is it still on shelves? 

A new law bans 'gas station heroin' in NC.

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Democrat Roy Cooper, in his second term as governor, withdrew from consideration Monday night. But Cooper says he made the decision early on in the process.

Roy Cooper explains decision not to seek vice presidential nomination

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Community members of all ages shaved their heads Tuesday evening in Wake Forest to show support for an 18-year-old who survived a near-fall from a truck in June. The event, dubbed the John-A-Thon, took place at Rudinos Sports Bar.  



'Wanted to give back': Wake Forest community rallies for fundraiser honoring teen severely injured in fall

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"Bullwinkle died as wild as he lived," the Corolla Wild Horse Fund said. "He was in the prime of his life, and went from being a symbol of what it means to be wild and free to a tragic example of how irresponsible, reckless human behavior can cause pain, suffering, and irreparable damage to the herd in an instant."

Wild horse Bullwinkle euthanized after car hits him on NC beach

Wild horse Bullwinkle euthanized after car hits him on beach

North Carolina firefighters have been deployed to help fight wildfires in Washington, Oregon, Montana and Colorado.

North Carolina firefighters are on the frontlines as wildfires burn in American West

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Is July becoming the hottest month of summer? WRAL meteorologists looked into the data.

Is July or August warmer?

July has been the hottest month of summer the last five years

UNC chancellor search committee nears decision ahead of special meeting Wednesday

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NC schools need $40 million to install carbon monoxide detectors

A $30 Alarm Can Stop a Silent Killer. Why Many Hotels Donât Install Them.

Lenoir County man arrested, charged with animal cruelty

Justin Dowell looks to make his mark at BMX Freestyle

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Katharine Berkoff shares Olympic win with Olympian father

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UNC search committee tasked with finding new chancellor by end of year to hold special meeting Wednesday

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Officials expected to make presentation to State Board of Education regarding name, image and likeness in high school sports

Most NC schools don't have carbon monoxide detectors in classrooms

BMX Champ Justin Dowell uses North Carolina ties to jump into Olympics

Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling

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UK leader accuses far right of hijacking a town's grief after killing of 3 children sparks violence

Boeing names new CEO as it posts loss of more than $1.4 billion in second quarter

Missouri man is free from prison after a judge overturned his 1991 conviction, despite AG's efforts

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation

Fullsteam Brewery will close its flagship location on Rigsbee Avenue in Durham this fall and shift the space into a production facility.

Fullsteam Brewery plans to close taproom in downtown Durham

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These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle 

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Raleigh Wide Open Festival announced for fall 2025

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'Uncle Ron don't play around': 'Hellboy' star reflects on acting career, hopes to return to the franchise

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New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

Creative, costly cosplay on display at GalaxyCon Raleigh as industry continues to grow

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Fact check: Did Graham say Trump will 'round up and deport legal immigrants?'

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Fact check: Were pink dolphins spotted off the North Carolina coast?

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claims about Kamala Harris in Charlotte

Does Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson become governor if Gov. Roy Cooper leaves the state?

With Biden out, how will Democrats choose a 2024 presidential nominee?

Roy Cooper discusses why he will not seek vice presidential nomination

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Governor Roy Cooper withdraws name from VP consideration

'Wasn't the right time': NC Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper removes himself from Harris VP consideration

Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration, NY Times reports

Pro-Palestinian protesters from UNC appear in court, plea deals offered 

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Demolition begins at Swift Creek Elementary as Wake County schools renovate and rebuild

New testing starts Monday at NC State's Poe Hall

Demolition begins at historic Wake County school as part of improvement project to build new schools

New Poe Hall testing begins. What it could look like and how we got here

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Scammers exploit working from home to target job seekers

Ex-husband of accused murderer Avantae Deven says hidden lockbox with multiple IDs made him leave her

On the Record: Digging into the Deven case

'Evil monster': Avantae Deven's ex-roommate says she starved her, beat her

Hurricanes new executive: 'Very serious' about bringing MLB team to Raleigh

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Football is back (kinda), Necas returns and greatness in Paris in the sports moments of the week

NC State's Davin Vann ready to lead Wolfpack defense in 2024 

Gymnastics recap, July 30: Simone Biles becomes most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast, leads Team USA to gold 

NC State swimmer now has medal to match her dad

Watch Live: NCHSAA gives NIL presentation to State Board of Education

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Statewide Football Rankings: Rolesville, Providence Day lead the preseason HSOT Top 25

The 24 athletes who defined NC's class of 2024

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for football

NC high school mascot list: see which ones are most popular, which ones are most unique

Phone apps are tracking your driving habits. WRAL 5 On Your Side digs into how that data is sold to insurance companies, and why it could lower your bill.

Phone apps track your driving:  5 On Your Side digs into how data could lower your insurance rate

Online job scams are becoming more common as working from home becomes the norm.

How to spot job scams online

Job scams are becoming more common as working from home becomes the norm. Scammers exploit the fact that hopeful employees will sometimes never step foot in a physical company space.

People falling victim to job scams 'daily'

Dan Haggerty delves deep into the mailbag to discuss Project 2025 and other topics.

In-Depth with Dan Haggerty: Project 2025 and more 

After several deaths involving defective airbags, officials are warning owners and buyers to be wary. 

How scammers may have compromised a critical car safety feature

50 million airbags recalled after fatal outcomes

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about Project 2025.

In Depth with Dan: Examining Project 2025's big theme

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Judge rules RPD must give cash involved in scams to Bitcoin ATM operators, not victims

Rock 'n Play Sleeper lawsuit: Fisher-Price settlement nears approval

Warnings about counterfeit replacement airbags after several deaths

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Ex-husband of Fayetteville mother charged with murdering adopted children speaks

WRAL Investigates new claims of abuse against woman charged with killing her adopted children

New allegations surface in Holly Hill Hospital investigation

Former Holly Hill Hospital employees say facility tried to fool state inspectors

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Pendo acquires AI startup to improve analysis of customer feedback data

ChatGPT is getting chattier with 'advanced voice mode'

How YouTube took over our television screens

Germany says China was behind a 2021 cyberattack on a government agency and summons its ambassador

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Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

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ADHD goes to camp: A lesson in inclusivity

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Police clash with a violent crowd gathered near the site of UK stabbing attack that killed 3 girls

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