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After more than 20 years in business, the Goat Bar is closing its doors. This announcement comes after ALE investigators raided the bar last week and arrested seven people.


'It's an institution': The Goat Bar closes its doors after ALE bust leads to 7 arrests

RELATIONSHIP AT THIS TIME. BACK TO YOU. >> YOU KNOW, YOU CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THAT. THANK YOU, ASHLEY. THAT PATIENTS OF A POPULAR HANGOUT IN RALEIGH PURCHASE MERCHANDISE TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE GOAT BART. AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS, THE OWNERS ARE CLOSING UP NEW TONIGHT, THE BUREAU'S AARON THOMAS SPOKE WITH THEM ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION THAT PROMPTED THEM TO CLOSE THEIR DOORS. AND ERIN JOINS US LIVE. AARON, LITTLE WE KNOW ABOUT THIS. >> GERARD, WE DO KNOW THAT THERE ARE MANY MEMORIES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE HERE AT THE GOLD BAR FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AS WELL AS LOCALS. THE OWNER HERE TELLS ME THAT IT WAS JUST A FEW DAYS AGO THAT SEVERAL ESTATE AGENTS THEY SHOWED UP HERE OVER REPORTS OF UNDERAGE DRINKING IS SOMETHING SHE DOES NOT WANT TO GO THROUGH EVER AGAIN. NOW THE SIGN CLEARLY SAYS GO PARK CLOSED, BUT THAT OWNER AND PATRONS NOT LETTING THE INVESTIGATION GET IN THE WAY A LONGSTANDING LEGACY >> LET'S TAKE YOU INSIDE THE GOLD BAR ON WESTERN BOULEVARD WHERE PATRONS SEARCH FOR SHIRTS INSTEAD OF SPIRITS. I'M GONNA HAVE FROM US AND WE HAVE GOT A REALLY CUTE HAVE FOR ME. THIS IS AN INDOOR YARD SALE FOR PEOPLE LIKE KAREN WRIGHT LIVE PURCHASING MERCHANDISE TO HAVE HIS CHERISHED KEEPSAKES. I'M AT MY BEST FRIEND HERE. SO IT'S IT'S IT'S AN EMOTIONAL MOMENT TO SEE THE SPOT. I WOULD COME TO AFTERWARD. YOU KNOW, ONCE TWICE WE JUST HAVE A COUPLE OF YEARS WILL SOME STEAM, A FACEBOOK POST ANNOUNCING THE CLOSING OF THE BELOVED GATHERING PLACE SENT SHOCK WAVES AMONG REGULARS. WE WANTED TO GO OUT WHILE WE'RE STILL ON TOP AND >> AND GO OUT ON OUR TERMS. OWNER AMANDA LOVE ROCK SPOKE WITH ME ABOUT REPORTS OF STATE AGENTS INVESTIGATING THE BAR OVER REPORTS OF UNDERAGE DRINKING. BUT IN THIS INVESTIGATION TO THAT PLAY ANY ROLE YOU'RE DECIDING TO CHRIST THINK THEY CAME IN HOT WITH 7 PEOPLE. I MEAN, LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE SOUND WAS SPENT AND IT'S JUST IT WAS I THINK THE STRAW THAT BROKE THE CAMEL'S BACK THAT I'M TIRED OF DEALING WITH THE SILLINESS LIKE THIS SUB ARE AS OF NOW HAS NOT RECEIVED A CITATION. OUR BARTENDERS RECEIVED A CITATION FOR SERVING UNDERAGE >> ONLY BIG COST. WE SCAM ID'S AT THE DOOR. WRAL ACCESS RECORDS SHOWING THE BARS ABC LICENSE IS STILL ACTIVE AND MIXED BEVERAGE LICENSE WAS RENEWED IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR THROUGH THE UPS AND DOWNS OF OWNING A BUSINESS. A FAN FAVORITE SAY THE DYE FAR LIVED UP TO BEING THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. IT'S AN INSTITUTION AND I >> WE ARE RIGHT IN THE START OF FOOTBALL SEASON. SO WHAT DO ALL THESE GOAT LOCALS WERE THEY GO TO NOW WHERE WE HONOR THE RECOMMENDING THAT THEY VISIT THEIR FRIENDS OF THE CHAMPIONS BAR?

Goat Bar

Goat Bar in Raleigh closes; owner says it comes after an ALE raid

Man who fell asleep in Tesla while driving on US 70 charged with drug trafficking, multiple felonies

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Two Raleigh schools dismiss early Wednesday due to air conditioning problems

Sanderson High School 

Temps reach upper 90s, code orange air quality alert issued for Wake and Franklin counties

Things will heat up in the next couple of days 

'Very unsafe': School bus in Johnston County caught on cam drifting off road to pass tractor in non-passing lane

School bus passing truck and tractor in Johnston County

Boar's Head recall: 2 deaths in South Carolina possibly linked to listeria outbreak

Certain Boar's Head Deli meats recalled over possible Listeria

New York 18-year-old charged in shooting death of Wake Forest man

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Newly-released warrants reveal a Raleigh mother and her unborn baby were among the latest overdose cases as they each died from fentanyl overdoses. The latest data serves as a warning for parents.

Raleigh mother and unborn child's suspected fentanyl deaths a dark reminder of drug's pull

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Investigators have released aliases that Avantae Deven used along with a photo of her from the 1990s in hopes of sparking a memory for someone who could connect dots in the case.

Police reveal Avantae Deven had numerous aliases, share photo from 90s

Avantae Deven photo from 1990s

One year ago, a man walked into a building at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, raised a gun and shot a faculty member. Professor Zijie Yan was killed.

One year ago today, a man shot and killed a professor on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus

Arrest in shots fired at UNC-Chapel Hill

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 -- After digesting Kennedy's thoughts, his motivations become clearer.

COLUMN: RFK Jr.'s brain worm speaks out

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Most voters fear the 2024 elections will lead to violence, and almost half say they already have no faith that the election results will be accurate, an Elon University poll found.

North Carolinians are worried about political violence, extremism and a stolen election, new poll shows

Jan. 6 Obstruction Case at Supreme Court Could Help Trump and Many Others

One expert predicts that the comet could reach peak brightness by the second week of October, nearly as bright as Venus, making it faintly visible even in daylight.

Comet could visit daybreak skies in early Octoberâï¸

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After WRAL Investigates reported on five county anti-violence workers being charged with crimes, Durham's county manager said the county will conduct an assessment of the program.

After WRAL investigations, Durham County to review anti-violence program

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An older woman passed out Monday while waiting in line outside the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles' Hillsborough location.


Woman passes out while in line at Hillsborough DMV

Woman passes out at DMV in Hillsborough

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call regarding an unresponsive man who was shot on Blackberry Lane in Sanford. When they arrived, they identified the man as 27-year-old Henry Stone.

Deputies arrest, charge convicted felon with murdering Lee County man

Gilbert Delano Stone

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau looked at eight major retailers and how they allowed customers to get cash back at check out.

Retailers making millions off fees to get 'cash back'

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Parents in the United States are overwhelmed and burned out with the dizzying pace of the world, and it has become a public health concern.

Parental stress named a public health issue, Surgeon General says

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Fall is not here yet, but one of the biggest fall flavors is already here - pumpkin spice. The cultural phenomenon has returned even earlier than year's past. Here's a look at how pumpkin spice became the flavor of fall and where to find the best variations of it. 



Pumpkin spice season is here: What to know about the PSL trend

Pumpkin spice latte, fall drinks, coffee, espresso, cappuccino

A local mom says she's made simple changes to make cheaper, healthier, and more eco-friendly school lunches for her son. 

Sustainable school lunches: ways to reduce costs, waste & chemical exposure for kids

Mom preparing eco-friendly school lunch with son

Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. One expert estimates that 50,000 K-12 schools were constructed with materials containing PCBs.

Hundreds of NC schools may contain toxic chemicals called PCBs

More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs

WRAL reporters and anchors share school portraits and adorable first day of school pictures from their childhood.

WRAL reporters share their childhood school photos

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Torrey Dixon faces one count of indecent exposure and two counts of being intoxicated and disruptive.

NC special deputy attorney general exposed himself to traffic on Glenwood Avenue, arrest warrant says

Torrey Dixon

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A high school volleyball practice at a school in Pittsburgh leaves girls with blistered hands.


Volleyball practice leaves girls with blistered hands

New Hampshire reports first EEE death in 10 years

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Students kept on Texas bus with no air conditioning 

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Corn sweat makes it hotter, more humid in the Midwest

Dash cam video shows school bus in no-passing zone drifting off road

Wednesday marks one year since deadly shooting on campus of UNC-Chapel Hill

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New fellowship in Durham offers tech startups mentorship and top resources

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DPAC kicks off Broadway season with 'Clue'

Three people shot during fight at Spring Lake sports bar, police say

Two injured in jet ski accident Tuesday at Harris Lake

New grant provides free after-school care to Nash County students

A Russian missile hits the Ukrainian president's home city as it mourns deaths in an earlier attack

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Israeli forces launch a big operation in the West Bank and kill at least 10 militants

Church sex abuse scandals in East Timor met by silence, but Pope Francisâ visit brings new attention

Kamala Harris' election would defy history. Just 1 sitting VP has been elected president since 1836

First rioter to enter Capitol during Jan. 6 attack is sentenced to over 4 years in prison

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'I only had $40 in my pocket:' Miss North Carolina wants to show money isn't a barrier to success 

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New social district opens at The Streets at Southpoint

New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

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Politifact: Trump's claim about manipulated US job numbers baseless

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Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

Fact check: Walz says violent crime was up under Trump

NC Gov Roy Cooper cagey about political future after spotlight at DNC

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Republican Party leaders seek to purge 225,000 NC voters ahead of 2024 elections, citing worries dismissed by state officials

Top North Carolina high school quarterback sues over state's NIL restrictions

'No resentment': Ex-Auditor Wood pans incumbent Holmes, endorses GOP's Boliek in NC auditor race

Federal lawsuit alleges rents inflated by price fixing scheme in NC, other states

Half of Wake schools' HVAC jobs are vacant, ahead of upcoming heat wave

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Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed

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WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties

Emails highlight communication breakdown between Durham police and DA's Office over dirt bike offenses

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NC State starts 2024 season Thursday night in primetime against Western Carolina

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UNC aiming for strong start to 2024 season in Minnesota

Panthers cut receiver Terrace Marshall; See who made initial roster

1983 NC State basketball team adds TV networks to lawsuit over highlights

UNC sophomore men's basketball player no longer with program

Clayton DL Keshawn Stancil adds offers from Georgia, ECU, & UNC

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Schools in our area might contain PCBs, cancer-causing chemicals which can lead to delays in cognitive development and reduced IQs. Vermont is the only state in the U.S. testing schools for the chemicals.

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

How one state is testing school buildings for PCBs

In recent years, WRAL Investigates has reported on Bull City United employees being charged with gun and drug offenses and, most recently, with accessory after the fact to murder.

Bull City United under review by Durham County

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explains why beach renourishment costs muncipalties so much money.

Answering questions about NC house collapse into Atlantic Ocean, beach renourishment

Rodanthe home collapses into Atlantic Ocean

The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage, saying its software enabled landlords to collude to raise rents across the United States.

U.S. Accuses Software Maker RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents

North Carolina's Covid-era shutdowns have been gone for years, but a lawsuit over their constitutionality could inform how the state government will be allowed to handle future pandemics or other emergencies.

Lawsuit against Cooper's pandemic-era shutdown rules can proceed, NC Supreme Court rules

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How much does your county spend on education? WRAL Investigates which counties are prioritizing your children.

WRAL Investigates how much your county spends on education

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WRAL investigation: Hundreds of local schools may contain PCBs

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Captain of sunken superyacht to be questioned today in Italy 

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide

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Steering issues, brakes that don't work: School bus safety inspections have mixed results

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Questions about the safety of Teslaâs âFull Self-Drivingâ system are growing

RTP startup wins FDA designation for rare eye disease treatment

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French prosecutors say Telegram messaging app CEO has been freed from custody, will appear in court

Lowe's changes some DEI policies amid legal attacks on diversity programs and activist pressure

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Back-to-school: Wake County Schools deals with several bus delays on first day of school

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Amazon Labor Day Sale: Glass storage container 24-pc set only $21.99 (49% off), Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199 (40% off), Apple AirTag 4 pk only $79.99, Ring Video Doorbell only $59.99

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