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North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is known for past statements on women, Jews, gay people and others that have drawn criticism. Opportunities for the media to offer him a chance to publicly respond to that criticism are rare.

'You should be ashamed,' Robinson tells reporters as he declines to answer questions

ESTIMATING THE LIGHT SHOULD BE BACK ON AROUND 7.45? THANK YOU, BRIAN. SO TODAY AFTER MONTHS OF NOT MAKING A PUBLIC APPEARANCE, WE GET A CHANCE TO TALK TO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON. REPORTERS TRIED TO ASK HIM SOME QUESTIONS. AGAIN, HE IS THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. >> IT WAS AFTER AN EVENT AND THIS IS HOW IT WENT. >> THAT'S WHAT YOU THERE'S YOUR ANSWER. SHAPE. >> ALL RIGHT. SO WRO CAPITOL BUREAU CHIEF LAURA LESLIE JOINING US LIVE NOW. WE PLAYED A BIT OF THE INTERACTION WITH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TODAY. OF COURSE, IT NEEDS A LOT OF CONTACTS. PLEASE, PLEASE GIVE US SOME MORE INFORMATION HERE. >> DO YOU KNOW IT IS A ROUTINE THING FOR REPORTERS TO ASK ELECTED OFFICIALS QUESTIONS AFTER PUBLIC EVENTS. WE DO THAT ALL THE TIME, ESPECIALLY WHEN THOSE OFFICIALS ARE HARD TO GET ACCESS TO OTHERWISE. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT TODAY IS PRETTY UNUSUAL. YOU HAVE SOME QUESTIONS. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MARK ROBINSON RARELY HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCES AND HE HAS DENIED OR NOT RESPONDED TO OUR REPEATED INTERVIEW REQUESTS. >> WE WANTED TO ASK HIM TO EXPLAIN RECENT REMARKS HE MADE AT A BLADEN COUNTY CHURCH >> I MEAN, IF YOU WANT TO SOME FOLKS THINK ELLEN. IT'S TIME FOR SOMEBODY TO SAY IT. IT'S NOT A MATTER OF VENGEANCE. IT'S NOT A MATTER OF BEING A MANOS SPITEFUL. IT'S A MATTER OF NECESSITY. WE HAVE A WICK PEOPLE DOING WITH IT THINGS TORTURING AND MURDERING THEM RIGHT TO HIS CAMPAIGN MANAGER SAID ROBINSON WAS TALKING ABOUT AMERICA'S ENEMIES DURING WORLD WAR.  >> BUT DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR ANDERSON CLAYTON SAYS HE WAS CLEARLY TALKING ABOUT THE PRESENT DAY. IT'S JARRING, IRRESPONSIBLE FOR THE CURRENT LIEUTENANT, THE CURRENT SITTING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR TO SAY SOMETHING SO RECKLESS AND SO CLEARLY INTENDED TO INCITE VIOLENCE. ROBINSON WAS HOSTING AN AWARDS CEREMONY TODAY FOR A SHERIFF'S DEPUTY. >> AFTERWARD, AS HE WAS LEAVING, WE TRIED TO ASK HIM ABOUT THOSE REMARKS. >> LIEUTENANT CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS? IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED THERE TODAY, HE WOULD ANSWER TO THIS DAY IS IT'S NOT YOU WANT TO START JUST LIKE THE WAR BY COMING OUT. HE ASKED ME THAT SILLY QUESTION. THAT'S WHAT YOU'VE THERE'S YOUR ANSWER. HAS SHAPED. AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED. >> AFTER THIS, WE REACHED OUT AGAIN TO HIS CAMPAIGN AND HIS OFFICE ASKING AGAIN FOR AN INTERVIEW. HIS CAMPAIGN SPOKESMAN TURNED DOWN THE INTERVIEW REQUEST TELLING ME AGAIN THAT ROBINSON WAS TALKING ABOUT THE ENEMIES OF THE U.S. AND WORLD WAR. 2 AND ACCUSING DEMOCRATS AND THE MEDIA OF TAKING HIS COMMENTS OUT OF CONTEXT AND YOU ARE WONDER WHY YOU GET CALLED FAKE NEWS. LONERGAN ROAD. WRAL WILL CONTINUE TO TRY TO SIT DOWN WITH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ROBINSON AS HE IS ON DURING HIS CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR. >> IN THE MEANTIME, HIS DEMOCRATIC RIVAL IN THE CAMPAIGN, JOSH STEIN RESPONDED TO OUR STORY. THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CAN RUN, BUT HE CANNOT HIDE FROM HIS DANGEROUS VIOLENT RHETORIC. SAID STEIN SPOKESWOMAN MARKET HOPKINS MARK ROBINSON PROMOTES VIOLENCE AND HE'S TOO EXTREME FOR NORTH CAROLINA. BY THE WAY, WE DID ALSO COVER THE AWARDS CEREMONY. THAT STORY'S COMING UP FOR YOU AT 7 O'CLOCK WHERE YOU CAN FIND

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson declines to answer reporter questions, says 'you should be ashamed'

Mark Robinson declines to answer questions from reporters at the North Carolina General Assembly on July 10, 2024.

Fayetteville postal worker dies after spending hours in mail truck on 95-degree day

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Holly Springs pellet gun shootings: Man maintains innocence, NAACP calls for investigation

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Court docs: Man left dog inside hot car in Cary because it was 'acting up'

Cary police: Man charged with animal cruelty

Here's who is running for Raleigh mayor, city council, Wake County school board

Decision 2024 WRAL News election coverage

Historic sale in NC: Here's what $13.9 million gets you on Figure Eight Island

A home along Beach Road South on Figure Eight Island sold on July 3 for $13.9 million, breaking the record for the most expensive home sold in the history of North Carolina. Photo courtesy of J. Long Custom Homes.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024 -- The debate over President Joe Biden's fitness for another term has thrust Vice President Kamala Harris into the spotlight.  Let's consider what kind of nominee she might be.

COLUMN: Kamala Harris's strengths and weaknesses

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As Saint Augustine's University fights to keep its accreditation, the university plans to start the fall semester on time and in person.

Saint Augustine's University plans to start fall semester in-person on August 19

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A 25-year-old pedestrian was killed Tuesday night when a driver sped past a deputy and hit the man, according to Fayetteville police.



Driver arrested after man killed in hit-and-run crash in Cumberland County

Person killed in hit-and-run crash in Cumberland County, driver arrested after chase

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) â Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago said Wednesday that theyâre confident that Boeingâs space capsule can return them safely, despite a string of vexing breakdowns.

Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures

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A 36-year-old man from Brevard, NC, is the latest from the Tar Heel State to plead guilty and be sentenced for actions on Jan. 6, 2021, during the attack on the US Capitol.

NC man gets prison time, fine for Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

Reliability of U.S. Economic Data Is in Jeopardy, Study Finds

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) â A defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was an âunspeakable tragedyâ but that â Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting.â

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial starts with witnesses recalling chaotic set shooting

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The shelter said a rescue group was her only option for survival. Luckily, Sydney is now safe and sound, thanks to Dochas N Gra Animal Rescue in South Carolina.

SC rescue group saves dog from euthanasia after being abandoned in dumpster in Cumberland County

Dog abandoned in dumpster to be euthanized unless rescue group steps in, Cumberland County Animal Services says

Since the start of the year, at least seven restaurants have closed their doors in and around downtown Raleigh, with some continuing operations elsewhere. Restaurant owners are pointing to changes in consumer habits.



Changing dining habits contributing to Raleigh restaurant closings, economist and business owners say

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Experts with the Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University are now forecasting 25 named storms and a dozen hurricanes.

Hurricane season will be more active than first predicted, experts say

2024 hurricane season forecast

It's now so hot in some places that glass is shattering and helicopters can't fly correctly, among other bizarre impacts.



Extreme heat in 20+ states causing bizarre impacts

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A modern oceanfront home on Figure Eight Island has sold for what's believed to be a record-breaking $13.9 million.

Fifth Third Bank is accused of opening fake accounts, charging customers $12.7 million dollars in illegal, worthless fees and even getting customers cars illegally repossessed. 


Fifth Third Bank opened fake accounts, got customer cars illegally repossessed, CFPB report says 

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A new study has found that tampons contain metals such as lead and arsenic, raising concerns about their potential effects on women's health. 

Toxic chemicals found in tampons, study finds

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Donate money, order supplies from Amazon or simply drop them off to help Wake teachers stock their classrooms.

Give money, supplies to help stock Wake County classrooms

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A look at key dates on the 2024-2025 school calendar for traditional schools in and around the Triangle.

2024-2025 traditional school calendars for Wake, Durham, Orange, Cumberland and Johnston counties

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Sadfishing is when teens post online and fish for sympathy and attention. 

What parents need to know about the new teen trend sadfishing

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Saint Augustine's University plans to start fall classes Aug. 19

Strangers and construction deliveries show up on homeowner's doorstep after address mix up 

Tar Heel Traveler: Juniper Level Botanic Garden in Raleigh  

Nash County Pet Connection Center waives adoption fees while battling AC issues

5 On Your Side; Saving on your summer electric bill 

Coming soon: Affordable, safe housing for former foster kids to get their start

Youth exiting foster care

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Updated CSU forecast calls for an above-normal chance of a tropical storm or hurricane impacting NC

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5 On Your Side: Strategies to manage cooling costs as energy bills climb 

NC correctional officer arrested: Seizure of cocaine, firearms and cash 

Construction materials delivered to Clayton family. 5 On Your Side helps the confused homeowner

VP makes 3: Harris to visit Greensboro as Biden campaign focuses on NC

Man tries to smuggle 100+ snakes into China in his pants

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House passes GOP bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, boosting election-year talking point

Las Vegas hits record of fifth consecutive day of 115 degrees or greater as heat wave scorches US

Biden looks to union leaders for support as he seeks to reassure worried Democrats

Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after Beryl

Until recently I thought that Jellystone Park was just something in the Yogi Bear cartoons. Then, I found out that there are a series of parks in the country that offer everything from cabins to RV and tent sites. 



Jellystone Park camping in Asheboro: What to know before you go

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Out & About: July 2024

Visit Hyco Lake in Person County

NCFC Youth Soccer celebrates 50 years in Triangle

Visit SoSi: Fun in Danville and Pittsylvania counties

Explore the pollinators exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences 

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What the Supreme Court's immunity ruling means for Trump's cases and future presidents

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Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump drop out?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

'Cheap fake' videos of Biden, Trump take center stage of 2024 election

Constitution Party approved for NC ballots as GOP pushes for RFK Jr., Cornel West to be added too

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NC Dems, GOP spar over third-party presidential candidates

NC Innovation president testifies under oath to state lawmakers on group's finances, oversight

New law provides $67.5 million to keep child care centers open

Cooper approves child care funding, teacher pay bills, vetoes court docs measure

Gastonia teen & musician banned from high school for performing at bars, school says

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Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts

Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education

Wake year-round schools start Monday with new safety measures in place

DHHS audit of mental health agency finds millions in payments to executives, law firm ahead of merger 

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NCDOT continues to pay millions to company it found discriminated against minority-owned subcontractor

Adoptive mother forced child to buy supplies & dismember sibling's body, warrants allege

'Warehouses of neglect:' US Senate report highlights allegations of neglect, abuse at Holly Hill Hospital's parent company

FDA approves drug shown to slow effects of Alzheimer's disease

Campbell re-introduces former assistant Chris Marx as head baseball coach 

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UNC grad Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exit

Team USA swimmers to depart Triangle Aquatic Center for Croatia

UNC's Omarion Hampton, Kaimon Rucker rated among top 100 players in 'EA Sports College Football 25' video game

Kawhi Leonard out for Paris Olympics, Derrick White named as replacement for Team USA

Reidsville running back Jariel Cobb commits to Air Force

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Millbrook 4-star Colt Langdon reclassifies to 2024, commits to Butler

NFHS announces 8 rules changes for track: Contact between athletes in first 50 meters will result in recalled race

116 head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

Ardrey Kell's Ben Kirsch commits to Elon

The growing population means a growing need for geriatric specialists.

Hospitals feel effects of an aging NC population

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After nearly a decade in which more and more high school and middle school students surveyed for the semi-annual CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported feeling sad or hopeless, both metrics dropped. Fewer students reported those feelings when surveyed in 2023.

NC teens mental health is improving

The Federal Trade Commission cited WRAL 5 On Your Side's reporting in its lawsuit against a bill pay service accused of deceiving customers. doxo is a third-party bill pay service that touts itself as a single website where customers can make payments on multiple accounts, but the company often charges customers a fee to make those payments.

WRAL News cited in FTC lawsuit against bill pay service accused of duping customers

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will investigate how Avantae Deven, a woman accused of killing two of her five adopted children, was able to adopt them, WRAL Investigates confirms.

NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing children was able to adopt

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched an investigation into the disappearances and deaths of two children allegedly killed by their adoptive mother.

Deven murders: NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing adoptive children was allowed to adopt

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

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Third-party bill pay company doxo accused of duping customers

NHTSA launches recall query into 94,000 Jeep Wranglers as loss of motive power complaints continue

5 On Your Side: How to cool your car without wasting gas

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Hyderabadi Biryani, Blue Fox Indian Cuisine and Saltgrass Steakhouse

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Millions of tax dollars going to a company accused of racism. WRAL Investigates why the state still hasn't taken action

Woman found dead on Creedmoor Road, Raleigh police investigating 

US Senate issues scathing report on mental health companies, including Holly Hill Hospital's owner

Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

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Triangle Tweener Fund Q2 investments total $804k for 15 Triangle startups

âBetter, faster, cheaper:â How AI is reshaping career paths for new college graduates

U.S. plans up to $1.6 billion in funding for packaging computer chips

TruLab relocates to RTP, plans to hire 100 over two years

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Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan

U.S. Plans Up to $1.6 Billion in Funding for Packaging Computer Chips

'This is break glass in case of emergency stuff': Analysts alarmed by threats to US data gathering

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Chasing waterfalls: Top 7 whimsical waterfalls in the Raleigh area

Top Amazon Deals: Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) only $69.99 (47% off), Fire TV Sticks up to 55% off starting at $14.99, Prime Day early deals

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