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A woman was rescued Friday when the front porch of a Cary home collapsed.



Rescue: Woman trapped when porch of Cary home collapses

TOTAL. WE'LL SEE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. ELIZABETH, THANKS. WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS NOON. I CARRY HOMEOWNER IS RECOVERING AFTER HER PORCH COLLAPSE WHILE SHE WAS STANDING ON IT. YOU WANT TO STRESS THAT THIS WOMAN IS OKAY, BUT YOU WENT THROUGH SOME HEART POUNDING MOMENTS FOR SURE. >> WR IS DESTINY. PATTERSON, IT IS LIVE IN CARY AT THAT SCENE. DESTINY. >> AND EVERY DAY JUST IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MINUTES, FIRST RESPONDERS HAVE JUST LEFT THE SCENE. BUT I WANT YOU TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE SPORTS HERE. YOU CAN SEE IT LOOKS LIKE A HOLE STRAIGHT DOWN IN THEIR FIRST RESPONDERS. TELL US THAT THIS HAPPENED JUST AFTER 9.15 THIS MORNING. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO OF WHAT THE SCENE LOOKED LIKE BEFORE. KERRY POLICE SAY THAT HER LEGS WERE TRAPPED IN THAT DEBRIS. THERE YOU CAN SEE WHAT LOOKS LIKE PIECES OF WOOD THERE. NEIGHBORS TELL ME THEY HEARD SCREAMING BEFORE THAT VERY QUICK RESPONSE FROM FIRST RESPONDERS. THEY TELL ME THE WOMAN WAS LEAVING THE HOUSE WITH HER DAUGHTER AND THEN SHE GOT STUCK AT THE WAIST. LUCKILY HER DAUGHTER DID NOT GET STUCK. FIREFIGHTERS SAY IT TOOK ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR TO GET HER OUT. AT THIS POINT. IT'S NOT CLEAR WHAT CAUSED THAT PORCH TO GET OUT >> THERE WAS A CONCRETE SLAB THAT HAD HER LEG. HE N BETWEEN THE SLAP AND A FOUNDATION OF THE HOUSE. >> WE HAD TO EXTRICATE THAT. >> SO SHE WAS TAKEN ON A STRETCHER, BUT SHE IS EXPECTED TO BE OK, FIRST RESPONDERS SAY THAT SHE WAS CONSCIOUS AND WAS ABLE TO TELL THEM EXACTLY WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND HOW SHE WAS DOING WHILE THEY WERE TRYING TO REMOVE HER FROM THAT POOR GUY WITH JEFF. QUITE AN ORDEAL.

Cary porch collapses, woman rescued 

'Not proud of UNC:' Protesters march through campus, stopping traffic and interrupting student activities

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching at UNC

'Love on them': Ohio man sketches 4 Charlotte officers who lost their lives

Charlotte police officers killed in shooting

Foodie News: Berkeley Cafe and La Terrazza open in downtown Raleigh

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

Daughtry drops out of Triangle-area congressional race, Knott responds to endorsement 

Kelly Daughtry (left) and Brad Knott (right)

Weekend best bets: Star Wars, Ham & Yam Festival and strawberries

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90-degree temps on tap Friday, showers on the way

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Friday, May 3, 2024 -- Whether it is failing to stand up to phony claims of election fraud, ignoring efforts to subvert justice and democracy or showing a reluctance to disavow dangerous and violent rhetoric of party nominees, it is the good of the Republican Party first. What's best for the nation or the state is, at best, a distant second.

Editorial: Profiles in capitulation

Tapes Take Trump Jurors Into the Heart of Hush-Money Deals

The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

A processional is underway Friday for Joshua Eyer, one of four officers killed Monday in Charlotte. A memorial service will be held following the processional.



Charlotte shooting: Procession, funerals held for 4 fallen officers

May 2, 2024, processional for Alden Elliot

The news release said Wynn "became unresponsive during structured and disciplined pickup." She was given life-saving measures then declared dead at 2:30 p.m. at the local hospital.

Fort Jackson basic trainee dies after exercise

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The sight of a dilapidated old tobacco barn with peeling paint and caved in roof may not be an unusual sight along the rural roads of the Old North State - but in the small town of Cameron, those old barns look a lot different than your average countryside scene.

Hidden murals: Abandoned tobacco barns have secret artwork from decades ago

Cameron Barnstormer Murals: Antique tobacco barns in rural NC with murals from decades ago.

The second round will begin with Games 1 & 2 at Madison Square Garden, before coming to Raleigh for Games 3 & 4. 

Canes to kick off Round 2 of Stanley Cup playoffs Sunday at Madison Square Garden

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A calm Thursday morning turned wild for Crystal Campbell. Bringing in a package, she saw a coyote in her yard, instantly fearing for her dogs playing outside.

Raleigh woman's quick action saves dog from coyote encounter

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A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

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The 12-foot-tall metal fences sit at Polk Place at 201 South Road. Despite the extra security measures, an online post said there may be another protest on campus Friday morning. 

UNC puts up 12-foot barricade, closes Campus Y after Tuesday's protests

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill leaders decided to put up 12-foot-tall metal fences on the quad. The decision came after a pro-Palestinian protest on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Improperly installed hardware caused the loss of helicopter control resulting in the Nov. 22, 2022, crash of the WBTV helicopter, the National Transportation Safety Board found.

'Inadequate inspections' led to helicopter crash that killed two WBTV employees, NTSB finds

WBTV posted Tuesday afternoon that pilot Chip Tayag (left) and meteorologist Jason Myers (right) died in the crash along I-77 near Tyvola Road. Photos courtesy of WBTV.com.

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It's a busy weekend for festivals and fun in the Triangle with Star Wars-themed events, festivals, food and so much more.

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.

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There has been a lot of conflicting information coming from N.C. State leaders, and many people are frustrated by the university's lack of action and transparency. That's why WRAL 5 On Your Side launched its own investigation.

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal 

NC State Poe Hall contamination

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A home health care company failed to protect a visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist at a Connecticut halfway house and should be fined about $161,000, federal workplace safety officials said Wednesday.

Employer of visiting nurse who was killed didn't protect her and should be fined, safety agency says

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Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned paddler or a novice eager to dip your paddle, kayaking offers a unique way to explore Raleigh.

Explore on the water: How, where to kayak in Raleigh

Kayaking Harris Lake in Wake County

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Police respond to a 911 call to wish an east Boston, Massachusetts, man a happy birthday.


Good news: Police answer 911 call with birthday surprise

Life or death: Know the signs of a stroke

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China launches unmanned moon probe

Pro-Palestinian protesters marching near UNC 

Who will win the Derby? Most exciting 2 minutes comes Saturday night

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Live: Take a firsthand walk through the Barnstormer Murals

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 Believe in magic! Unicorn World arrives in Raleigh

Wake Forest University police investigating vandalism after antisemitic language found spray painted on sidewalks

US 401 S in Franklin County reopens after deadly crash

Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and orders to evacuate

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I-95 in Connecticut will close for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says

Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student

US employers scaled back hiring in April. How that could let the Fed cut interest rates

Arrests of Israel-Hamas war protesters exceed 2,300 as police clear more US campus encampments

The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum

Dueling Dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

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Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

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Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

North Carolina Senate OKs $500 million for private school vouchers, student accounts

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NC legislature to keep itself exempt from public records laws, top Senators indicate

NC lawmakers seek to force UNC, NC State to play football, basketball vs. in-state schools

Bill aims to ban prop bets on college sports in North Carolina

NC Senate votes to force sheriffs to work with ICE, as immigration emerges as top political concern

Another possible protest Friday, barricades installed on UNC campus

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Barricades installed, campus YMCA closed at UNC

Bodycam video shows NYPD breaking down doors of hall at Columbia University

Families of fentanyl victims push NC lawmakers for change

NC lawmakers advance hundreds of millions of dollars for school vouchers

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

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How marijuana reclassification could affect North Carolinians 

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah. And why so many oppose it

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds

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Gerber: History says lower your expectations for this Panthers draft class

Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to play in US Open at Pinehurst 

DeLuca blasts Bulls by Stripers, 8-5

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

Butler hires former Chambers state champion coach Glenwood Ferebee

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No. 21 West Henderson baseball wins Mountain 7 outright with run-rule victory over North Henderson

Franklin softball uses big first inning to put away T.C. Roberson

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty goes In Depth on the flag at the center of Tuesday's pro-Palestinian protest at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

In Depth with Dan: Examining the American flag's role in Tuesday's pro-Palestinian protest at UNC

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed  the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

2012 document shows call for testing inside NC State's Poe Hall

As state lawmakers get closer to forcing sheriffs to work with federal immigration officials, protesters marched on the legislature Wednesday -- and North Carolina's two leading candidates for governor are weighing in.

NC immigrant groups rally against ICE bill

Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vistied Wake STEM Early College High School in Cary to discuss careers in offshore wind.

Gov. Roy Cooper vistis Wake STEM Early College High School to discuss careers in offshore wind

Families who lost loved ones to opioids are urging North Carolina lawmakers to require all schools to carry naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

Families push NC leaders for naloxone in all schools

Helping Drug Users Survive, Not Abstain: âHarm Reductionâ Gains Federal Support

A Wake County judge ruled that North Carolina State University has 30 days to turn over documents related to Poe Hall and let the outside experts into the building.

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

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Walmart ground beef recall: Ground beef and patties may contain E. coli

CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to recalled walnuts

5 On Your Side's April recall report

Ordering tiny home kits not as simple as it sounds

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Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

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Durham-based tech entrepreneur Austin Armstrong on AI for business and raising seed funds

David Gardner: The right partner can be key to startup success

Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

No, the electric vehicle market isn't crashing. It just needs recharging.

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Can 'not Charlotte' recipe revive Triad economy?

Dow jumps nearly 500 points after softer-than-expected jobs report fuels hopes of an earlier rate cut

Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback news

State approves incentives for 500-job window factory in Johnston County

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Marbles Kids Museum reopens On the Farm exhibit 

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