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WRAL News received reports of sirens going off at the Harris Nuclear Plant Monday morning. County officials said there is no emergency, and Duke Energy officials are working to determine what caused the sirens to be activated.

Sirens go off at Harris Nuclear Plant, but county officials say there is no emergency

A DISASTER DECLARATION THIS MORNING. >> RIGHT NOW IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER, WE JUST GOT WORD FROM DUKE ENERGY REGARDING THE ALERT THAT WE ALL GOT ON OUR PHONES ABOUT THE SIRENS GOING OFF AT HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT. THAT ALERT SENT OUT AROUND 8.40 THIS MORNING SAYING SIRENS WERE ACTIVATED, BUT THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY. WRAL REACHED OUT TO DUKE ENERGY OFFICIALS JUST MOMENTS AGO. THEY GOT BACK TO US CONFIRMING THE SIRENS INADVERTENTLY SOUNDED THE PLANT IS OPERATING SAFELY AND THERE IS NO EMERGENCY AT THE NUCLEAR PLANT. WE'VE ALSO RECEIVE STATEMENTS JUST MINUTES AGO FROM WAKE COUNTY AND CHATHAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OPERATION CENTER SAYING THERE IS NO EMERGENCY AT THE HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT. DUKE ENERGY IS WORKING WITH LOCAL COUNTY AND STATE EMERGENCY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO FIGURE OUT WHY THE SIRENS WENT OFF AND WRAL WILL CONTINUE PRESSING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS

Duke Energy says no emergency at Harris Nuclear Plant after sirens go off Monday morning

Car crashes into WakeMed Urgent Care on Fayetteville Road in Raleigh

Car crashes into WakeMed urgent care near Fayetteville Road in Raleigh

Heat & humidity returns Monday, with up to 3 inches of rain possible this week

Forecasted rainfall between Monday, July 8, and Sunday, July 14

Biden tells Hill Democrats he won't step aside amid party drama: 'It's time for it to end'

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Plates Kitchen to close Glenwood Avenue restaurant in downtown Raleigh

Plates Neighborhood Kitchen announced its final day of service is set for July 28.

SUV crashes into Smithfield bar, building condemned

Car crashes into Smithfield bar

Editorial: Private school vouchers aren't blank checks. Accountability is a must. 

NC lawmakers advance hundreds of millions of dollars for school vouchers

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Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel the U.S. higher education system is headed in the âwrong direction,â according to a new poll.

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

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Sports bettors have bet almost $2 billion in paid wagers since mobile sports betting was legalized on March 11.

Sports bettors in North Carolina wager nearly $400 million in June, a new low in the state

DRAUGHON DRAWS: The new 'March Madness!'

Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, Monday around 5 a.m. as a Category 1 hurricane. As of 11 a.m., Beryl is now a tropical storm.

Hurricane season 2024: Beryl weakens to tropical storm after making landfall in Texas as Cat. 1 hurricane Monday

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas as Category 1 storm

Family says the body of 14-year-old Mainor Perez has been found after days of searching. Perez's body washed ashore on base at Camp Lejeune days after being swept away near North Topsail Beach. 

Body of 14-year-old boy swept away near North Topsail Beach washes ashore on Camp Lejeune base

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Michael Brian Maness, 43, of Parkton has been charged with driving while impaired. The sheriff's office said more charges are forthcoming.

Man charged with DWI after chase ends in crash in Cumberland County

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Leon'dre Holeman, 22, of Durham, has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury and assault on a female.


Man arrested, charged with punching woman on GoDurham bus

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First lady Jill Biden is expected to speak at a political event in Wilmington at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, July 8.

First lady visiting Wilmington Monday as pressure builds for Biden campaign

Biden Stumbles Over His Words as He Tries to Steady Reelection Campaign

Filming for a popular TV series, "The Summer I Turned Pretty," will begin Monday at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.


'The Summer I Turned Pretty' to begin filming new season at UNC Chapel Hill Monday

âThe Summer I Turned Prettyâ: Lola Tung on Growing Up Alongside Belly

This year, Wake County Public Schools will begin using the Say Something anonymous tip line so students and staff can report anonymous safety concerns.



Wake year-round schools start Monday with new system for anonymous reporting, bus delay alerts

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A Nutrien Ag Solutions location on West Danville Street caught fire after a woman crashed her vehicle into the facility.

One woman killed, at least 15 firefighters injured battling South Hill fertilizer warehouse fire

Fire at fertilizer warehouse in South Hill, Virginia

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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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It's almost time for the 2024 Olympics. Get ready for all the action -- everything on the track, courts and fields, in the pools and all the other events -- with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about the global gathering in Paris.

Olympics 2024: How to watch, when it starts, key dates in Paris

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Achieve more with these back to school tips and tricks. This article helps students and parents get a jump on the upcoming school year.


6 helpful back-to-school tips for students & parents

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Target Circle Week returns July 7-13 with their biggest sale of the season on thousands of items including summer clothing, back-to-school essentials, kitchen, floor care, toys, bedding and bath, skincare and more! Read on for the details and a list of top deals. 

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It's been a hot summer in North Carolina, so your bill will increase -- making it even more important to make some of these cool, cost-saving changes.

Energy-savings: 5 energy-efficient tips for saving money on your summer electric bill 

Energy-efficiency tips for saving money, keeping cool this summer in NC

The sunflowers at Dix Park are in full bloom and ready to be enjoyed. 




Dix Park sunflowers in full bloom. Here's what you need to know

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The Paris Olympics are emphasizing the local in farm-to-table, limiting carbon footprint to feed athletes.

French farms will feed Olympics athletes, guests

Social media can mislead: Sunscreen saves lives

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas Monday morning

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

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Body of 14-year-old boy swept away near North Topsail Beach washes ashore on Camp Lejune

Body of 14-year-old boy swept away near Topsail Beach washes ashore on Camp Lejune

Driver who crashed into VA plant sparking massive fire has died

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Part of Glenwood Avenue to close during Tuesday morning commute for sewer repairs

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Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Greensboro on Thursday for campaign event

1 of 100: Enloe teen selected for prestigious MIT program

Rescue technician saves person in river while at park with family, Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad says

Biden tells Hill Democrats he is staying in the race

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Thanks to a $1 billion gift, most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition

Russia's heaviest bombardment of Kyiv in 4 months hits a children's hospital

Beryl unleashes high winds, heavy rains in Texas, stranding residents and leaving 2M without power

Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says

Site plans show Polar Ice Raleigh is expanding, adding a second ice rink as hockey and skating grow in popularity in the South.



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Foodie News: New coffee shops; gourmet market planned for Raleigh's East End

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NC Museum of History makeover: What's changing, what's planned 

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Knightdale celebrates July 4th with bike parade, water fun

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What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump drop out?

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

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

Fact check: Did a federal court just rule vaccine mandates unconstitutional?

Fact check: Is Donald Trump 'against mail in voting?'

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 4

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Cooper vetoes bills on building safety rules, government-backed cryptocurrencies

NC Democrats divided over Joe Biden's presidential candidacy

NC Republicans call on election officials to testify about treatment of third-party candidates

Pfizer anticipates 'transition plan' in Sanford following failed clinical trial

'We need a million more': Access to mental health care in NC schools is growing

Education

Wake County year-round schools start school year Monday

IRS files $1.1 million lien against Saint Augustine's University

Expansion of NC private school vouchers stalled

Saint Augustine's University board seeks dismissal of alumni lawsuit

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

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'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

'He needs to step up': Some top NC Democrats raise concerns over Biden

Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

Hurricanes hire president with deep ties to franchise to run business operations

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Courage explodes in second half, take down Louisville FC 3-1

Coco Gauff can't get a new game plan at Wimbledon and loses to Emma Navarro

Bowman wraps up a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with a win on a rainy Chicago street course

Hurricanes free agency: Carolina signs Josiah Slavin, Jaccob Slavin's younger brother

445 players earn NC Softball Coaches all-state honors

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43 NC players make US Lacrosse All-American

Mount Tabor 4-star safety JaDon Blair picks Notre Dame

What to know about Parris Baxter, the new head football coach at Northeast Guilford

Rolesville First Team All-State WR Jaedon Alford commits to Elon

Tonight at 6 p.m., WRAL Investigates why the state hasn't taken action after millions of tax dollars went to a company accused of racism. Plus, what an employee is sharing about his experience.

On WRAL at 6: Millions of tax dollars going to a company accused of racism. WRAL Investigates why the state still hasn't taken action

WRAL anchor/reporter looks at the growing popularity of cricket.

In Depth with Dan: Is cricket the next big thing in NC?

The U.S. Senate has raised concerns about the care provided to children at facilities owned by Universal Health Services. The company owns Holly Hill Hospital.

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

Understaffing, inexperienced employees, underreported escapes, worries about patient safety-- all concerns from two former high-ranking employees of Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh.

Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

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WRAL 5 On Your Side shows several ways to protect your car from a break-in.

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Former Holly Hill employees share concerns about patient safety, citing escapes and understaffing

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

Consumer reports top July buys 

Ford recalls more than 30,000 Mustangs for steering issue

Hatch Baby recalls nearly 1 million sound machine adapters

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Woman found dead on Creedmoor Road, Raleigh police investigating 

Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

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Bayer buys more green tech from Durhamâs Pairwise

Raleigh e-commerce tech company acquired by Intuit Mailchimp

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

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'Better, faster, cheaper:' How AI is reshaping career paths for new college graduates

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