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Aaron Williams, 25, is accused of hitting a Lowe's employee with a sledgehammer Saturday night and running away from the scene with more than $400 worth of merchandise, including a drill box set.

Accused Lowe's attacker has lengthy criminal history, records show 

<p>BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR COMMUNITY. &gt;&gt; AND THIS IS BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER ANOTHER PUSH ALERT YOU GOT FROM US IN THE PAST HALF-HOUR, DURHAM, POLICE NEED YOUR HELP FINDING A SUSPECT AND THAT SLEDGEHAMMER ATTACK AT A LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT OVER THE WEEKEND. THIS IS AARON WILLIAMS. 25 YEARS OLD LIVES IN DURHAM. POLICE SAY THAT SATURDAY NIGHT, A CUSTOMER THAT LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT WAS HELPING A CUSTOMER. WHEN WILLIAMS PULLED A SLEDGE HAMMER OUT OF THIS SHOPPING CART HIT THE EMPLOY OVER THE HEAD AND THEN RAN OUT OF THE STORE WITH A DRILL SET BOX IN HIS HANDS THAT EMPLOYEES AT THE HOSPITAL APPARENTLY STABLE BUT IS IMPROVING EVERY DAY. ACCORDING TO A FAMILY SPOKESPERSON. NOW, IF YOU KNOW</p>

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Man arrested in Lowe's sledgehammer attack has criminal history

Hurricane season 2024: Threat of storm development growing as threat to NC is possible

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'Heart dropping to realize': Raleigh band heartbroken after trailer with intruments & gear stolen while on tour

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Man arrested, charged with more than a dozen child sex crimes tied to Cumberland Co. human trafficking case

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Heat advisory issued Friday with feels-like temps up to 107; muggy start to the day

Heat advisory for Friday, Aug. 2

UNC committee interviews chancellor candidates, prepares list of finalists

Old Well at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

PNC Arena project ideas released. What can be done for $300M?

PNC Arena renovation proposals, August 2024

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Wake County schools closed due to malfunctioning HVAC systems more than 40 times in the last year.

Two Wake schools close for dangerous heat and no AC

Lake Myra Elementary closed Thursday over AC issues

At a concert in Germany, Lucia Hugelmeyer exchanged a bracelet for a hat with music superstar Taylor Swift. In addition to the hat, she got a lifelong memory and a story she'll likely tell the rest of her life.

Hats off: Taylor Swift gives Chapel Hill girl signature black fedora and a lifelong memory

Chapel Hill girl recounts 'magical' night meeting Taylor Swift

For the first time in Olympic history, two all-around Olympic champions competed side-by-side in Team USA's Simone Biles and Suni Lee. 

Simone Biles cements G.O.A.T. label with another gold

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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he's up against a political vendetta when it comes to the investigation of his wife's nonprofit organization. The state says it's standard procedure.

State says politics not at play in probe of nonprofit run by wife of NC lieutenant governor

NC second lady says scrutiny of her nonprofit was political vendetta against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

Consumer Reports' Justin Brookman warns that cars collect sensitive data about drivers, including location, speed, and time of driving, which can be sold to data brokers.

Cars are collecting your data: What you need to know about privacy risks

Report: New car infotainment systems cause more distractions

The State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council drafted model legislation to address a problem they're seeing among classmates.

NC schools should have naloxone, train staff on signs of drug abuse, student group says

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NANTERRE, France (AP) â It wasn't the medal Katie Ledecky would've preferred.

Ledecky wins record 13th medal with a silver. Summer McIntosh and Kate Douglass strike gold

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Law enforcement was justified in using deadly force against a gunman in North Carolina who fatally shot four officers and wounded four others in April, a prosecutor concludes in a report released Thursday.

Deadly force justified in fatal shooting of North Carolina man who killed 4 officers, official says

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VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France (AP) â The U.S. faced a challenge from Belgium that only a few countries have provided during the Americans' long Olympic win streak.

U.S. women clinch quarterfinal berth and stretch Olympic win streak to 57 straight

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BOSTON (AP) â Dozens of people, including the Massachusetts governor and several sports stars, dumped cold water on themselves at Fenway Park Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the ALS ice bucket challenge.

Remember the ice bucket challenge? 10 years later, the viral campaign is again fundraising for ALS

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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.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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Don't miss 70+ of the best concerts and festivals happening in August.

70+ things to do in August

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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday did not lower its key interest rate, which has been sitting at a 23-year high for the last 12 months. But officials continue to signal that the central bank may do so soon -- most likely in September.

What to do -- and what not to do -- now that the Fed is signaling lower rates

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Enjoy a relaxing getaway in the mountains or a romantic weekend in the city at one of these luxury escapes in North Carolina.

Romantic escapes in North Carolina for a weekend getaway

This romantic escape in North Carolina has a cabin with backyard waterfall in Pisgah Forest

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A Moore County woman from Carthage makes elaborate dolls, full of detail, and also weaves and stitches their clothes. A timely story given that this Sunday is National Doll Day.

Tar Heel Traveler: Carthage doll maker

Biles is the reason many came to France for Olympics

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Cars are collecting data from drivers

Hikers stumble across rare snake fight 

Gen Z changing the game on payment methods

Amazon driver breaks into burning home to save family

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1.7 million gallons of sewage ends up in Tar River after overflow

Man charged in deadly June stabbing faces new murder charge 

Sheriff: Harnett men stole tow truck, dump truck, ATMs in $274K crime spree

NC State swim coach sees sacrifice pay off for Olympic athletes

Stock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points

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'He had everyone fooled': Former FBI agent sentenced to life for child rape in Alabama

Amazon driver stops route, breaks down door of burning home 

Biles back on top: Simone Biles clinches second Olympic all-around gold 

Japan Osprey crash caused by cracks in a gear and pilotâs decision to keep flying, Air Force says

There are so many concert, festivals and events coming up this weekend. Our list includes Mamma Mia! at DPAC, Cage the Elephant in Raleigh and Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival in Cary.

Weekend best bets: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, Durham Latino Festival

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 'Live After 5' summer concert series celebrates music of Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Fleetwood Mac 

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

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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Out & About

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?

State health chief pushes back on Mark Robinson's accusations around probe

NC Capitol

North Carolina House member back in leading committee position 3 years after removal

Vice President Harris and running mate coming to Triangle next Thursday evening

School choice advocates push NC lawmakers to boost voucher funding

North Carolina Medicaid recipients can obtain OTC birth control pills at pharmacies at no cost

Reading scores stay on track for NC kindergarten through third graders

Education

State Board of Education puts Weldon City school board on notice

Moore Square Magnet Middle, Lake Myra Elementary both close due to AC issues

Charlotte company sues St. Aug's over unpaid bills

Classes at Lake Myra Elementary canceled Thursday as school deals with AC issues

Apps are tracking your driving: What you need to know about car insurance rates

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

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

Scammers exploit working from home to target job seekers

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

NC State's Concepcion, UNC's Hampton lead All-ACC offense. Who is preseason player of the year?

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Kendre Harrison, highly recruited football & basketball player, transfers from Reidsville to Providence Day

Boosters and collectives would be targeted by mandatory disclosure of NIL deals. Is that legal?

Redbirds storm past Bulls, 9-6

Beach volleyball recap, Aug. 1: Italy upsets No. 1 Sweden

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for volleyball

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HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for boys soccer

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

'We can't run away from it because it's here': NCHSAA meets with State Board of Education about high school NIL

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for football

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the covert methods of Chilean organized crime in North Carolina and nationwide.

In Depth with Dan: Examining the covert methods of Chilean organized crime in NC and nationwide

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

(CNN) â Roy Cooper on Monday said it isnât the right time for him to join a national ticket, as two sources familiar with the discussions told CNN the North Carolina governor had removed himself from consideration as Kamala Harrisâ running mate in a sign that theÂ accelerated searchÂ has entered a new phase.

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

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper had been seen as one of the half-dozen top candidates to join the Democratic presidential ticket.

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

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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'

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CarShield to pay $10M to settle deceptive advertising charges

Illness in NC linked to Boar's Head deli recall, including 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

New testing starts Monday at NC State's Poe Hall

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Q-Noodles, Shanghai Alley and  Bojangles

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

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

Investigations

Grace Ueng: Lasso's lessons include embracing community, kindness in leadership

How YouTube took over our television screens

Pendo acquires AI startup to improve analysis of customer feedback data

ChatGPT is getting chattier with 'advanced voice mode'

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Toyota reports record quarterly profit, boosted by a weak yen and despite a certification scandal

Japan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up

US stands by decision that 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous, steps closer to huge recall

China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features

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ADHD goes to camp: A lesson in inclusivity

NC schools need $40 million to install carbon monoxide detectors

Most NC schools don't have carbon monoxide detectors in classroom buildings

Tips to ease separation anxiety while apart from your kids

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