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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 Topsail Beach washes ashore on Camp Lejeune base

Mainor Perez missing 14-year-old 

Storms begin rolling in Sunday afternoon, 'Feels-like' temperatures still in the 100s

'Feels-like' temps for Sunday, July 7

One woman dead, at least 15 firefighters injured battling South Hill fertilizer plant fire; crews to remain on property 'for several days'

Two firefighters injured battling massive fertilizer warehouse fire in South Hill, Virginia

Chasing waterfalls: Top 7 whimsical waterfalls in the Raleigh area

Lassiter Mill waterfall in Raleigh

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

Mental health hotline to launch

Happy Birthday! Bojangles first opened 47 years ago this weekend in NC

Bojangles new logo 

TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM: Whoever the Democratic candidate is, Americans have already lost

Whoever the Democratic Candidate Is, Americans Have Already Lost

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LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- A New York man was charged with arson after giving an 11-year-old child fireworks that set a shed and two homes on fire on Independence Day, police said.

Man charged after giving a child fireworks that set 2 homes on fire, police say

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The crew of a NASA mission to Mars emerged from their craft after a yearlong voyage that never left Earth.

Crew of NASA's earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year

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Samaritan's Purse has launched its third emergency relief flight to the Caribbean in less than a week, this time, delivering vital supplies to Jamaica as the island begins to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Beryl. 

NC-based non-profit Samaritan's Purse responds to islands devastated by Hurricane Beryl

Cold cases have risen astronomically across the United States. In Apex, one case highlights the increasing cold case problem with no major developments for over four decades.

New hope for Apex cold case, unsolved 1984 disappearance of Sandra Ross near Cary mall

Photos of Sandra Ross (left) and Sandra Ross sitting with her daughter Jennifer Buckner (right). Photos courtesy of the Wake County Sheriff's Office. Cover photo taken by Kristen Brewer. 

WASHINGTON (AP) â Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Sunday, but his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, has tested negative and remains asymptomatic.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID. Vice President Harris has tested negative

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Firefighters were called to a house on Roycroft Drive around 7 p.m. and found the attic on fire.

Wake Forest home catches fire from lightning strike

Lightning strike leads to house fire in Wake Forest

Around 9:53 p.m., officers found a man was hit by a vehicle in the westbound lanes near the Fayetteville Road Exit in Durham.

Pedestrian killed in crash on I-40 in Durham

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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

A hurricane watch has been issued in Texas, where Beryl is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane again before making landfall near the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane season 2024: Beryl expected to regain hurricane strength as it churns towards Texas

Hurricane Beryl path

A man died from crashing a moped into a Nissan Altima on Friday night, according to Raleigh police. The man was thrown from the moped and hit the rear door of an SUV.

Man dead from moped crash in Raleigh, driver charged with DWI

One person has died in a motorcycle crash on Friday night, according to Raleigh police.

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We're in the middle of a sweltering summer in central North Carolina. Here are some places to cool off.


Stay safe in summer heat: Cooling stations offer relief from sweltering temps

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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

Dorothea Dix Park - Sunflowers in Bloom

Each year, lifeguards along the Carolina coast rescue hundreds of people. The majority of those swimmers are those caught in rip currents.

What is a rip current? What to do if you feel the pull

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From Fourth of July fun to outdoor concerts, this weekend is filled with fun! 

Weekend best bets: Enofest, food truck fun

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A church in Elizabeth City is waiting to hear back from State of North Carolina archaeologists on how to proceed after digging up potentially 300-year-old artifacts on its property.

Tree removal accidentally unearths centuries-old artifacts at North Carolina church

300-year-old artifacts unveiled at NC church playground

Dozens of people from all over the world will be able to call themselves Americans this Fourth of July after a naturalization ceremony at the State Capitol. So what does a citizenship test entail? 

Could you pass a US citizenship test? 

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Take a look back in time at the Fourth of July in Wake Forest in the late 1990s!

From the archive: Wake Forest Fourth of July celebration in 1997

Pet of the Day: July 7, 2024

Man shot near Goldsboro Piggly Wiggly

Investigators seek new leads in 40-year-old cold case of missing Apex woman

On the Record: Bill seeks to improve Black maternal health in NC due to troubling outcomes

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2 hurt from crash in commemorative motorcycle ride on US 64 in Rocky Mount

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

Girl ejected from car in crash on U.S. 64 in Franklin County, 7 hurt

'Legacy of service:' Funeral today for former Goldsboro mayor Al King

France's Far Right Is Denied a Majority by a Left Surge in Elections, Projections Show

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Key players: Who's who at Alec Baldwin's trial for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer

More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.

Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein

Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he's also keeping his options open

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



Polar Ice Raleigh adding second ice rink as hockey interest soars

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

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'The Summer I Turned Pretty' to film new season at UNC Chapel Hill 

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

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

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Knightdale celebrates July 4th with bike parade, water fun

Knightdale July 4, 2024 bike parade

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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

Wake County year-round schools start school year Monday

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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

What parents need to know about the new teen trend sadfishing

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

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Keeshawn Silver strives to be role model for Rocky Mount youth through "Big Kountry" camp

Two Durham Grand Slams Seal Series Victory; Bulls Back At .500

Evan Conway's brace leads NCFC to comeback win over Miami

Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James makes NBA Summer League debut

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

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

Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh

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

How to protect your car from a break-in

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

Holly Hill Children's Hospital

Joel Hopkins claims his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April while under the care of a Royal Parking Inc. valet service in North Hills.

NC man claims truck was stolen in North Hills while under care of valet service

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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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Bionic leg links to brain waves to restore natural walking speeds and steps

Raleigh e-commerce tech company acquired by Intuit Mailchimp

Futurist Kurzweil still says he will merge with AI

Grace Ueng: Transformative leadership: Lessons from symposium and life

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'Despicable Me 4' debuts with $122.6M as boom times return to the box office

How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant

Fans line up to watch Olympic swimmers train at Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary

Key takeaways from the June jobs report

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Alzheimer's drug could make big difference to hundreds of thousands of families 

Fireworks light up the sky at Durham Bulls' 4th of July home game

Fort Fisher to re-create lost parts of fort, including underground tunnel

The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + Maps

Target Circle Week is LIVE NOW with their biggest sale of the season

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Top Amazon Deals: Surge Protector Power Strip w/USB only $8.48 w/coupon, Oversized Waterproof Beach Blanket only $9.98, Prime Day early deals

Great Kohl's Sale: Stackable coupons, Kohl's Cash, tees for $3.99, men's swim trunks for $6.39, Anti-Gravity Patio Lounge Chair for $31.99

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Top grocery sales valid July 3-9

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