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The Rocky Mount Police Department arrested Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams on Monday afternoon.

Sharpsburg mayor facing scrutiny, accused of driving drunk for fourth time

<p>OUT COMING UP IN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES &gt;&gt; AND BACK HERE IN THE LIVE CENTER WITH SOME BREAKING NEWS HERE TONIGHT, THE TOWN OF SHARPSBURG'S MAYOR HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AGAIN. SEE THIS HEADLINE HERE. IT'S THE 4TH DWI SINCE 2018 OF THE ROCKY MOUNT POLICE DEPARTMENT BRINGING US NEW DETAILS TONIGHT. THEY RECEIVED A CALL JUST AFTER 05:30PM, ABOUT A RECKLESS DRIVER. OFFICERS TRACKED DOWN THE VEHICLE. THEY SAY BEHIND THE WHEEL WAS 59 YEAR-OLD SHARPSBURG MAYOR ROBERT WILLIAMS DRIVING A WHITE DODGE RAM PICKUP HERE ON YOUR SCREEN IS A LIST OF THE CHARGES THAT HE FACES TONIGHT. DWI DRIVING WITH A REVOKED LICENSE OPEN CONTAINER AND CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT VIOLATION BACK HERE IN THE LIVE CENTER. ACCORDING TO OUR REPORTING, THIS IS THE 4TH TIME SINCE 2018 THAT WILLIAMS HAS FACED DWI CHARGES. WE GOT A STATEMENT FROM THE TOWN'S ATTORNEYS TONIGHT. LET ME READ THIS TO YOU. THEY SAY THAT WILLIAMS AUTHORITY AS MAYOR REMAINS SUSPENDED SINCE THE BOARDS JANUARY 4TH ACTION.</p>

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Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams arrested for DWI in Rocky Mount  

Carolina Hurricanes release 2024-25 regular season schedule

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Heat takes a break Tuesday, heat index of 109 on tap for 4th of July weekend

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Beryl heads toward Jamaica as a major hurricane after ripping through southeast Caribbean

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Charges: Raleigh men tracked kidnap victim by GPS, tied trash bag over his head

Raleigh police ask for help finding suspect in fatal stabbing

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: Another nail in democracy's coffin?

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NEW YORK (AP) â Rudolph Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump, was disbarred in New York on Tuesday after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump's 2020 election loss.

Giuliani is disbarred in New York as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump's 2020 election loss

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Manariah, was killed in a drive-by shooting last week on Cornwallis Road. Her mother, 20-year-old Shycresha Spears, was grazed by a bullet during the incident.



'I just hope guilt eats you up inside': Mother of 2-year-old shot and killed in Durham speaks out

Mother of 2-year-old shot and killed in Durham speaks out

WASHINGTON (AP) â Inflation in the United States is slowing again after higher readings earlier this year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, while adding that more such evidence would be needed before the Fed would cut interest rates.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates

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With the 4th of July just around the corner, North Carolina officials are raising awareness about the dangers of fireworks.

4th of July safety: NC officials warn of fireworks dangers, share safety tips

4th of July fireworks safety

Beryl's rapidly intensifying strength and early arrival are very rare for the Atlantic hurricane season and are a troubling indicator that this season will be far from normal in a world warming due to human-driven climate change.

'Beryl thinks it's September:' Why Beryl's rapid intensification is a bad sign for a 'hyperactive' hurricane season

âExtremely Dangerousâ Hurricane Beryl Grows to a Category 4

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

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in town Tuesday to take a look at how a federal grant will be used for a new project.

Durham receives $12M grant to improve downtown streets, pedestrian safety

Durham allocates $10 million for Fayetteville Street corridor

Charles Gross Jr. is charged with nine counts of embezzlement of state property.

Raleigh man charged with embezzling $124,000 in state money from assisted living centers

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) â Florida prosecutors knew the late millionaire and financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually assaulted teenage girls two years before they cut a plea deal that has long been criticized as too lenient and a missed opportunity to imprison him a decade earlier, according to transcripts released Monday.

Florida prosecutors knew Epstein raped teenage girls 2 years before cutting deal, transcript shows

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A man accused of killing a family of three in a DWI crash on Memorial Day is now out of the hospital and in police custody.

Driver accused of killing Garner family of 3 did not appear in court

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It's illegal to fish without a fishing license in North Carolina -- except on the Fourth of July.



No license required: Fish for free every July 4 

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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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Jockey's Ridge hides a secret castle beneath its ever-shifting sands -- remains from a 1970s mini golf course that was swallowed long ago.

Buried treasure: Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again

Jockey's Ridge has a mini-golf course buried beneath the dunes -- and a sand castle has recently become uncovered.

Failure to update the WRAL News app to version 6.1.26 will result in users missing vital notifications for breaking news and top stories impacting central North Carolina.  

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Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



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

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

Amazon has just announced that the annual Prime Day event will be taking place again this year running July 16-17! PLUS, there are excellent early deals available now on Music Unlimited (5 months FREE), Audible, Kindle Unlimited, home security, Amazon devices, tablets, coffee makers, vacuums, and more!

Mark your calendars: Amazon Prime Day July dates announced PLUS excellent early deals available now!

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A North Carolina church's new playground took a historical turn when its construction turned into an archeological dig site.


300-year-old artifacts unveiled at NC church playground

AI being used to create child sex abuse material 

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Record-setting Beryl strengthens to earliest Cat. 5 hurricane ever

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4 people killed in 4 back-to-back crashes in Florida

Groom shot at his own home wedding

Parents sue Panera after daughter's death

Panera faces lawsuit over âCharged Lemonadeâ energy drink 

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Malnourished puppies rescued from backyard crate by Raleigh-based rescue 

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Man charged with rape, child sex abuse in Moore County

How to make 4th of July travel easier for you and your family as RDU prepares for record-breaking crowds

UNC System provides guidance after DEI policy repeal

NC plan could forgive medical debt for some families 

FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

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Parents who claim Panera's Charged Lemonade caused daughter's death are calling for changes amid lawsuit

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

The US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

The Karen Read murder case ends in a mistrial. Prosecutors say they will try again

When the weather doesn't cooperate for an outdoor day at the park, consider checking out one of these Raleigh indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks for your children.

Find family fun year-round at these Raleigh indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks

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

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Fact-checking Trump, Biden claims from the 2024 presidential debate

Fact check: Did Trump oversee the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates?

Fact check: Biden says Trump plans to cut Social Security

Fact check: Biden says Trump oversaw 'the largest increase in murder in U.S. history'

NC Sen. Jim Perry resigns. Kinston Republican served in leadership positions

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Cooper signs new law targeting antisemitism, calls for 'a more welcoming' North Carolina

NC lawmakers rushed dozens of bills over the finish line, but failed efforts stand out

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 28

NC lawmakers approve program to bring clean energy upgrades to local businesses

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Cities in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers

Cities, towns in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers

Budget, transparency, student safety: New Durham superintendent says he values community and trust

MARY ANN WOLF: Strengthen the educator pipeline with programs like NC Teaching Fellows

Homeowners get ultimatum from insurers: make pricey repairs, or lose coverage

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NC students: The teacher shortage hurts us

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

Olympic swimmers stop in Cary for a week of training at the Triangle Aquatic Center

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says

UNC's Dean Dome replacement plan moves ahead with $217,000 study

NHL Free Agency 2024: Hurricanes sign Sean Walker, bring back Gostisbehere

Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women's gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics

4A championship MVP Caitlyn Jones commits to Wake Forest

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Gatorade POTY changes commitment after coaching change, will attend UNC

Hoggard 3-star OL Michael Gibbs commits to NC State

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

Wake Forest QB Kavon Simmons commits to Duke

A man said his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April in North Hills while under the care of a valet service.

Customer claims truck was stolen while under care of valet service

Customer's truck stolen while under care of valet service

A luxury truck stolen from a local valet! The disturbing allegations -- and WRAL 5 On Your Side details who is responsible when your car is stolen while under the care of a valet. Monday night at 6 on WRAL News.

Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks who's liable and the disturbing allegations

Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks whoâs liable and the disturbing allegations

A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assault following an investigation by WRAL News.

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

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The NC General Assembly passed Senate Bill 802 on Thursday, which would authorize Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing in North Carolina.

NC Senate passes CPACE funding program to make clean energy upgrades more accessible

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A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assaulting students with disabilities following an investigation by WRAL News.

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assault following an investigation by WRAL News.


Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

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Full interview: Homeowners say insurance companies threaten to cancel policies over drones

5 On Your Side: Walgreens changes could include significant store closures 

HDR: Recalled heat pumps could blast hot air despite being set to A/C

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

Warrants: 'Shoot To Kill' gang operating in Wake and Durham counties, leader indicted

Expedia upgrades consumer protections after 5 On Your Side series

WRAL Investigates a man's battle with the state medical board after a surgery gone wrong

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Mike Walden: NCSU Index shows NC's economic strengths compared to national indicators

US will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers donât get left behind

Missouri AG: Lawsuit against IBM is âimportant step in harpooning the whaleâ of âcorporate racismâ

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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts near its records as Tesla's jump offsets Nvidia's slide

Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide

Judge sides with 16 states, putting on pause Biden's delay of consideration of gas export projects

What to know about the plea deal offered Boeing in connection with 2 plane crashes

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Bill to criminalize pregnant drinkers and drug users moves in NC House

New COVID shots recommended for Americans 6 months and older this fall

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