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The State Highway Patrol said a Dodge Charger was speeding down the road when it ran off the right side of the roadway and crashed into a tree. Family members told WRAL News that 21-year-old Jonathan Posadas was one of the victims killed in this crash.

Five people, including 21-year-old, killed when car crashes into tree on Lee County road

<p>AND THEN OVER THE WEEKEND, WE GO BACK TO DAYLIGHT TIME. &gt;&gt; IT'S READY INFORMATION INTO THE GOVERNOR LIVE CENTER RIGHT NOW FROM NORTH CAROLINA STATE HIGHWAY PATROL. UPDATING US ON A CRASH THAT HAPPENED JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING YESTERDAY. THIS IS THE AREA OF SANFORD, COLIN ROAD, NOT IN THE EXACT LOCATION HERE GIVEN BY HIGHWAY PATROL. THEY SAID THERE WAS A DODGE CHARGER TRAVELING NORTHBOUND AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, CRASHED INTO A TREE. THERE WERE 5 PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH AND ALL 5 PEOPLE WERE KILLED. THEY ARE WAITING ON POSITIVELY IDENTIFYING THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE CAR AND</p>

5 killed in Lee County crash

Hearings delayed for brothers accused of killing Wake Deputy Ned Byrd after neither appear in court

Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo (left) and Arturo Marin-Sotelo

South Carolina's governor declares State of Emergency as massive wildfire grows to 1,600 acres

Wildfire burns near South Carolina neighborhood

Q&A: What can North Carolina expect from potential severe thunderstorms Wednesday

Newest information regarding a WRAL Weather Alert Day - 3/5/2025

New Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce begins role

Raleigh Chief of Police Rico Boyce

500-acre fire still burning in Polk County after hundreds of wildfires plague NC over the weekend

Harnett County brush fire

Vets to Vets United saves lives and creates healing bonds

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NCHSAA Board of Directors holds realignment meeting, hears appeals

The Sunshine Protection Act has yet to pass through Congress. Here's what it would be like if we never changed the time.

Ask the meteorologist: Should we eliminate the time change?

What the Sunshine Protection Act would involve

Schedule and sees for the ACC women's basketball tournament, which begins Tuesday in Greensboro.

ACC women's basketball tournament seeds, schedule, TV networks

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It feels like winter again! Temperatures will be in the 20s Monday morning, so you'll want to grab a jacket before heading out the door.

Brrr! ð¥¶ 20-degree temps on tap Monday morning ahead of Wednesday's WRAL Weather Alert Day

Hour-by-hour temps Monday, March 3

According to the Raleigh Police Department, the stabbing happened on North Market Street.


Woman stabbed with machete Sunday in Raleigh, suspect in custody, police say

A man is dead and another man is in the hospital after a shooting Sunday night in a Durham neighborhood. 

Man killed, another injured in shooting on E. Umstead Street in Durham

Man killed, another man injured in shooting on E. Umstead Street in Durham

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: When dealing with Ukraine, Trump helps Putin stack the deck 

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Sebastian Aho's fifth overtime goal of the season tied an NHL record and came 3:16 into the extra session as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Sunday.

Sebastian Aho's OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Flames 2-1

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WAITSFIELD, Vt. (AP) â Crowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout over Ukraine lined roadways Saturday near a Vermont ski resort where he planned a weekend vacation with his family.

Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with family

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On Monday, the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons launched a brand new tool that aims to make it faster and easier to bring missing children home. 

NC's new 'Missing Child Repository' hopes to bring home more missing children more easily

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LOS ANGELES (AP) â "Anora,â a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Bakerâs gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywoodâs top prize.

Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards

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The incident happened at the Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems facility on Railroad Avenue in York on Thursday, the company said in a statement. The cause of the incident was not revealed.

Man dies in work accident at SC manufacturing site

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What you see on the television broadcast is only part of the story at the Oscars.

Inside the Oscars: What you didn't see on the broadcast

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Coming from Indiana nearly five years ago, WRAL anchor/reporter Julian Grace said he's always found a deep connection to Raleigh. During this Black History Month, he decided to learn more about his connections to one of Raleigh's oldest Black neighborhoods.

Julian Grace learns of family's connection to North Carolina's dark past

James Caldwell (left) and Julian Grace and his family (right)

Discover over 70 exciting events happening in the Raleigh area this March, from film festivals and comedy shows to cultural celebrations and family-friendly activities.


70+ events to check out this March in NC

St. Patrick's Day Parade Raleigh (March 16, 2019)

Best looks from the 2025 Oscars

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The Bike Library will open a shop in Raleigh's West End this summer and more foodie news!


Foodie News: The Bike Library coffee bar opening in Raleigh, Happy + Hale adds new location

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A wildfire in South Carolina has grown to 1,600 acres and is only 30% contained, according to the state's Forestry Service. 

Crews battle massive wildfire near Myrtle Beach

Duke Lemur Center welcomes new baby

Expert urges parents: Monitor, limit your child's online relationships 

Triangle Muslims begin Ramadan delivering food to those in need

I-40 to Tennessee open with limits on lanes, speed

Severe weather possible on Wednesday

Level 2 risk of 5 for Wednesday, 3/5/2025

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Dare County reports first bird flu case in backyard flock

Wake County Animal Center reopens for adoptions after temporary closure

'Truly magical moment': Man spots albino deer while on walk with family in Raleigh

Democrats push to make NC judicial elections nonpartisan as battle intensifies over Supreme Court race

A driver rams a car into crowd in Germany's Mannheim, leaving 2 dead and 10 injured

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Trump's speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him

Key Oscar moments, from Zoe SaldaÃ±a's emotional win and 'Oz' opening to Kieran Culkin's baby wish

Israel has cut off all supplies to Gaza. Here's what that means

Cartel-plagued Mexican city pins hopes on Trump's anti-drug trafficking pressure

See "Shucked" at DPAC or enjoy the Raleigh Underground Market and concert series - it's all coming up this weekend.



Weekend best bets: Shucked, Giant Robot Fight Club and more

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How to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Triangle

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Next season at DPAC features familiar stories

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Newly restored Wheels Skating Park opens in Durham

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Fact check: Would Tillis-backed bill raise your bank fees?

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Fact check: Would SAVE Act disqualify voters who have changed their names?

Fact check: Mace says people 'either have XX or XY chromosomes'

Fact check: Is the State Department about to pay Tesla $400 million for Cybertrucks?

Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Feb. 27

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What NC members of Congress are saying after Trump-Zelensky meeting

State GOP lawmakers hope to emulate DOGE in NC

NC lawmakers lob criticism at DMV boss, a day after he announces resignation

'Everyone's excited about DOGE': NC Republicans look to bring Musk-style review to state government

Saturday a school day for some in Wake County

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App State interim chancellor earns permanent role

Duke University's undergraduate tuition, fees will surpass $92K for 2025-26 school year

NC Senate sets up votes for bills targeting Attorney General Jeff Jackson, immigration, cell phones in schools

How the Wake County Public School System plans to address budget concerns

Likelihood of children being targeted for trafficking correlates with internet access, SBI investigator says

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After pair of Amber Alerts, computer crimes expert urges parents to monitor kids' online activity

Julian Grace: Learning my family's connection to North Carolina's dark past

Fire department: Cary home fire likely due to hot tub linked to recalls

Durham vet hospital tackles pet blood shortage with donations from staff pets

Florida State, Clemson expected to approve agreement with ACC to end lawsuits

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Women's basketball AP Top 25: NC State moves up to No. 7, Duke rises to No. 11 and UNC falls to No. 14

No. 9 NC State women beat SMU 69-45 to claim top seed in ACC Tournament

No. 16 Duke women beat No. 24 Florida St. 71-57, clinch No. 3 seed, double bye at ACC Tournament

Paris Clark makes 2 big foul shots as Virginia tops No. 8 North Carolina 78-75

Watch Live: NCHSAA Board of Directors holds realignment meeting, hears appeals

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Live Blog: Here's what's happening at the NCHSAA Board of Directors' realignment meeting

NC boys lacrosse statewide top 25: Apex makes a big move into the rankings

NC girls lacrosse statewide top 25: Hoggard joins the rankings this week

NCHSAA Board of Directors to meet about realignment on Monday

The Wake County Sheriff's Office announced late Thursday that Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo was extradited from Mexico to the U.S., where he will face a murder trial.

Wake County deputy's accused killer extradited back to US

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The National Hurricane Center provides essential track and intensity forecasts, but how accurate are their predictions? We take a look back at how the 2024 season forecasting stacks up compared to previous years.

Each year, hurricane forecasts get better at predicting path and strength of storms

Tracking the Tropics

North Carolina's DMV Commissioner, Wayne Goodwin, announced he will not reapply for his position after facing public criticism over long wait times, despite implementing some improvements such as hiring more staff and introducing online tools.

Wayne Goodwin's tenure: DMV wait times improve, but public dissatisfaction persists

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A bill to crack down on undocumented immigrants in North Carolina passed its first vote Wednesday in a key state Senate committee.  

NC Senate leaders advance immigration crackdown bill

A new North Carolina bill would require all state agencies and state funded programs to check the immigration status of everyone they serve - and refuse to serve anyone who can't prove they're in the country legally, except services protected by federal law like schools and emergency rooms.

Investigations of overdose deaths lead to more autopsy requests, straining the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But Union County has a unique solution.

Union County opens autopsy center to help address medical examiner backlog

On Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed adopting a more consistent, effective policy statewide for the next school year.

Proposal to ban cell phones in NC classes passes first key vote

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Crash tests reveal concerns with two infant car seats

Restaurant Ratings: La Buena Vida, David's Dumpling

Child car seat crash results 'concerning,' Consumer Reports says

The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more

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As ODs strain medical examiners, one county opens autopsy center to hasten justice

Durham County years behind in fire inspections of large employers

Durham County delays: Large employers haven't had fire inspections in years

How effective is remote learning?

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Tom Snyder: Complex, pivotal global semiconductor supply chain runs through western NC

Political, business leaders see bright days ahead for NC tech

David Gardner: Investing in AI large vs. small language model based startups

From Classroom to Career: how NCCUâs BRITE program transformed one studentâs path

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North Carolina company owner pleads guilty over attempted technology sale to China

EV tax credit rejected, IRS explains what owners can do

'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office

Tariff threats and uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down US economy, gov't report suggests

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Dementia: Setting boundaries is crucial for caregivers

New playground at Dix Park will include food and beverage market

New Swagbucks Swag Code valid from 12-2 pm ET on March 3

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Amazon Deals: Auto Open Travel Umbrella only $7.50, Instant Read Digital Meat Thermometer only $6.99, No-Touch Forehead Thermometer only $9.99 (50% off), Folding Step Stool only $9.99

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