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After the tragic loss of their son, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill family is now spreading hope through a foundation in his memory. They created the Elijah J Hawkins Maynor Foundation, which has become a force of love and service within the community. 

After son's death, UNC family spreads love and service through memorial foundation

<p>YEAR, THE SYSTEM HAS SAVED AT LEAST 5 MILLION PIECES OF PAPER. WOW. AFTER LOSING THEIR SON IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT. A UNC FAMILY IS NOW SPREADING HOPE THROUGH THEIR FOUNDATION TONIGHT I SAT DOWN AND TALKED WITH THAT FAMILY AS THEY SERVE OTHERS. &gt;&gt; IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE ELIJAH JADEN HAWKINS MATER LEFT THIS WORLD AFTER A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT. IT WAS TO GET THE UNC STUDENT WHO CARRIED A BIG SMILE AND THE 3.7 GPA, HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAME TOGETHER TO HONOR HIM AFTER HIS AND DURING THE PROCESS, THEY FOUND A NEW PURPOSE. THIS VILLAGE ESTABLISHED A FOUNDATION IN HIS NAME. THIS GROUP HAS POURED LOVE AND ENERGY INTO THE COMMUNITY, FEEDING THE HOMELESS, PROVIDING WARM COATS FROM WINNER AND THE LIFTING OUR FUTURE LEADERS. &gt;&gt; YES, SO THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN BLESSED. JULIAN, WE HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO AT THIS POINT SERVICE, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, LITERALLY. I WAS HARDLY BUT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN NEED AND WE WERE ABLE TO GIVE OUT OUR NOVEL DJ. JIM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS. 2 AIDES DESERVING YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR DOESN'T STOP THERE. THEY'VE BEEN IDENTIFYING OTHER NEEDS. THEY SEE IN THE TRIANGLE AND DOING THESE PROCESSES. WILL WE ARE STARTING IN THE COMMUNITY ALWAYS ASKED AT THE MEETING, WASN'T THAT YOU NEED? WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT? SO WE CONTINUE TO BE A BLESSING TO THE COMMUNITY. SO WHEN I ASKED THE LARGEST FAMILY WHERE THEY FIND THEIR STRENGTH, &gt;&gt; THEY SUMMED IT UP THIS WAY. I'M JUST TRUSTING GOD. &gt;&gt; AND AS WE HAVE DONE THE FROM THE VERY FIRST TIME THAT WHICH IN WENT FROM SOMETHING THAT WAS A TWINKLING AT ALL TO SOMETHING. NOW THIS REALLY HAVE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN COMMUNITIES. &gt;&gt; SUCH A STRONG FAMILY THERE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FOUNDATION. JUST HEAD TO WRAL DOT COM.</p>

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UNC family launches foundation to make a difference in the lives of others after the loss of their son 

Cold front brings windy conditions and cooler temperatures for the week ahead

Below-average temperatures expected throughout much of the upcoming week

Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on US-70 BUS in Johnston County

Man charged with murder after deadly shooting on Salisbury Street in Raleigh

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Helene destroyed 80% of Asheville's River Arts District. The economic impacts could be just as devastating

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Trails Carolina was forced to close after the death of a 12-year-old boy. A lawsuit now claims the owners fostered an abusive environment and misled parents.

Parents take 'troubled teen' industry to court in lawsuit against owners of shuttered western NC wilderness therapy program

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Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) can be seen in the western sky under ideal conditions.

Want to look for Comet A3 in the night sky? Here's when, where and how!

Comet C/2023 A3 photographed by 10-year-old, Zen, in Harnett County Saturday night, 10/12/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage in Greenville Sunday as we enter the final stretch before the election.

Early voting begins this week, Kamala Harris makes campaign stop in Greenville

Kamala Harris rallies in Greenville as election countdown begins 

The loss of temporary federal dollars that paid for the programs means scaled-down or eliminated programs in schools across North Carolina. Schools have gotten creative to keep some of them.

Schools cut learning-recovery programs as NC students remain behind

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Kirk Cousins has the Atlanta Falcons on the rise. The Falcons will look to make it three straight wins against NFC South foes on Sunday when they visit the struggling and injury-plagued Carolina Panthers

Panthers lose steam in the second half, fall to Falcons 38-20

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Gambill said he set his gun on a fencepost, aimed and fired at the eagle, killing it. He left the bird's carcass on the New River's bank.


Man shoots, kills bald eagle in Sparta, NC

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A Durham woman turned 112, reaching an extraordinary milestone. The Durham County Sheriff's Office marked the occasion with a special celebration on Sunday.

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Durham residents turn 112-years-old

Terrell Eugene Giddens, 75, is held in jail under no bond.

Man charged with murder, attempted murder after reported road rage incident in Catawba County

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Two women made a centralized dashboard to help others see what's needed the most.

Website launched to prioritize what donation centers actually need in western North Carolina

Scammers impersonate Venmo account to steal Helene donations

A man who has 16 DWI convictions is now out of jail after a judge dropped his bond.

Pitt Co. man with 16 DWI convictions gets bond lowered, released from jail

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Retired WRAL anchor Bill Leslie was devastated to see the damage Helene caused his mountain neighbors.



'My heart aches': Bill Leslie on Helene's damage to beloved NC mountains 

View from Bill Leslie's mountain home in Glade Valley

Franklin County deputies arrested Mayteil Jomar Negron-Guevarez, a man wanted for murder in Puerto Rico.

Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, top 10 most-wanted man found hiding in Franklin County

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Four Buncombe County Schools students have died from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the superintendent confirmed. There are 21 other students the district is still trying to contact.

Buncombe County Schools confirm 4 student deaths from Helene, still trying to contact 21 others

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Tickets will go on sale Friday for "Music for the Mountains," an Oct. 27 concert at Red Hat Amphitheater benefiting Hurricane Helene victims. WRAL is a proud media sponsor.


Music for the Mountains: Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Helene relief concert at Red Hat

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh.

Thousands of people have donated more than $900,000 through the WRAL Cares telethon. The Red Cross is using those donations to operate 20 shelters in the state, helping nearly 1,300 people with a safe space to stay. 

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A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on U.S. 70 Business in Johnston County Monday morning.

Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Johnston County

Early voting begins this week as presidential campaigns ramp up efforts in NC 

Police respond to shooting incident at mall in Fayetteville 

80% of Asheville's River Arts District destroyed by storm  

Western NC families displaced by Helene gather to process devastation from storm 

Kamala Harris touts agenda at campaign rally in Greenville 

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Fayetteville police respond to shooting incident at Cross Creek Mall 

Displaced families find community support in Chapel Hill following Hurricane Helene's impact

Power still being restored in Chimney Rock after outages topped 1.1 million in western North Carolina

Two men, juvenile shot on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh

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Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 18 people far from Hezbollah's main strongholds

In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad

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Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into how poor institutions affect countries' success

This year, fairgoers can explore an expansive menu of 72 new items, including fried favorites, global flavors, and creative twists on classics, making for a flavorful and memorable experience.

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Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper blocked Helene aid to western NC

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Fact check: Is government seizing North Carolina lithium after Helene?

Fact check: No, Democrats didn't withhold aid to right-leaning NC counties after Helene

Harris helps pack aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of Sunday campaign push

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NC election chief says early voting will start on time despite Hurricane Helene

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Classes to resume for colleges in UNC System in western NC

Western NC universities, staff and students' homes damaged by Helene, UNC president says

Attorney representing NC State employees, alumni discusses case involving Poe Hall

Environmental attorney accuses NC State of neglecting cancer risk in Poe Hall

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

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CDC investigating potential 'cancer cluster' at NC State after hundreds of people who worked, studied in Poe Hall develop cancer

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Much of Tropical Storm Fred relief money remains untouched as western NC regroups after Helene

Lea: Panthers offense must play perfectly, defense must pick up slack and show up

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Panthers drop 3rd straight game, lose to Falcons 38-20

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the response to Hurricane Helene and the misinformation spread since it caused devastation in North Carolina.

In Depth with Dan: Helene response and misinformation

There's been some confusion regarding the government's response to Helene in western North Carolina. So let's break it down.

Some have been critical of the government's response to Helene. Here's a breakdown of how disaster response works

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A month without a teacher. A local mother's discovery led to a 5 On Your Side investigation. WRAL 5 On Your Side looks into the statewide shortage of teachers and the impact it's having on students.

A month without a teacher: 5 On Your Side digs into a statewide teacher shortage

A month without a teacher! 5 On Your Side digs into a statewide teacher shortage

Kim Wooten, an engineer and member of the state Building Code Council, has criticized recent changes to North Carolina's building codes, which she believes have weakened building standards and paved the way for more destruction in the next storm.

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

After months of WRAL investigations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working to determine if there is a connection between PCBs in Poe Hall and employee cancer cases.

CDC to investigate potential cancer cluster among Poe Hall workers at NC State

Before hunting for deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day, 5 On Your Side is warning you about the pitfalls to watch out for while you shop and after.

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If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it

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