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Morrisville officers learned that 4-year-old Brandis Tyrone Smith Jr. was taken by his mother at gunpoint during a physical assault. An Amber Alert was issued.

Amber Alert issued for 4-year-old boy abducted at gunpoint in Morrisville; boy may be headed to Fayetteville

COVERAGE. YOU CAN COUNT ON. BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT 10, AN AMBER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR A 4 YEAR-OLD BOY OUT OF MORRISVILLE. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I'M GERALD OWENS AND I'M LENA TILLETT. WE WANT TO SHOW YOU PHOTOS. THE BRAND IS TYRONE SMITH. JUNIOR POLICE BELIEVE THAT HE'S WITH HIS MOTHER, TUNISIA. WILLIAMS OFFICIALS SAY HIS ABDUCTION IS CONNECTED TO A REPORTED ASSAULT THIS AFTERNOON. >> WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES JOINS US LIVE FROM THE APARTMENT COMPLEX WHERE THIS ABDUCTION HAPPENED. CARLY, YOU JUST SPOKE WITH SOMEONE WHO SOUGHT THE ABDUCTION. WE SPOKE WITH SOME OF THE NEIGHBORS AT THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX AND THEY TELL US THAT THAT SUSPECT. >> CAME DOWN THIS STAIRCASE SAID THIS AFTERNOON JUST AROUND 2 WITH THAT SCREAMING 4 YEAR-OLD CHILD IN HIS ARMS. HE THEN MADE IT OUT INTO THIS PARKING LOT WHERE HE WENT INTO A CAR AND THEY DROVE OFF AND WE DO HAVE A PICTURE OF THAT CHILD WHO WAS ABDUCTED AND NEXT TO HIM IS A PHOTO OF THE CHILD'S MOM TANEISHA WILLIAMS. ONE OF THE SUSPECTS THAT POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR HIM NOW. POLICE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR HER BOYFRIEND JONTE A PRETTY AND A 3RD SUSPECT, AN UNIDENTIFIED MAN. POLICE SAY THE CHILD'S FATHER AND HIS GIRLFRIEND WERE WITH THE CHILD WHEN WILLIAMS AND PURDY ASSAULTED. THE FATHER HELD HIM AND HIS GIRLFRIEND AT GUNPOINT AND THEN TOOK THE CHILD. THE NEIGHBOR WAS HOME WHEN SHE HEARD THE NOISE. >> I THOUGHT A DOG WITH HAVE GOT A KID AND IT'S OUT OF THERE IS ADULT YELLING AND AND THERE WAS MOVING. SO IN THE CHILD OF SCREAMING THE WHOLE TIME, THE TERRIFYING THAT SOMETHING SO TERRIBLE HAVE HAD TO HAPPEN, RIGHT? A COUPLE FEET AWAY FROM MY FRONT DOOR. >> AND THE BOYS BRAND AS TYRONE SMITH JUNIOR. HE'S 3, 6, THE SUSPECTS ARE BELIEVED TO BE DRIVING A BLUE. NISSAN MAXIMA WITH NORTH CAROLINA TAGS LCA AND 39 40 POLICE THINK IT'S POSSIBLE THEY'RE HEADING TO SAY IT FELL AND THEY'RE CURRENTLY FACING CHARGES FOR ASSAULT AND ARMED ROBBERY. OTHER CHARGES ARE PENDING. CARLY HAYNES, WRAL, NEWS LIVE

Amber Alert: 4-year-old abducted from apartment in Morrisville  

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Labor Day weekend forecast: Scattered storms but not a washout, cooldown coming 

Holiday weekend storm chances 

Three Raleigh homes damaged by fire caused by lightning strike 

House fire in Raleigh 

Could Mark Robinson hurt Trump's chances in North Carolina?

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Donald Trump

Kennedy sues NC elections officials to get name off ballots 

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Good Samaritan helps driver stranded in high water in Raleigh get to safety

Man helps woman get out of car during heavy rain

Mother, father charged with felony child abuse of 4-week-old infant

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The organization's national board of trustees will meet Sept. 4 to Sept. 8.

Trump to speak at Fraternal Order of Police event in Charlotte next week

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The body of Edwin Gonzalez-Rosendo was found Sunday, Aug. 25, near 18th Avenue South, according to the Horry County Sheriff's Office. His remains washed ashore after 6:30 p.m.

Hoke County High student drowns off Myrtle Beach coast

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Former patients of a mental health facility in Raleigh have expressed concerns about a partnership with the Raleigh Police Department to divert juveniles and adults from hospital emergency departments.

Former Holly Hill patients question Raleigh police plan to divert mental health crises to troubled facility

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Much of the state of North Carolina is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Friday.

Many high school football games delayed, postponed due to storms

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NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed Thursday night when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey, police said Friday.


Suspected drunk driver who hit NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother was charged with DWI in Cumberland Co. in 2005

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Advocates are urging parents, school officials and caregivers to talk about safe gun storage as part of Be SMART initiative.

Be SMART initiative calls for action on safe gun storage as kids return to school

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Bed bugs are known as disgusting insects no one wants in their homes, but the parents of some Durham students say bed bugs are showing up inside their kids' laptops.


Bed bugs found inside Chromebook laptops for Durham students

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A man and a woman have been charged on Friday with having a weapon on the campus of Western Alamance High School.  

Two arrested after gun found on Western Alamance High School campus

North Carolina starting quarterback Max Johnson underwent surgery for a broken right leg in Minneapolis on Friday. He suffered the injury in the second half of the Tar Heels' 19-17 victory against Minnesota.

UNC quarterback Johnson out for the season with broken right leg

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This Labor Day weekend, enjoy some live music from The Roots with special guest Macy Gray or check out Childish Gambino at PNC Arena. The annual African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County (AACF) is also happening this weekend. 

Weekend best bets: African American Cultural Festival, Childish Gambino

African American Cultural Festival returns in September

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"To see our beautiful planet truly just changes your perspective on how lucky we are to be alive," Karsen Kitchen said. "If everyone had the chance to see that, the world would be a better place."

'Perseverance really pays off': UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space, hopes to inspire others

Karsen Kitchen describes flying on Blue Origin rocket into space

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Lawrence Barbecue moving to downtown Cary

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A man who fell asleep while his Tesla was driving along U.S. Highway 70 has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Man who fell asleep in Tesla while driving on US 70 charged with drug trafficking, multiple felonies

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Up-to-the-minute, reliable weather coverage is the cornerstone of WRAL News, and keeping viewers safe during severe weather is top-of-mind for WRAL meteorologists.

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The weather caused significant disruption at RDU Friday. Inbound flights were delayed as storms intensified around 4 p.m., creating a major ripple effect.

Weather causes delays at RDU, Friday night events 

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Patients question Raleigh police's partnership with Holly Hill Hospital

Parents charged with child abuse of 4-week old baby appear in court   

5 On Your Side restaurants ratings: Don Ramon's Taco Shop and La Isla Del Mar  

Be SMART Week dedicated to safe gun storage awareness

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Motorcyclist crash in Wake County: Man dies after SUV turns in front of bike

Fayetteville day care worker charged with child abuse

Hillsborough police K-9 'Vader' retiring after 10 years of service

NASA cuts 2 from next SpaceX flight to make room for astronauts stuck at space station

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Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge shows price pressures easing as rate cuts near

Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaign

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' based on 1988 movie about Durham Bulls team to debut in home city

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Perfect snacks for beachy days: What food to bring

The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Hereâs Why.

Celebrate 10 years of the WRAL Voters' Choice Awards this September  

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NY-style deli opens in downtown Raleigh's Union Station

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Hideaway Circus to bring outdoor performances to Durham, Knightdale

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Fact check: Social media claims NC ballot order shows 'attempt at voter manipulation'

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Politifact: Trump's claim about manipulated US job numbers baseless

Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

'We expect to win here': Dem VP candidate Tim Walz makes first stop in NC as VP candidate

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NC Democratic leaders call on GOP Supreme Court justice to recuse himself from case

Tim Walz visits Cook Out with Gov. Roy Cooper during Raleigh visit

Can you guess Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's Cook Out order in Raleigh?

Democrats criticize NC Supreme Court's ruling to allow Justice Phil Berger Jr. to hear case involving his father

Wake County expands free pre-k program for 3-year-olds

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Heritage students treated for heat illnesses as bomb threat forces students outside in sweltering temps

Wake County's free program helps young children get head start on learning

Wakefield High School in Raleigh, Willow Spring High School in Fuquay-Varina  dismiss students early due to A/C problems

Two Heritage High students taken to hospital for heat-related illness after school evacuated

Raleigh police to partner with mental health facility at center of multiple WRAL investigations

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Past due and overbudget: NC's new Medicaid computer system has issues and a whistleblower knew it

NC farmers facing unprecedented struggles amid extreme weather and economic pressures

After WRAL investigations, Durham County to review anti-violence program

Hundreds of NC schools may contain toxic chemicals

Duke football kicks off season against Elon with new head coach, new QB

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No blowout, no apologies from NC State after win against Western Carolina

North Carolina wins 19-17 on Minnesota's missed FG as time expires

State Board of Education slated to vote next week on policy permitting high school NIL

Scottie Scheffler takes giant leap toward $25 million FedEx Cup prize

No. 7 Grimsley takes down No. 1 Rolesville thanks to second-half shutout, Brandon's big arm

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SouthWest Egecombe capitalizes on Nash Central turnovers in win

East Wake picks up first win of the season, holds off rival Knightdale

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 2

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Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said she is optimistic about a collaboration with Holly Hill Hospital to serve the needs of people experiencing mental health crises.

Raleigh police to partner with troubled mental health facility

A local whistleblower's warning has now become a reality. The Medicaid upgrade now costing North Carolina taxpayers hundreds of millions more and how the delays are impacting patient care.


WRAL Investigates delays in a Medicaid upgrade costing taxpayers and impacting patients

WRAL anchor Dan Haggerty talks about the sensitivities around tipping service workers and looks into plans that would ban taxes on tips.

In Depth with Dan: Examining 'no tax on tips' policies and the growth of tipping culture

People eating outside, maskless downtown Raleigh. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Schools in our area might contain PCBs, cancer-causing chemicals which can lead to delays in cognitive development and reduced IQs. Vermont is the only state in the U.S. testing schools for the chemicals.

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

How one state is testing school buildings for PCBs

In recent years, WRAL Investigates has reported on Bull City United employees being charged with gun and drug offenses and, most recently, with accessory after the fact to murder.

Bull City United under review by Durham County

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explains why beach renourishment costs muncipalties so much money.

Answering questions about NC house collapse into Atlantic Ocean, beach renourishment

Rodanthe home collapses into Atlantic Ocean

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Fisher-Price recalls plastic dumbbell toy for possible choking hazard to infants

Chatham County Sheriff's Office warns of scam calls impersonating deputies

Retailers making millions off fees to get 'cash back'

How cash back fees at checkout impact the consumer

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Captain of sunken superyacht to be questioned today in Italy 

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide

Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties

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âPerseverance really pays offâ: UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space, hopes to inspire others

Why Interest Rate Cuts Wonât Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis

New fellowship in Durham offers tech startups mentorship and top resources

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as US labor market continues to defy elevated interest rates

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NCDMV closes Raeford, Laurinburg offices due to staffing shortages

Cumberland County breaks ground on its first Wawa store

Yelp sues Google, alleging a search engine monopoly that promotes its own reviews

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RDU preparing for record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend 

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African American Cultural Festival returns Labor Day weekend

RDU is preparing for a record-breaking Labor Day travel weekend. Here's how you can avoid the airport chaos 

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