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Durham police say a customer attacked a Lowe's employee with a sledgehammer.

Lowe's attack: Police say customer hit employee with sledgehammer, victim seriously  injured

THAT OUTSIDE RIGHT NOW COMING UP IN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES. ALL RIGHT, MIKE, THANK YOU. THE FAMILY OF A LOWE'S EMPLOYEE WAS HIT BY A CUSTOMER WITH A SLEDGEHAMMER IS TALKING TO WRAL. JOHN WILL BURNS FAMILY SPOKE TO WRAL'S JULIAN GRACE THROUGH A FAMILY SPOKESPERSON >> SOME WILL TELL YOU WE ALREADY HAVE PLENTY OF THESE CAMERAS. WHAT WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE IS MORE SECURITY IN AND AROUND THE STORE'S CONFRONTING AND STOPPING SHOPLIFTERS. >> IS BUSINESS AS USUAL AT THIS LOWE'S WHERE MLK AND FAYETTEVILLE ROAD ME TO ENDURE WHAT HAPPENED HERE ON A SATURDAY EVENING WAS UNUSUAL AND IT STARTS WITH THIS PICTURE. POLICE SAY CAMERAS CAPTURED A PHOTO OF THIS MAN HITTING SIXTY-YEAR-OLD LOWE'S EMPLOYEE. JOHN WILL BURN WITH THE SLEDGEHAMMER BEFORE LEAVING THE STORE WITH A DRILL SAID. >> THAT ATTACK HAS LEFT THOSE WHO WORK HERE SHAKEN. >> SO IT'S A LITTLE DISCONCERTING HISTORY TO THAT. WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO HELP WHEN YOU ARE MOST OPEN IN GERMANY, SHOPLIFTERS. ARE YOU NEVER KNOW HOW TO RESOLVE THE REAR. >> WE WANTED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WILBUR. SO WE MAKE CALLS AND WE FOUND OUT HE'S A RETIRED COMPUTER PROGRAMMER WHO CREWS HAD TO RUSH TO THE HOSPITAL. A FAMILY SPOKESPERSON SHARED HE'S IN THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY >> SHE IS IN STABLE HE'S GETTING BETTER AND BETTER EACH BUT YEAH, IT WE'VE SEEN A VIOLENT ATTACK ON A HOME IMPROVEMENT WORK OR BEFORE ONLY IT WAS DEADLY BACK IN 2022. GARY RASOR, HOME DEPOT EMPLOYEE IN HILLSBOROUGH. >> DIED FROM HIS INJURIES HE SUFFERED AFTER HE WAS ATTACKED BY A MAN ACCUSED OF SHOPLIFTING THAT MAN WAS ARRESTED. WELL, THIS ONE REMAINS ON THE RUN. >> THE POST OFFICE RESPONSIBLE, HORRIBLE SET OFF TO KIND OF AND THEN WHEN THE PUBLIC IS REALLY NO, WE'RE ALSO GOING TO BE TOLD THAT COULD HELP ALL OF THIS CASE TO THE CAR TO COME BACK TO POLICE. >> DURING POLICE HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED THE SUSPECT AT THIS POINT, BUT THEY DO SAY THEY HAVE WARRANTS FOR HIS ARREST

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Warrant: Victim describes escape from human trafficking ring in northwest Raleigh

Raleigh police have discovered a human trafficking and prostitution ring in northwest Raleigh, according to a search warrant obtained by WRAL News. 

At least one person stabbed on Glenwood South, police say

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 -- Voters should examine where candidates for the General Assembly stand. Is it worth supporting those who will look outside the state, to special interests, for their priorities? Or is the wiser choice to back those who stand with North Carolinians? 

Editorial: Voters should stand with candidates who want a better North Carolina their priority

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BEIRUT (AP) â Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital Wednesday, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risks escalating the conflict even as the U.S. and other nations were scrambling to prevent an all-out regional war. Iran's supreme leader vowed revenge against Israel.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation

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In Wake County, about 200 school buildings don't have carbon monoxide detectors. It would cost about $2.1 million to get them installed.

Most NC schools don't have carbon monoxide detectors in classrooms

A $30 Alarm Can Stop a Silent Killer. Why Many Hotels Donât Install Them.

Durham police discovered the body of 41-year-old Ira Henderson on Tuesday afternoon.

Motorcyclist found dead in Durham identified as missing man 

Body of missing Durham man discovered, part of NC 55 closed during investigation 

Democrat Roy Cooper, in his second term as governor, withdrew from consideration Monday night. But Cooper says he made the decision early on in the process.

Roy Cooper explains decision not to seek vice presidential nomination

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The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday.

Boar's Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

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WRAL News has confirmed from a campaign official that Harris will stop in Raleigh for a campaign rally, where she will bring her presumptive running mate. The New York Times said Harris would stop in North Carolina, along with Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Harris to bring VP pick to Raleigh next week, campaign official confirms

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Health officials and lawmakers have warned consumers about the opioid-like effects of tianeptine. But stores are technically still allowed to continue the sale of the drug -- for now.

A new law bans 'gas station heroin' in NC. Why is it still on shelves? 

A new law bans 'gas station heroin' in NC.

Community members of all ages shaved their heads Tuesday evening in Wake Forest to show support for an 18-year-old who survived a near-fall from a truck in June. The event, dubbed the John-A-Thon, took place at Rudinos Sports Bar.  



'Wanted to give back': Wake Forest community rallies for fundraiser honoring teen severely injured in fall

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A verdict could come Wednesday in the case for Henderson Atwater, a Holly Springs man charged in a series of pellet gun shootings from 2020.

Judge awaits verdict in Holly Springs pellet gun trial for Henderson Atwater

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Simone Biles finished the the qualification round at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at the top of the leaderboard in the all-around (59.566) with the highest score that any gymnast has earned in an international competition this Olympic cycle. 

Simone Biles shines in Olympics return

Simone Biles and U.S. Gymnastics Team Reclaim Throne With Gold

Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million vehicles because of a hood issue that could increase the risk of a crash.

Tesla recalling more than 1.8M vehicles due to hood issue

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From interactive museums to captivating outdoor adventures, the Triangle offers an array of family-friendly activities that combine entertainment with learning. 

These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle 

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Fuquay-Varina's Justin Dowell aims for an Olympic medal in his second year of competing in the Games.

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Katharine Berkoff shares Olympic win with Olympian father

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Harris rallies supporters in Atalnta as campaign reports she'll bring VP pick to NC

Community rallies around teen who survived near-fatal fall

'Gas station heroin' still on shelves 

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Deputies searching for man in Harnett County who escaped arrest in Lee County, sheriff says

NC State swimmer now has medal to match her dad

Large sinkhole forms near Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte

UN report says Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since Oct. 7 faced torture, mistreatment

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Fullsteam Brewery will close its flagship location on Rigsbee Avenue in Durham this fall and shift the space into a production facility.

Fullsteam Brewery plans to close taproom in downtown Durham

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Raleigh Wide Open Festival announced for fall 2025

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'Uncle Ron don't play around': 'Hellboy' star reflects on acting career, hopes to return to the franchise

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New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

Creative, costly cosplay on display at GalaxyCon Raleigh as industry continues to grow

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Fact check: Were pink dolphins spotted off the North Carolina coast?

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claims about Kamala Harris in Charlotte

Does Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson become governor if Gov. Roy Cooper leaves the state?

With Biden out, how will Democrats choose a 2024 presidential nominee?

Roy Cooper discusses why he will not seek vice presidential nomination

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Governor Roy Cooper withdraws name from VP consideration

'Wasn't the right time': NC Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper removes himself from Harris VP consideration

Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration, NY Times reports

Pro-Palestinian protesters from UNC appear in court, plea deals offered 

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Demolition begins at Swift Creek Elementary as Wake County schools renovate and rebuild

New testing starts Monday at NC State's Poe Hall

Demolition begins at historic Wake County school as part of improvement project to build new schools

Ex-husband of accused murderer Avantae Deven says hidden lockbox with multiple IDs made him leave her

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Online job scams are becoming more common as working from home becomes the norm.

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Job scams are becoming more common as working from home becomes the norm. Scammers exploit the fact that hopeful employees will sometimes never step foot in a physical company space.

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After several deaths involving defective airbags, officials are warning owners and buyers to be wary. 

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50 million airbags recalled after fatal outcomes

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about Project 2025.

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In all, WRAL 5 On Your Side helped a family recover $1,169. It came after the family's Delta flight got canceled.

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Ex-husband of Fayetteville mother charged with murdering adopted children speaks

WRAL Investigates new claims of abuse against woman charged with killing her adopted children

New allegations surface in Holly Hill Hospital investigation

Former Holly Hill Hospital employees say facility tried to fool state inspectors

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Lawsuit says Norfolk Southern's freight trains cause chronic delays for Amtrak

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