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State vehicles operated by Folwell traveled to a country club, fast-food restaurants, a hot yoga studio and destinations across the state for what investigators believe were personal reasons, according to a search warrant filed in Wake County. Folwell hasn't been charged. He believes he complied with state rules. 

NC investigators probe State Treasurer Dale Folwell over use of state vehicles

PASS ALONG LIVE IN RALEIGH, BRETT KNESE, WRAL NEWS >> NOW TO OUR OTHER BREAKING STORY, STATE TREASURER DALE FOLWELL IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR USING POTENTIALLY ESTATE VEHICLE FOR DOZENS OF PERSONAL TRIPS, INCLUDING SOME HOURS AWAY. THE FINDINGS ARE IN A PAIR OF SEARCH WARRANTS UNCOVERED BY WRAL INVESTIGATES. ERIC MILLER HAS BEEN LOOKING INTO THIS FOR US TODAY. ERIC, IT'S IMPORTANT FOR OUR VIEWERS TO KNOW THAT FALWELL IS NOT FACING ANY CHARGES YET. >> THAT'S RIGHT, ASHLEIGH. NO CHARGES YET, BUT THAT COULD CHANGE. NOW, THIS ALL STARTED AS A PART OF A ROUTINE COMPLIANCE CHECK BY THE AGENCY THAT OVERSEES STATE VEHICLE STARTING LAST YEAR. A COMPLIANCE CHECK THEN TURNED INTO AN INVESTIGATION THAT ACCUSES FALWELL OF USING 3 SEPARATE STATE VEHICLES FOR DOZENS OF PERSONAL TRIPS IN 2022. THAT INCLUDES TRIPS TO THE DENTIST. THE COUNTRY CLUB, THE BILTMORE IN ASHEVILLE EMPLEOS IN HENDERSONVILLE. WELL, WE'LL MAY ALSO USE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FUNDS TO PAY FOR THESE TRIPS IN THE FORM OF A GAS COURT. THE WARRANTS CLAIM FOR WILL ALSO USE THE CARD FOR PERSONAL ERRANDS, INCLUDING 26 TRIPS TO A RALLY SHOPPING CENTER AND MULTIPLE STOPS AT CHICK-FIL-A IN ZAXBY'S AS WELL AS COMMUTING TO AND FROM HOME SOMETHING THAT EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN BY DEPARTMENT POLICY. WHAT WILL ALSO MAKE STOPS AT REPUBLICAN PARTY CAMPAIGN OFFICES IN THE STATE AS WELL. IN A BRIEF INTERVIEW WEDNESDAY, FULL WILL TOLD US THAT HE HAS NOT SEEN THESE WARDS. HE SAID HE BELIEVED HE WAS COMPLIANT WITH STATE GUIDELINES AND THESE TRIPS WOULD BE CONSIDERED APPROVED. USE OF THE STATE VEHICLE. WE ACKNOWLEDGE HE'S NOT PERFECT. HE DID PROVIDE US WITH THE STATEMENT. I WANT TO SHOW IT TO YOU RIGHT NOW. THE STATEMENT READING, QUOTE, I'VE ALWAYS TRIED TO USE THE STATE VEHICLE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF DOING MY DUTIES AS THE STATE TREASURER IN THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY. WHAT WILL ALSO TOLD US HE WILL BE REVIEWING THESE WARREN SAYS, WELL, YOU'RE VERY SHORTLY. NOW, AGAIN, THE SBI IS CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE THIS CASE AND PRIVATE NEWS OF THE PUBLIC PEOPLE IS A CLASS. ONE MISDEMEANOR HERE. THAT MEANS IT CAN COME WITH ANYTHING FROM JAIL TIME TO POTENTIALLY JUST A FINE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WILL BE WATCHING VERY FIRST. SEE WHAT HAPPENS WITH

State Treasurer Dale Folwell's car use under investigation

State Treasurer Dale Folwell

Caught on cam: LA arrest of NC employee facing felony charge for crime involving child

On cam: LA arrest of NC employee facing felony charge for crime involving child

Hurricane season 2024: Tropical Storm Alberto forms in Gulf, pounds Texas with rain

Tropical Storm Alberto

NC senate renews effort to legalize medical marijuana 

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5 On Your Side has gear that'll make waves at the beach

Consumer Reports with some great beach buys

Wake sheriff to share more about 9-hour standoff, shooting at Raleigh apartment complex

Raleigh apartments evacuated after person refuses to comply with eviction notice

90s and climbing: Dangerous heat on tap for weekend, could feel like 109 degrees 

Summer heat continues 

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The proposal was added to legislation that would allow Wake County to partner with other colleges for its leadership academies.

NC would create vape registry, force other products off store shelves under new bill

âCute,â âFunâ and Equal to 590 Cigarettes: Vapes Get a Gen Z Makeover

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 -- We must do better at providing teachers the support they need so that they can have long-lasting, fulfilling classroom careers.

COLUMN: Recruiting and supporting educators is critical for NC's children

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A North Carolina State Parks spokesperson said the pandemic exacerbated the shortages, but this year is one of the worst for staffing yet.

State parks struggle with staffing shortages, forcing partial closures

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Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky joined the organization 10 years ago after a career in the corporate world and work as a hockey writer.

New Hurricanes' general manager: 'We didn't hire ChatGPT to be the GM'

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The victim went to Mission Hospital and they confirmed that he was in fact stabbed with a hypodermic needle. He's since been released and remains on antibiotics, according to authorities.

Man stabbed with hypodermic needle in Asheville after refusing money to homeless person

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A county commissioner has been charged with causing a fire that threatened homes and charred more than 500 acres in Carteret County.



County commissioner charged in Carteret County wildfire, 90% contained

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A man and woman from Fayetteville were charged in a string of break-ins at Cary restaurants dating back to 2023.


Man and woman charged in break-ins at Cary restaurants 

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In his obituary, Richard Morgan was described as "an eternal optimist who always saw possibilities, not impossibilities, and someone who touched the heart of everyone who met him."

Owner of Morgan Imports in Durham dies at 88

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The State Highway Patrol said the trooper tried to pull over the driver, but the car fled on Interstate 587. The trooper chased the driver through Nash County into Wake County, reaching speeds up to 130 mph.

Driver facing several charges, including child abuse, after leading state trooper on high-speed chase through Nash & Wake counties

Chase through Nash, Wake counties ends in crash

Meghan Lamontagne, the multi-media personality at Mix 101.5, visits Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm in the new video series "Check it Out Carolina." 

Cuteness overload at local alpaca farm

Check it out Carolina: Alpaca Farm

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Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest US federal holiday in 2021, though its storied history has held significance for many Black Americans for a long time.

What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2024

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Swimmers from around the Triangle are competing with the country's best at the 2024 USA Swimming Championships for spots on Team USA in Paris. (Interview by Brandon Twichell for WRAL Sports)

Marlins of Raleigh making a splash at USA Swimming Trials

Marlins of Raleigh swimmers and coach

Preparing your home for extreme heat can start with a few simple steps. Remember, planning ahead and taking action early in the day will help you beat the heat. Stay safe, stay cool.

How to prepare your home for extreme heat in North Carolina

Facing Brutal Heat, the Texas Electric Grid Has a New Ally: âSolar Power

Tropical Storm Alberto formed 295 miles southeast of Brownsville, Texas, on Wednesday. Alberto is the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane season 2024: Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms in Gulf, likely to become Tropical Storm Alberto

As more people move to at-risk areas, insurance rates and disaster recovery costs are skyrocketing.

More people are moving in harm's way raising insurance and disaster recovery costs

Idalia flooding in Rodanthe

Sunday, June 16, 2024 -- In 2017, when Donald Trump was frustrated Attorney General Jeff Sessions wasn't protecting him from the investigation into his Russia ties, he exclaimed, "Where's my Roy Cohn?" The uncertain fate of "The Apprentice" demonstrates that he no longer needs to replace the man, because he's got a whole movement instead.

MICHELLE GOLDBERG: Chilling reason you may never see the new Trump movie

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North Carolinians who are diagnosed with cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and other illnesses could use marijuana to treat their illness if state lawmakers enact a proposal endorsed by a legislative committee Wednesday.

NC lawmakers bring back medical marijuana bill

Pet of the Day for June 19, 2024

Justin Timberlake released after DWI 

Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff celebrates Juneteenth in Durham

Neighbors of man accused of murder say he was odd

Plastic surgeon charged in wife's death 

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YouTuber explains how he filmed LA arrest of NC employee facing felony charge for crime involving child

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Bars to pay $800K settlement to man whose bride was killed by drunk driver hours after wedding

State lawmakers trying to renovate NC State's Poe Hall face pushback from sick workers & alum fighting to preserve building as 'evidence'

List: Triangle Juneteenth events 

Family safe, cats killed in fire at home near Willow Springs

Florida plastic surgeon charged in wife's death during operation

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Collecting sex-crazed zombie cicadas on speed: Scientists track a bug-controlling super-sized fungus

The Ten Commandments must be displayed in Louisiana classrooms under requirement signed into law

Cooler temps and rain could help corral blazes that forced thousands to flee New Mexico village

Immigrant families rejoice over Biden's expansive move toward citizenship, while some are left out

There are some major concerts coming up in North Carolina in 2024. From country to rock, there is a little something for everybody! 

Live music ahead: 100+ big concerts in North Carolina

North Carolina concerts in 2024

Indie band Goose rocks Red Hat Amphitheater

Indie band Goose rocks Red Hat

Your guide to Pride in the Triangle

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70+ things to do in June

Durham Brick Convention

6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

6 Raleigh area pool, spraygrounds, splashpads

Raleigh Christmas Parade to allow return of motorized vehicles under new regulations

Life-sized dragon floats through Raleigh Christmas Parade 

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

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Fact check: In NC, Burgum claims Biden shut down natural gas export capacity

Fact check: Democrat says Biden's tariffs on China will 'hit every family'

Fact check: Trump says Biden wants to 'quadruple your taxes'

Fact check: Does Trump want to repeal the ACA, as Biden says?

Tuscarora Nation says bill moving forward in NC legislature violates UN protections for indigenous rights

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Novo Nordisk eyes 1,000-job expansion in Johnston County as sales of weight-loss drugs surge

Constitutional amendments could be on NC voters' 2024 ballots, top GOP leader says

NC Senate passes bill requiring its approval of DMV Commissioner

Unloaded weapons don't violate North Carolina safe gun storage law, appeals court says

Wake schools eyeing NC State, Shaw for new leadership academy partners

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Teacher raises, master's pay and millions for private school scholarships in NC House proposed budget

You decide: What's the biggest issue facing the country?

Surf boards v. school boards: NC's school-calendar battle is being waged in court 

USGA internship provides college students with U.S. Open insights

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

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

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

WRAL Documentary Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

Gigantic parks in the Triangle: Tour 3 playgrounds in Cary, Apex and Wake Forest 

McDavid and the Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton for a Stanley Cup Final Game 6

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Legendary baseball player Willie Mays dies at age 93

College World Series: Florida State defeats North Carolina in elimination game

Duke to induct nine athletes into its Hall of Fame, including JJ Redick

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Outdoor Track & Field Team

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Meet 6 of Jay M. Robinson's top football players in 2024

Mooresville All-State LB Jamari Farmer commits to Indiana

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Charlotte Catholic picks Keith Emery as its next head football coach

Data shows more people than ever before are moving to the coast. WRAL climate change reporter Liz McLaughlin explains what it means for those communities.

Insurance costs are rising because more people are living in harm's way

Person County has allocated $39,000 to incentivize employees to work extra shifts to supervise foster children sleeping in the office.

Person County providing more funds to staff working overtime to care for foster kids

The North Carolina Supreme Court squashed disciplinary action against two Republican judges who had admitted that they had violated the state's judicial code of conduct, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the decisions.

NC Supreme Court failed to discipline 2 GOP judges, ProPublica reports

The decisions came despite the Judicial Standards Commission's recommendations to publicly reprimand the judges, and these are likely the only times in more than a decade in which the court didn't follow the commission's guidance.

NC Supreme Court secretly squashed discipline of 2 GOP judges who admitted to violating judicial code, ProPublica reports

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Person County has allocated $39,000 to incentivize employees to work extra shifts to supervise foster children sleeping in the office. 

NC foster care crisis: Person County offers incentives to staff watching kids in DSS office

The Department of Social Services facility in Person County has a couch, which turns into a sleeper sofa. It also has a television, toys and books on a bookshelf.

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Proposed House budget includes millions for Poe Hall renovation

5 On Your Side's grocery experiment shows (slight) relief at the register

Toyota recalls 13,000 cars over camera defect that increases risk of hitting pedestrians

Recall: 117,000 mattresses in a box for fire risk, sold at Amazon, Target and Walmart

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Who dropped the ball in Monica's no-show in Durham? Questions linger

Archaeological find raises questions about NC development

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AI have you worried? Check out Lenovo's how to guide to build 'artificial consciousness'

Nvidia surpasses Microsoft to become the largest public company in the world

Inside the mind of an NCAA champion: From confidence to belief

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McDonald's is ending its test run of AI-powered drive-thrus with IBM

The IRS wants to end another major tax loophole for the wealthy and raise $50 billion in the process

Gamestop shares slump following annual shareholder meeting

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Raleigh Christmas Parade to allow motorized vehicles again, family of girl killed in 2022 say they support the changes

Baby formula shortage: Audit reveals failures in FDA response

Go Ask Dad: The gift that keeps on giving

Weekend best bets: Juneteenth Celebrations, Tattoo and margarita festivals

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Walmart+ Week is live now with exclusive offers for members on gas, delivery, products & more

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New Swagbucks Team Challenge June 17-23

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