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A man provided WRAL Investigates with a recording of a person saying they helped dismember Blake Deven's body. Avantae Deven is charged with murdering two of her adopted children, Blake Deven and London Deven.

'She made me buy a saw': WRAL Investigates recording of apparent confession connected to Deven double-murder case in Fayetteville 

<p>A confession connected to the case of a local mother accused of killing her adopted Children. Only on wr the story behind the never before released recording and what it reveals tonight at six.</p>

WRAL Investigates obtained an apparently recorded confession connected to a murder case in Fayetteville. Avantae Deven is charged with murdering two of her adopted children, Blake Deven and London Deven. Only on WRAL at 6 p.m., the story behind the never-before-released recording and what it reveals. 

WRAL Investigates recording of apparent confession connected to Fayetteville double-murder case

Blake Deven and London Deven

Check your car registration: 5 On Your Side finds 100s paying wrong fees

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NC landfill owner to pay for decades of pollution

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Captured: 17-year-old accused of murdering Wake County man escaped custody twice in 2024

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Four new schools prompting reassignment proposal in southwestern Wake County next year

Wake County to build 4 new schools

Relief! Brief return to a fall-like feel through mid-week

It's cooler Tuesday night 

Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US

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An estimated 15,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with glioblastoma every year, according to the Glioblastoma Foundation. It is the most common and most deadly type of brain cancer with a five-year survival rate of just 5%.

New glioblastoma research lab in Durham offering hope for brain cancer patients 

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has made changes to its Alert Carolina emergency notification system, focusing on the initial messaging in its emergency notifications. The changes come after last year's deadly, on-campus shooting that left a professor dead.

UNC will send more alerts, use more clear language when emergencies arise on campus

Arrest in shots fired at UNC-Chapel Hill

Mark Cuban helped fund Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s winning fight against a Democratic Party lawsuit to get him off the ballot. Now Kennedy is trying to get off the ballot, but without Cuban's help.

Billionaire who helped RFK Jr. get on NC ballot won't back his new effort to get off the ballot

Mark Cuban Bought An Entire Town In Texas

As classes begin at Saint Augustine's University, enrollment is down compared to previous years.

Fall semester begins at Saint Augustine's University with student body of just 200

St. Augustine's, Shaw alumni react to SAU board chair's letter

A former acquaintance of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said the Republican candidate for governor viewed movies at Greensboro-area shops in the 1990s and early 2000s. Robinson's campaign called the claims, first published by The Assembly, "ridiculous allegations."

Robinson campaign denies claims that he was regular at porn shops decades ago

Robinson responds to calls for resignation over anti-LGBTQ comment

Authorities transferred Amanda Hayes on Aug. 19 to a Texas prison, according to public records. She was serving a second-degree murder sentence in North Carolina in the death of husband's ex-girlfriend, Laura Ackerson.

Woman convicted in Wake County murder, dismemberment will  serve 20 years in Texas

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People will have two opportunities to voice their opinions to Raleigh leaders on the proposed relocation of the Red Hat Amphitheater.

Proposed Red Hat Amphitheater relocation: Here's how to provide Raleigh leaders feedback before their official vote

Red Hat Amphitheater

The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302 million. 

$681M jackpot is 7th largest in Mega Millions history

Mega Millions jackpot Sept. 3, 2024

Part of Joyner Park in Wake Forest is indefinitely closed while crews deal with the environmental impacts of an overflow they say could have been caused by cooking grease put down the drain. 

Wipe your pots to reduce sewer overflows 

Joyner Park Pond has been closed to the public Friday

The City Council voted Monday night to authorize the city manager to negotiate a lease with GoodHomes Communities LLC for space at the former Clarion Hotel.

Fayetteville Police Department looks to lease space in former hotel

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Last month, North Carolina did something enthusiastically that most states have been reluctant to try: It started covering new obesity medicines like Wegovy for its poorest residents as part of its Medicaid program.

North Carolina chose to cover obesity drugs for its poor, but not its own employees

The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees

Tour the WRAL Severe Weather Center and meet the meteorologists that work on air and behind the scenes to keep you safe every day. 

Meet the WRAL meteorologists and tour the WRAL Severe Weather Center 

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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

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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Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. One expert estimates that 50,000 K-12 schools were constructed with materials containing PCBs.

Hundreds of NC schools may contain toxic chemicals

More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs

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New glioblastoma research lab sets up shop in downtownin Durham

Students say they feel safe one year after UNC shooting

Harris and Trump preparing for first debate

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Harnett County sheriff's deputies to start wearing body cameras in November

Classes begin at Saint Augustine's University following delay

Classes begin today at Saint Augustine's University following delay

Person shot after crash stemming from road rage incident on NC 96 in Granville County

Driver flees after road rage shooting, hit-and-run on NC 96 in Granville County, sheriff's office says

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Former sheriff takes over troubled animal services in Franklin County

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Wake County Public Libraries debuts new library card designs

Parexel to relocate global headquarters to North Hills in Raleigh

Duke awarded $7 million to create bird flu vaccines for clinical trials

Closures scheduled around Wake County for Complete 540 project; see detours here

Former aide to 2 New York governors is charged with being an agent of the Chinese government

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4 killed in shooting on transit train in Chicago suburb

'Pinnacle Man,' found in cave nearly 50 years ago, has been identified

More than 10 dead as bus crashes into students and parents outside school in China

Two rescued from stricken yacht 'at the mercy of the elements' in 24-hour ordeal

The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh makes its 15th annual return Saturday and Sunday.

15th annual African American Cultural Festival returns 

Each year, the African American Culutural Festival draws about 40,000 people.

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

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' 

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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Fact check: Vance says consumers are 'better off' under tariffs

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Fact check: Walz says Trump 'cut overtime benefits for millions of workers'

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

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

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

Ready or not, election season in the US is about to start. The first ballots will go out within days

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Former President Trump to make stop in Charlotte on Friday

What you need to know to vote in North Carolina 

In North Carolina, the math for a supermajority may come down to one

UNC leaders discuss new emergency preparedness plans with new school year underway

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools enrollment drops by 1,000 students

Charlotte school bus driver charged with DWI, child abuse after 'driving erratically,' police say

Nash County measure has elementary school students walk through metal detectors at random

Nash County Public Schools to begin random screenings of elementary school students

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

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

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

College football Week 2: NC State's huge opportunity, tough times for ACC powers

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NC State remains at No. 24 in AP poll

Holliday: A winning start for UNC, NC State and Duke

Small group dominates ACC's broadcast TV appearances. Should money follow?

UNC QB Max Johnson has second procedure on broken leg, will have 2 years of eligibility left

The Starting 22: Best players from week 2 of high school football in NC

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No. 8 Dudley runs away from Southeast Guilford in home opener

NC Girls Soccer Gatorade POTY Blane McElroy flips commitment to N.C. State

The best football player in NC without an offer is Richmond LB Terande Spencer

Statewide Football Rankings: Weddington is the new No. 1 team in the HSOT Top 25

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.

Patients question Raleigh police's partnership with Holly Hill Hospital

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

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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

North Carolina Democrats blasted Republicans on the North Carolina Supreme Court Thursday for ruling that Justice Phil Berger Jr. should not have to remove himself from a case concerning his father, Republican Senate leader Phil Berger Sr.

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

Phil Berger Jr.

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz and Gov. Roy Cooper visited a Cook Out in Raleigh, where they ordered milkshakes.

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?

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

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38-year-old man arrested after fatal shooting of woman in Wilson

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

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

Bull City United under review by Durham County

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Mike Walden: How much control does the president have over US economy?

NC State lands NEH grant for new center focusing on AI Ethics

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

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Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily room cleaning work

'Deadpool' tops charts yet again as 'Reagan' beats expectations on sluggish Labor Day weekend

Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

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Cheaper gas expected for Labor Day, end of record-breaking summer travel season

North Carolina asks for forever chemicals to be designated hazardous air pollutants

What's open and closed on Labor Day 2024?

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