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Harlan Frye was arrested June 9 in Long Beach, California, on a felony charge of "arranging a meeting with a child for lewd purposes." The arrest was caught on video and posted on YouTube.

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

<p>COUNTER CLOCKWISE DIRECTION. AARON THOMAS WRAL NEWS LIVE IN RALEIGH. &gt;&gt; WE HAVE BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT AFTER RECEIVING MULTIPLE EMAILS FROM VIEWERS. WRAL INVESTIGATES HAS LEARNED THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, HARLAN FRY IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED BY THE AGENCY. THAT'S AS OF A WEEK AGO THAT HAPPENED ONE DAY AFTER A MAN BY THE SAME NAME WITH A GREENSBORO ADDRESS WAS ARRESTED IN CALIFORNIA FOR ARRANGING A MEETING WITH A CHILD FOR LEWD PURPOSES. FREY SERVED AS A CHARGE DIRECTOR FROM APRIL 4TH 2022. UNTIL LAST MONDAY. THAT'S A DAY AFTER THE HARLEM FRYE WAS CHARGED WITH THAT FELONY IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THIS IS A PHOTO OF FRY FROM THE STATE'S WEBSITE. WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO FRY AND TO THE</p>

HR director for NC Department of Revenue no longer employed by agency 

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

Multiple crews battle large pallet fire in Sampson County

Fire breaks out in Sampson County, multiple crews responding

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

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Legendary baseball player Willie Mays dies at age 93 

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Heat wave bakes region: 90s expected over the next 7 days

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9-hour standoff at Raleigh apartment complex ends with shooting involving Wake deputies

Raleigh apartments evacuated after person refuses to comply with eviction notice

21-year-old killed at Hope Mills car wash, 2 men wanted for questioning 

Lamarvion Aviticus, 21, of Fayetteville, was found dead in the early morning hours ofÂ Tuesday, June 4

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Rules on immigrants voting, voter photo identification and income tax limits are all already in the North Carolina constitution. But new amendments tweaking the rules could be in play for the 2024 elections.

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

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State law makes it a crime for a gun owner to improperly store a weapon at home so as to allow a child to show it off, commit a crime or hurt someone. But the law can only be applied if the weapon is loaded, according to a unanimous ruling of a three-judge panel of the intermediate-level state Court of Appeals.

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

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Until a new partnership can be approved, Superintendent Robert Taylor said the system plans to stay the course and partner with Wake Technical Community College next school year.

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

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Vehicles will be allowed again in the Raleigh Christmas Parade and other Raleigh parades.

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

Life-sized dragon floats through Raleigh Christmas Parade 

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

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the Texas coast from Port O'Connor south to the mouth of the Rio Grande.

Hurricane season 2024: Potential Tropical Cyclone One likely to become Tropical Storm Alberto, rain & flooding expected in Texas & Mexico

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The changes in the budget are the latest in a string of efforts by North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly, backed by police, to crack down on protests.

NC budget would add political pressure to prosecutors not to dismiss charges against protesters

Black Lives Matter, She Wrote. Then âEverything Just Imploded.â

A recent standoff in Raleigh highlighted the risks of heat illness during extended periods outdoors, especially while wearing heavy protective gear.

Wake County standoff highlights heat risks for law enforcement

9-hour standoff ends in shooting, officers and first responder deal with heat 

Durham police arrested Keyontae Ragland after they said he assaulted two officers. Police said the incident happened after officers arrested a woman suspected of larceny.

Durham police: Man bites, hits officers after larceny arrest of woman

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Despite income tax cuts under GOP leadership, state spending has boomed alongside North Carolina's population growth. The 2024 budget plan proposed by House Republicans is 50% bigger than the state budget was even a decade ago.

'So many demands' on state spending, as GOP-led NC House pushes record spending plan

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Forget about garden envy. This summer, make your garden stand out with long-blooming perennials. Here are the ones that will bloom throughout summer.


Summer's stars: Top long-blooming perennials for vibrant gardens

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Are you planning a big summer trip? You're probably researching accommodations and restaurants and thinking about activities to do and places to go.

How to stay healthy during summer travel

Spotlight: How to Stay Healthy During Summer Travel

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

Traditionally seasonal pools open on Memorial Day weekend, unofficially signaling the beginning of summer. Check out this list of five places to go swimming right now!

6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

6 Raleigh area pool, spraygrounds, splashpads

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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A brand of mattresses are being recalled because of a fire hazard.



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

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The Danish drugmaker is expanding globally as demand for its weight-loss and diabetes drugs outpaces supply. The company is now eyeing an expansion worth more than $1.5 million near Clayton as part of that broader strategy.

Company that makes popular weight loss and diabetes drugs to expand in Johnston County 

9-hour standoff ends in shooting, officers and first responder deal with heat  

Massive fire overtakes warehouse in Sampson County leaving neighbors concerned 

Second gentleman annouces funding for NC to address lead in schools during Durham visit 

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

New budget gives Durham police, other city employees raises

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Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff visits Durham to announce funding for lead mitigation in schools and daycares

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New lanes open on stretch of I-440 near Blue Ridge Road

Durham police due to get pay raises to address staffing shortages

Crews respond to brush fire off New Hope Church Road in Raleigh 

Johnston County residents asked to conserve water during dry spell 

New York's top court declines to hear Trump's appeal of the gag order in his hush money case

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Dollar Tree left lead-tainted applesauce pouches on store shelves for weeks after recall, FDA says

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

The shooter who killed 5 at a Colorado LGBTQ+ club pleads guilty to 50 federal hate crimes

Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons

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

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Durham Brick Convention

Foodie News: Italian small plate concept opening in Raleigh

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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?

NC Senate passes bill requiring its approval of DMV Commissioner

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

Money for UNC, NC State: House budget proposal changes sports betting tax revenue distribution

Child care aid, private school vouchers, state worker raises in new NC House budget proposal

Poe Hall: State lawmakers look to spend $180 million to renovate contaminated NC State building

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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

USGA internship provides college students real-world experience at 2024 U.S. Open

NC State asks NC Supreme Court to block Poe Hall access, preventing independent testing of building

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 

Hurricanes promote Tulsky to general manager

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

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

Charlotte leaders approve plans for Carolina Panthers practice facility upgrades

Celtics win 18th NBA championship with Game 5 victory over Mavericks

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Charlotte Catholic picks Keith Emery as its next head football coach

These football players from North Carolina are signed to NFL rosters

Palisades All-State LB Kendric Davis commits to East Carolina

The Huddle: TE tiers, a trend with this year's head coach hires, ECU & Elon off to strong start in '25

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

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.

When Monica's concert in Baltimore was announced, Chris Weeks said someone reached out to Durham project manager Rukea Womack saying, "Hey Monica is supposed to be in Baltimore, she's not coming to Durham. It's a scam."

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

Some are concerned that proposed mask restrictions could impact those who wear masks for medical reasons or infringe on law-abiding protestors' right to privacy.

Debate continues over mask law as some feel it leaves health, well-being at risk

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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

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Archaeological find raises questions about NC development

NC lawmakers take step to crack down on towing companies

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

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

The return of Tom Clancy: 'Act of Defiance' reignites classic technothriller magic

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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

Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act

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

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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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Sonic Drive-In: 1/2 price cheeseburgers after 5 pm every Tuesday

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