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The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

STUDENT'S SAFETY REASONS WITH THE TIMETABLE FOR THE BUILDING TO REOPEN NOT YET SET. AND NEW TONIGHT. SO MUCH MONEY HAS BEEN RAISED FOR THE UNC STUDENTS WHO HELD UP THE AMERICAN FLAG ON CAMPUS DURING TUESDAY'S PROTESTS. THE ORGANIZER SAYS HE IS CREATING A BOARD TO PLAN A PARTY FOR THEM. THE FUNDRAISER TITLED THROW IN A RAGE OR WENT VIRAL. IT'S RAISED OVER $500,000 IN 2 DAYS. THE ORGANIZER HAS NO CONNECTION TO UNC IS A DEFENSE CONSULTANT AND HAS ADVISED MODERATE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ORGANIZER JOHN NOONAN TOLD US IN PART WE ARE OVERWHELMED BY THE SHEER FORCE OF PATRIOTISM ON DISPLAY. WHAT STARTED AS A MODEST REQUEST TO BUY A FEW KINKS FOR SOME GREAT YOUNG GUYS HAS BALLOONED INTO AN AMERICAN CULTURAL MOMENT. HERE'S WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT. A GROUP OF MOSTLY YOUNG MEN HOLDING UP AND STANDING AROUND THE FLAG, KEEPING IT FROM TOUCHING THE GROUND EARLIER, DEMONSTRATORS CALLING FOR A CEASEFIRE IN GAZA, REPLACED THE AMERICAN FLAG WITH A PALESTINIAN ONE. IN ADDITION TO THROWING THE PARTY, NOONAN SAYS HE PLANS

Fundraiser for young men who held up flag on UNC campus raises $500,000

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

Daughtry drops out of Triangle-area congressional race, Knott responds to endorsement 

Kelly Daughtry (left) and Brad Knott (right)

Hidden murals: Abandoned tobacco barns have secret artwork from decades ago

Cameron Barnstormer Murals: Antique tobacco barns in rural NC with murals from decades ago.

US 401 S in Franklin County closed after fatal crash

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Mostly dry Friday forecast, but lingering shower possible after sunset

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Local woman's quick action saves dog from coyote encounter

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Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

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Improperly installed hardware caused the loss of helicopter control resulting in the Nov. 22, 2022, crash of the WBTV helicopter, the National Transportation Safety Board found.

'Inadequate inspections' led to helicopter crash that killed two WBTV employees, NTSB finds

WBTV posted Tuesday afternoon that pilot Chip Tayag (left) and meteorologist Jason Myers (right) died in the crash along I-77 near Tyvola Road. Photos courtesy of WBTV.com.

LOS ANGELES (AP) â Police have arrested more than 2,100 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks, sometimes using riot gear, tactical vehicles and flash-bang devices to clear tent encampments and occupied buildings. One officer accidentally discharged his gun inside a Columbia University administration building while clearing out protesters camped inside, authorities disclosed Thursday.

More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses

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Barricades has been placed on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill quad after a pro-Palestinian protest. The on-campus YMCA is also closed.

UNC puts up 12-foot fencing after pro-Palestinian protest, campus YMCA remains closed

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill leaders decided to put up 12-foot-tall metal fences on the quad. The decision came after a pro-Palestinian protest on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has found that the Atlantic Ocean currents are slowing down.

Melting sea ice slows Atlantic Ocean currents; warmer water stays offshore to raise storm risk for the Carolinas

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 A new state law will allow North Carolina state legislators to sell their emails and texts, then destroy any evidence, said Orange County Democratic Sen. Graig Meyer. He unsuccessfully pushed for its repeal.

NC legislature to keep itself exempt from public records laws, top Senators indicate

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Dominion Energy responded to a gas leak on Park Drive in Raleigh.

Gas leak near Raleigh's Village District, Park Drive reopens

Gas leak in Raleigh 

A new bill brought by several prominent Republican lawmakers would require North Carolina and NC State to play games against East Carolina, Appalachian State and Charlotte.

NC lawmakers seek to force UNC, NC State to play football, basketball vs. in-state schools

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Crews battled a massive fire at an abandoned building on E. Main Street in Durham Thursday morning. 

Massive fire destroys Durham Rescue Mission building, E. Main Street reopened

Crews battling massive fire at Durham Rescue Mission building on E. Main Street

Between January and April, TSA agents discovered 33 firearms coming through RDU's security lines.

30 loaded guns seized this year at RDU security checkpoints, TSA says 

If you bought ground beef at Walmart recently, check your refrigerator or freezer.



Walmart ground beef recall: Ground beef and patties may contain E. coli

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There has been a lot of conflicting information coming from N.C. State leaders, and many people are frustrated by the university's lack of action and transparency. That's why WRAL 5 On Your Side launched its own investigation.

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal 

NC State Poe Hall contamination

Lena Tillett and her husband are expecting a second child, a boy, in October 2024.

Lena's son will be a big brother

Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

Jellyfish clouds: Have you ever seen clouds in the sky with swooping "tails" that look like jellyfish? We asked WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth.



Ask the meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish? 

Ask a meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish? 

Two Metro Division powerhouses will faceoff when the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers play in the second round. 

Hurricanes' D'Angelo, Pesce expected to be healthy for series with Rangers

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Johnston County Republican Kelly Daughtry is dropping out of the Republican Party primary runoff in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District and endorsing former federal prosecutor Brad Knott, who former President Donald Trump backs.

Republican Brad Knott responds after Kelly Daughtry drops out of NC-13 runoff 

One person dead, one injured after crash on U.S. 401 in Franklin County 

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Ring camera catches coyote chasing dog at Raleigh home 

In Depth with Dan: Examining the American flag's role in Tuesday's pro-Palestinian protest at UNC

Firearm examiner helps solve crimes 

TSA agents seize 30 loaded weapons at RDU security

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Plans take shape for 23 new park projects in the city of Raleigh 

Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to play in US Open at Pinehurst 

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Biden meets families of 4 Charlotte officers as procession, funerals scheduled 

Biden Denounces Violence on Campus, Breaking Silence After Rash of Arrests

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Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza

A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say

Death toll jumps to at least 48 as a search continues in southern China highway collapse

Arizona repealed its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump

It's a busy weekend for festivals and fun in the Triangle with Star Wars-themed events, festivals, food and so much more.

Weekend best bets: Star Wars, Ham & Yam Festival and strawberries

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Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum

Dueling Dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

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Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

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Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

North Carolina Senate OKs $500 million for private school vouchers, student accounts

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Bill aims to ban prop bets on college sports in North Carolina

NC Senate votes to force sheriffs to work with ICE, as immigration emerges as top political concern

State approves incentives for 500-job window factory in Johnston County

NC immigrant groups rally against ICE bill

Barricades installed, campus YMCA closed at UNC

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Bodycam video shows NYPD breaking down doors of hall at Columbia University

Families of fentanyl victims push NC lawmakers for change

NC lawmakers advance hundreds of millions of dollars for school vouchers

Families push NC leaders for naloxone in all schools

How marijuana reclassification could affect North Carolinians 

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Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah. And why so many oppose it

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

Gerber: History says lower your expectations for this Panthers draft class

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DeLuca blasts Bulls by Stripers, 8-5

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen named finalist for Masterton Trophy

New flopping rules established as NFHS announces rules changes for high school basketball

No. 21 West Henderson baseball wins Mountain 7 outright with run-rule victory over North Henderson

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Franklin softball uses big first inning to put away T.C. Roberson

West Henderson softball closes out regular season with win over Tuscola

Antwon Stevenson takes Ragsdale football job after short stint at Northeast Guilford

Jordan All-State RB Amareon Blue offered by Charlotte

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed  the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

2012 document shows call for testing inside NC State's Poe Hall

Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vistied Wake STEM Early College High School in Cary to discuss careers in offshore wind.

Gov. Roy Cooper vistis Wake STEM Early College High School to discuss careers in offshore wind

A Wake County judge ruled that North Carolina State University has 30 days to turn over documents related to Poe Hall and let the outside experts into the building.

Judge rules NC State must allow outside investigators inside Poe Hall

The conservative group that hosted a bourbon tasting tour for North Carolina lawmakers and lobbyists says a complaint about their behavior at one Kentucky distillery is greatly exaggerated.

Organizers say complaints 'overblown' about NC lawmakers' behavior during bourbon tour 

Organizers say complaints about NC lawmakers' behavior during bourbon tour is 'overblown'

The conservative group that hosted a bourbon tasting tour for North Carolina lawmakers and lobbyists says a complaint about their behavior at one Kentucky distillery is greatly exaggerated.



Bourbon tour scandal overblown, says conservative group that sponsored trip

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A post on Reddit accused unnamed North Carolina lawmakers of drunk and disorderly behavior -- including vomiting in a sink -- at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky. 



Frat house or state house? Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

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CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to recalled walnuts

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Ordering tiny home kits not as simple as it sounds

The truth behind the tiny homes some major retailers are offering

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Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

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Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

State approves incentives package worth $5.5 million for 500-job window factory in Johnston County

No, the electric vehicle market isn't crashing. It just needs recharging.

Google and Apple now threatened by the US antitrust laws that helped build their technology empires

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Average long-term US mortgage rate rises for again, reaching highest level more than five months

AI use by businesses is small but growing rapidly, led by IT sector and firms in Colorado and DC

Peloton cutting about 400 jobs worldwide; CEO McCarthy stepping down

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Marbles Kids Museum reopens On the Farm exhibit 

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

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