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Geon King-Parriett is an African American boy, standing 4 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing 100 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and sweatpants. If you see him, call 911 or the Durham Police Department at 919-560-4427.

ð¨Amber Alertð¨9-year-old Durham boy abducted by mother, last seen in east Durham neighborhood, authorities say

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION NEXT MONTH. AND ALL NEW AS WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS AMBER ALERT IN DURHAM, WE JUST GOT A PICTURE OF THE MISSING BOY. I WANT YOU TO LOOK AT THE TV SCREEN RIGHT NOW. THIS IS 9 YEAR-OLD JOHN KING PERRY AT. >> BELIEVED TO BE WITH MARIAH KING. THEY WERE LAST SEEN ON FOOT JUST ON THE EAST SIDE OF DOWNTOWN DURHAM ON SOUTH BENJAMIN STREET. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE HE IS, CALL DURHAM POLICE IMMEDIATELY, WE'RE GOING TO

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Amber Alert issued for missing 9-year-old boy from Durham

Stolen van from Durham Rescue Mission crashes into Raleigh gas station, no bomb threat found

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2024 Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony today. Here's how to watch and stream, day and night

Opening Ceremony on the Seine

Sun returns for weekend after RDU breaks July rainfall record

July 2024 was the wettest July to date

Flood waters, dramatic rescue no match for resilient Durham deputy who beat cancer

Durham deputy rescues man trapped in floodwaters

Wife of NC lieutenant governor ordered to pay almost $25,000 as part of state probe

NC second lady says scrutiny of her nonprofit was political vendetta against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

Officials say water safe in Lake Gaston, advisories can be lifted after South Hill fertilizer warehouse fire

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According to the teen's friend, 19-year-old Youssef Bounagui saved a drowning boy at the 12 Oaks Country Club pool, where Bounagui is a lifeguard.



Holly Springs lifeguard recovering after suffering head and spinal injuries while saving boy from drowning

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Dennis Draughon, Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Anyone on the line, Gov. Roy Cooper?

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Raleigh Union Station is getting a NY-style deli

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

According to a post on July 18 from Facebook user Tucker Dominique, a social media account that appeared to belong to Officer D.C. Twiddy posted an Instagram story from June 19 claiming Juneteeth is a made-up holiday.

Raleigh officer on leave after alleged social media post claiming Juneteenth is a 'made-up holiday'

Officer on leave after alleged social media post about Juneteenth holiday

North Carolina coach Mack Brown, 73, is the oldest active college football coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision. That means he hears plenty of negative recruiting.

Why Mack Brown called out Mike Elko after he left Duke for Texas A&M

 Mack Brown at 2024 ACC Kickoff

A mental health facility that's the focus of an ongoing WRAL Investigation tried to trick state inspectors, according to former workers who reached out to WRAL.

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

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PARIS (AP) â French transport was thrust into chaos Friday just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated "malicious actsâ upended high-speed train lines.

What we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening

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Davis's endorsement illustrates that while he supports Harris's candidacy, he is also willing to break ranks to criticize the Biden-Harris administration's performance on immigration. Davis also backed Gov. Roy Cooper for vice president.

U.S. Rep. Don Davis endorses Harris after criticizing her over southern border

Davis speaks with Pitt County voters

ATLANTA (AP) â Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nationâs two most popular Democrats.

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

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At 5:40 a.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a crash on I-85 North near Orange Grove Road southwest of Hillsborourgh.

One person killed in crash at I-85 split in Orange County

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About 100 babies have died while using the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper. 



Rock 'n Play Sleeper lawsuit: Fisher-Price settlement nears approval

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How to watch Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How to watch Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Durham County Deputy Patrick Clark beat cancer just two years ago. That experience helped give him the fortitude to enter flood waters and rescue a stranded driver.

Vicki Lynn Sutter, 42, of Raleigh, has been charged with 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. 

Duke hospital employee arrested, charged with sexually exploiting a minor

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GalaxyCon Raleigh is more than a comic-con! It's a four-day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists and people like you. Enjoy this event at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Now open: Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon brings 'Daredevil,' 'Star Trek' stars to town

Main exhibit floor inside the Raleigh Convention Center

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Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot at the airport in Tampa, Florida.

Southwest scare: Passenger describes flying low over water

15-year-old saves woman from car that went into lake

Fast-growing wildfires harm air in much of US

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Attack targets France's high-speed train lines on Paris Olympics opening day

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11-year-old arrested for swatting in Florida

Holly Springs lifeguard injured during rescue of drowning boy

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Part of Falls of Neuse Road closed due to downed power lines, Raleigh police say

A Place at the Table launches first food truck

Person hit by car near Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville

Big Opening Ceremony of 2024 Olympics showcased on biggest screen in Raleigh

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Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread

Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu

Wounded in a strike that killed her family, a 2-year-old joins Gaza's ranks of thousands of orphans

A North Carolina beach date is a fantastic option no matter how long you have been with someone. The clear waters and temperate weather make several beach spots a great place to spend time with someone you care for.

Plan the perfect romantic beach picnic in NC

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PHOTOS: Switchfoot plays Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater

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Weekend best bets: GalaxyCon, Monster Jam

Star Wars characters take over GalaxyCon

GalaxyCon & 'Animate!' staying in Raleigh through 2031

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After 48 years in business, Mama Dip's Kitchen in Chapel Hill is closing

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

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Fact-checking Trump's RNC claims about immigration, the economy and more

Fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

Packaging manufacturer Plancon closing Wilson factory, laying off 70

NC Capitol

NC Democrat breaks party ranks to vote with Republicans criticizing Kamala Harris

NC Democrat delegates want to see Harris-Cooper ticket

In Depth with Dan: Examining Project 2025's big theme

State report details allegations of errors, mismanagement at nonprofit run by wife of NC lieutenant governor

'Older, deactivated grenade' brought to elementary school in Wake County, everyone safe

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Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote

Wake County superintendent discusses student abuse incident handling, timelines for parents

Saint Augustine's reinstated as accredited institution, work remains on path to compliance

Now is the time to get back-to-school vaccines

Dangerous trucks, dangerous I-95: 5 lives lost, trucker charged

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How scammers may have compromised a critical car safety feature

WakeMed Violence Recovery Program helps heal bodies, minds communities

Harris' team considers VP candidates: Cooper among them

Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months

Welter: Even in EA Sports College Football 25, UNC vs. NC State is a classic 

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'We don't want to be good': For NC State, eyeing 12-team playoff, good no longer enough

Swanson scores brace in USWNT's 3-0 win over Zambia to kick off Olympics

After breakout season, UNC star Hampton wants to show off his all-around game

Panthers sign former Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins

'We've come a long way, baby': More girls playing high school sports in NC than ever before

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159 head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

Seaforth all-state guard Gabby White commits to Virginia

Havelock, Northeastern lead HSOT's preseason 252 area code rankings

Top-50 returning NC volleyball statistical leaders in 2024: Kills and Hitting

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

5 On Your Side gets family more than $1,000 refund for canceled Delta flight

Of the 22 major-party presidential tickets in elections since 1980, only five lost the vice-presidential candidate's home state.

History of VP picks: Do they tend to win their home states in presidential elections

Biden Appeals to North Carolina With Program to Replace Lead Pipes

Does a vice presidential candidate's home state matter in an election?

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The Democratic-majority NC State Board of Elections said its decision to deny Cornel West's Justice For All Party was based on legal concerns. Republicans say it's really just about politics, and GOP lawmakers sought sworn testimony on what happened.

NC lawmakers accuse Board of Elections of playing politics

Kamala Harris' campaign team has requested vetting materials for several politicians across the country, NBC News reports. It includes North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.

Historian explains process of picking a VP, Gov. Cooper vetting material requested

Consumer Reports advises homeowners to take precautions against extreme weather during the summer, including inspecting plumbing, roofing, and air conditioning systems.

How summer storms and heat can damage your home

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Warnings about counterfeit replacement airbags after several deaths

Recall: Children can fall, choke in stroller for twins

Dumbbell recall: Weight plates can fall, causing injury

Recall: Two kinds of scooters pose injury threat

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

New allegations surface in Holly Hill Hospital investigation

WRAL Investigates allegations of abuse inside a classroom

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces retirement

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Mike Walden: Did COVID permanently change the labor market?

Grace Ueng: What makes us run

Lumos Technologies completes multimillion-dollar seed funding round

$865M titanium plant, 300 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid

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Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

Stock market today: Asian shares dive after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech skids

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