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According to a spokesperson from FirstHealth, a patient assaulted a nurse on Monday in the emergency department at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Nurse attacked by patient at Moore County hospital, hospital says

MAKE SURE TO WAKE UP WITH OUR MORNING NEWS STARTING AT 4.30. >> A NURSE IN MOORE COUNTY WAS BRUTALLY ATTACKED WHILE TRYING TO ASSIST A PATIENT ONLY ON WRAL. JULIAN GRACE SPOKE WITH THE FAMILY AS THE NURSE NURSE CONTINUES TO RECOVER. >> FOR 17 YEARS, CRYSTAL THOMPSON HAS POURED HER HEART INTO BEING A NURSE, SAVING LIVES COMFORTING FAMILIES AND SHOWING UP DAY AFTER DAY. BUT NOW SHE SITTING ON HER COUCH WITH A BROKEN LEG, A GRANDBABY AND ONE ON HER DAUGHTER BY THE OTHER AS SHE'S LEFT CONTEMPLATING WHETHER TO CALL IT QUITS ON HER NURSING CAREER. >> HONESTLY. LOOKING AT HER HELPING HER TODAY. HAS BROKEN MY HEART >> LET'S GO BACK TO MONDAY AT 2.30, IN THE AM. THAT'S THE DAY. THOMPSON SAYS A PATIENT AT FIRST HEALTH MOORE REGIONAL ATTACKED HER, PLACED HER IN A CHOKEHOLD, SLAMMING HER ONTO THE FLOOR. >> BREAKING A BOLD AND CRUSHING HER KNEE. THOMPSON, THOUGH, ISN'T READY TO SPEAK PUBLICLY ABOUT THE ATTACK. SO HER DAUGHTER HAS STEPPED IN TO ADVOCATE FOR HER MOTHER. >> I WANT TO SEE. >> A LOT OF CHANGE WITH THE HEALTH CARE WORLD. THEY GET ATTACKED AT WORK. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THEN BEING ABLE TO GO ABOUT THIS A DIFFERENT WAY. >> THIS COMES AT A CRITICAL TIME OR COURT DOCUMENTS SHOW CHARGES FOR FELONY ASSAULTS ON EMERGENCY PERSONNEL ARE UP 145% IN THE LAST 10 YEARS IN NORTH CAROLINA, WE REACHED OUT TO FIRST HEALTH SPOKESPERSON ACKNOWLEDGED THE ATTACK AND SHARED THAT THE HOSPITAL RECENTLY HIRED HIS OWN POLICE DEPARTMENT. A SPOKESPERSON SENT US THIS STATEMENT. IT READS IN PART, QUOTE, THIS INCIDENT HIGHLIGHTS A GROWING CONCERN SEEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY VIOLENCE AGAINST HEALTH CARE WORKERS IS A CRITICAL ISSUE AND WE PRIORITIZE SAFETY. AS FOR THE THOMPSON FAMILY, THEY DID NOT IDENTIFY THE SUSPECT. HOWEVER, COURT DOCUMENTS OBTAINED BY WRAL IDENTIFIED THE SUSPECT AS 35 YEAR-OLD CARLA, HEARTY, WHO WAS ARRESTED AT THE HOSPITAL. AS FOR THOMPSON, SHE'S RECOVERING AND FACING AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE. FRIENDS, THOUGH, HAVE LOST A GOFUNDME TO SUPPORT THE NURSE WHO'S ALWAYS PUT OTHERS FIRST. >> WELL, THERE ARE A LOT OF QUESTIONS OUT HERE TONIGHT, LIKE WE'RE THE HOSPITAL OFFICERS WHEN ALL OF THIS TOOK PLACE AS FOR HEARTY, SHE BONDED OUT A COUPLE HOURS AFTER BEING ARRESTED FOR NOW REPORTING IN

Nurse attacked by patient in Moore County, hospital says

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Winter blast: Some schools delayed Wednesday morning as snow chances loom over the weekend âï¸

Overnight lows into Wednesday morning, 1/8/2025

New NC attorney general's first lawsuit alleges major apartment landlords colluded on rent increases

Jeff Jackson wins Attorney General role

Jimmy Carter eulogized by Kamala Harris and others as 39th president returns to Washington

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Wake school board seeks consistency -- but not a ban -- on cellphone use in schools

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Father charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of 2-year-old son left in hot room

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Cary police search for two people they say severely damaged car with firework

Men suspected of damaging a car with a firework in Cary

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LOS ANGELES (AP) â A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences Tuesday, burning homes in Pacific Palisades and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways were clogged and scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.

California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up

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A Centennial Authority committee approved the projects, which are set to begin this summer. The full board must still sign off on the initial plans.

View bar on upper level, new suites on arena level among $100M worth of Lenovo Center projects

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An argument and crash in Carrboro are connected to lockdowns at three Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools on Tuesday, police confirm. 

Argument, crash in Carrboro spark lockdowns at nearby schools

Argument, crash in Carrboro sparks lockdowns at nearby schools

The Wake County Public School System has not previously required principals to tell families when their children's classes don't have permanent teachers.

No permanent teacher? Wake schools must now tell parents

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Schools in the Wake County Public School System operated on a normal schedule Tuesday despite surrounding districts, including Durham, Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Johnston and others shifting to a two-hour delay.


No 2-hour delay: Wake County schools assessed roads to make decision

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The teams -- now in every North Carolina public school -- investigate reports to school personnel concerning students, such as bullying or self-harm.

Wake schools approves updated policies for threat assessment teams

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The decision was 5-1, with all five Republican justices ruling in Jefferson Griffin's favor and Democratic Justice Anita Earls dissenting. Democratic Justice Allison Riggs has recused herself from the deliberations.

NC Supreme Court orders elections board not to certify Riggs-Griffin court race

Wake County Election Board to decide fate of 60,000 ballots in Supreme Court race dispute

A series of swatting incidents in Wake County have been linked to false threats made through unsuspecting pizza delivery drivers, according to a recently released search warrant.

Search warrant shows repeated swatting calls in Wake County 

Despite lingering uncertainties, the 2025 economic forecast reveals a surprisingly strong performance, exceeding expectations. The Triangle region stands out, with strong economic growth and housing developments, although housing shortages remain a challenge.

2025 economic forecast: Economy better than expected but 'uncertainty lingers'

During the Raleigh Chamber's Economic Forecast for 2025, multiple economic experts and business leaders discussed the current state of the economy and projections for the new year. 

A man well known in Cumberland County for using his pickup truck to share his faith was killed Monday night in a hit-and-run crash.



Man killed in Cumberland County hit-and-run known as the 'Jesus loves you guy'

Man killed in Cumberland County hit-and-run was known as the 'Jesus loves you guy'

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A Raleigh post office has officially been renamed the "Millie Dunn Veasey Post Office." President Biden signed the legislation into law on Tuesday.

Raleigh post office renamed after WWII veteran & civil rights activist Millie Dunn Veasey

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Here's how Triangle residents can prepare for the winter season.

Stay safe! Winter in the Triangle: How to prepare your family, car and home

How to prepare for winter weather

Multiple events and volunteer opportunities will be held over the holiday weekend to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

List: Local MLK Day events, day of service projects

MLK Day virtual celebration in Durham

It's going to be a front-loaded, exciting year for all things celestial, lunar and planetary. Space lovers are going to take another solar plunge for what will be another eventful stretch for our solar system.

2025 guide to stargazing: Supermoons, meteor showers, eclipses and more

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) â The house made famous by the âBreaking Badâ TV series is up for sale, and the owners of the otherwise unassuming home in one of Albuquerqueâs older neighborhoods are hoping the propertyâs role in the long-running series will help them fetch a pretty penny.

Have an extra $4 million? You could buy the 'Breaking Bad' house

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Explore North Carolina's winter history with the top 20 historic snowstorms by county, revealing enchanting snowy tales from coast to mountains.

Snowmageddons in the south: North Carolina's top 20 historic snowstorms by county

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The owners believe the fire was intentionally set after security cameras caught someone walked away from the building as the fire burned.

House of Art bar destroyed by fire

House of Art goes up in flames in downtown Raleigh

Wake school leaders discuss plans for district-wide cellphone policy; not interested in ban

Air Force reserve colonel from Apex set to lead portion of 2025 inauguration parade

Economic forecast: Better than expected, but uncertainty lingers

NASA astronaut sees northern lights from space

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Man arrested in connection to Garner bank robbery, nearby schools briefly locked down

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'Our hearts are shattered': Beloved downtown Raleigh bar destroyed in fire

Biotech manufacturer plans to cut 120 jobs in Durham

Longtime Wake commissioner to lead western NC recovery efforts

Wilson DMV faces criticism as patrons endure freezing rain for hours without entry

Appeals Court Judge Refuses to Halt Trumpâs New York Sentencing

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Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

Meta eliminates fact-checking in latest bow to Trump

Immigration is a higher priority for Americans than it was a year ago, an AP-NORC poll shows

Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

The iconic Apex restaurant is still going strong four months after serving what owners thought was their last meal.


Dallas Famous Chicken and Biscuits thrives after Apex reopening

Dallas Famous Chicken and Biscuits' last day of service was Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

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2025 North Carolina Festivals guide: State Fair, BBQ and lots of music ahead this year

2024 North Carolina Festivals guide

Get ready to laugh: List of comedians coming to NC in 2025

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Fact check: TikTok video accuses NC deputies of stealing generators donated for Helene victims

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Presidents, Baptists, and women: reviewing fact checks of Jimmy Carter

Misinformation trends of 2024: PolitiFact's month-by-month review

Fact check: Did new Senate leader announce plans to cut Social Security?

Fact check: Would Trump's immigration plan affect his own children?

Bank seeks $40M in unpaid loans from NC senator's family farm. She says it's 'offensive'

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NC Supreme Court could now decide who should win the election for a seat on the court

Stein cabinet members sworn-in

New Duke Energy gas plants move forward in North Carolina despite residents' concerns

New leaders, new problems: Top 2025 stories to watch in NC politics

Durham Public Schools holds meeting to address bussing, transportation gap

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As students, parents support new cellphone policy proposal, Wake Co. school officials mull options

Inside Poe Hall: The Cases

Brain Game: Rocky Mount High School vs. Pinecrest High School 

The Wake school board is looking for a new member

Teacher who reported student abuse calls for resignation of Wake County school leaders

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Durham police warn against storing guns in cars after hundreds of thefts

Knightdale police officer investigated over alleged contact with teen

Former employee: Red flags raised prior to fight at children's hospital

Raleigh housing market faces uncertainty, Trump's immigration policy threatens construction workers

Cooper Flagg and No. 4 Duke push past Pittsburgh 76-47 to stay unbeaten in ACC

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Brayden Point scores with 52 seconds to play to lift Lightning to 3-2 win over Hurricanes

Holliday: Two of the 'Triangle Three' face a rocky road to March

No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defense

With Bryce Young settled at QB, Panthers can focus on rebuilding NFL's worst defense

2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Football Team: Specialists revealed

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Hickory Ridge's next football coach is former NW Cabarrus, Hopewell leader Brandon Gentry

Forbush picks Logan Holder to lead its football program

Pine Forest football coach Bill Sochovka retires after 18 seasons

Jones Senior bringing back 11-man football in 2025

Nearly three dozen individuals from North Carolina faced charges related to the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol four years ago.

Most North Carolinians arrested after Jan. 6 riots are back in communities

A Reporterâs Reflection on Jan. 6, Then and Now

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty responds to viewer emails about the New Year's Day truck attack in New Orleans.

WRAL In Depth with Dan mailbag: Responding to viewer comments about New Orleans attack

The city of Durham has decided to demolish an abandoned home at 109 Old Fox Trail in the Woodcroft neighborhood. It comes after neighbors tried for more than a decade to get it torn down.

Abandoned Durham home will be demolished after neighbors' decade-long fight

'CONDEMNED' sign on the door of 109 Old Fox Trail in Durham

2024 brought record heat, deadly storms and extreme weather to North Carolina, with nearly 100 deaths from Tropical Storm Helene and thousands of heat-related illnesses. Experts link these impacts to climate change, urging action to protect communities and build resilience for the future.

2024: A year of record-breaking climate impacts felt across NC

A Raleigh man visiting New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl said he was about 50 feet away from the deadly truck attack along Bourbon Street.

Raleigh man shares how things have changed in New Orleans since the New Year's Day attack

Noah Preston was a block away from a deadly truck attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans.

Josh Stein's first action as governor was to create a new state agency focused on Helene relief in western North Carolina.

Gov. Josh Stein signs five Helene recovery executive orders

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Costco recalls cold medicine

Health insurance can save your life; Call for free, unbiased help to get covered

Restaurant Ratings: Naga's South Indian Cuisine, Curry Club and Little Caesar's Pizza

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Durham police see surge in guns stolen from cars

Abandoned home in Durham demolished after WRAL investigation

New Orleans and Las Vegas suspects both formerly at Fort Liberty; experts think terror attacks may rise

From the location to the motivation: Duke, UNC professors explore recent terrorist attacks

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Mike Walden: What does it take to get ahead?

2025 Tech Trends: AI dominance, quantum leap and eco challenges ahead

Mike Walden: Will the DOGE succeed?

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Meta is getting rid of fact checkers. Zuckerberg acknowledged more harmful content will appear on the platforms now

US dockworkers threaten to strike against automation, creating economic uncertainty

Meta adds three board members including UFC boss Dana White, key figure in Trump's orbit

US rejection of Nippon Steel's bid for US Steel rankles Washington's key ally in Asia

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Pet of the Day: Jan. 5, 2024

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New Year, New Pet: Wake County Animal Center slashes adoption fees to kick off 2025

Edgecombe County elementary school mourns loss of 22-year-old teacher 

Amazon Winter Sale: Protein Powders up to 52% off, Coffee Mug & Candle Warmer only $9.99 (50% off), LED Tactical Flashlight 2 Pk only $7.99, Hanes men's clothing up to 63% off

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