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Jeffrey Duane Smith was arrested by Mebane police and charged with one count of misdemeanor sexual battery.

Mebane pastor arrested, accused of groping man at Walmart    

<p>DEPUTIES HAVE NOT MADE ANY ARRESTS IN THE CASE AND ALAMANCE COUNTY PASTORS ACCUSED OF APPROACHING A MAN IN A WALMART AND TOUCHING HIM INAPPROPRIATELY. WARREN SAY THIS HAPPENED AT A WALMART IN MEDAN WARRANTS. A 67 YEAR-OLD JEFFREY SMITH, QUOTE, COMMITTED BATTERY ON SOMEONE IN THE WALMART MEN'S ROOM. THE PAPERWORK SAYS HE THEN TOOK OFF OUT OF THE STORM, WAS FOUND IN THE WOODS BEHIND A NEARBY GAS STATION. WRAL HAS CONFIRMED. SMITH WAS A PASTOR AT MEBANE</p>

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Mebane pastor charged with sexual battery

Hurricane Francine strengthens into a Category 2 storm ahead of landfall in Louisiana

Hurricane Francine path, updated Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. EST

Lenovo signage installation begins at Hurricanes arena

Lenovo sign on Raleigh arena

Economy, public safety are voters' top concerns, WRAL News Poll finds

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Stranger trying to take ownership of man's home, he tells 5 On Your Side

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Fort Liberty families frustrated by maintenance issues in on-base housing

Fort Liberty families report mold, termites, and slow repairs in on-base housing

From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

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Students at Smithfield-Selma High School got a brief break from their studies Wednesday when a classroom was evacuated after several students were exposed to pepper spray.

Student uses pepper spray at Smithfield-Selma High School

Smithfield-Selma High School evacuated after pepper spray incident

Hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded grants for private school tuition were tacked onto an immigration bill that will force North Carolina sheriffs to work with ICE on detainer requests, tying two key GOP priorities together.

NC lawmakers approve voucher expansion, target sheriffs who won't work with ICE

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A 14-year-old boy shot Tuesday in New Bern has died, and two other teenagers will be charged in his death. 



14-year-old boy shot and killed in New Bern, teens charged in his death

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A Sanderson High School student on Monday brought a firearm on a school bus, police confirm.

Sanderson student had firearm on school bus, Raleigh police say

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High pressure will be the main weather maker through at least the first half of the week. This means cool, refreshing mornings and comfortably warm afternoons--a little something for everyone.


Clouds gradually increase ahead of Francine; rain chances low through the weekend

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The redevelopment is scheduled to begin in December 2025.

Major changes around PNC Arena: Two parking garages to be built by 2027

Conceptual rendering of Raleigh Sports & Entertainment District

(CNN) -- Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze gave the world a an anthem that will forever be tied to cookouts and good times, died on Tuesday, his family announced.

Frankie Beverly, lead singer and founder of Maze, dead at 77

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New polling shows that Democrat Josh Stein has extended his lead over Republican Mark Robinson since March.

Stein, boosted by conservatives, carries wider lead against Robinson in race for NC governor, WRAL News Poll shows

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

UNC-Chapel Hill cut the most positions and redirected the most savings to student success initiatives.

UNC System schools cut 59 jobs, move $17 million to comply with new diversity policy

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UNC has filed plans with the state to build a hospital in Wake Forest on approximately 50 acres of land now owned by the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

UNC Health submits plans to build hospital in Wake Forest

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SurveyUSA interviewed 900 North Carolina adults online from Sept. 4 to Sept. 7, with 771 of them being registered voters and 676 considered likely to vote in the upcoming November election.

WRAL News Poll: Survey of 900 NC adults shows voter trends for November election

In the 105-minute titanic showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Tuesday in Philadelphia, there were pointed barbs, missed opportunities and puzzling tangents -- and a worrying number of animal mentions.

Best, worst and most surprising lines from the presidential debate

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The musical lineup for the upcoming North Carolina State Fair will include more than 40 performers on two stages. 

NC State Fair releases Homegrown Music Fest lineup

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The best-selling duo of all time and one of country music's most beloved acts, Brooks & Dunn, will stop in Raleigh next year.

Brooks & Dunn to play Raleigh

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Coffee can only take me so far. When my heart is wearied by the ways of the world, I seek a jolt of joy from the children at my church.

Go Ask Dad: A jolt of joy

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A stretch of homes on North Carolina's Cape Hatteras National Seashore are at risk of collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean due to beach erosion, and Outer Banks officials are scrambling to come up with possible solutions.

Urgency surrounds Outer Banks homes at risk of collapsing for beach erosion

House collapses on Cape Hatteras, beach closures issued

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In total, UNC System Schools eliminated 59 positions and realigned 132 positions. UNC System Schools saved about $17 million and redirected about $16 million.

UNC System Schools eliminate 59 DEI positions, save $17 million

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Families complain about maintence issues with Fort Liberty housing 

Louisiana feels impact of Hurricane Francine

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Is cost of pet insurance worth the peace of mind? 

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'Too many carbs': Geese develop deformities after being fed

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Brind'Amour enters seventh season with one goal for Carolina Hurricanes: Bring back the Stanley Cup to Raleigh

UNC leaders to share how DEI funding, jobs will be repurposed Wednesday 

 Jackson opens lead over Bishop in race for NC attorney general, WRAL News Poll finds

NC House to vote Wednesday on private school voucher funding

Omaha school shooting began with a fight between 2 boys, court documents say

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Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting

Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, AP source says

Officers pummeled Tyre Nichols because he fled, a form of 'run tax,' prosecutor says

The first general election ballots are going in the mail as the presidential contest nears

This weekend is filled with lots of live music and the return of a popular family-friendly festival in downtown Raleigh.


Weekend best bets: Hootie, BugFest and much more

'Hamilton' returns to Greensboro, tickets go on sale this week

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Are immigrants without legal status straining North Carolina services? Here are the facts.

Fact check: Stein says Robinson skipped vote on 'teacher bonuses' to hold campaign event

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

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

NC lawmakers debate immigration changes, private school voucher funding

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House vote happening Wednesday to fund private school vouchers

NC bill would mandate sheriffs' cooperation with ICE in felony immigration cases

Stein opens lead over Robinson in NC governor's race, WRAL News Poll shows

Race for NC schools superintendent remains a virtual tie, WRAL News Poll shows

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UNC leaders to decide how to repurpose DEI funding, jobs Wednesday

School districts using panic buttons for faster crisis response

Increase expected in sexual assaults on college campuses this time of year, study finds

'Red zone': First few months of college leaves students vulnerable to sexual violence, advocates say

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Legal, unregulated stimulant kratom found in 100s of autopsies

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Poe Hall: NC State's 'sick building' to be stripped, rebuilt as wait continues for results of health evaluation

No place like home: Rolesville junior Zavion Griffin-Haynes says UNC feels like family

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Holliday: Pack not ready for primetime, Devils, Heels move to 2-0

Misner, Mangum fuel 8-1 Bulls win over Norfolk 

Lenovo Center? Video game offers hint at new sponsor for NC State, Hurricanes arena

Panthers signing edge rusher Charles Harris to bolster pass rush, AP source says

No. 5 Green Level stands tall to hand No. 4 Green Hope first loss

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WRAL 5 On Your Side has some tips to try to keep your surroundings dust-free. 

Danger in your dust: How to keep your surroundings dust-free

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Claudia Vaughan, the director of Helping Hands Childcare in Bunn, was charged with misdemeanor child abuse on Aug. 28. An arrest warrant states she injured the child "by grabbing and pulling child, then wrapping arms and legs around child, [then] pushing the child to the floor."

Child care director in Bunn charged with child abuse

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James Rencher resigned from his position at Herbert Akins Middle School in Fuquay-Varina in the spring, after WRAL started investigating allegations he abused special needs students. But until earlier this month, he was a substitute in Durham Public School, a spokeswoman there confirmed.

Teacher facing assault charge has been substituting in Durham Public Schools

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Claudia Vaughan, the director of Helping Hands Childcare in Bunn, was charged with misdemeanor child abuse on Aug. 28. 

Child care director charged with abusing child at facility in Franklin County

Sheriffs in North Carolina could soon be required to comply when faced with a request from federal immigration agents. That's a key part of a bill currently headed to the state House.

NC bill would require sheriffs to cooperate with ICE advances

NC bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE advances

Pollsters have frequently said voters' opinion on the state of the economy tends to be influenced by their political views. The new economic numbers come on the heels of a WRAL News Poll on Monday that showed the presidential race more or less tied, but with a slight edge to Harris.

NC voters split on economic outlook, but largely feeling OK about the future, WRAL News Poll shows

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Sudden utility bill spike throws Apex customers for a loop as some totals triple in price

Homeowners say problems developed shortly after Zebulon homes were built

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New: Teacher fired after WRAL investigation seen working in different district 

New law allowed authorities to release teen murder suspect's info

NC State leader shares update on Poe Hall health hazard evaluation  

Audio recording from 2022 reveals apparent confession connected to Blake Deven murder case

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AIâs latest gig: Composing music for dementia patients

Donald Thompson: How to keep your team engaged during the election season

Cary, Durham among top real estate markets in 2024

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US consumer watchdog finds that school lunch fees are taking a toll on parents

Downtown Durham businesses struggling as city officials look to ease cost burden

A Boeing strike is looking more likely. The union president expects workers to reject contract offer

Labor costs remain high for small businesses, but a report shows wage growth is slowing for some

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Tuesday marks World Suicide Prevention Day as NC faces record-breaking suicide rate 

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