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An investigation is underway after a man was found dead beneath a tree in Vance County with a rope around his neck.


Man found dead near Henderson with rope around his neck, sheriff says 

<p>AVAILABLE ON HULU AND THE WRAL APP ON YOUR TV OR STREAMING DEVICE. &gt;&gt; BREAKING NEWS WE'RE FOLLOWING RIGHT NOW IN THE LAST 30 MINUTES, THE VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF SPOKE ABOUT THE DEATH OF A 21 YEAR-OLD MAN WHO WAS FOUND DEAD EARLIER THIS WEEK. &gt;&gt; INVESTIGATORS SAY THE MAN WAS FOUND SITTING UNDER A TREE WITH A ROPE AROUND HIS NECK. WE ARE AS CHRIS LOVINGOOD JOINS US NOW WITH NEW INFORMATION FROM THE SHERIFF. CHRIS, YOU'VE ALSO SPOKEN WITH SOMEONE REPRESENTING THE FAMILY. DID RENEE AND I'LL GET TO THAT. BUT I WANT TO RUN THROUGH WHAT WE KNOW FROM INVESTIGATORS. FIRST, VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF CURTIS BRAME SPOKE ABOUT 30 MINUTES AGO ON THIS. HE SAYS DEPUTIES WERE CALLED TO VEN COMO ROAD ON WEDNESDAY MORNING AROUND 10:00AM. THAT'S WHERE DEPUTIES FOUND A MAN IDENTIFIED AS JV ON MCGEE RIGHT HERE ON YOUR SCREEN OUTSIDE A FENCED-IN AREA NEAR THE BASE OF A TREE. &gt;&gt; THE SHERIFF SAYS THE GUY HAD A ROPE WRAPPED AROUND HIS NECK AND THE OTHER END OF THE ROPE WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE TREE FAMILY MEMBERS SAY THAT THEY WERE TOLD THIS WAS A SUICIDE. AND SPEAKING A SHORT TIME AGO, THE SHERIFF SAID MCGEE'S DEATH IS UNDER INVESTIGATION BUT THE CAUSE OF DEATH THAT'S NOT YET KNOWN. &gt;&gt; ME SHERIFF ADVANCE CANADA. OPPORTUNITY TO COLLECT THE EVIDENCE TO PROCESS THE EVIDENCE AND WOULD A SOLID CONCRETE INFORMATION THAT I CAN PROVIDE TO THEM. SO THEY WILL HAVE CONFERENCE AND THE DEATH AND LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. THEY ARE. &gt;&gt; MORTIFIED ABOUT THIS. THIS THIS KNOWS THAT THEY'VE GOTTEN THEY ARE HURT. THEY ARE, YOU KNOW, IS THIS IS THEY THEY GOING THROUGH SO MUCH AT THIS TIME RIGHT NOW. &gt;&gt; THAT'S CANDICE MATTHEWS. SHE'S A SPOKESPERSON FOR JBA MCKEE'S FAMILY AND THAT'S WHO SHE'S REFERRING TO. HIS PARENTS SPECIFICALLY THE VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THAT THEY HAVE ASKED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AND THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO</p>

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Family wants answers after man found dead at base of tree with rope around his neck

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Warrants: Woman assaulted 5-year-old son & poured hot sauce down his throat

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'It still doesn't feel real': Mother of Goldsboro teen killed concerned about violence in the city

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Durham volleyball coaches subject of investigation

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Ira David Wood III hospitalized after minor heart attack

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School violence threats can lead to prison, even federal charges

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The rental home is just 0.18 miles outside a mandatory evacuation zone. 

Bride left in limbo: VRBO denies cancellation as wildfire threatens bachelorette party

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Using marijuana for medical reasons is already legal in 38 states. Despite years of debate about it, North Carolina still isn't one of them - even though our exclusive WRAL News poll once again shows overwhelming support for it among every demographic group.

WRAL News Poll: NC voters continue to back medical marijuana legalization

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The theater, which is owned by the city, the  is located in a historic building on Gay Street which houses an arts center, children's museum and science center and a community performing arts theater. Marilynn Barner Anselmi, a playwright from Rocky Mount who has seen several theaters, said it's the best of the best.

'It's heartbreaking': Rocky Mount residents want historic theater restored

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The latest stretch will cover 18 miles along southern Wake County, and crews expect it to be ready for business in the next two weeks.

Excitement mounts as first phase of the Complete 540 Project nears completion

Portion of I-540 under construction

Local officials are scheduled to discuss an economic incentives package for the company on Monday -- a sign that the company has likely settled on the Johnston County site.

Food manufacturer targets Selma for 200-job expansion

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A Fayetteville-area mother is seeking answers after her son was injured in a hit-and-run motorcycle crash.


Teen badly injured in hit-and-run motorcycle crash near Fayetteville

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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance will hold an event in Raleigh on Wednesday, the Trump campaign announced Friday.



Trump, Vance to make separate campaign stops in North Carolina next week

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Grab your 4-leaf clovers, horseshoes, dreamcatchers and rabbit's feet and let's go in depth on Friday the 13th.

In Depth with Dan: Friday the 13th's spooky mythology and how it came to be unlucky

Human Skull, On Sale for $4,000, Draws Attention to Florida Store

(CNN) -- Boar's Head will close the Virginia plant that produced deli meat products tied to a deadly listeria outbreak, the company said on Friday.

Boar's Head to close Virginia plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak

A Small Town Gets an Uncomfortable Spotlight After the Boarâs Head Recall

A majority of North Carolinians also support additional casinos in North Carolina outside of tribal lands, new WRAL News Poll shows.

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What is the North Carolina state motto? Discover its rich history and significance.


Discover the North Carolina state motto and its rich history

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Viewers sent us their gorgeous photos of the sunrise Thursday morning. Send us your photos at wral.com/report-it.

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

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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

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

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It's Friday. It's not just any Friday, it's Friday the 13th. Maybe you already knew, maybe you've been feeling the spooky vibes all day, keeping your head on a swivel for black cats.

In Depth with Dan: Friday the 13th

WRAL News Poll: NC voters support legalizing medical marijuana

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Community members raise concerns about the Imperial Centre

VRBO host won't let guest cancel despite wildfire danger

Men, parents more likely that others to place a bet

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Man charged with murder of 15-year-old girl in Goldsboro

Cold case: Man charged in 2007 rape, kidnapping at apartment near Fayetteville State University

Foodie News: New steakhouse opening in Raleigh

Lockdown lifted, student in custody after handgun reported at Garner High School 

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Report finds 'no evidence' Hawaii officials prepared for wildfire that killed 102 despite warnings

Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to lesser charge of driving while impaired; issues a public safety announcement

Feds rarely punish hospitals for turning away pregnant patients

Pope slams both Harris and Trump as 'against life' and urges Catholics to vote for 'lesser evil'

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

Brooks & Dunn to play Raleigh

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

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

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Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

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

Confidence in election results aligns with presidential choice, poll shows

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Republicans sue to stop use of UNC digital ID for voting

NC Republicans have little confidence in election accuracy. Election officials say they should.

Cooper appoints new North Carolina environmental leader

NC poll: Election integrity high, but voters concerned about safety 

UNC System discuss DEI changes, future of equality policy

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UNC leaders discuss repeal of DEI policies, how system will redirect $17 million

Cellphones in NC schools: Curbing distractions will require many solutions, experts say at forum

Sky 5 flies over Wakefield High School in Raleigh as students dismiss early due to A/C issues

Wakefield High School in Raleigh dismisses students early due to A/C issues

5 On Your Side helps wrongfully convicted man get his dream pool shaped like Mr. Peanut

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Raleigh man believes woman filed fraudulent deed on his home to squat there, slow eviction process  

With RFK Jr. off the ballot, Wake County to pay about $66K to reprint ballots 

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Panthers, reeling from 37-point defeat, try to stop 1-0 Chargers

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Steady rain postpones some Week 4 football games in Triangle, eastern NC

Gold: Big contracts, high hopes as Canes start training camp

NC Courage host expansion team Bay FC for first time

Florida State asks judge to rule on parts of suit against ACC, hoping for resolution without trial

Statewide high school football scoreboard: Week 4

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Aiden Smalls runs for 2 touchdowns as Clayton handles Holly Springs

No. 9 Havelock earns a running clock against county rival West Craven

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Seaforth continues dominance, sweeps Orange to win 10th straight match

Ronnie Long's dream after 44 years of wrongful imprisonment? A Mr. Peanut-shaped pool. But after $200,000 and months of delays, he was left with a mess.
On WRAL at 6, 5 On Your Side on how you can avoid construction nightmares.

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The North Carolina Supreme Court's ruling to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name from the 2024 ballot will cost state taxpayers around $1 million to reprint ballots, with Wake County alone spending $66,000.

NC Supreme Court's decision to remove RFK Jr.'s name from ballot to cost taxpayers $1M

The owner of a high-end Raleigh home says a woman he's never met filed legal documents claiming she owns his house. 

Raleigh homeowner says someone filed fraudulent deed trying to take possession of house

Dr. Craig Adams, the owner of a high-end Raleigh home, says a woman he's never met filed legal documents claiming she owns his house.

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 House approves school voucher, immigration enforcement bill, which goes to governor's desk

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

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

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

Child care director in Bunn charged with child abuse

Teacher facing assault charge has been substituting in Durham Public Schools

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

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Donald Thompson: Accent awareness helps speakers, listeners be more effective

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

Three local entrepreneurs behind global beach success: Shibumi Shade

Grace Ueng: Civility at work matters, but is often missing

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Stock market today: Wall Street's best week of 2024 closes with indexes near their records

US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low

Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years

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42 state attorneys general demand a Surgeon General warning label for social media apps

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