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After escaping from the C.A. Dillon Youth Development Center in Butner, 17-year-old Zane Cesnik was taken into custody Monday around 10:05 p.m. at the intersection of Range Road and Roberts Chapel Road in Granville County.

Captured: 17-year-old accused of murdering Wake County man escaped custody twice in 2024

<p>LET YOU KNOW IF ANYTHING POPS UP. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, BRETT. A 17 YEAR-OLD IS BACK IN CUSTODY THIS MORNING AFTER A MANHUNT HAD A COMMUNITY ON EDGE AS A IN CESSNOCK WAS ON THE RUN FOR 8 HOURS AFTER ESCAPING A JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER IN BUTNER WRAL'S KELSEY COFFEES AT THE GRANVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. AND KELSEY, WE'RE EXPECTING TO GET AN UPDATE LATER TODAY ON HOW THIS HAPPENED. WHAT HAPPENED TO US? &gt;&gt; MICHELLE, WE WERE ABLE TO CONFIRM WITHIN THE LAST 10 MINUTES THAT WE SHOULD RECEIVE AN UPDATE HERE TO GRANVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. &gt;&gt; THE NUMBER ONE QUESTION WE'RE ASKING THIS MORNING IS HOW WAS HE ABLE TO ESCAPE? AND THERE'S JUST A LOT THAT WE DON'T KNOW RIGHT NOW. BUT HERE'S WHAT WE DO KNOW. 17 YEAR-OLD SAINT SAYS NICK WAS RECAPTURED AROUND 10 LAST NIGHT AFTER AN 8 HOUR SEARCH. HE WAS FOUND AT THE INTERSECTION OF RANGE ROAD IN ROBERTS, CHAPEL ROAD IN BUTNER. THAT'S LESS THAN 10 MINUTES AWAY FROM THAT DEAL IN A JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER WHERE HE WAS IN CUSTODY. HE WAS INDICTED LAST YEAR ON MURDER CHARGES. HE'S ACCUSED OF KILLING A 71 YEAR-OLD MAN SKY 5 FLEW OVER THE DETENTION CENTER YESTERDAY AS INVESTIGATORS SEARCH FOR SAYS THAT 3 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WERE WORKING TO FIND HIM. WRAL REACHED OUT TO HIS FAMILY YESTERDAY. THEY DIDN'T WANT TO COMMENT THAT HE WAS FOUND ONLY A FEW MINUTES AWAY FROM THE DETENTION CENTER. WE'RE WORKING TO FIND OUT IF HE ESCAPED ON FOOT OR HE WAS ABLE TO GET INTO A CAR WILL BE SURE TO BE AT A NEWS CONFERENCE THAT'S SCHEDULED FOR TODAY AT 3 O'CLOCK KELCEY COFFEE.</p>

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17-year-old charged with murder back in custody after escaping detention center in Butner

Four new schools prompting reassignment proposal in southwestern Wake County next year

Wake County to build 4 new schools

NC landfill owner to pay for decades of pollution

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Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US

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Woman convicted in Wake County murder, dismemberment will  serve 20 years in Texas

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UNC will send more alerts, use more clear language when emergencies arise on campus

Arrest in shots fired at UNC-Chapel Hill

$681M jackpot is 7th largest in Mega Millions history

Mega Millions jackpot Sept. 3, 2024

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A cold front that brought rain and storms to the area has now resulted in a breath of fresh air.

Relief! Brief return to a fall-like feel through mid-week

It's cooler Tuesday night 

Part of Joyner Park in Wake Forest is indefinitely closed while crews deal with the environmental impacts of an overflow they say could have been caused by cooking grease put down the drain. 

Wipe your pots to reduce sewer overflows 

Joyner Park Pond has been closed to the public Friday

People will have two opportunities to voice their opinions to Raleigh leaders on the proposed relocation of the Red Hat Amphitheater.

Proposed Red Hat Amphitheater relocation: Here's how to provide Raleigh leaders feedback before their official vote

Red Hat Amphitheater

Mark Cuban helped fund Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s winning fight against a Democratic Party lawsuit to get him off the ballot. Now Kennedy is trying to get off the ballot, but without Cuban's help.

Billionaire who helped RFK Jr. get on NC ballot won't back his new effort to get off the ballot

Mark Cuban Bought An Entire Town In Texas

As classes begin at Saint Augustine's University, enrollment is down compared to previous years.

Fall semester begins at Saint Augustine's University with student body of just 200

St. Augustine's, Shaw alumni react to SAU board chair's letter

Production of two H5N1 vaccine candidates will begin this fall. Since April, there have been 10 reported human cases of bird flu in the U.S., according to the CDC. 

Duke awarded $7 million to create bird flu vaccines for clinical trials

Duke researchers look to create longer-lasting flu vaccine

The City Council voted Monday night to authorize the city manager to negotiate a lease with GoodHomes Communities LLC for space at the former Clarion Hotel.

Fayetteville Police Department looks to lease space in former hotel

The Fayetteville Police Department is at 467 Hay Street.

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The driver of a Mustang was following a black truck too closely and rear-ended it. When the driver of the black truck got out to check the damage, multiple shots were fired.

Search underway for driver linked to road rage shooting, hit-and-run in Granville County

Driver flees after road rage shooting, hit-and-run on NC 96 in Granville County, sheriff's office says

Parexel's new global headquarters will be located in Tower 5 at North Hills Innovation District in Midtown Raleigh. The tower is set to open later this year.

Parexel to relocate global headquarters to North Hills in Raleigh

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Last month, North Carolina did something enthusiastically that most states have been reluctant to try: It started covering new obesity medicines like Wegovy for its poorest residents as part of its Medicaid program.

North Carolina chose to cover obesity drugs for its poor, but not its own employees

The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees

Tour the WRAL Severe Weather Center and meet the meteorologists that work on air and behind the scenes to keep you safe every day. 

Meet the WRAL meteorologists and tour the WRAL Severe Weather Center 

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"To see our beautiful planet truly just changes your perspective on how lucky we are to be alive," Karsen Kitchen said. "If everyone had the chance to see that, the world would be a better place."

'Perseverance really pays off': UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space

Karsen Kitchen describes flying on Blue Origin rocket into space

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

Foodie News: Lawrence Barbecue moving to downtown Cary

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A man who fell asleep while his Tesla was driving along U.S. Highway 70 has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Man who fell asleep in Tesla while driving on US 70 charged with drug trafficking, multiple felonies

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Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide. One expert estimates that 50,000 K-12 schools were constructed with materials containing PCBs.

Hundreds of NC schools may contain toxic chemicals

More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has made changes to its Alert Carolina emergency notification system, focusing on the initial messaging in its emergency notifications. 

Students say they feel safe one year after UNC shooting

Harris and Trump preparing for first debate

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Harnett County sheriff's deputies to start wearing body cameras in November

Classes begin at Saint Augustine's University following delay

Classes begin today at Saint Augustine's University following delay

Person shot after crash stemming from road rage incident on NC 96 in Granville County

'Flagstock 2024' party held Monday night for flag defenders at UNC

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New glioblastoma research lab in Durham offering hope for brain cancer patients 

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Former sheriff takes over troubled animal services in Franklin County

Wake County Public Libraries debuts new library card designs

Closures scheduled around Wake County for Complete 540 project; see detours here

Man stabbed on Aberdeen Road in Hoke County

Former aide to 2 New York governors is charged with being an agent of the Chinese government

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4 killed in shooting on transit train in Chicago suburb

'Pinnacle Man,' found in cave nearly 50 years ago, has been identified

More than 10 dead as bus crashes into students and parents outside school in China

Two rescued from stricken yacht 'at the mercy of the elements' in 24-hour ordeal

The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh makes its 15th annual return Saturday and Sunday.

15th annual African American Cultural Festival returns 

Each year, the African American Culutural Festival draws about 40,000 people.

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' based on 1988 movie about Durham Bulls team to debut in home city

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' 

Perfect snacks for beachy days: What food to bring

The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Hereâs Why.

Celebrate 10 years of the WRAL Voters' Choice Awards this September  

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NY-style deli opens in downtown Raleigh's Union Station

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

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

Fact check: Social media claims NC ballot order shows 'attempt at voter manipulation'

Politifact: Trump's claim about manipulated US job numbers baseless

Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

Robinson campaign denies claims that he was regular at porn shops decades ago

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Ready or not, election season in the US is about to start. The first ballots will go out within days

Former President Trump to make stop in Charlotte on Friday

What you need to know to vote in North Carolina 

UNC leaders discuss new emergency preparedness plans with new school year underway

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools enrollment drops by 1,000 students

Charlotte school bus driver charged with DWI, child abuse after 'driving erratically,' police say

Nash County measure has elementary school students walk through metal detectors at random

Nash County Public Schools to begin random screenings of elementary school students

Be SMART initiative calls for action on safe gun storage as kids return to school

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Raleigh police to partner with mental health facility at center of multiple WRAL investigations

Past due and overbudget: NC's new Medicaid computer system has issues and a whistleblower knew it

NC farmers facing unprecedented struggles amid extreme weather and economic pressures

After WRAL investigations, Durham County to review anti-violence program

College football Week 2: NC State's huge opportunity, tough times for ACC powers

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NC State remains at No. 24 in AP poll

Holliday: A winning start for UNC, NC State and Duke

Small group dominates ACC's broadcast TV appearances. Should money follow?

UNC QB Max Johnson has second procedure on broken leg, will have 2 years of eligibility left

The Starting 22: Best players from week 2 of high school football in NC

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No. 8 Dudley runs away from Southeast Guilford in home opener

NC Girls Soccer Gatorade POTY Blane McElroy flips commitment to N.C. State

The best football player in NC without an offer is Richmond LB Terande Spencer

Statewide Football Rankings: Weddington is the new No. 1 team in the HSOT Top 25

WRAL Investigates obtained an apparently recorded confession connected to a murder case in Fayetteville. Avantae Deven is charged with murdering two of her adopted children, Blake Deven and London Deven. Only on WRAL at 6 p.m., the story behind the never-before-released recording and what it reveals. 

WRAL Investigates recording of apparent confession connected to Fayetteville double-murder case

Former patients of a mental health facility in Raleigh have expressed concerns about a partnership with the Raleigh Police Department to divert juveniles and adults from hospital emergency departments.

Patients question Raleigh police's partnership with Holly Hill Hospital

Former Holly Hill patients question Raleigh police plan to divert mental health crises to troubled facility

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Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said she is optimistic about a collaboration with Holly Hill Hospital to serve the needs of people experiencing mental health crises.

Raleigh police to partner with troubled mental health facility

North Carolina Democrats blasted Republicans on the North Carolina Supreme Court Thursday for ruling that Justice Phil Berger Jr. should not have to remove himself from a case concerning his father, Republican Senate leader Phil Berger Sr.

NC Democratic leaders call on GOP Supreme Court justice to recuse himself from case

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Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz and Gov. Roy Cooper visited a Cook Out in Raleigh, where they ordered milkshakes.

Tim Walz visits Cook Out with Gov. Roy Cooper during Raleigh visit

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5 On Your Side restaurants ratings: Don Ramon's Taco Shop and La Isla Del Mar  

Fisher-Price recalls plastic dumbbell toy for possible choking hazard to infants

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38-year-old man arrested after fatal shooting of woman in Wilson

WRAL Investigates delays in a Medicaid upgrade costing taxpayers and impacting patients

How Vermont is testing school buildings for PCBs

Bull City United under review by Durham County

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Mike Walden: How much control does the president have over US economy?

NC State lands NEH grant for new center focusing on AI Ethics

âPerseverance really pays offâ: UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space, hopes to inspire others

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Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily room cleaning work

'Deadpool' tops charts yet again as 'Reagan' beats expectations on sluggish Labor Day weekend

Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

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Cheaper gas expected for Labor Day, end of record-breaking summer travel season

North Carolina asks for forever chemicals to be designated hazardous air pollutants

What's open and closed on Labor Day 2024?

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