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Authorities are offering a $35,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Ramone Alston. They said anyone who is helping the convicted murderer escape will be charged with a felony.

Sheriff says give a tip, get reward; help with murderer's escape and charges await

<p>AT RDU. REALLY. DANA LEE, WRAL NEWS. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, WILLIE. &gt;&gt; NEW IN THE LAST HOUR WHILE THE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR A CONVICTED MURDERER WHO ESCAPED FROM A HOSPITAL IN HILLSBOROUGH YESTERDAY, WE CONFIRMED TODAY THAT ANOTHER INMATE TRIED TO ESCAPE FROM THE SAME HOSPITAL. A JURY CONVICTED RAMON ALSTON FOR KILLING ONE YEAR-OLD MALIA WILLIAMS ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN 2015. AUTHORITIES HAVE NOW SEARCHED FOR MORE THAN 30 HOURS FOR HIM. WRAL'S AARON THOMAS IS LIVE TONIGHT WITH WHAT THE SHERIFF THERE IS SAYING ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION TO FIND HIM. &gt;&gt; PARENTS. &gt;&gt; IN DENVER, A FEW UPDATES CAME OUT OF THE NEWS CONFERENCE THAT WAS HELD IN THIS PARKING LOT HERE IN HILLSBOROUGH. WE LEARNED THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTIONS NOW TAKING OVER THIS INVESTIGATION SO THAT THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPUTIES CAN FOCUS ON THEIR DUTIES HERE ON THE LOCAL LEVEL. NOW, WE ALSO GOT A FEEL FOR HOW EXHAUSTED THIS SEARCH HAS TAKEN PLACE OVER THE PAST. 24 HOURS, WE'RE TALKING ABOUT MORE THAN 330 INVESTIGATORS REPRESENTING 19 AGENCIES AND SEARCHING MORE THAN 1300 ACRES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTIONS SAYS THAT WHILE REMOTE ALSTON, HE DOES HAVE A HIT. A HISTORY OF OF, YOU KNOW, BREAKING THE LAW. HE DOES NOT HAVE A HISTORY OF TRYING TO ESCAPE CUSTODY. INVESTIGATORS HAVE SINCE MARCH. THE TIP LINE, HERE'S WHAT ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF BLACKWOOD HAD TO SAY WHEN IT COMES TO RECEIVING SOME OF THOSE TIPS &gt;&gt; 2 LEADS WE'VE GOT I'M NOT GOING TO SAY WHAT THEY ARE THAT WE FEEL ARE ARE SOLID ROCK SOLID. AND THAT'S A TASER TO THE &gt;&gt; FOLKS OUT THERE THAT KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON AND KNOW THAT THEY WERE INVOLVED IN WE WE KNOW YOU AND WE'RE COMING FOR YOU. &gt;&gt; A STRONG REMARKS COMING THERE FROM SHERIFF BLACKWOOD. ADDITIONALLY, THE REWARD MONEY HAS SINCE BEEN BUMPED UP TO $35,000. THE SHERIFF ALSO HAS A YOU CAN BE CHARGED WITH A FELONY. IF IT'S PROVEN THAT YOU'RE INVOLVED IN THE AIDING AND ABETTING OF HELPING AN</p>

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Inmate may have had help in escape, Orange County sheriff says

Battery maker plans more than 1,000 jobs, $1.4B plant outside Rocky Mount, officials say

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Harris leads Trump in new poll of NC, in drastic reversal

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Wilson County middle school to start classes on time, days after EF3 tornado caused extensive damage

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Sunny skies, highs in the upper 80s expected Thursday

Highs in the mid 80s Wednesday afternoon

Convicted murderer escapes: Why authorities drove him 150 miles to Orange County

Deputies, dogs search for escaped inmate near Hillsborough hospital

Residents rattled, angry after someone shot up homes in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood overnight

Shadow Glen Drive home riddled with bullet holes

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A 15-year-old boy appeared ready to jump into the Neuse River at any moment. Two Wake County deputies lent a much-needed ear to a teen searching for hope.

Teen at the edge of suicide gives life another chance with help from Wake deputies

Wake deputies team up to help teen contemplating suicide

According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers responded to a crash around 6:16 p.m. at the intersection of Athens Drive and Athena Woods Lane. Police said a man and a young female passenger were hit at the intersection.

Man, girl hospitalized after moped crash near Athens Drive High School in Raleigh

Crash scene at Athens Drive and Athena Woods Lane

Investigators found nearly 40 alleged fraudulent ID cards, with different names, addresses and dates of birth, all with the same picture.

Human trafficking arrest: Man had 40 fake IDs for woman who was in his car

Alfredo Davis, arrested for human trafficking

Democrat Mo Green and Republican Michele Morrow, both vying for the job of state schools superintendent, have widely disparate viewpoints on public education in North Carolina. We sat down with both candidates this week to ask about their priorities if they win in November.

State superintendent hopefuls differ greatly in vision of public education 

Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

The WRAL Breaking News Tracker captured a group of first responders around a National Guard helicopter at the airport. According to the airport, smoke was reported inside the helicopter and it safely landed at the airport.



Smoke inside National Guard helicopter prompts emergency landing at RDU

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Donald Trump held a rally and speech in North Carolina on Wednesday that his campaign billed as a significant economic address, though the former president spent much of his time airing grievances against his rivals and veering toward familiar topics like the U.S.-Mexico border. Set in a Democratic city surrounded by staunchly Republican mountain counties, the event carried both national and local implications for the former president.

The Latest: Trump held rally in North Carolina; Harris campaign launches $90M ad buy

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The segment of highway, south and east from N.C. 55 Bypass in Apex to Interstate 40 east of downtown Raleigh, now is not expected to be open before Labor Day.

Tropical Storm Debby delays opening of next section of 540 loop

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According to the university website, the fall semester will start on Sept. 3. That's two weeks later than its initial start date, which was scheduled for Aug. 19.

Saint Augustine's delays start of fall classes, move-in date for students

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The infant was riding in a minivan that hit a guardrail in the median, then went off the road and into a cornfield, according to state troopers.

4-month-old dies in crash on I-95 North near Smithfield

Deadly crash on I-95 North near Smithfield kills at least one person

Cisco Systems is planning to lay off 7% of its employees, its second round of job cuts this year, as the company shifts its focus to more rapidly growing areas in technology, such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Cisco cuts thousands of jobs, 7% of workforce, as it shifts focus to AI, cybersecurity

Cisco Systems to lay off more than 4,000 workers in latest sign of tighter times in tech

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A man who law enforcement said shot his 6-year-old daughter, his girlfriend and two friends on Sunday before turning the gun on himself had just gotten out of jail a day earlier. 

6-year-old Rocky Mount girl dies after quadruple shooting, father recently released from jail

North Carolina health officials were first to discover high lead levels in Wanabana Apple Cinnamon fruit pouches last year.



Changes coming after lead poisoning scare involving children's snack, health officials say

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Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Raleigh on Friday, her campaign tells WRAL News.



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While many year-round students have already started classes, Aug. 25 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year for most traditional calendar students.


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(CNN) -- Realtors across the US are bracing for a seismic shift in the way they do business. Starting August 17, new rules will roll out that overhaul the way Realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes.

Biggest shakeup in a century set to hit real estate agents this week: Here's how they're preparing

Biggest shakeup in a century set to hit real estate agents this week

The North Carolina Health Department is investigating more than 100 cases of illnesses that come from a parasite spread when people eat or drink food or water contaminated with feces.

What is the parasite, food-borne illness spreading in North Carolina?

Wake County Health Dept. investigating after at least 134 people infected from parasite 

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Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July. NC State professor emeritus and economist Dr. Mike Walden joined WRAL News at 7 to discuss what it means.

Report shows inflation cooled to 2.9%, so what happens next?

Former President Donald Trump holds campaign event in Asheville

NC schools superintendent candidates offer different visions of public schools

Prisoner driven 150 miles to Hillsborough for medical care despite his connections to Orange County

Girl fights off armed robber with baseball bat

Wake deputies recount steps taken to keep suicidal teen from jumping

Wake County deputies pull teen back from jumping into Neuse River

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What's behind COVID's summer comeback in North Carolina

UNC football: Can the Tar Heels be better without Drake Maye?

Wake summit brings school leaders together to brainstorm new safety measures

Wake County asking eaters to remember weeks back in tracking parasite illnesses

3 years into a life sentence, Alex Murdaugh to get his day before the South Carolina Supreme Court

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New Zealand food bank distributes candy made from a potentially lethal amount of methamphetamine

Disney wants wrongful death suit thrown out because widower bought an Epcot ticket and had Disney+

NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year

WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

Old North State Food Hall has announced two new restaurants are joining the venue.



Old North State Food Hall welcomes burger joint, The Blue Taco

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The Harry Potter film concert series to return to DPAC

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Rialto releases fall concert lineup

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Is a Disney theme park vacation still worth the price?

Is a Disney Theme Park Vacation Still Worth the Price?

Q&A: John Legend on his ambitious children's album, 'My Favorite Dream,' and new single, 'L-O-V-E'

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Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

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Fact check: Vance says Walz left National Guard after being called to Iraq

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Fact-checking claims about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic boxing eligibility

Did an Olympic sponsor pull support after the opening ceremony?

Trump rally shooting put scrutiny on Secret Service women. Here are the facts.

Fact check: Did Graham say Trump will 'round up and deport legal immigrants?'

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at Trump rally in Asheville

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Donald Trump hosts rally in Asheville

Trump brings economic message to Asheville Wednesday evening

NC Superintendent race: Morrow defends comments on using military to keep Trump in office

New voter ID options approved in NC for college students, government workers

Back-to-school: Tips for families with children entering kindergarten

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Safety strategies in Wake Schools focus of SRO summit Wednesday

Wake County Schools to address student safety, on-campus threats ahead of new school year

NC superintendent candidates Michele Morrow, Mo Green speak with WRAL News

Mo Green says Michele Morrow's calls for a Trump coup on Jan. 6 are 'disturbing'

2024 Olympics by the numbers

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State revokes Raleigh child care facility's license following investigation

Parasite cases continue to climb in Wake County with no definite source identified

Duke, Illinois men's basketball set for Madison Square Garden in February

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UNC men's basketball adds Georgia Tech transfer

NC State new-look wide receiver room prepares for season

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus

'Best soccer coach in the country': New UNC coach earns high praise from Dorrance

2024 HighSchoolOT Football Preview Magazine: Your guide to NC high school football

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3 NC football players make 247Sports' initial top 100 prospects for the class of 2027

Weddington volleyball heats up late for five set win at Cox Mill

No. 5 Hough scores in bunches to open 2024 with big win over No. 9 Hickory

No. 2 West Forsyth boys soccer runs away with season-opening win over No. 10 Lake Norman

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading and setting up the Federal Reserve for an interest rate cut in September.

Annual US inflation falls to 3-year low, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates

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Michele Morrow, the Republican candidate for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction, answered questions on Aug. 13, 2024, in a one-on-one interview with WRAL capitol bureau chief Laura Leslie.

NC GOP superintendent candidate Michele Morrow talks about Jan. 6 Capitol attack, upholding Constitution and improving schools

Both presidential candidates say they are in favor of eliminating taxes on tips.

In Depth with Dan: Harris, Trump propose no taxes on tips

Following storms like Debby, scammers often target homeowners offering quick repairs for great prices.

How to recognize storm scams

Following storms like Debby, scammers often target homeowners offering quick repairs for great prices,.

New NC homeowner protections in place against predatory roofing contractors

New homeowner protections against predatory roofing contractors

Beware of post-storm scammers: New NC protections for homeowners after Debby passes through

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Breaking down the July 2024 CPI report

5 On Your Side: New federal rules target hassle-free subscription cancellations

5 On Your Side: New rules proposed to make canceling subscriptions easier 

New focus on lead testing after applesauce contamination

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WRAL Investigates daycare repercussions when something happens

What lies below: WRAL Investigates old landfill sites across NC that sit under playgrounds, businesses and more

WRAL Investigates the dangerous chemicals found in the soil of local parks

GOP voter registration sees upswing in rural counties across NC

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Public and private come together to map NCâs digital future at summit Thursday

Grace Ueng: Visualization is part of a winnerâs formula

200 high-paying engineering, tech jobs promised for Raleigh

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US safety agency ends probe of Tesla suspension failures without seeking a recall

Texas Sues GM Over Collection and Selling of Driver Data

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after inflation data clears the way for cuts to rates

Elliott seeks 10 of the 15 board seats at Southwest in bid to strengthen the airline's performance

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'This was major': Toddler safe after wandering away from Greenville child care center and into oncoming traffic, family says

College prep guide: A 'do great' guide for students, parents

Chuck E. Cheese targets inflation-weary families with a bargain subscription program

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