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Franklin County deputies arrested Mayteil Jomar Negron-Guevarez, a man wanted for murder in Puerto Rico.

Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, top 10 most-wanted man found hiding in Franklin County

TEMPERATURE COMING NEXT WEEK. >> RIGHT NOW, IT'S 6 FRANKLIN COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED THE MAN WHO'S WANTED FOR KILLING 2 PEOPLE IN PUERTO RICO. >> HE'S ONE OF PUERTO RICO'S TOP 10 MOST WANTED FUGITIVES. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I'M GERALD OWENS AND I'M DEBRA MORGAN. DEPUTIES TOOK MAY TELL THE GROWN GUEVARA'S INTO CUSTODY TODAY CONNECTED TO CRIMES. AUTHORITIES SAY HAPPENED 4 YEARS AGO. HE'S NOW SET TO BE EXTRADITED BACK TO PUERTO RICO WHO SEE DONOVAN IS LIVE IN THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER IN RALEIGH WHERE TAVARES IS DUE IN COURT ON MONDAY. CHELSEA. AND SO A BUSINESS OWNER AND YOUNGSVILLE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY GOT QUITE A SURPRISE THIS MORNING WHEN THE U.S. MARSHALS AND THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FLOODED THEIR PROPERTY AND THEY ACTUALLY FOUND A MAN. >> WHO HAD ESCAPED MURDER CHARGES IN PUERTO RICO MORE THAN 4 YEARS AGO. >> UNDERSTANDING, YOU KNOW, RUN FROM THE RAIN THERE THAT'S BROADCAST BY RADIO TRAFFIC FROM THIS MORNING COMING FROM HERE, A LANDSCAPING YARD IN YOUNGSVILLE WHERE DEPUTIES HAVE DESCENDED HALF YEARS FOR THE MURDER. WITHIN MINUTES, FRANKLIN COUNTY DEPUTIES AND CANINES AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE PUERTO RICO, VIOLENT OFFENDERS TASK FORCE. >> FOUND A FUGITIVE A LONG WAY FROM HOME HIDING UNDERNEATH THIS SHED NEAR THE CEDAR CREEK LANDSCAPING COMPANY. THE OWNERS DIDN'T WANT TO SPEAK ON CAMERA, BUT THEY SAY THEY WERE SHOCKED AND HAD NO IDEA. MATTEL JIM MARTIN, A GRAND GUEVARA'S WAS HIDING ON THEIR PROPERTY TO NO GO ON GO FAR AS WAS WANTED FOR A DOUBLE MURDER OUT OF PUERTO RICO IN MARCH OF 2020. IT'S STILL UNCLEAR HOW HE LEFT THE ISLAND AND HOW LONG HE HAS BEEN IN OUR STATE. THIS IS A POSTER PUT OUT THIS YEAR BY PUERTO RICAN POLICE STATING THAT THE SUSPECT WAS ONE OF PUERTO RICO'S TOP 10 MOST WANTED CRIMINALS. TODAY THE U.S. MARSHALL SAID THEY MAY TRY TO HIDE, BUT THEY SHOULD KNOW THAT THE U.S. MARSHALS WILL NOT STOP UNTIL THEY FIND YOU AND BRING YOU TO JUSTICE. THEY'RE GOING GO FAR AS WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE WAKE COUNTY JAIL AFTER BEING FOUND UNDER THE SHED. >> NOW THE SUSPECT WILL THEN AWAIT TO BE EXTRADITED BACK TO PUERTO RICO. HE'S DO HEAR THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER ON MONDAY MORNING WHERE WE HOPE TO GET MORE DETAILS ON HOW HE GOT HERE AND WHAT HE WAS DOING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY. BUT FOR RIGHT NOW, HE'S IN THE WAKE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER UNDER

Wanted for double murder in Puerto Rico, Top 10 most-wanted man found in Franklin County

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'Our kids are really hurting right now': 34-year-old father killed at Fayetteville sports bar, girlfriend speaks out

Family members have identified the victim as 34-year-old Garrett Stroman.

Police from Triangle help with Hurricane Helene relief at Biltmore Village

Holly Springs police are among the law enforcement officers helping patrol the Biltmore Estate in Asheville after Hurricane Helene caused devastation in the area.

NC House candidate arrested, charged with stealing campaign signs

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FEMA sets up work center at Durham's American Tobacco Campus to help Helene victims

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It was a colorful display Thursday across the North Carolina skies as a geomagnetic storm triggered northern lights in the United States.



After stunning view, northern lights unlikely in NC again Friday night 

Northern lights forecast for Oct. 11, 2024

A five-county region in Eastern North Carolina, home to a large cluster of biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, is rapidly expanding.



'Biopharma Crescent' sees rapid expansion fueled by recent investments 

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Hurricane Helene destroyed the Arc of North Carolina's regional office in the Biltmore Village area of Asheville.

Disability advocate group working to serve Helene victims after Asheville office damaged

State Rep. Terence Everitt, D-Wake Forest, is running for state Senate against Republican Ashlee Adams, a businesswoman and political newcomer.

Fact check: Democrat's ad says Republican Ashlee Adams 'campaigned for Mark Robinson and his radical agenda'

NC Senate District 18: Terence Everitt vs. Ashlee Adams

Friday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. marks the deadline for North Carolina voters to register to vote in the upcoming election or to make changes to your registration if you've moved.

Election 2024: Voter registration ends Friday, but you get another chance in early voting. What to know

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UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts tells WRAL that the current Dean E. Smith Center, home to the Tar Heels' storied men's basketball program, has a lot of repair needs.

Roberts on Smith Center replacement: 'Have to be thinking long term'

UNC takes down UNC Wilmington, 69-56

According to a spokesperson for Durham Public Schools, a student reported seeing a suspicious person on campus but did not see a gun.



Lockdown lifted at Hillside High School, authorities said

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Scammers are trying to take advantage of people's generosity in the aftermath of Helene's devastation. One scam uncovered by 5 On Your Side involves fake relief donations through Venmo.

5 On Your Side uncovers Venmo donation fraud targeting Helene relief efforts 

Payment apps offer limited protection from scams 

NEW YORK (AP) â Fisher-Price is recalling parts of over 2 million infant swings across the U.S., Canada and Mexico due to a serious suffocation risk, following reports of five infant deaths.

Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants

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This year, fairgoers can explore an expansive menu of 72 new items, including fried favorites, global flavors, and creative twists on classics, making for a flavorful and memorable experience.

72 new food items: 2024 North Carolina State Fair has something for every taste 

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UNC Health psychiatrist Nadia Charguia, MD, shares six tips about how to talk to your child after a hurricane or other natural disaster.


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Tickets will go on sale Friday for "Music for the Mountains," an Oct. 27 concert at Red Hat Amphitheater benefiting Hurricane Helene victims. WRAL is a proud media sponsor.


Music for the Mountains: Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Helene relief concert at Red Hat

The Music for the Mountains event is set for Oct. 27 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh.

There's been some confusion regarding the government's response to Helene in western North Carolina. So let's break it down.

Some have been critical of the government's response to Helene. Here's a breakdown of how disaster response works

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Disability advocate group providing support to Helene survivors

Debris from Helene could harm environment, release greenhouse gases

Classes to resume for colleges in UNC System in western NC

NC House candidate charged with removing campaign signs in Moore County

Wake County task force aiding Asheville police officers

58-year-old arrested in 1998 sexual assault cold case

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Helene aftermath: What happens to debris in North Carolina?

Raleigh police officers deploy to western NC for Helene recovery

Hoke County Sheriff's Office asking for help solving cold case of 16-year-old killed at birthday party

The Local: Canes set date for opening of new restaurant at Backyard Bistro location

Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production

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Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaignâs final stretch

Woman pleads guilty to trying to smuggle 29 turtles across a Vermont lake into Canada by kayak

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japan's Nihon Hidankyo for efforts to rid world of nuclear weapons

Trump seizes on one block of a Colorado city to warn of migrant crime threat, even as crime dips

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend of fall festivities, live performances, and family fun this weekend. See our top picks! 

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Concert for Carolina: Sheryl Crow, Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor to perform Oct. 26

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Fact check: Is government seizing North Carolina lithium after Helene?

Fact check: No, Democrats didn't withhold aid to right-leaning NC counties after Helene

Fact check: No, FEMA and other Helene responders aren't 'confiscating' supplies

Fact-checking 5 misleading claims about Helene relief efforts

NC election chief says early voting will start on time despite Hurricane Helene

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NC elections face shifting rules, uncertainty heading into final 2024 stretch

NC election officials provide update on election changes for counties hit by Helene

AG candidate Bishop sues Jackson campaign for defamation

Cooper signs Helene recovery package into law, with $273 million in disaster relief

Western NC universities, staff and students' homes damaged by Helene, UNC president says

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Attorney representing NC State employees, alumni discusses case involving Poe Hall

Environmental attorney accuses NC State of neglecting cancer risk in Poe Hall

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

Ahead of formal installation, UNC chancellor reflects on tenure, reiterates commitment to affordability

Did weak building codes contribute to devastation from Helene?

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CDC investigating potential 'cancer cluster' at NC State after hundreds of people who worked, studied in Poe Hall develop cancer

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Much of Tropical Storm Fred relief money remains untouched as western NC regroups after Helene

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Boozer twins, 5-star basketball recruits, pick Duke

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Falcons aim for third straight win vs. NFC South foe against struggling, injury-riddled Panthers

NC State, 0-2 in ACC play for first time since 2015, hosts fast-starting Syracuse

UNC hosts Georgia Tech: Tar Heels look to snap three-game losing streak

Canes' game at Tampa Bay on Saturday postponed due to Hurricane Milton

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A month without a teacher. A local mother's discovery led to a 5 On Your Side investigation. WRAL 5 On Your Side looks into the statewide shortage of teachers and the impact it's having on students.

A month without a teacher: 5 On Your Side digs into a statewide teacher shortage

A month without a teacher! 5 On Your Side digs into a statewide teacher shortage

Kim Wooten, an engineer and member of the state Building Code Council, has criticized recent changes to North Carolina's building codes, which she believes have weakened building standards and paved the way for more destruction in the next storm.

Weak building codes making North Carolina less safe, engineer says

After months of WRAL investigations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working to determine if there is a connection between PCBs in Poe Hall and employee cancer cases.

CDC to investigate potential cancer cluster among Poe Hall workers at NC State

Before hunting for deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day, 5 On Your Side is warning you about the pitfalls to watch out for while you shop and after.

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions related to the response to Hurricane Helene.

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Scammers impersonate Venmo account to steal Helene donations

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Vacationers getting mixed messages about traveling to NC mountains 

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NC town waiting for millions hit again 3 years later. WRAL Investigates why relief funds take years to help local communities

Hope Mills man charged with murdering 25-year-old man after turning himself in

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Mike Walden: What does the Fed's rate cut mean?

New AI phone conversation tool QuikTok is getting people talking

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Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

TD Bank to pay $3 billion in historic money-laundering settlement with the Justice Department

Playpen on Amazon recalled, should be destroyed

US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike

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