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The state is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a convicted murderer who ran from UNC Hospitals Hillsborough on Tuesday.

Corrections officer among first to call 911 about murderer's escape; $50K reward for tips

OFFICIALS ARE SENDING BEACHGOERS FOR THE WEEKEND. COMING UP. >> AND THAT BREAKING NEWS, THIS NOON WE ARE HEARING FOR THE FIRST TIME THE MOMENTS AFTER AN INMATE ESCAPED FROM A HILLSBOROUGH HOSPITAL. I'M JEFF HOGAN. >> AND I'M RENEE CHOU. THANKS FOR JOINING US. 9-1-1 CALLS GAVE SOME INSIGHT INTO THE CHAOTIC SITUATION WHEN RAMONE ALSTON ESCAPED WRAL. SEAN GALLAGHER IS LIVE AT THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITH THE LATEST. JOHN. >> EVERY DAY WHEN THE SHERIFF GAVE US THE TIMELINE OF EVENTS YESTERDAY, HE SAID IT ALL HAPPENED SO FAST. ONE MINUTE RAMONE ALSTON WAS IN CUSTODY AND THE VERY NEXT MINUTE HE WAS GONE. AND HERE ARE THE MOMENTS DIRECTLY AFTER THAT HAPPENED, THE 9-1-1 CALL ANNOUNCING HE HAD ESCAPED. >> WE ARE NOT FOR YOU. WHERE WOULD THE LACK OF PLAY EXACTLY DOOR, WHERE WE HEARD FROM HER? ARE OKAY WITH GORE EMERGENCY ROOM DOOR. >> WHO ARE PART OF THE BURDEN WILL GROW TO PULL HIM OUT. VEHICLE THE TROOPER AND WE'VE GOT A CALL FOR WE CARDBOARD OR OR IT TOOK OUR WORD. >> NOW ALL OF THIS SPARKED A 33 HOUR GROUND SEARCH FOR ALSTON, BUT HE VANISHED. CREWS FROM 19 DIFFERENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WERE INVOLVED FROM ACROSS THE STATE AND NOW THEY'RE SWITCHING TO MORE OF AN INTELLIGENCE INVESTIGATION. WE'VE JUST LEARNED THAT THEY'VE INCREASED THE REWARD FOR TIPS TO $50,000 OF A DOT TELLS ME THE OFFICERS WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THIS TRANSPORT ARE STILL ACTIVELY WORKING. THEY TELL ME THERE'S NO INDICATION AT THIS TIME THAT

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Crews tow plane off runway after American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at RDU Thursday morning

Crews towing plane off runway after American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at RDU Thursday morning

Changes to road work, student arrival schedule make move-in day a breeze at NC State

Students begin moving onto NC State's campus Thursday, traffic impacts expected

Raleigh teen dies in crash after police chase; car linked to armed robbery in Morrisville

Crash closes S. Miami Boulevard in Durham Thursday morning

Many NC students are still missing weeks of school. How some school systems are trying to get them back in

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

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Sunny skies, highs in the upper 80s expected Thursday

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NEW YORK (AP) -- As students return to colleges across the United States, administrators are bracing for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza, and some schools are adopting rules to limit the kind of protests that swept campuses last spring.

As students return, US colleges brace for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian protesters at UNC-Chapel Hill

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2024: Hurricane Ernesto to bring rip currents to NC coast this weekend

Tracking Hurricane Ernesto's path 

New prices for select drugs, which include widely used blood thinners and arthritis medications, will take effect in 2026.

Here are the first drugs where Medicare patients will pay less

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On Friday, Aug. 2, U.S. Army Spc. Jacob Ashton left Fort Drum in upstate New York for the 5 1/2-hour drive to his hometown in Ohio, where he spent the weekend with his girlfriend.

He Survived Combat in Iraq. Did a Fellow Soldier Kill Him at Home?

RESTRICTED -- He Survived Combat in Iraq. Did a Fellow Soldier Kill Him at Home?

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

Manny Diaz has experience coaching in the ACC. He is expected to decide between Grayson Loftis and Texas transfer Maalik Murphy for the starting quarterback position.

Manny Diaz enters first year at Duke: Can he build on Mike Elko's success?

ACC Football Kickoff

Natron Energy's project, which could be announced as soon as Thursday, would be a boost to a region that suffered an economic development letdown in 2022, when a tire manufacturer dropped plans for a plant in Edgecombe County.

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

Natron Energy opens Michigan factory

Does signing up for Disney's popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever?

Disney argues wrongful death suit should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for a Disney+ trial

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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Clear the Shelters has successfully helped over 1 million pets find loving homes.

Adopt at a discount: Clear the Shelters celebrates 10 years of bringing pets home

WRAL News and NBC partnered with 11 local animal shelters for August's Clear the Shelters campaign.

While many year-round students have already started classes, Aug. 26 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year for most traditional calendar students, while Wake County schools start their traditional calendar on Aug. 27.


Schedules, buses, lunch fees, tips: WRAL is your back-to-school HQ

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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 

An infectious disease specialist said summertime peaks with COVID aren't unusual, though he notes this year is significantly higher than Summer 2023.

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

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The cost of being at the happiest place on Earth is going up while the perks are going away. 

Is a Disney theme park vacation still worth the price?

Is a Disney Theme Park Vacation Still Worth the Price?

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The center of Hurricane Ernesto is expected to pass near or over Bermuda on Saturday.

Hurricane Ernesto targets Bermuda, strengthening expected

Hurricane Ernesto targets Bermuda

Plane pulled off runway after emergency landing at RDU

1 in 4 NC students chronically absent from school

Jordan Moore's journey to be one of the best wideouts in the ACC

Two people hospitalized after car crashes into moped

Crash scene at Athens Drive and Athena Woods Lane

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Durham man arrested in connection with 2023 murder of 19-year-old

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State superintendent hopefuls differ greatly in vision of public education 

Smoke inside National Guard helicopter prompts emergency landing at RDU

Crash shuts downs Wait Avenue in Wake Forest

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

Russian court gives 12-year treason sentence to Russian-American over $50 charity donation

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Hurricane Ernesto aims for Bermuda after leaving many in Puerto Rico without power or water

August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch

Matthew Perry's assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in 'Friends' star's death

Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News

What should be on your beach vacation checklist? Discover essential items you must pack for a perfect beach getaway. Click to get the complete list!

Your complete beach vacation checklist for a perfect getaway

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Weekend best bets: Concerts, comedy and more

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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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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?'

Former President Donald Trump holds campaign event in Asheville

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NC schools superintendent candidates offer different visions of public schools

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

Donald Trump hosts rally in Asheville

Trump brings economic message to Asheville Wednesday evening

Columbia's president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war

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

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

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

Safety strategies in Wake Schools focus of SRO summit Wednesday

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

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2024 Olympics by the numbers

State revokes Raleigh child care facility's license following investigation

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

How Duke wide receiver Jordan Moore went from an 'experiment' to a special player

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

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

UNC men's basketball adds Georgia Tech transfer

Bulls outlast Sounds in 12, 10-9

'Forever in our Hearts': Southwestern Randolph overcomes heavy hearts, pays tribute to late teammate with eight goals for No. 8

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Poprocki, Shanklin lead Middle Creek past J.H. Rose in boys soccer opener

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

175 head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

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

Bertie Correctional Institution has a contract with UNC for specialty health care services, according to a spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections.

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

Mo Green, the Democratic 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. 

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

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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

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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

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

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Public and private come together to map NC's digital future at summit Thursday

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

U.S. said to consider a breakup of Google to address search monopoly

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

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US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market

Harris to call for federal ban on price gouging to lower costs in economic policy speech in Raleigh

Americans are still shopping. They're just going to Walmart

U.S. Said to Consider a Breakup of Google to Address Search Monopoly

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

'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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