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A convicted murderer's sister was arrested Wednesday and authorities charged her with helping her brother escape custody last week.


Convicted murderer's sister arrested, charged with helping him escape in Orange County

<p>ARE VERY PROUD OF. IT NOW &gt;&gt; IS BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER IN THE PAST 10 MINUTES, WE LEARNED THAT RAMONE ALSTON SISTER NOW IS CHARGED WITH HELPING HIM ESCAPE LAST WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY, MONIQUE BRADY IS FACING FELONY CHARGES OF AIDING AND ABETTING A FUGITIVE AND HARBORING AN ESCAPEE. YOU REMEMBER THAT ALSTON WHO IS SERVING A LIFE SENTENCE FOR THE MURDER OF A ONE YEAR-OLD ESCAPE FROM AUTHORITIES LAST WEEK IN HILLSBOROUGH ON THE WAY TO A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT. THEY CAUGHT UP WITH HIM LATER IN THE WEEK IN CHARLOTTE, ANOTHER WOMAN ALSO HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH HELPING IN THAT ESCAPE.</p>

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Convicted murderer's sister arrested, charged with helping him with Aug. 13 escape in Orange County

Cool morning: Lows plunge into the 50s, but fall-like temps are short-lived 

A small taste of fall this week

Caregiver charged after man left alone in car dies

Roger Lee Inge Jr., 55, of Warrenton, N.C.

Myrtle Beach man uses homemade sonar device to solve second cold case in months

On cam: Woman jumps into tiger enclosure at New Jersey zoo

Traffic shift begins for I-440 Beltline construction in west Raleigh 

Major I-440 construction at Wade Avenue in Raleigh 

'Every American was safer': Trump, Vance address national security in Asheboro speeches

Donald Trump spoke Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Asheboro.

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CHICAGO (AP) â The Democratic National Convention's third night showcased a familiar former president, Bill Clinton, and introduced more Americans to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, little known outside his state until Vice President Kamala Harris selected him as her running mate.

Walz's night, Bill Clinton's dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways

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A crash brought down power lines in Fuquay-Varina on Thursday, leaving hundreds of customers without power. 



Power restored after crash brings down power lines near Fuquay-Varina

Crash brings down power lines, hundreds without power near Fuquay-Varina

The man was not hit but told officers someone fired shots at him at 500 Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh. No one was injured.

Man says he was shot at Wednesday in downtown Raleigh, police say no one is in custody

Raleigh police responded to a call of shots fired on Wednesday in downtown Raleigh.

Many school districts in central North Carolina use fee-based payment processors for school lunch accounts, a practice that has been criticized as imposing unnecessary "junk fees" on families. 

Watchdog report critical of NC school lunch junk fees

WRAL News reached out to law enforcement agencies across eastern North Carolina, finding many of them are dealing with an increase in youth violence -- especially in the more rural communities. 

'Better armed than some of my officers': Eastern NC law enforcement concerned with youth gun violence rising

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In the report, the tech company said it plans to accelerate plans to build its 200-millimeter chip factory in Mohawk Valley, New York, and that it would reassess the timing of closing the 150mm chip factory in Durham.

Wolfspeed to close Durham plant, company says during quarterly earnings call

One injured while working at Durham Wolfspeed campus

Edgecombe County deputies arrested Anna Maria Wynn and charged her with felony animal cruelty after discovering a dead dog at her former home in Pinetops

Discovery of dead dog leads to woman's arrest in Edgecombe County

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Police said they investigated the incident and determined a man showed a weapon from his car, but didn't point it at anyone or make any threats.

Man cited for showing gun during road rage incident after Trump rally

Police car crime scene night

Armyworms, known scientifically as Spodeotera frugiperda, are a species of caterpillar commonly associated with foliar damage seen on grass and home landscapes. The infestation caught homeowners, like Lee Hawkins of Fuquay-Varina, by surprise.

Armyworms brought by Tropical Storm Debby wreaking havoc on homeowners

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North Carolina has seen a summer COVID surge in recent weeks, with COVID cases rising and wastewater data setting new records.

Updated COVID vaccines targeting current strains expected before Labor Day

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The answers came from the help of a Myrtle Beach man and his boogie board.

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.


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The 2024 annual school supply sales and school clothing deals are in full swing and there are some great deals to be found! Check out the list of impressive buys at multiple stores starting at 15 cents this week. 

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents

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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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In 2023, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law that requires schools provide access to menstrual products in bathrooms regularly used by students in grades 4 to 12.

Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

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What makes these cocktails so Instagram-worthy? These mixed drinks and cocktails are strikingly visual, gigantic and absolutely over-the-top. Some even have an entire meal attached!

Drink up: The 10 most Instagram-worthy cocktails in the Raleigh area

Best Raleigh bars and cocktails in the Triangle area. 

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Travel executives are getting anxious about Americans' appetites for taking off. But don't expect an empty airline aisle just yet. 

Are fewer people flying? Look at air travel deals, trends

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Tim Walz accepts Democratic nomination for Vice President

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Man uses homemade device to solve cold cases in NC, SC

Boy with special needs barred from middle school football team

2 Narcan vending machines now available in Durham

Two Narcan vending machines in Durham combat drug overdoses

Colorblind museum visitors see color for the first time in Chapel Hill

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New glasses helping people with colorblindness experience art at Triangle museum

Apex parents worried about their middle schoolers walking to school near busy main road

19% of Durham murder suspects are not in county jail

More than a dozen Wake magnet schools recognized among top magnet schools in the country

Harris' running mate Tim Walz talks of 'bringing the joy' in his national introduction at DNC

Nation/World

Explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical plant in India kill at least 18 workers

Kennedy campaign's future in question as Trump allies lobby for endorsement

Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli tank and drone strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza

Smoky Hollow Park has received a $8.6 million grant to fund a project that includes restoration of the Pigeon House Branch and the first phase of the Pigeon House Greenway Trail. 

Smoky Hollow Park project gets $8.6M grant

Raleigh transforming city maintenance yard into public park

Schoolkids Records to close Chapel Hill location by end of the year

Vinyl still rules at Schoolkids Records 

70+ things to do in August

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Foodie News: Seaboard Station to get new entertainment venue featuring arcade games, bowling

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Top spots for burgers in the Triangle

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Out & About

Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

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Fact check: Walz says violent crime was up under Trump

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

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

Democrats respond to former President Donald Trump's visit to North Carolina

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Trump speech in Asheboro focuses on national security proposals

Woman faints during Trump speech in Asheboro

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks in Asheboro, his first major outdoor event since July's assassination attempt

Robinson announces public safety platform, as he and Stein accuse each other of being too extreme

School bus safety: After years of issues, find out what's being done to prevent a disaster

Education

Viewers respond whether phones should be allowed in NC schools

Small snacks can make big impact for Wake County students

Apex crosswalk remains concern for parents as children head back to school

Free breakfast and lunch for more Wake students this year

AI use in schools: How districts are making sure it's used as a study aid

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Back to school: NC ranks low on public school spending, but sent $180 million to private schools

There's no money to replace most of NC students' laptops. What are schools doing about it?

19 Raleigh homicides, 9 of the suspects are under age 18

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to teen's murder

ACC Network, turning 5, delivers revenue, exposure boost for league

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Panthers QB Bryce Young says he's 'comfortable' in new offense even if he doesn't play in preseason

Holly Springs man runs across country to build 'Walking with Grace House' for people with special needs 

North Carolina Courage acquire UNC alum Maycee Bell in trade

Duke names Texas transfer Maalik Murphy starting QB

Predicted winners for all 200+ games in week 1 of the high school football season

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Keep Pounding Classic Preview: Independence, Myers Park, Weddington, & Providence Day are loaded

HSOT Volleyball Showcase is this Saturday; features 10 of the top teams in NC

The Top 50 NC high school football rivalries in 2024

The ultimate road trip for NC high school football fans in 2024

WRAL 5 on Your Side's Keely Arthur breaks down how to avoid junk fees to make sure you keep more money in your pocket this school year.

WRAL 5 On Your Side looks into hidden fees in your child's school lunch payments

Community leaders are working to address the growing problem of juvenile crime throughout central North Carolina.

Nine juveniles charged in Raleigh homicides

Republican members of the board opposed the change, but they were out-voted by the Democratic majority in a party-line 3-2 vote.

NC elections officials approve digital voter ID option for UNC students

The North Carolina State Board of ElectionsÂ will decide Tuesday whether to accept the digital version of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hillâs student ID as a form of photo voter ID.

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur talked with administrators and teachers to find out who's making sure artificial intelligence is being used as a study guide and not as a way to cheat.

How AI will be used in NC classrooms for the 2024-25 school year

Laptops purchased during the Covid-19 pandemic have changed education. Some recent changes should give schools a little more time to find the money to keep them. 

NC schools running out of money to replace student laptops

The North Carolina state elections board will decide for the first time Tuesday whether to accept a digital version of a student ID as an acceptable photo voter ID.  The board has never approved a digital ID in the past, but mobile technology is advancing quickly.

North Carolina State Board of Elections to vote on UNC-Chapel Hill's digital ID

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5 On Your Side: Uncover Consumer Reports' top deals on back-to-school and Labor Day essentials

5 On Your Side big savings for back-to-school 

Salmonella in cucumbers linked to 22 illnesses in NC, hundreds nationwide

Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages

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A closer look: Pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Why hundreds of millions of tax dollars were sent 868 private and religious schools across NC

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to 19-year-old's murder

Pay complaints mount before new school year at Saint Augustine's University

Investigations

NCGrads2Work: Helping students leap from high school to pharma

Wingo steps down as Spiffy CEO

Tom Snyder: Is RTP the next Silicon (carbide) Valley?

The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says

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Fed minutes: Most officials favored a rate cut in September if inflation continued to cool

How a Law That Shields Big Tech Is Now Being Used Against It

Government: US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March

A tale of two retailers: Target reverses sales slump while Macy's reports another quarterly decline

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Family

Fayetteville teen achieves dream of becoming pilot

Fayetteville teen becomes one of the youngest pilots in the country

Top picks for the best family beach in North Carolina

Boy finally leaves hospital 2 years after birth

Top grocery sales valid August 21-27: Ground chuck for $2.99/lb, Buy 2 get 3 free shredded cheese & more

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Top Amazon Deals: Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199 (40% off!), The Children's Place clothing up to 79% off, Amazon Essentials Men's Classic Chino Shorts for $11.20 (55% off)

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through Aug. 24

Subway: BOGO footlong subs through Aug. 25 with promo code

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