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A man accused of killing a family of three in a DWI crash on Memorial Day is now out of the hospital and in police custody.

Impaired driver accused of killing Garner family of 3 in custody after hospitalization

COVERAGE. YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> TONIGHT AT 10 JUST OVER A MONTH SINCE THE CRASH THAT KILLED A GARNER FAMILY OF 3, THE MAN INVESTIGATORS SAY WAS RESPONSIBLE IS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND IN JAIL TONIGHT. THIS IS OUR FIRST LOOK AT JORDAN PORTER'S MUGSHOT. HE FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES TONIGHT, INCLUDING SECOND-DEGREE MURDER. OFFICERS SAY HIS ACTIONS THAT DAY KILLED A YOUNG MOTHER, FATHER. >> AN 8 YEAR-OLD BOY, THANKS FOR JOINING US. I'M LENA TILLETT AND I'M GERALD OWENS. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT THAT HIT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY HARD. >> WITH MULTIPLE VIGILS AND MEMORIALS HELD FOR THE FAMILY FOLLOWING THE MEMORIAL DAY CRASH TONIGHT. WRAL HAS TEAM COVERAGE OF THIS BREAKING DEVELOPMENT AND HOW OFFICERS HOPE TO PREVENT ANOTHER TRAGEDY AS WE HEAD INTO ANOTHER HOLIDAY. WE BEGIN WITH WILLIE THEM. LEE LIVE AT THE WAKE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER WHERE THE SUSPECT IS BEING HELD TONIGHT. WILLING. >> YES, JERROLD, I'M STANDING HERE OUTSIDE THE WAKE COUNTY CORRECTION CENTER. THIS IS WHERE 25 YEAR-OLD JORDAN PORTER IS BEING HELD THIS EVENING. HE'S OUT OF THE HOSPITAL IN CUSTODY TONIGHT. PORTER IS FACING NUMEROUS CHARGES, INCLUDING 3 COUNTS OF SECOND-DEGREE MURDER AND RECKLESS DRIVING. IN ADDITION TO DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED. THIS IS VIDEO OF WHAT THAT CRASH SCENE LOOKED LIKE A MEMORIAL DAY. PORTER WAS DRIVING A CHEVY TRAILBLAZER TRAVELING WEST ON US 70 WHEN HE RAN A RED LIGHT, HITTING THE CAMPBELL FAMILY'S MAZDA. TYLER AND SUSAN CAMPBELL DIED AT THE SCENE. THE 8 YEAR-OLD SON MILES WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE LATER DIED. PORTER'S BOND WAS SET AT 3 MILLION DOLLARS BY A JUDGE ON JUNE 5TH. HIS WIFE TOLD INVESTIGATORS THAT THE COUPLE WAS AWARE THAT THE CAR HE WAS DRIVING WAS IN NEED OF CARE. WARD SHOW THAT HE WAS DRINKING AND SMOKING BEFORE THAT CRASH WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES WAS IN GARNER TODAY AND SHE PUSHED POLICE OFFICERS FOR MORE ANSWERS IN THIS CASE. CARLY, YOU SAT DOWN WITH ONE OFFICER WHO SAYS HE'S STRUGGLING WITH THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH. >> AND REALLY WE'RE HEADING INTO ANOTHER HOLIDAY WEEKEND WHERE THERE COULD BE EVEN MORE DRUNK DRIVERS. WE RODE ALONG WITH THE GARNER POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SEE HOW THEY'RE WORKING TO PREVENT FUTURE TRAGEDIES. THE CRASH THAT KILLED THE GARNER FAMILY OF 3 ON MEMORIAL DAY. >> STILL GETS TO OFFICER CLAYTON ARMSTRONG WITH GARNER POLICE AND THOSE ARE THE ONE SENT TO US. YOU KNOW, LIKE WHY COULDN'T I HAVE? >> CAUGHT THAT ONE BEFORE IT HAPPENED. >> THAT'S HIS GOAL LOOKING FOR SWERVING SPEEDING OR OTHER SIGNS OF DRUNK DRIVING BEFORE DISASTER HAPPENS. THERE'S ALWAYS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT COULD BE SOMETHING MUCH MORE SERIOUS AND THE ODDS GO UP OVER A HOLIDAY WEEKEND WITH MORE PEOPLE TRAVELING AND DRINKING POLICE AGENCIES AROUND THE STATE INCLUDING GUARD OR WILL STEP UP THEIR PATROLS OVER THE NEXT WEEK. PART OF THE STATE'S, IT AND LOSE IT PROGRAM. LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERS HAVE LOOKED AT THE DATA AND EACH OF THEM WILL BE ADDRESSING THAT ISSUE DIFFERENTLY BASED ON WHAT THEY'VE SEEN IN THE PAST, HOPING THAT EVEN A MINOR TRAFFIC STOP COULD BE ALL IT TAKES TO PREVENT THE TRAGEDY. >> WHAT THEY WOULD HAVE GOTTEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND INJURED SOMEBODY OR ARE KILLED SOMEBODY. I'LL NEVER KNOW THAT THERE'S A POSSIBILITY >> AND YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE MORE PATROLS ALL OVER NORTH CAROLINA, NOT JUST IN GARNER UNTIL JULY 7TH. CARLY HAYNES, WRAL NEWS LIVE IN GARNER. >> WRAL HAS HAD EXTENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE MEMORIAL DAY CRASH AND THE INVESTIGATION INTO IT. YOU CAN READ MORE

Suspect in deadly Garner crash out of hospital, in jail Friday night 

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Hurricane season 2024: Tropical Depression 2 forms in Atlantic, expected to strengthen to a hurricane

Tropical Depression #2 has become tropical storm Beryl.

Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

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'I can do this job': At post-debate rally in Raleigh, Biden tries to move forward

President Joe Biden holds rally at State Fairgrounds in Raleigh

Trial judges dismiss North Carolina redistricting lawsuit over right to 'fair elections'

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Weekend outlook from Saturday, June 29, through Sunday, June 30

Dick Vitale announces cancer diagnosis, will have surgery on Tuesday

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The justices ruled 6-3 that the charge of obstructing an official proceeding must include proof that defendants tried to tamper with or destroy documents. 

US Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction

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A car appeared completely destroyed along the shoulder of I-40 near the US 15-501 interchange on Friday afternoon. Traffic was backed up for miles.



Car fire disrupts traffic flow on I-40 West near Chapel Hill, all lanes back open

Car on fire on I-40 near Chapel Hill

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday signed five bills into law, including one that seeks to cut down on attorneys filing frivolous State Bar complaints.

Cooper approves changes to State Bar reviews, signs 4 other bills into law

State Bar holds disciplinary hearing for Tracey Cline

As people head into another holiday weekend, a time with increased risk of drunk driving, Garner police are taking action to prevent tragedies like the one that struck the community on Memorial Day.

'Booze It or Lose It' Campaign kicks off with Garner police increasing patrols to keep roads safe

Three years ago, an African zebra cobra on the loose put a northwest Raleigh, North Carolina neighborhood on edge. The deadly and venomous snake prompted days of panic.

3 years ago, the Raleigh zebra cobra slithered into the news cycle and caused a ruckus

Venomous snake: Zebra cobra on the loose in a Raleigh neighborhood

A 2-year-old girl has died from her injuries from a shooting on June 20 at a Durham apartment complex.

Toddler dies from shooting at Durham apartment complex

Durham police respond to incident at East Cornwallis Road apartments

Three women are accused of stealing baseball bats estimated at $3,850 from an Asheville store.

Women accused of stealing $3,850 worth of baseball bats arrested in Asheville

Baseball bat suspects

NEW YORK (AP) â There were some exhaustive, independent fact checks of claims made during the CNN debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Trouble was, none of them were available to the millions of people watching the two presidents in real time.

Fact checks were prevalent during and after the Biden-Trump debate â but not for real-time viewers

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Recently, residents near G.R. Edwards Elementary School expressed concern about a trailer with a warning sign for asbestos arriving on the site.

Residents express concern regarding asbestos abatement project at Rocky Mount school

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A mother and her boyfriend are charged with child abuse after a 3-year-old boy died in Dunn.



3-year-old boy killed in Dunn; mother, boyfriend charged with child abuse

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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.

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The shark bit the 14-year-old boy on Sunday afternoon at 484 New River Inlet Road.

'I'm not going to be OK': Teen boy speaks about getting bit by shark at North Topsail Beach

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Failure to update the WRAL News app to version 6.1.26 will result in users missing vital notifications for breaking news and top stories impacting central North Carolina.  

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Kaylee Stavlas is the Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2024 winner!

Raleigh teen crowned Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2024ð

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Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + Maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

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Several animals at the Wake County Animal Shelter are at risk of being put down because the facility has reached capacity. 

Wake County animal shelter is at capacity, some animals at risk of being put down 

Garner police increasing patrols over holiday weekend

NC residents concerned about asbestos abatement project

Cary residents speak out Thursday night about plans for redevelopment at Waverly place 

Heavy fire damages Rogers & Breece Crematorium in Fayetteville

Supreme Court ruling impacts on NC Capitol rioters 

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NC Senate passes CPACE funding program to make clean energy upgrades more accessible

Durham bell ringer connects LGBTQ+ community and church through viral pride song

Overturned truck leads to delays on I-540 in north Raleigh

1 dead from crash that sandwiched driver between tractor-trailers on I-95 near Fayetteville

Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was 'hunting' children

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New COVID shots recommended for Americans 6 months and older this fall

US removes Gaza aid pier due to weather and may not put it back, officials say

The Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision

Biden's debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against Trump

Take a trip with Mix 101.5 FM's Bryan Lord to The Beefmaster Inn located in Wilson, NC.

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Foodie News: 'Top Chef' alum returns to downtown Raleigh with new restaurant

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6 spraygrounds, local pools now open for the season

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Post Malone to play Raleigh concert this fall 

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Fact-checking Trump, Biden claims from the 2024 presidential debate

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Fact check: Did Trump oversee the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates?

Fact check: Biden says Trump plans to cut Social Security

Fact check: Biden says Trump oversaw 'the largest increase in murder in U.S. history'

Fact check: In NC, Burgum claims Biden shut down natural gas export capacity

NC lawmakers approve program to bring clean energy upgrades to local businesses

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Bill to criminalize pregnant drinkers and drug users moves in NC House

Deal to expand private school vouchers falls apart as NC lawmakers wind down session 

NC lawmakers approve almost $68 million in child care subsidies, amid concerns that centers would close

North Carolina's restrictions on public mask-wearing are now law after some key revisions

Wake schools wants students to scan a barcode to ride the school bus

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NC students: The teacher shortage hurts us

UNC's first financial well-being director helps prepare students for financial futures

Alumni respond to idea to merge Saint Augustine's, Shaw, after meeting between schools and local business leaders

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

Homeowners get ultimatum from insurers: make pricey repairs, or lose coverage

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'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

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2024 NHL Draft: Hurricanes trade first-round pick to Chicago

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2024 NBA Draft: NC State's DJ Burns signs with Cavs as undrafted free agent

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2024 NBA Draft: UNC's Harrison Ingram selected by San Antonio Spurs in second round

2024 NBA Draft: Duke's Kyle Filipowski selected by Utah Jazz in second round

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A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assault following an investigation by WRAL News.

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assaulting students with disabilities following an investigation by WRAL News.

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

Are insurance companies watching your home? WRAL's Keely Arthur dives into reports of drones being used to adjust your rates. Find out what to do if your insurance company threatens to drop you.

Are insurance companies watching your home? 5 On Your Side digs into reports of drones being used to adjust rates

The investigation found that out of 15 brands of baby wipes tested - seven had concerning or unclear ingredients. 

Potentially harmful chemicals found in some baby wipes

It is up to North Carolina House lawmakers to decide whether to legalize medical marijuana.

NC lawmakers consider next steps to legalize medical marijuana

A Consumer Reports investigation has found some popular baby wipe brands may pose a risk to your baby. The investigation found that out of 15 brands of baby wipes tested - seven had concerning or unclear ingredients. 

Consumer Reports finds unclear ingredients in seven brands of baby wipes

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Full interview: Homeowners say insurance companies threaten to cancel policies over drones

5 On Your Side: Walgreens changes could include significant store closures 

HDR: Recalled heat pumps could blast hot air despite being set to A/C

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Warrants: 'Shoot To Kill' gang operating in Wake and Durham counties, leader indicted

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WRAL Investigates a man's battle with the state medical board after a surgery gone wrong

NC man goes 'completely numb' after hernia surgery, feels 'stonewalled' by complaint process

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Queen City accelerator seeks fintech and insurtech innovators

US weekly jobless claims fall, but the total number collecting benefits is the most since 2021

Walgreens to take a hard look at underperforming stores, could shutter hundreds more

NASA taps Elon Muskâs SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

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What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulators

Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures easing further

Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout

Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws

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Celebrating World Social Media Day by using social media for good 

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Snapchat is rolling out new safety tools aimed at protecting teens from sextortion

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Fantastic Amazon subscription offers: Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 5 months, Audible FREE for 3 months, Kindle Unlimited FREE for 3 months

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Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through July 1st! 

Top grocery sales valid June 26-July 2 include great deals for July 4th cookouts

Mark your calendars: Amazon Prime Day July dates announced PLUS excellent early deals available now!

Walmart announces largest savings event ever coming June 8-11

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