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Durham police are asking the public for help in a human trafficking case. The man police are investigating is also under investigation by the SEC for attempting to defraud several investors in his company, which was based in North Carolina.

Nebraska man charged with human trafficking with victims in Durham also under investigation for fraud

STARTS TO COOL DOWN. COMING UP. ALL RIGHT, MIKE, THANK YOU. THE NEBRASKA MAN IS FACING HUMAN TRAFFICKING CHARGES IN DURHAM POLICE ARRESTED. 39 YEAR-OLD JERRY GUESS AS PART OF A LARGER HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION. >> THE BUREAU'S CARLY HAYNES IS LIVE IN DURHAM AND CARLY. YOU SPENT THE DAY LOOKING INTO HIS CRIMINAL HISTORY. WOULD YOU FIND? >> WELL, DARRELL TONIGHT GUESSES IN HERE, THE DURHAM JAIL ON A 6 MILLION DOLLAR BONDS. AND WHEN WE WERE LOOKING INTO THESE CURRENT CHARGES, WE SAW THAT HE HAS A LONG CRIMINAL HISTORY AND A BUSINESS THAT'S BEEN CITED FOR MISCONDUCT. >> GERRI, GUESS HIT WITH 3 SEPARATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING CHARGES OUT OF DURHAM. JAMES JACKSON HAS KNOWN GAS FOR YEARS. HE'S A KIND GUY. >> JAIRE ALEXANDER WANTS TO DO IS TO HELP PEOPLE. YOU KNOW, THAT'S ALL HE GOT SONG EVER WANT TO DO HELP PEOPLE. >> SO YOU WERE SURPRISED BY THE CHARGES. WE YOU DON'T THINK THEY'RE TRUE. >> I DON'T THINK THE ISSUE NOW NOW IS NOT THE KIND OF PERSON. >> JACKSON ALSO SERVES ON THE BOARD OF GUESSES COMPANY GUESSING CO THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE CLAIMS THAT DELIVERS INCLUSIVE CAPITALISM. WE ASKED WHAT THAT MEANS. EVEN LISTED BOARD MEMBER HAD DIFFICULTY ANSWERING. WHAT DOES THE COMPANY ACTUALLY DO? >> JENNER WAS TRYING TO HE DOES A LOT OF DIFFERENT POSITIONS. AND YOU HAD A BANKS AND WANTED BANKS WILL CITE CHASE BANK. AND IT'S LIKE BALLOT HOUSE BANNED ALL UP APARTMENT BUILDING. >> WE DID SOME DIGGING AND FOUND THAT THE SEC FILED A COMPLAINT AGAINST GAS AND COAL THIS YEAR. IT CLAIMS GAS INFLATED ITS VALUE BY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO DEFRAUD INVESTORS. THE SEC COMPLAINT ALLEGES THE COMPANY ALSO MOVED TO LOCATIONS SEVERAL TIMES SINCE 2021 FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENT FORMER EMPLOYEES POSTED THEIR EXPERIENCES ON REDDIT. ONE SAYING I WAS NEVER PAID FOR MY WORK AND IN ANOTHER HE WANTED ME IN A CERTAIN BLAZERS SKIRT, STOCKING DRESS CODE GUESTS WILL BE APPEARING IN COURT ON NOVEMBER 14TH. >> AND DURHAM, POLICE SAY THIS INVESTIGATION COULD SPAN ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE'VE REACHED OUT TO ASK THEM IF GUESSES COMPANY IS RELATED TO THESE CHARGES IN ANY WAY. AND WE'RE WAITING

Nebraska man faces human trafficking charges in Durham

Durham arrest: Jerry Guess

Raleigh apartment complex catches fire Wednesday night

Large apartment fire in Raleigh

Arrest made in sexual assault of young girl in Raleigh, police say

Sexual assault suspect

'Permanent downsizing': Raleigh, Durham among top work-from-home destinations, as office vacancies rise

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Second arrest made in 'cowboy-style' gunfight at Crabtree Mall over the weekend

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According to Raleigh officials, a water main ruptured on the 2400 block of Crabtree Boulevard near Capital Boulevard and Raleigh Boulevard.



Water main break to close street near Capital Boulevard for several days

Water main break on Crabtree Boulevard

A 28-foot-tall Fraser Fir was delivered to Biltmore on Wednesday days before the estate plans to welcome guests.



28-foot-tall Christmas tree delivered to Biltmore, reopening after Helene

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Vox Insights says Mark Robinson's North Carolina gubernatorial campaign is delinquent in paying an invoice for polling services and worries the campaign won't have the cash to pay it after Election Day. 

Polling firm sues Robinson campaign over unpaid $114,000 invoice

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Warmer-than-average weather is likely into early November, as a southwest flow continues to move into North Carolina.

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Cumberland County Schools leaders will need to decide where to build the new E.E. Smith High School. Fayetteville-based Sandhills Real Estate Holdings is offering 23 acres of its land on Cochran Avenue for the new school.

Where to build new E.E. Smith High School? Cumberland County community debates new location

New E.E Smith High School will not be built on Fort Liberty  

Garysburg Mayor and Fire Chief Roy Bell told WRAL News that the fire was contained, but oils from the peanuts were causing the flames to persist. 

Peanut warehouse fire in Northampton County could burn for weeks

Fire at peanut warehouse in Northampton County

The trick-or-treat forecast for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, remains warm and dry -- but there is one safety precaution parents need to know.


Trick-or-treat forecast: Halloween will be warm, dry and very dark. Use caution

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Republican Michele Morrow and Democrat Mo Green were locked in a statistical tie in a new WRAL News Poll. The poll indicates a slight edge for Morrow. 

NC superintendent race remains narrow as Election Day approaches, WRAL News Poll finds 

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One person was killed during an armed robbery of a Loomis Fargo armored truck in Kings Mountain on Wednesday, police confirmed.

Armored truck worker killed during robbery at Kings Mountain ATM

The town of Wake Forest received several complaints regarding a Halloween decoration in front of a home on North Main Street.

Wake Forest residents complain about 'offensive' Halloween decoration

Halloween decoration stirs up controversy in Wake Forest

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The mother of a local highschooler describes two incidents -- a student's death by suicide and a report of a school shooter -- and how she feels parents should know more. She keeps the school, her name and her child's name anonymous. 

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A long-dead star is set to go nova soon, making it visible in the evening sky for a short time.

Astronomers watch for zombie star to rise again

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From superheroes to tiny treats, Halloween costumes show creativity.

Silly, super, surprising: Share your Halloween costumes

Time to fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.


Clocks 'fall back,' Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 3

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The simplest way for voters to comply is to show a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Voter ID required: Get ready to show photo proof before you vote in NC

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers arrested 22-year-old Jamarion Quaben Burton and charged him with felony discharging a weapon into occupied property.


Second arrest made in shootout outside Crabtree Valley Mall over the weekend

Water main break closes Crabtree Boulevard for several days

WRAL News Poll shows NC governor's race has largest gender gap on ballot

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

NC superintendent race remains close as Election Day approaches

School bus with no kids inside crashes into Durham home

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North Carolina's historically Black colleges are mobilizing for Nov. 5, tapping an activist history

Mother of Shanquella Robinson, NC woman killed in Mexico, sues friends and FBI

Durham teen wins technology award for building inexpensive braille reader

Water main break closes Crabtree Blvd. in Raleigh Wednesday morning

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Judge extends early voting option in a suburban Philadelphia county after Trump's campaign sued

US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

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Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 88, officials say

Discover over 85 exciting events in North Carolina this November, offering a diverse range of activities from holiday festivals to live music performances.


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Thousands attend 'Music for the Mountains' Sunday; Hurricane Helene relief surpasses $1 million

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Help North Carolina rebuild: Music for the Mountains concert

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'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene

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Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

Fact check: Grafstein says Lassiter 'repeatedly campaigned' for large school funding cuts

Fact check: Did Washington Republicans vote against FEMA funding?

Fact check: Did Harris stage NC photo op with supplies that weren't sent to Helene victims?

RNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

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Presidential candidates rally in NC as Election Day nears

Stein has 15-point lead over Robinson in race for NC governor, WRAL News Poll shows

DNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

Trump, Harris in dead heat for NC with a week left to Election Day, WRAL News Poll finds

Real estate owners offer land for E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville

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COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

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'We can do better': Wake school board leaning toward cellphone policy, but not before public input

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Franklin County voters notice wrong races on early ballots

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Raleigh mayor race: Affordable housing, public safety top issues for city's next leader

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Voters without ID should not be turned away. They can vote a provisional ballot or fill out an ID Exception Form.

Zebulon man says he was turned away from voting due to lack of ID 

Voter ID educational information at the Lee County Board of Elections office in Sanford, NC on Aug. 24, 2023. 

It's something Wake school board members have asked for, as the debate grows nationally about whether children spend too much time on their phones.

How should cellphones and laptops be used in classrooms? Wake plans survey, focus groups

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As schools hurt from teacher and bus driver shortages, bonuses have been a popular tool to help solve the problem.

Federal funds gave NC school employees more than $1B in bonuses. Now the money's gone

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explored what the proposed constitutional amendment means on 2024 North Carolina ballots.

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As more companies adopt invasive employee surveillance tools, workers have a right to know how their personal information is being collected and used.

Agency outlines workers' rights when employers are monitoring them

First lady Jill Biden visited Fayetteville on Friday. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee visited Raeford.

First lady Jill Biden, GOP VP nominee JD Vance visit NC

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1,700 fire safety violations: Wake County schools cited for failing to inspect fire alarms, sprinklers

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