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Geon King-Parriett is an African American boy, standing 4 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing 100 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and sweatpants. If you see him, call 911 or the Durham Police Department at 919-560-4427.

ð¨Amber Alertð¨9-year-old Durham boy missing, last seen walking with mother on S. Benjamine Street

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Amber Alert issued for missing 9-year-old boy from Durham

Stolen van from Durham Rescue Mission crashes into Raleigh gas station, no bomb threat found

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2024 Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony today. Here's how to watch and stream, day and night

The Podium podcast: New sights, new heights

Storm chances fade, sun returns for weekend

Rain chances backing off this weekend

U.S. Rep. Don Davis endorses Harris after criticizing her over southern border

Davis speaks with Pitt County voters

Wife of NC lieutenant governor ordered to pay almost $25,000 as part of state probe

NC second lady says scrutiny of her nonprofit was political vendetta against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

Holly Springs lifeguard recovering after suffering head and spinal injuries while saving boy from drowning

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Paris (CNN) -- France's high-speed train lines were targeted by multiple "malicious" acts including arson on Friday, in what has been described as "an attack on France" and "coordinated sabotage" to disrupt travel ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

French rail lines disrupted by 'coordinated sabotage' ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Raleigh Union Station is getting a NY-style deli

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

At 5:40 a.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a crash on I-85 North near Orange Grove Road southwest of Hillsborourgh.

One person killed in crash at I-85 split in Orange County

Friday morning fatal crash

A mental health facility that's the focus of an ongoing WRAL Investigation tried to trick state inspectors, according to former workers who reached out to WRAL.

Former Holly Hill Hospital employees say facility tried to fool state inspectors

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Data shows nearly 30% of serious or deadly crashes along I-95 in Johnston and Wilson counties involved heavy trucks. 

Dangerous trucks, dangerous I-95: 5 lives lost, trucker charged

Crash on I-95 near Kenly

According to a post on July 18 from Facebook user Tucker Dominique, a social media account that appeared to belong to Officer D.C. Twiddy posted an Instagram story from June 19 claiming Juneteeth is a made-up holiday.

Raleigh officer on leave after alleged social media post claiming Juneteenth is a 'made-up holiday'

Officer on leave after alleged social media post about Juneteenth holiday

In Raleigh, the big ceremony will be featured on the biggest screen - in the IMAX theater at Marbles Kids Museum.

Big Opening Ceremony of 2024 Olympics showcased on biggest screen in Raleigh

When the Paris Olympics Begin, the Seine Is His Stage

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid in a video released Friday.

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Obama Has Been in Touch With Harris and Is Expected to Endorse Her Soon

Vicki Lynn Sutter, 42, of Raleigh, has been charged with 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. 

Duke hospital employee arrested, charged with sexually exploiting a minor

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How to watch Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How to watch Simone Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics

While at Coastal Carolina, Grayson McCall was known for sporting a mullet. But when he showed up in Raleigh, McCall was sporting a buzzed hairdo. But have no fear he says "it's coming, baby. It's coming". In lieu of the news, WRAL's Pat Welter decided to get a little off the sides himself.

NC State's Grayson McCall bringing 'mullet magic' to the Wolfpack

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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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Paris, site of the 2024 Summer Olympics, is six hours ahead of the East Coast (EDT). Much of each day's competition at the Paris Games will take place in the afternoon and evening.

Plan your viewing: Paris Olympics on NBC, Peacock, TV and digital

How to watch diving at the Paris Olympics: TV and stream schedule

GalaxyCon Raleigh is more than a comic-con! It's a four-day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists and people like you. Enjoy this event at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Now open: Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon to bring 'Daredevil,' 'Star Trek' stars to town

Main exhibit floor inside the Raleigh Convention Center

Turns out many of us have been mispronouncing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's name his entire time in office.

You're doing it wrong: How to actually pronounce Gov. Roy Cooper's name

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As massive wildfires expand in western states and Canada, air quality alerts are in effect for much of the United States.


Fast-growing wildfires harm air in much of US

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Attack targets France's high-speed train lines on Paris Olympics opening day

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11-year-old arrested for swatting in Florida

Holly Springs lifeguard injured during rescue of drowning boy

Spectators will line Seine for Opening Ceremony

Marbles IMAX to host Opening Ceremony watch party

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Person hit by car near Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville

Union County students tests positive for tuberculosis, at least 270 people exposed

NC Democrat delegates want to see Harris-Cooper ticket

'We've come a long way, baby': More girls playing high school sports in NC than ever before

Wildfire sparked by a burning car triples in size in a day. A 42-year-old man is arrested

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Harris tries to thread the needle on Gaza after meeting with Netanyahu

Wounded in a strike that killed her family, a 2-year-old joins Gaza's ranks of thousands of orphans

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

Harvey Weinstein in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 and contracting double pneumonia

A North Carolina beach date is a fantastic option no matter how long you have been with someone. The clear waters and temperate weather make several beach spots a great place to spend time with someone you care for.

Plan the perfect romantic beach picnic in NC

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PHOTOS: Switchfoot plays Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater

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Weekend best bets: GalaxyCon, Monster Jam

Star Wars characters take over GalaxyCon

GalaxyCon & 'Animate!' staying in Raleigh through 2031

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After 48 years in business, Mama Dip's Kitchen in Chapel Hill is closing

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Boating, biking, bird-watching: 10 Lakes near Raleigh for a day by the water

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With Biden out, how will Democrats choose a 2024 presidential nominee?

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Fact-checking Trump's RNC claims about immigration, the economy and more

Fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

Packaging manufacturer Plancon closing Wilson factory, laying off 70

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NC Democrat breaks party ranks to vote with Republicans criticizing Kamala Harris

In Depth with Dan: Examining Project 2025's big theme

State report details allegations of errors, mismanagement at nonprofit run by wife of NC lieutenant governor

History of VP picks: Do they tend to win their home states in presidential elections

'Older, deactivated grenade' brought to elementary school in Wake County, everyone safe

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Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote

Wake County superintendent discusses student abuse incident handling, timelines for parents

Saint Augustine's reinstated as accredited institution, work remains on path to compliance

Now is the time to get back-to-school vaccines

How scammers may have compromised a critical car safety feature

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WakeMed Violence Recovery Program helps heal bodies, minds communities

Harris' team considers VP candidates: Cooper among them

Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months

What NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson's retirement means for the future of Poe Hall

'We don't want to be good': For NC State, eyeing 12-team playoff, good no longer enough

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Swanson scores brace in USWNT's 3-0 win over Zambia to kick off Olympics

After breakout season, UNC star Hampton wants to show off his all-around game

Panthers sign former Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins

Men's Olympic tennis draw revealed; Nadal and Djokovic could battle in Round 2

Seaforth all-state guard Gabby White commits to Virginia

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Havelock, Northeastern lead HSOT's preseason 252 area code rankings

Top-50 returning NC volleyball statistical leaders in 2024: Kills and Hitting

N.C. Coaches Association announces coaches for 2025 all-star games

Nearly $12,000 worth of football equipment stolen from West Caldwell program

In all, WRAL 5 On Your Side helped a family recover $1,169. It came after the family's Delta flight got canceled.

5 On Your Side gets family more than $1,000 refund for canceled Delta flight

Of the 22 major-party presidential tickets in elections since 1980, only five lost the vice-presidential candidate's home state.

Does a vice presidential candidate's home state matter in an election?

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The Democratic-majority NC State Board of Elections said its decision to deny Cornel West's Justice For All Party was based on legal concerns. Republicans say it's really just about politics, and GOP lawmakers sought sworn testimony on what happened.

NC lawmakers accuse Board of Elections of playing politics

Kamala Harris' campaign team has requested vetting materials for several politicians across the country, NBC News reports. It includes North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.

Historian explains process of picking a VP, Gov. Cooper vetting material requested

Consumer Reports advises homeowners to take precautions against extreme weather during the summer, including inspecting plumbing, roofing, and air conditioning systems.

How summer storms and heat can damage your home

Consumer Reports advises homeowners to take precautions against extreme weather during the summer.

Severe weather like high heat and summer storms can damage your home

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Warnings about counterfeit replacement airbags after several deaths

Recall: Children can fall, choke in stroller for twins

Dumbbell recall: Weight plates can fall, causing injury

Recall: Two kinds of scooters pose injury threat

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WRAL Investigates new claims of abuse against woman charged with killing her adopted children

New allegations surface in Holly Hill Hospital investigation

WRAL Investigates allegations of abuse inside a classroom

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces retirement

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Mike Walden: Did COVID permanently change the labor market?

Grace Ueng: What makes us run

Lumos Technologies completes multimillion-dollar seed funding round

$865M titanium plant, 300 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid

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Video game performers will go on strike over artificial intelligence concerns

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

Stock market today: Asian shares dive after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech skids

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